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January 1st, 2004, 07:01 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
[ January 02, 2004, 16:41: Message edited by: Raven 1701 ]
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January 1st, 2004, 07:12 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
Someone needs to "grow up", that's for sure.
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January 1st, 2004, 08:20 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
Try exiting any TSRs you might have running. When I first got the game I could not get it to run - I soon traced it to having the ATI multimedia toolbar load on startup. Quitting out of the ATI video TSR (which I only use when I'm using my TV tuner card) solved the problem. The symptom wasthe same as yours - video mode changed, but the game would not run.
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January 1st, 2004, 09:09 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
"grow up"? Windows is up from Mac OS-X or Linux and especially Solaris? I think amoung people who have used multiple OS's Windows is considered to be the "user" platform.
But anyway, when I did customer support for ISPs, and any good computer store, will have you try this....
Do a cold reboot of the computer. That means power it down, then turn it off (usually a switch in the back of the computer), then turn it back on. Computer stores tell of a growing number of "lockheed fixes" where the problem is gone when the computer it brought in. Thats because turning it completely off and back on fixes many things (such as allowing for the automatic hardware and driver checks, and fixing badly cleaned up memory changes from other software loading).
If that doesnt work you might try a fresh boot and then kill programs you have autoloading, then try. Just to see if there are conflicts.
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This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
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January 1st, 2004, 11:40 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
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Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
"grow up"? Windows is up from Mac OS-X or Linux and especially Solaris?
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January 1st, 2004, 11:44 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
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Originally posted by alexti:
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Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
"grow up"? Windows is up from Mac OS-X or Linux and especially Solaris?
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Making reliably running system on Mac OS-X or Linux or Solaris is for kids. Doing the same on Windows XP is the job for real men
Heehee. Yes Windows does make it harder. But Ive actually not had any problems with WinXP. Im even able to play old Favorites like Master of Magic right along with the newest such as Temple of Elemental Evil. Im so glad I shifted off of WinME
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This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
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January 1st, 2004, 11:48 PM
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Re: Game won\'t start
[ January 02, 2004, 16:40: Message edited by: Raven 1701 ]
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