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• I run vista on my laptop, but want to play the old games that need XP. Help, please!

  I run vista on my laptop, but want to play the old games that need XP.

  I was told on the microsoft site a xp free download that you can run on the computer next to vista (when the computer starts, you have possibility to xp or vista to run) to play with older games in this regard.

  Is this true, if so where can I find it? Help, please!

  Hello

  You think for Windows 7 XP mode.

  This is how to do it on Vista.

  "Using Windows 7 or Vista Compatibility Mode.

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-compatibility-mode/

  "Make older programs run in this version of Windows".

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

  See you soon.

• Reg.exe stopped working on windows 7 64 bit when I want to play an old game.

  Hello guys. I am using windows 7 Home premium 64-bit in my laptop. I just downloaded an old game (2005-2006 perhaps) so I wanted to play. After finishing download (no virus, I checked), and I run the executable files, the message occurred: Reg.exe has stopped working. and the game does not start.

  The game has an application inside reg.exe file, and I think I have to run it manually. but when I tried to run it, the same message is produced.

  This is the error log:

  Signature of the problem:
  Problem event name: BEX
  

  Application name: reg.exe
  Application version: 0.0.0.0
  Application timestamp: 44eeabe9
  Fault Module name: StackHash_0a9e
  Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
  Fault Module Timestamp: 00000000
  Exception offset: 0018fedb
  Exception code: c0000005
  The exception data: badc0de1
  OS version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 1033
  Additional information 1: 0a9e
  More information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
  Additional information 3: 0a9e
  Additional information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

  I already asked in a computer forum, but they said that it is the problem of the ILO. and I read in microsoft help, the reg.exe will not run under 64-bit windows. I read the conclusion, but this isn't for windows server 2003, Windows 7. It says that I have to type reg query \\64server\HKLM\software/reg: 64 or if I want to change it to 32 bits reg.exe, I need to replace the reg: 64 by reg: 32.

  Will there be another conclusion of this problem instead to install the 32-bit operating system?

  What about XP mode for windows 7, it'll work?

  Help me please... Thank you very much.

  Best regards

  Hi Liclac,

  ·        What is the name of the game?

  Check if the game is compatible with windows 7, you can see the ink below:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  If the game is not compatible then you can try to run the game in compatibility mode or in windows XP mode.

  Try to run the game in compatibility mod and check if the error occurs again: make sure to run older programs in this version of Windows:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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• I have Marika Odyssey and Relentless Twinsens on CD (these games are also known as the Little Big Adventure and Little Big Adventure 2). I want to be able to play the old games on my Vista computer.

  My Vista is a DellDimension DXP061
  the system type is a 32-bit operating system

  I liked to play these two games, many years ago. the CD has finally broken. I just put once more hold of these two games and was hoping there was a way I could play.

  Oh I forgot also. I tried using dosbox, but it doesn't seem to work for my computer. When I tried to use it on LBA I was able to type my name and started the game and it froze quickly.

  Hi aminal Merlin,

  Most programs written for an earlier version of Windows also work in this version of Windows, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. If an older program does not work, use the compatibility mode to run these programs.

  1. right click on the main game program icon that you want to play in this version of Windows, and then click Properties.

  2. click on the Compatibility tab.

  3. under "Compatibility Mode", check the box that reads as "run the program in compatibility mode for" and in the drop-down menu, select Windows XP or another previous version of Windows.

  4. click on apply and then OK.

  5 install the game in compatibility mode and restart once the installation is complete.

  Check if this helps you play these games in Windows Vista.

  6. for more information on running a program in compatibility mode, see the following link.

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

  You can also check out the link below,

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927386 how to troubleshoot program compatibility issues in Windows Vista

  Concerning

  Arona - Microsoft technical support engineer
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• Trying to play an old game, virtual machine need Java for Windows 7 (apparently).

  Yes, probably less technical question ever posted on this forum. I'm playing an old WildTangent game called Dark Orbit. My laptop running Windows 7. I found the game on download.com (chance), but he refuses to start. After searching around for a while, I found a thread on WildTangent forums on this game and mistakes, meet people; a post said of "the error is mainly due to the old version of the WT channel game... and the game does not work because of the lack of virtual machine Java on Windows 7." Anyone have any ideas?
  
  Here is a link to the topic, if anyone is curious. http://Forum.WildGames.com/topic/15101-original-dark-orbit/

  Then go to java.com and install Java. This is the forum for Java developers.

  What may be referring to is the old Microsoft Java Virtual Machine however wire that was once part of Internet Explorer. If the game that needs you most likely don't not will be able to play it on Windows 7 that Microsoft can't do this no more.

