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• Problems with older games on Windows 7

  I have an older game that was made for 95/98, and it worked on my xp computer still. But it doesn't work on my computer 7. I've installed several times, even tried the program in the programs of control panel controls made for earlier versions of windows, but it does not work with either. It displays this error message indicating Incorrect path in an INI file. Do you have any suggestions for me? This disc is also in good condition. I don't see why it shouldn't work.

  Win 95/98 games is getting a little old for Win7. If you are using 32 bit Win7 your chances are better with 64abit, but if there is no miracle on fan sites then you will probably need BOX BACK.
  I have not really used these myself. Did not have much interest in return that far into my story.
  DOSBox, a x 86 emulator with BACK

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  I think the games fill your installation and this message appears when
  you try to launch.
  I don't know what to do on the paths of INI files.  Where are the files INI for the game/s in games install folder or My Documents? Are the 'target' and
  "Start in" paths correct (in the properties of the shortcut)?
  I can contribute to install in one location other than the default - Program Files (x 86).
  You can create a new folder in C:\ and make a sub folder for games in that,
  or better, use another Partition or a HARD drive if you have one available. This method
  is typically a way to avoid the permissions problems, but can also help with installing
  or problems with some older games running.
  .

• Ubisoft Game Launcher has stopped working

  I can't play games Assassins revelations and Assassins Creed 3 on Windows 8 because Ubisoft Game Launcher has stopped working... How to fix... ?? Thank you

  Thanks for posting your problem on the Microsoft Community. Im sorry for this delay had to answer to price.

  There maybe problems of compatibility with the launcher Ubisoft, I suggest you try to do is go to the icon on the desktop right click - compatibility mode - run in 2 of Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista Service pack. (Run ad admin downstairs) You can learn more in this Article from Microsoft Basic (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows)

  If it works in windows xp mode does not work try reinstalling Ubisoft launcher again and see if the problem persists. If you encounter the problem new technical contact Ubisoft help found here - Department (http://cs.ubi.com/en-GB/)

  I hope this information can help you more with your question. feel free to post here or start a new question.

  Many thanks & sincere friendships,

  Francis.

• . What I have to buy windows 95/98 or y at - it a newer version which will still play older games?

  Original title:

  Windows 95/98

  Hello

  I currently have an Apple. There are a few games, I used to play (i.e. Rollercoaster Tycoon) which are mainly Windows 95/98.

  I have considered buying a less expensive to play PC. What I have to buy windows 95/98 or y at - it a newer version which will still play older games?

  I read a blog that says Windows 8 would not work with most, but perhaps Windows 7. I tried many different ways to play games on the Apple and in some cases, I can play them, but it will eventually stopped my computer during registration or something of that kind.

  Any suggestions? Of course, a suggestion at low cost is nice instead of buying a new computer.

  Good luck finding a windows 95 or 98.

  You'll have to do some research on Google or in the game forums to see what o/s these games could work. But I wouldn't count on much of this old games.

• game Launcher has stopped working during the loading of Oberon

  Game on my WIndows Visa Launcher has stopped working when I tried to load a game of Oberon

  jbradshaw_5
  If you experience the issue where game Launcher stops working when you try to load a game Oberon, follow these steps:
  1 left-click on start
  2 - right click on computer
  3. left-click on properties
  4. left click on advanced
  5 - running, click settings
  6 - left click on Data Execution Prevention)
  7 - click on turn on DEP for essential windows only and services programs.
  8. click on apply and then OK.

  UAC: (User Account Control)
  Open Control Panel, and then open user accounts.
  You will see the link for "turn User Account Control (UAC) or not". Until it clicks.
  Uncheck the box and restart your computer.

  It is just a suggestion, try and let us know if it works for you.

  Thank you, Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• GAME LAUNCHER HAS STOPPED WORKING

  Hi guys,.

  Yes my game Launcher has stopped working and I hope you can help me solve the problem.

  I use a Windows 7, 32-bit system.

  I was playing poker on the Web The Gaming Club Casino site.

  Earlier in the day, I noticed that wouldn't start the games but had no warning or explanation, I restarted and everything seemed ok again until the episode of casino recently where I was talking about the pitcher.

  Thank you for taking the time to help me here.

  Barry

  Hi Barry,.

  1. what browser do you use?

  You can try to uninstall and reinstall the Flash player and check.

