Cannot install game

[Guest]

Please excuse my ignorance as I am new to XP.

My previous PC ran windows 98, on which I used to play Fallout (awesome game).
I have tried to install the game onto this PC, but I get the following
message..
"Sorry, this product is not supported by this version of windows"

On closer inspection, the disc showed "designed for windows 95"

Surely there must be some way I am able to install and play this using XP,
as I am despirate to finsh the game.... Can anyone help please.

Much appreciated.
Nobby

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Nobby11,

Fallout was released in both DOS and Windows versions.
Since you appear to have the Windows version...
Try installing and playing that using 95/98 Compatibility mode.

To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode, hold
down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to browse
to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the list below:

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 one of these:
a.. Windows 95
b.. Windows 98
c.. Windows NT 4
d.. Windows 2000
5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that you think that is best:
a.. Run in 256 colors.
b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
c.. Disable visual themes.

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 find them is: www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

If you'd like to learn more information about compatibility mode, you can click the
link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more about program compatibility",
or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point Presentation:
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc112202/WC112202.ppt

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| Please excuse my ignorance as I am new to XP.
|
| My previous PC ran windows 98, on which I used to play Fallout (awesome game).
| I have tried to install the game onto this PC, but I get the following
| message..
| "Sorry, this product is not supported by this version of windows"
|
| On closer inspection, the disc showed "designed for windows 95"
|
| Surely there must be some way I am able to install and play this using XP,
| as I am despirate to finsh the game.... Can anyone help please.
|
| Much appreciated.
| Nobby
|
|

 

[Guest]

I am getting error 1305 when I load disc two of Fable . I have tried the
update of installshield on microsoft site but still cnt load the game any
ideas?

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Liam Gabb,


That type of error could mean the CD is corrupt... Check the CD
and the CD Player. Clean both using a Cleaning Kit, and check for
scratches on the CD. Try installing the game on another computer,
if the game installs, the culprit is probably your CD ROM drive if it
doesn't install then it's the CD, in which case you need to replace it.

Before replacing the CD, try copying it to your hard drive and then
run the setup / installation program from there. To copy the CD go
to My Computer, Right-Click the CD, Choose "Copy", then Right-
Click on your Hard Drive, Choose "Paste".

Uninstall the game using Add-Remove programs before attempting
to reinstall it. (Start / Control Panel / Add-Remove Programs).

Here are three basic troubleshooting steps which I recommend:

1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
blockers using: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php

You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de and/or
Adaware (www.lavasoftusa.com) to remove any Spyware/Adware.

3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.

If nothing including those 3 steps have resolved the problem so far,
here's more basic troubleshooting steps and information including:
The Safedisc patch
How to check CD for imperfections, and
How to Disable Virtual CD rom drives which is described at:
http://tinyurl.com/2387c (EA General Support Page) and also:

How to Troubleshoot Disc-Reading Issues
Error Messages That May Be Caused by Disc-Reading Issues
Troubleshoot Error Messages
Examine the Disc
Clean the Disc
Test the Disc in a Different Drive
Clean the Drive
Test Disc Read with Copy or Xcopy
Quit Unnecessary Software
Switch the Drive Controller to DMA Mode, and

How to Troubleshoot DVD Error Messages is available in these articles: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=321641
and
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;248263

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Liam Gabb Wrote:
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| I am getting error 1305 when I load disc two of Fable . I have tried the
| update of installshield on microsoft site but still cnt load the game any
| ideas?