Problem with XP?

[Wendy]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this. I'm having problems installing games on my computer. Has anybody else had this problem? My kids gave me for Christmas a 6 pack of computer games. (What it is is a box with 6 different games. They have fantasy, classic, casino, etc.) Anyway, only one would install. Can anybody help me?

[Dark Realms]

It may be, that you could be:

Out Of memory (So go to your system and allow more memory)
You may not have enough RAM or ROM available.
Your Software resteration may not be working. (try going to: Direct X (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx) and dnwoload the latest version)

If none of those are the answer, then im stuck. :(

[Wendy]

I'll look into that.

This is what would happen: It would lock up the computer and set it in a loop to where it would do nothing, wouldn't respond to anything. This would happen in autorun. Before I tried to install it, I went to check the compatibility and it would show that I would have something 5.1(can't remember what) It showed that there was no Windows anything, even though I have XP.

[DayleJ]

i had the loop effect when i was installing worms 3d, but the way i overcome it was instaling an updated version of directx

also do the games, say compatible with xp, sometimes they are only designed for 98 for example and so don't run

try downloading an updated direct x, i think 7.1 is the newest or something like that, if not reply back here.

[Redgore]

The most likely option is the fact that the games are DOS based and therfor wont run because XP doesnt have DOS as such

[Dark Realms]

Ive just had the same prob!

All you need to do is:

Go to start menu>My Computer>D or E Drive>Select the installer file (.exe) and the it should run. :)

[Wendy]

I will try all this advice and let ya'll know if it works or not.

[Wendy]

Just thought you might need to know, this is my computer

2.4GHz P4
60GB harddrive
3D Intel Extreme Graphics AGP
56K
256MB DDR RAM
WINXP
DirectX9.0

My husband tried to install one on our daughter's computer and it installed and runs with very little problem (so far).
Her's is a 600MHz P3, 20GB HD, 3D Graphics Card (can't remember make), 64MB RAM (not DDR), WIN98 SE.

My computer meets the recommended requirements and our daughter's barely does. What gives? LOL

Oh, and the games say they are combatible for XP

[DayleJ]

hmm, well i'm stumped

wot are your performance options set at? mayb if they r set on cache memory that may effect it? (stab in the dark)

if i think of anything i'll reply back here, but i dunno wot gives, lol

[Wendy]

Originally posted by DayleJ
hmm, well i'm stumped

wot are your performance options set at? mayb if they r set on cache memory that may effect it? (stab in the dark)

if i think of anything i'll reply back here, but i dunno wot gives, lol

How do you check that?

[DayleJ]

My Computer

V

View System Information (System Tasks Menu To The Left)

V

Advanced

V

Setting (Under Performance)

V

Advanced

V

Memory Usage

[Wendy]

There are two things: Programs and System cache. Programs was selected.

[DayleJ]

ok. i really don't get it then.

the only thing i can think of then is that it has to do with the graphics card......

[Wendy]

Would the graphics card (which I know nothing about) cause the games not to install at all?

[DayleJ]

it could do...but i say that in a whsiperd voice cuz really it shouldn't, seeing as its more updated but a lot of times that can b the case...

i mention it cuz i had a similar problem relating to installing star wars: episode 1 pod racer,

but i don't know for sure

[Wendy]

DirectX: is that the graphics? if so i have 9.0

[DayleJ]

well thats fine, i'm going by the 3D Intel Extreme Graphics AGP

i really don't know, i'm guessing now. just stumped why it won't work on yours but it will on your daughters

[Wendy]

Well, Thanks for you time and help anyway. I guess now I can do one of two things. I can see if the other games will install on her computer and play them on hers, or if they won't install, see if I can exchange them.

Thanks again!!!

:)

[[N]eto]

It could be your Graphics Card. I'm not sure as how to check this on XP, but you could righ click 'My Computer' and go to Properties (or do anything that shows System Settings). Go to Hardware>Display, and take a look at the Graphics Card. Although, you say it's not installing?

How much [virtual] memory and hard disk space do you have left?

[Wendy]

couldn't find graphics card
virtual memory available: 516.84
hard disk space available: 44.6 GB

It's not installing at all.

Is this the graphics card? 3D Intel Extreme Graphics AGP

[[N]eto]

Yes, that would be your Graphics Card. Which games in perticular aren't installing?

[Wendy]

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
Prince of Qin
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
Disciples II: Guardins of the Light
Disciples II: servants of the Dark
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs

(Although it says on the box that XP support is not provided for Dragon Throne. I guess that explains why Dragon Throne won't install.)

[Dark Realms]

I found out today, that having more RAM helps games with graphics, load time, installation and saving....

[Wendy]

Thamks, I'll look into it. Where can I get more RAM?

[[N]eto]

You could buy and install them into your computer. But I wouldn't recommend focusing all of your computers RAM to games.

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