Cant install AoE II on XP pro

[Guest]

I use to have win 98 n AoE works properly, then I upgrade my PC to n change motherboard, add DDR memory n change Hard drive (almost every thing) then load Win Me n install AoE n works perfect, then I format HD n change to Win XP Pro, n now I cant install AoE. say unable to load setup info. I run Direct X diagnostics n nothing wrong. I try to install same CD on a friend PC n installation n playing was fine

What can I do 2 fix this??????????

 

[Guest]

Try, the built in software compatibility settings in XP Pro, it's under the Accessories tab. "Program Compatibility Wizard
You can tell XP to run the game as if it was on a machine using Windows 98. Hope that works.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Are both PCs running the same version of XP (Home or Pro) and does both have
Service Pack 1 installed?

Y.

I use to have win 98 n AoE works properly, then I upgrade my PC to n

change motherboard, add DDR memory n change Hard drive (almost every thing)
then load Win Me n install AoE n works perfect, then I format HD n change to
Win XP Pro, n now I cant install AoE. say unable to load setup info. I run
Direct X diagnostics n nothing wrong. I try to install same CD on a friend
PC n installation n playing was fine.

 

[Guest]

Steve: Thank you, I'll try it tonight

Yves
No, We don't have service pack 1 installed, and both pc has win XP pro.