i have a game that runs on WIN98. But the game does not run on WINXP. Do you know how to run the game on WindowsXP?
thanks!
2006-10-05 14:50:29 · 4 answers · asked by guess_j 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
u can use windows compitablity mode, to do this right click on the game file, NOT the shortcut.
and choose compitability and switch it to run in windows 98. this will make the game run fine on windows xp
enjoy
2006-10-05 14:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Paultech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting older programs to run on Windows XPMost programs run properly on Windows XP. The exceptions are some older games and other programs that were written specifically for an earlier version of Windows. To run your program on Windows XP, try the following:
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. As an alternative, you can set the compatibility properties manually.
Update your program, drivers, or hardware.
These options are covered in detail below.
The Program Compatibility Wizard
This wizard prompts you to test your program in different modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if the program was originally designed to run on Windows 95, set the compatibility mode to Windows 95 and try running your program again. If successful, the program will start in that mode each time. The wizard also allows you to try different settings, such as switching the display to 256 colors and the screen resolution to 640 x 480 pixels.
If compatibility problems prevent you from installing a program on Windows XP, run the Program Compatibility Wizard on the setup file for the program. The file might be called Setup.exe or something similar, and is probably located on the Installation disc for the program.
To run the Program Compatibility WizardTo run
To start the Program Compatibility Wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, click Find compatible hardware and software for Windows XP, and then, under See Also in the navigation pane, click Program Compatibility Wizard.
Set the compatibility properties manually
As an alternative to running the Program Compatibility Wizard, you can set the compatibility properties for a program manually. The settings are the same as the options in the Program Compatibility Wizard.
To set the compatibility properties for a program manually
Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab, and change the compatibility settings for your program.
Notes
The Compatibility tab is only available for programs installed on your hard drive. Although you can run the Program Compatibility Wizard on programs or setup files on a CD-ROM or floppy disk, your changes will not remain in effect after you close the program.
For more information about an option on the Compatibility tab, right-click the option and then click What's This.
Update your program or drivers
If your program does not run correctly after testing it with the Program Compatibility Wizard,
2006-10-05 21:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right click the icon, choose properties...
On the top tabs, click on compatibility.
Choose Windows 98 and check the box below.
Close the window and double click the icon.
2006-10-05 21:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by iswd1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most games wil. if you cannot get it to instal, tehn it will not work on XP and you will have to buy the XP version.
2006-10-05 21:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