  Troubleshoot Flash Player installation | Windows

  http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/191/tn_19166.html

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Play older games.

  Can games that run on Windows 98 / 2000 / Me / 95 played on Windows 7?

  Thank you

  Some can, some can't.

  W7 a compatibility modes which help some older games running, so with a bit of violin some possible to run, even if they do not work by default in W7.

  Is based on the game.

  Also, see this site - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx and enter the game you are interested in. Not all games are listed, but are a bit.

  Finally, check with the manufacturer of the game, as some may issue patches for W7 occasionally.

• Use WMP to play audio files of older games triggers the Crash game

  I have a game more Microsoft called Age of Empires. The game has some cool sound effects, I went into the game directory and played some of the sounds with Windows Media Player. Now when I try to play the game, it crashes when these sounds are triggered.

  I learned that WMP adds a kind of coding for audio files when he plays, and that older games such as Age of Empires do not include this extra info so when the game tries to play the sounds, it crashes.

  I tried to uninstall the game completely and put it back and even delete audio files and their replacement, but he did not set. It is only the sounds that I played on WMP that cause the game to Crash, all the sounds I was not playing on WMP still work fine.

  Can you please tell me how to resolve this.

  Hi Halima,

  Thanks for your reply. I managed to solve the problem in a different way. I open each file with a program (I use Adobe Audition) for audio editing, you click Save under and saved all of the audio files as new mp3 files, crushing & replace the original files. I did it in bulk by opening all the audio files at the same time and choosing "save all".

  This seems to have removed the additional coding added to audio files in Windows Media Player and the game can play these audio files when triggered.

  That said, I do not understand why crushing & replacing the mp3 files fixed the issue so that the uninstall & reinstall the game does not - this method of relocation removed all files of game (including all audio files) and replace them with the original from disk files, but still they cannot be triggered by the game. Maybe the computer recognized them somehow as the same files that WMP had altered and automatically change them again. Very strange.

  Thank you

  David

• I have installed Medal of Honor Airborne which is an older game, but my computer telling me video is not supported? I can run world of warcraft catylism and assassain credo. So why used it let me run an older game?

  Is there a way to pass the video problem, and why it would run newer games better but not older.

  Have run you it in compatibility mode - see here how:

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

  Your graphics card is compatible with Windows 7 and if it's that you have installed the latest Windows 7 drivers for it?

  If you post back, include the brand & model of your graphics card.

  Before upgrading your operating system in the future, you should always check first that your hardware & software is supported.

  As for why older games work but more recent ones, it simply technologies change & improve. To activate do this finally older software & hardware becomes obsolete. While I don't agree with everything they do, Microsoft provided Compatibility Mode Windows 7 to help with this problem and the XP Mode in Windows 7 Professional and ultimate versions.

  All the answers and suggestions are provided by an enthusiastic amateur and are therefore no explicit or implicit guarantee. Basically, you use my suggestions at your own risk.

• Down computer when I play older games

  Driver ATI Radeon HD 5800 is blocked (I tried updates research said its date too) when I play older games like assassin creed, star wars jedi knight jedi academy. Just got this computer last month. I tried the Troubleshooting compatibility so many different times and always the older games I play the crash. pls help

  The best thing I can say that each of you is to wait for the best drivers for your video card, because your problems are the result of video card drivers.  The latest drivers I tried to fixed ATI actually a graphic error I had with one of my games on Windows 7.  I always use Vista ultimate 64 as my main OS because I lose some features I love when you go to Win 7.  But other that some problems of video card drivers, I've not really had no problems with Windows 7. I have a simple philosophy: just assume everyone is a piece of c.r.a.p. and then be pleasantly surprised if you find someone who is not.

• I have a screen scrambled when you try to play master of Orion II. It is an older game, but works well with Windows Vista. Any ideas what to try?

  How can I fix my screen to allow an older game to work?

  Hi smhartsoe,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  I suggest you to update the video card driver and check if the problem persists.

  Steps to update the video driver:
  1. click on the Start button.
  2. in the search box type devmgmt.msc, and then press ENTER.
  3. Select the video card device and right click on it
  4. now, select Properties.
  5. in the Properties window, on the driver tab, click Update driver.
  6. After installing the updates, restart the computer.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Finding-drivers-What-to-do-when-your-hardware-wont-work-with-Windows-Vista

  You try to install the compatibility mode.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

  If the problem persists only for this game, you will need to contact this game.
   