• Why I have to restart my brand new monster Vista 64 machine whenever I want to play a game online?

  I have a new brand, solid as a rock, high-end, cry of monster machine, fresh out of the box, fully updated with all updates from MS:
  Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67GHz
  12 GB DDR3 RAM
  2 TB of hard drive space
  64-bit Edition of Windows Vista Home premium.
  2 x Nvidia 295 in SLI

  I can do pretty much everything on this subject with the results you expect.  I can surf the web at lightning speed (assuming I'm not using IE8, who remember using NETSCAPE ago 15 years on a 14.4 modem), I can play any game I want with amazing performance.

  So why can't play ANY game online without first restarting my PC?
  I say play... City of Heroes for 12 hours or 12 minutes.  Disconnect me, go to sleep and the next day... No.  It does not connect to the DBserver.  I load the battle field (ANY of the battlefield series) and cannot update the list of servers.  I have a strong connection to rock, I can connect to ANY game online with all 4 of my installations of XP without problem (Yes, I mean when the Vista machine does not work on one game from all others work with this game without problem) The ONLY fix I have found is to restart the Vista Machine... single... time... I want to play an online game.

  I found the article on article on the post on the blog that talks about Vista incompatible nature with online games, including of Microsofts OWN games online.  The only answer I found Microsoft has been, and I am paraphrasing here "is not as bad as everyone say it's.

  Explanations?  Solutions?

  Hello Wachinagi,

  Thank you for posting.  The first thing is to check the power save options of your NIC (Ethernet card) in the Device Manager and make sure that it is configured to not allow.  I think that your NIC could go into powere saving mode.  I suggest you check the settings of your router and firewall.  Make sure that the appropriate ports are opened for the games.   Could also include the anti-anti-virus/firewall software you are using.

  Please let me know if it helps. Zack
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• Several questions, the system crashes, corrupted notepad.exe.mui, SFC scan errors, cant play Battlefield 4 game

  Original title: I need help - corrupt notepad.exe.mui

  Hi all! This is my first time around these parts, so forgive me if I make a mistake and prepare for a long story.

  Quick information on my computer:

  Windows 7 64 bit

  AMD Radeon HD 7950

  8 GB RAM

  Intel i5 4670 k 3.40 GHz Quad Core

  Recently I bought Battlefield 4 for PC. I have loaded on my computer with ease but quickly came across a problem when I tried to play the game. My GPU drivers were apparently outdated and he gave me the choice of either a. cancellation of the launch, or (B) try to play anyway. Looking forward, I tried to launch anyway. No dice, the game freezes immediately and I can not play. At a time of the option.

  After traveling around for a bit, I discovered that my drivers were, in fact, to date and should update. So I downloaded the latest drivers, "AMD Catalyst Omega", and you click install (note that I have not manually uninstall previous drivers, so I don't know if it has really done anything). After that, he went through the whole process, do things (I suppose) as uninstall the old drivers and install the new. After it was over, I was able to boot successfully in the field of battle 4 and was able to play both the campaign and multiplayer without fault at 60 fps oh high heat. (Great game BTW, recommend to all who love FPS).

  Well, after a few hours, I decided to call it a night. After closing, I noticed that the bar at the bottom of my screen flickered from top down in very quickly. Naturally, I found it quite strange and decided to shut down my computer (thinking at the time, that I should probably do that as soon as the new drivers were installed - it was the result of not doing).

  The next day, I woke up wanting to start playing Battlefield 4. But, much to my dismay, my computer froze as he was loading the desktop. Now, it was nothing new for me, I had a lot of computer problems in the past, I can fix it this one as well. My first thought was just reboot and see if that will change anything. Unfortunately, he did nothing. He froze in the exact same task as he had before. It started to scare me a little. Previously, during an automatic update of windows, is the same thing. He has downloaded everything installed fine, very good, but when my computer restarted and tried to load to the top of my desk, my computer would freeze. Finally, I had to use system restore and restored my computer to a point before Windows automatically updated. After that, I disabled the automatic updates and him haven't touched since (Yes, my computer is has not been updated for months and months. I think that I stopped the download of updates at the time an update of Windows technically dirtied by malicious software that would crash the computers).

