How to fix every game not playing error

[Cameron]

Follow these instructions to fix everything
right click on file , properties , Compatabilty Tab , Run this program in
compatibilty mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2


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[David B.]

That may solve some problems but it ain't gonna fix everything.

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[Gustavo Cairo]

Not just XP. I mean, if it worked with 98, you won't set it to XP,
obviously.
Now, be sure to download any patch released for the game and run it as
administrator.
I got Grim Fandango (1998) to work on Vista like that. Just try.

 

[Guest]

Follow these instructions to fix everything
right click on file , properties , Compatabilty Tab , Run this program in
compatibilty mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2

I've tried every OS compatibility available to run Tiger Woods
2007...unfortunately it defies this "fix all".

This will help with MANY games though I am sure.

 

[Hugh Wyn Griffith]

There's a compatibilty update for VISTA on Windows Update today --
refers to lots of games and applications.

 

[Guest]

Cameron, you definitely have my attention! Could you be a little more
specific as to where I might find this particular FILE tab that I need to
right click? I tried FILE in Poga and on my IE homepage but didn't see a
compatibility tab. Thank you...

Sandy

 

[Dale M. White]

Not sure about alot of games, but it's got a few in there. And the majority
are Microsoft games.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932246

.. Microsoft Age of Empires III
.. Microsoft Age of Empires III : The WarChiefs Expansion Pack
.. Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2
.. Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure Expansion Pack
.. Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species Expansion Pack
.. Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania Expansion Pack
.. Microsoft Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection Expansion Pack
.. Microsoft Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
.. Microsoft Fable: The Lost Chapters
.. Microsoft Dungeon Siege II
.. Microsoft Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna
.. Battlefield 2 Deluxe
.. LEGO Star Wars
.. Family Feud Online Party

 

[David B.]

It's the EXE file for the game, this does not apply to internet based games
unless they store the game data on your hard drive, then you'd have to hunt
down the programs exe and try it.

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[Hugh Wyn Griffith]

I was just giving examples since games seem to be important here <g>

 

[Guest]

How do I utilize the update? Do I need to uninstall battlefield 2 and then
reinstall it I'm still getting a missing d3dx9_25.dll error and have done
everything I have seen.....

 

[Dale M. White]

Check you original post. I've posted the fix there

The file you need is part of the DX9.0c End User runtime update, which can
be found here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...0C-5E44-4864-93CD-464EF59DA050&displaylang=en

 

[Guest]

Cameron,

being a computer novice please could you explain right click on what file,
run what program

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Nick;
First of all, those instructions by no means "fix everything".
They will fix some, but they will not and are not intended to fix
everything.

If running the program is the issue, right click the icon use to start
the program.
Click the Compatibility tab.
Place a check by "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack-2)" from the drop down list.
Click OK.
Try to start the program again.
If you still have problems, try different options.
If all else fails, contact the program manufacturer for Windows Vista
Compatibility.

 

[Mark]

Note that this is referring to the icon in the programs list. If you are
using the icon in the Games Explorer the process is a little different. In
the Games Explorer you right click on the icon, select "customize", then
make sure the "Play (Play)" menu item is selected and click the edit button.
That takes you to the same place as right-clicking on the program icon and
selecting "Properties". You will then see the compatibility tab.

Note: another thing to try is clicking the "run as administrator," that
fixes a few games as well.

Mark

 

[Bill Gates]

who!!!!

Note that this is referring to the icon in the programs list. If you are
using the icon in the Games Explorer the process is a little different. In
the Games Explorer you right click on the icon, select "customize", then
make sure the "Play (Play)" menu item is selected and click the edit
button. That takes you to the same place as right-clicking on the program
icon and selecting "Properties". You will then see the compatibility tab.

Note: another thing to try is clicking the "run as administrator," that
fixes a few games as well.

Mark

 

[sand55]

"unknown" wrote: my son is handiecaped and he for gets to not save the games
so i have all these games that i cant get off and if i go in and play them
they still say there please help someone

 

[Olórin]

: my son is handiecaped and he for gets to not save
the games so i have all these games that i cant get off and if i go
in and play them they still say there please help someone

What?? English, please.