Virtual Memory

V

Vikas

While trying to install and then run games that were
written for probably earlier versions of windows I get
the following message:
"
Director Player 6.0
This program requires atleast 6 MB memory
"

But

My computer has 1 GB RAM and 3.4 GB virtual memory of
which 2.93 GB is free.

Any ideas if I can make the programs work?
 
J

Jimmy S.

Hi Vikas,

Perhaps Director Player would play well using 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 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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| While trying to install and then run games that were
| written for probably earlier versions of windows I get
| the following message:
| "
| Director Player 6.0
| This program requires atleast 6 MB memory
| "
|
| But
|
| My computer has 1 GB RAM and 3.4 GB virtual memory of
| which 2.93 GB is free.
|
| Any ideas if I can make the programs work?
|
|
 

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