  I noticed the problem how similar I saw now was the question I had before with the updates of Windows. So I took to the system restore and wala, my computer was still running reliable update of the driver pre - GPUS. Now, I was still burning for some 4 battlefield. Whether I went through the same process as before, it would result in the same outcome, I did a little research. It turns out that someone had a similar problem for me. Their solution was to ensure that information on previous drivers had gone to 100%, and it said to use two programs called DriverFusion and CCleaner, well, I followed the instructions of the solution: uninstall the drivers - with DriverFusion - restart good computer - installation of new drivers - to go, but once again, no dice. A frozen at the exact same task as it did before.

  Now completely annoyed at all this, I'll be back and system restore to the point that I just had previously. Except that this time it did not work. Were no longer my system restore bringing back me to the settings of the computer that worked, it would freeze (and sometimes a blue screen), every time I tried from the desktop. Sometimes, I could get a few minutes before it would freeze, other times that I do not see my office. And it doesn't matter what time I have to put in place. Sometimes, the system restore would work, sometimes it wouldn't, but in two results, it would freeze at the office.

  Panic is now being that my computer does not seem to work at all. I can still run without danger made (thank God for that), but normal Windows is just the gel. As my panic slowly transforms into a will, I turn to google to see if someone is having my exact problem (Note: everything I do on my computer is in safe mode, and any internet research I do is on my smart phone). Finally, I came across a page saying: I need to use the command "sfc/scannow" and this should solve my problems. If I use the command, and he said that he detected problems, but has been unable to fix. He also said that he saved the information on the analysis in a journal, a journal that I could access. So I do! The entrance to the EXACT newspaper that speakes of the error is.

  2014 12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000321 [SR] verification complete
  2014-12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000322 [SR] repair of components 1
  2014-12-26 11:46:03, Info CSI 00000323 [SR] beginning verify and repair
  2014-12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000324 Member \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-notepad.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_1dbc2e35304db501\notepad.exe.mui file hashes are not actual file [l:30 {15}] "notepad.exe.mui": "
  Found: {l:32 b:tfmxBgEeHYSqU0nOhrdrRtqL98a1xYC32if7l90WiOg =} expected: {l:32 b:o2tSWlTNsLpfCP + I3R4E0Dz7Z4HwNtMMweSbWEZCHTw =}
  "2014 12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000325 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:30 {15}]"notepad.exe.mui"Microsoft-Windows - notepad.Resources, Version = 6.1.7600.16385, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture = [l:10 {5}] 'en-US', VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch"
  2014-12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000326 Member \SystemRoot\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-notepad.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_1dbc2e35304db501\notepad.exe.mui file hashes are not actual file [l:30 {15}] "notepad.exe.mui": "
  Found: {l:32 b:tfmxBgEeHYSqU0nOhrdrRtqL98a1xYC32if7l90WiOg =} expected: {l:32 b:o2tSWlTNsLpfCP + I3R4E0Dz7Z4HwNtMMweSbWEZCHTw =}
  "2014 12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000327 [SR] cannot repair the military record [l:30 {15}]"notepad.exe.mui"Microsoft-Windows - notepad.Resources, Version = 6.1.7600.16385, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture = [l:10 {5}] 'en-US', VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, type neutral, TypeName neutral, neutral to the public key in the store, hash mismatch"
  "2014-12-26 11:46:03, info CSI 00000328 [SR] this component was referenced by [l:266{133}]"Microsoft-Windows-WindowsFoundation-LanguagePack-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~en-US~6.1.7601.17514.Windows Foundation Language Pack.
  2014-12-26 11:46:03, Info CSI 00000329 repair results created:

  "(Note that I stressed and bolded what I assumed important information, and it's the only mistake he came with).

  The only thing that I have noticed time and time again is the reference to a file called "notepad.exe.mui". Curious, I investigated more research and found that the file may be damaged and even deleted without knowing you, even by simple virus. Now, I know that I had a virus on my computer when the update of the driver. Try to add the pieces together, I thought that maybe this virus was the reason that this file has been going crazy and maybe even corrupt the file itself. Later in the article to tell me about the "sfc/scannow" command, he said that if it is available, I can get the file from another computer that is the same as mine. So, I borrowed laptop from my brother, running Windows 7 64-bit, publish the file on his computer, put it on a flash drive, plug it into my computer, move my old notepad.exe.mui on the desktop (Yes, I still have the original) and replace it with my brothers.

  Now for the part I did not yet understand. Replacing the file met with some success. After the first restart, my computer blue armored, but after the second reboot, it was in normal operation once again! Pre - GPUS normal update driver, that is. But nevertheless reliable running. Careful, I decided to run my anti-virus, Avast! and see if something happens. Of course, on a quick scan, he found a "malicious" file and I "moved it to the chest. To be doubly sure that all is well, I decide to run a scan at startup and have it automatically move all the malicious files, he finds 'trunk' or whatever he calls. I allow this to run at night and wake up to find that my computer still works reliably.