  WARNING OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
   
  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope this information is useful.
  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support
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• game Launcher

  my game launcher has stopped working, tried everything but can get work someone help

  Hello Luckyavril,

  Thank you for posting.

  To serve you better, I will need to know what game you're trying to run and features of your computer.

  Looking forward to help you.  Zack
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• Acer game launcher has stopped working

  a message saying that the games Launcher has stopped working when I try to use console games on my Acer aspire 5920G. can you help > please

  a message saying that the games Launcher has stopped working when I try to use console games on my Acer aspire 5920G. can you help > please

  Hello

  See how you go with it

  If you receive the DRM activator error message do the following for
  correct the problem.
  1 left-click on start
  2 - right click on computer
  3 - left click on properties 4 - left click on advanced system settings
  5 - running, click settings
  6 - left click on Performance parameters of the data (on my computer, the tab says
  Data Execution Prevention)
  7 - click TURN DEP FOR ESSENTIAL WINDOWS PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS ONLY.
  8. click on apply and then OK.

  UAC: (User Account Control)
  Open Control Panel and type in the user account in the search box. You will have
  See the link for "turn User Account Control (UAC) or not". Until it clicks.
  Uncheck the box and restart your computer.

  Concerning

  GT4U

• Older games causes rundll32.exe to open and 100% CPU usage

  Gameux.dll, Rundll32.exe, the CPU usage and no internet! : D what a pleasure!

  From some (mostly older) games rundll32.exe causes opening with Gameux.dll and is 100% of the CPU usage. I know that it's because she's trying to connect to internet, I did not. What is my alternative to make my games work again! I want to delete game explore all together, but Microsoft didn't really care to add such an option. If I can't find out tomorrow night, I'm going to start in a 2nd OS and delete the dll, and if Win7 stops working, I will be switching back to Windows XP.

  All the solutions!

  I thought it was a pretty well known problem that the Games Explorer does not work in offline mode? He opened Rundll32.exe to run Gameux.dll and idling with 100% use of a nucleus. I think that this problem has been around since the beginning of Windows Vista (or at least since the dawn of Windows 7, not tried this problem under vista).

  WHAT, for anyone reading this in the future (Google or otherwise), I found a Solution. (Not a pretty, I take no responsibility, but it worked twice for me).

  I went into the registry (Regedit.exe)
  CTRL + F (find)
  Looking for the GameUX,
  and whenever she finds one, I deleted it. excluding results within areas such as "{xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx}", no need to remove those. but all other entries GameUX, including directories (not sure of the term suitable for registry entries)

  Anyway, long story short, I fixed it by removing each entry in registry GameUX that I could find. all games work now, even offline! : D

• I have several older games, I like to play, they are Compatible, not compatible.

  Original title:

  Compatible, not compatible.

  Win7 home 64 bit. OEM

  I have several older games, I like to play. Age of Empires II, StarCraft Original, Empire Earth.

  Everything to Win98SE and XP.

  I can get to install, but the games will only play in resolution 800 x 600. If I try to change the resolution, that the game will crash or system will freeze.

  The video is of very poor quality. And games is jerking.

  I tried compatibility mode, but there is no change.

  This PC has two HDs. not connected at the same time. We got Win7. The other has XP.

  The MB, graphics card, Ram is the same used on the two OSs.

  I just unplug a HD and the other.

  So with everything the same. Why the games perfectly preform on the hard drive on XP but not on the HD Win7?

  The two HDs are the same brand and size. Just different OS.

  Only thing I see is XP is 32 bit and Win7 64 bit. So, I guess that 64-bit is not backward compatible.

  Boss thank you very much for your answer.

  I do not 'Dual Boot'. I don't have that one BONE is connected at a time because of the problems of the past with the new OS, creating a sort of chaos with the operating system older. It seems to work a heck of a lot better that way. Neither OS has no memory of the other.

  I seem to have understood "Empire Earth" works pretty well.

  I read another post of similar problem. The answer was to install the game via the open/explore the game CD and clicking on the 'Setup.Exe' instead of using the "Auto install".

  The game is loaded without a problem and works well with the Nvidia card. The graphics are excellent.

  I'll try the same method on other games. I hope that it will work with the same great results.

  Thanks again for your concern and Advisor.