I'm playing "Populous: The Beginning" with Windows 7

I already tried compatibility mode with XP and 95, everytime I open the program it asks me to run as "Software made" or "3D live material" and little matter which I chose, the window closes, and the game does not open.

Hello

Please try to install the game in compatibility mode.  Here is some information that can be very practical...

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

-Check the functionality of the game under a spare user account

-Updated video card driver

Uninstall/reinstall video card

Uninstall/reinstall the program

-Clean Boot http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796

I hope that this information is beneficial.

Thank you

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