  Well, not wanting to take another chance, I run "sfc/scannow" once, just to see the error is still there. Nothing has changed. Sad it's not yet over, I again to replace the "notepad.exe.mui" in my computer this time that I deleted it, with one always on the flash drive. No blue screen on reboot, but I decide to again run the command "sfc/scannow". Once again, same error.

  At this point, I have no freaking idea what to do. My last two options are to use my disc and 'repair installation' and see if it makes something or just completely re - install Windows, which without a doubt, I don't want to do. Now, I can still play my old games very well. It's just I can't update Windows or drivers, fear, it may have a very dangerous effect.

  Anyone with any information which could be of use, please do not be afraid to say something. I come to this community as my last resort. Any information will be helpful, and I will watch this post like a bird of prey. Thank you for reading all of this. I'm sure it was quite the trip.

  Hello Logan,.

  Thanks for your reply, appreciate the time taken by us keep up to date on the State of the question.

  To proceed with method 2 and then Fixit and manual steps to reset the Windows Update components in method 3 and check running SFC analyzing once more.

  If the problem persists even after trying the method 2 and 3 the method successfully, you can try to repair (MBR Master Boot record), boot sector and Boot Configuration data via Bootrec tool in the article below.

  Use Bootrec.exe in the WINRE to troubleshoot startup problems.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  Just reply with the results. We will be happy to help you.

• TV display directdraw problems with old games

  I run a Windows 7 with GForce 8600 on a TV screen and I receive a directdraw cannot initialize the problem. I tried using the suggestions of the other threads but when I click on display properties, settings, advanced, troubleshoot, it won't let me click on change settings. I tried other solutions, but it still does not work.

  Hello

  ·        When exactly do you get the error message (while installing or playing)?

  ·        This all the steps that you have already tried?

  ·        What games you try to play?

  ·        Have you updated the drivers from the manufacturer nVidia?

  If the games you try to play are old games try their installation in compatibility mode and check if it works very well. Follow the link given below to run Setup in compatibility mode.

  Make older programs in this version of Windows

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

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• want a good computer for games like the big fish

  I just bought a portable 20 rove. Had problems with a game.  Support told me that this criterion is not good for playing games.  I take this back and you want to know if envy touch smart 23 is a good computer to play games such as big fish games hidden objects.

  Debbi, welcome to the forum.

  Yes, this is a Touchsmart , which should be good for the type of games you mentioned.  If you want to play more complicated games, it maybe not so good, however.

  Here are requirements for hidden objects.  If you look in the middle of the page, you will see the following text:

  The game system requirements:

  • OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz
  • RAM: 1024 MB
  • DirectX: 9.0
  • Hard drive: 188 MB

• Need help with the old game

  I have a windows 7 kind of old laptop hp, recently I tried to play an old game I used to play on this laptop (bastion) and he used open. It brings me to the opening screen I click on play and it disappears, someone knows how to fix this? IM really disappointed in this topic lol I'd appreciate any help, thanks.

  If this game used to run OK and now do not, it can be linked to this problem - 't-launch-on-windows-7-desktop-pc/880013f8-de9a-42b4-95e0-950aadb08a5f http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/program-doesn whatever it is, it won't take long to check.

  Some older games used a system of disk protection than a later update of Microsoft off. IF this is the cause, this is you need to uninstall the update and the apparent security risk, or make up a batch file in the sense of that which is specified in the link above.

• play old games, I played on ME

  OK I just got a new pc with Vista Edition basic family and im trying to play my command and conquer the game I had when I was running my old pc with me. I found tons of info about the game compatible with xp, but not me. I know, we try to forget me, but man. Ive tried EA and got nothing that I have found to work. Ive even tried other sites, but nothing works. It installs just then nothing other than a message work stoppage. I love these games and I want to remove the old pc HELP! Ive tried all the patches and updates

  Hi lanidmind666,

  Welcome and thank you for viewing on the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  Based on the information you have provided, it is clearly evident that Command and Conquer is having problems of compatibility with Windows vista.

  You can try to install in compatibility mode for Windows Millennium Edition.
  To use the functionality of vista compatibility, please go by and follow the steps mentioned in the link below.

  How to make older programs in this version of Windows: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/bf416877-c83f-4476-a3da-8ec98dcf5f101033.mspx

  Please try these and keep us updated on the status.

  Take care.

