old game - XP

N

Nic

I have XP and i have some old(4-5 years) games that wont
work with XP...Example of game: Red Alert
is there any way I can use so that my games works
correctly?

thanks in advance
 
J

Jimmy S.

Hi Nic,

Most games, and that includes C&C can be installed using
Windows 98 compatibility mode. Here's how it works...

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 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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Cheers,
Jimmy S.

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| I have XP and i have some old(4-5 years) games that wont
| work with XP...Example of game: Red Alert
| is there any way I can use so that my games works
| correctly?
|
| thanks in advance
 
E

EGMcCann

1. Red Alert *does* work with XP. Get the latest patch. (I play it
frequently, actually.)
2. Many of the games can be run in Compatibility Mode. Check Help and
Support.
 

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