winSPMBT and WinSPWW2 and VISTA

DRG · #1 November 1st, 2007, 10:10 AM

I have been told ( but have not seen this myself yet ) there are settings in Vista ( maybe as program properties?? ) that allow users to set it up as "Windows XP mode" and also to set it up "Single core processor" if you have a dual-core processor.

??

Don

Panzerpionier · #2 January 16th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Possible solution for the messed up gfx in full mode:

I was able to solve that problem on my new pc (intel quadcore/vista home/8800 GTS) by enabling WinSPMBT in compatibility mode for Windows XP plus checking the box that says: "run this program in 256 color mode" (i dont know the exact command as iam using a german version of vista)

You can enable the compatibility mode by right clicking the WinSPMBT.exe file in the game folder and select "properties".

There you can set comp.-mode as well as the 256 colour command by 2 simple clicks.

This has solved the issue of messed up graphics in full mode for me, however, it still laggs terribly (in full mode).

I hope this has helped you in narrowing down the problem the game is currently experiencing with Vista.

Horses · #3 January 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM

Hi Panzerpionier,

I have the same Videocard but I still stick to Windows XP until now. Does the game work in windowed mode without any problems (lags etc.) with your configuration ?

Thanks.

Panzerpionier · #4 January 18th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Hollo Horses,

In windowed mode (the free DL version+ patch 3.5)the game runs without any delays or other problems.
i have updated my Nvidia drivers to the newest drivers.
Hope this helps

PS:
The hotfix that solved the gfx messup (for me) i posted above will only work if you start the game through the real game.exe not the default game/options launcher.

DRG · #5 January 18th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Here's a post from another thread that may be of interest to anyone with the full screen problem with Vista

Don

Quote:

Re: Screen Resolution Issue [Re: DRG]
#575412 - 01/12/08 04:23 PM Edit Reply Quote Quick Reply

OK, I think I found how to fix this problem in VISTA. Using VISTA "Display Setting," 'change the "Colors" drop down from "high (32 bit)" to "Medium (16 bit)." I have not had a problem since.

When completing the game and you really need the 'high,' go back and change, accordingly.

Hope this helps.
Totenkopf

Panzerpionier · #6 January 20th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Interestingly this seems to fix the graphic mess bug as well, but the lag is still there in full screen mode...

i wonder why some users dont have that problem....but i assume it is about certain graphic cards or drivers.

well maybe the new drivers from nvidia will solve the problem for me.

Panzerpionier · #7 January 24th, 2008, 04:46 PM

ok this might be pointing out the obvious - but i just discovered that when i set my screen resolution to 800x600 in windows vista i will have a big window when i start winspmbt or winspwwII....

so now i can play in windowed mode but still have "fullscreen"

simple solution but now i can play as before, without lag and without the fear of eye-cancer due to the small window...