  Kind regards

  Cedric M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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• I don't have an Xbox how to stop W8 asking me to log in for every single game I want to play - for example solitaire

  As in the title, I'm frustrated

  Why people can't answer the question!  You did not an alternative, to avoid your problem, you asked how to fix it!  And then offering suggestions that MIGHT help, but don't have, instead of those who actually do help, are simply misleading.

  You CAN get this problem go away, but you have to jump through a hoop stupid Microsoft so he could get out.  This problem has been plaguing me as well.  I wanted to JUST PLAY MY GOOD OLD WINDOWS 7 Solitaire and he lead me through all this heartache and I found myself here, with this problem too.

  (Microsoft needs to do much more research on their 'Intuitive Interface' for Windows 8 and to know how to get people to change correctly, without irritating the and taking away things).

  To get rid of this irritating problem, you must connect using your Microsoft Account (aka (also known as) Windows Live ID and many other names), create your account to XBox games, using the application of XBOX games.

  1. start the application of green 'games', which should be on your home screen by default subway, if you have not deleted.  It has a white XBox onto the green square controller.

  2. once the app is running in the upper right, just like in the application Microsoft Solitaire Collections, it must be a bond of connection that you can click on sign in.  Use your Windows account to connect.

  Once you have your Xbox account connected games, it will assign you a generic username to your Xbox account.  You have not actually to have a XBox game system to have a XBox to Windows 8 gaming account.  (You can create an avatar for your account to XBox game while you are connected, but didn't get off upwards by Microsoft again like I did when you click on your avatar and wonder what to do next.)  Once you choose your avatar, you must (unintuitively) click the checkbox under the avatar to actually select.)

  3. from the start of Metro screen, click Microsoft Solitaire Collection app (assuming that you added it there.)

  4. Note that the Collection of Microsoft Solitaire has always tried to automatically sign in to the account of the XBox to start games.  Because we had not set up the account of XBox games, he irritated with this annoying authentication window whenever we simply wanted to play.  It should now connect automatically and is more to annoy you with this authentication window.

  Here's another darkened tip, 'logout' of the XBox games account, in the case where you were wondering too how, but not could not intuitively determine how from the intuitive interface:

  "Logout" of the Xbox games follow these steps:

  a. open the splash screen Xbox games.

  b. press Windows key + C , and then select settings.

  c. Select accounts and you'll get an option to disconnect.

  d. click on Disconnect.

• Windows 7 won't play some of my old games.

  Hello

  I realize there are already a few questions about this and I looked at the answers, but I'm still at a loss! Some of my old games (not all) will not play on Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit. For example, the most recent game to deny me a Rainbow Six; Rogue Spear Black Thorn. The game installed fine and when I run it, a small white square appears, followed by the opening of two videos of the game, and then it crashes without reason. I get the message error is simply "BlackThorn.exe has stopped working" with suggestions of audit close program or online for help. If I don't get any message about compatibility issues. I tried to change the compatibility settings for windows XP SP2, which was the last system I was using but not joy. Also tried running as administrator.
  Help!

  Hello

  Some of the old program is not compatible with the 64 bit version of Windows 7. As you mentioned that you have little games, which you can not play, I suggest you to check if the games are compatible.

  Please use the below link to check the compatibility of the game:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  If the games are not compatible, you try to install in compatibility mode:

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

  I hope this helps.

• I dowloand appealed game Fear 3 I used kuaiwan for dowloand but I finished dowloand I want to play, but I get the 0xc0000417

  original title: how I want to play has 0xc0000417 I dowloand appealed game Fear 3 I used kuaiwan for dowloand but I finished dowloand I want to play, but I get the 0xc0000417

  Hello

  1. what version of Windows is installed on the computer?

  2. have you installed the game?

  3. If it is properly installed, or you get an error during installation?

  I suggest you to give us more information about the issue, so that we can help you better.

  It will be useful.

• Request of MSN Games I want to play Spades with my friends, I know personally, and also at the same time, they are online in MSN Games.

  Original title: query MSN games

  I play generally stings in MSN Games. I play with these opponents, who are are the corresponding animation.

  But suppose I want to play Spades with my friends, I know personally, and also at the same time, they are online in MSN Games.

  Is there a way I can do?

  Yes ReCkle$ $ there is a way

  because deleted msn games this option of Spades online, u do not have the section 'invite' as b4, you will need to:

  (1) you and your partner open Spades and click on the 'standard' at the same time game. After a 1 ~ 5 try u should be and your friend partner at the same table.

  * your 'level' and your partners must be close to u at the same table.

  Hope this helps :)