C&C Generals

[avcr4678]

The problem I have is that when I start a game program,
after a while the program minimizes and I see nothing but
DESKTOP. I think it is a problem with XP because the same
programs have been installed under 98 and no problems.
The 2 programs are both game software, 1 C&C Generals and
2 Ground Control. I know that I could play them under 98
but I should be able to play them under XP.

I have an Intel 1.7GHZ Pentium 4 system, 256 MB DDR Ram,
ATI Radeon 7000 64MB video card installed in a SiS 4X AGP
slot,AC '97 Integrated Sound, Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2,RC 2.2 Build 2600 and the
latest DVD and CDRW with drivers XP compliant installed.
I also have McAfee VirusScan. I have updated all drivers
and any hardware to XP Compatiblity so I KNOW this is not
the problem. This seems to be the common answer by techs
across the board for what problem people may have.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Avrc,

I had to use Windows 98 Compatibility mode to get
my EA games to work when I installed XP. Here's how...

To run an installed program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode,
first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop (create shortcut).

1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
2.. Click on Properties.
3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select
Windows 98

Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.

Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or updates for that game.
A good place to look is: http://www.fileplanet.com/section.aspx?s=174&v=90002

For more details please review the source at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=292533

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| The problem I have is that when I start a game program,
| after a while the program minimizes and I see nothing but
| DESKTOP. I think it is a problem with XP because the same
| programs have been installed under 98 and no problems.
| The 2 programs are both game software, 1 C&C Generals and
| 2 Ground Control. I know that I could play them under 98
| but I should be able to play them under XP.
|
| I have an Intel 1.7GHZ Pentium 4 system, 256 MB DDR Ram,
| ATI Radeon 7000 64MB video card installed in a SiS 4X AGP
| slot,AC '97 Integrated Sound, Microsoft Windows XP Pro
| Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2,RC 2.2 Build 2600 and the
| latest DVD and CDRW with drivers XP compliant installed.
| I also have McAfee VirusScan. I have updated all drivers
| and any hardware to XP Compatiblity so I KNOW this is not
| the problem. This seems to be the common answer by techs
| across the board for what problem people may have.