Original half-life and add the games does not work on windows 7 64-bit

I recently installed some of my old games on my new computer which has windows 7 Home premium.
I tried to run these games in compatibility mode with xp and even try 2000 and 98, but when the games begin first they ask me cd key, which I give, then hang completely.
My features are way on what to and I can't find any answer on the internet. Help, please!

Hi Quick_flight,

·         Did you install the game in trouble-free compatibility mode?

I suggest that you try to install the game by keeping the computer in the boot and check if you are able to use the game without any problems.

You can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

How to run check and clean boot if you have the problem.

1. click on Start, type msconfig in the Start Search box and press ENTER.
User account control permission: If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
2. on the general tab, click selective Startup.
3. under selective Startup, click on to clear the load Startup items check box.
4 click the Services tab , select the hide all the Microsoft Services checkbox and then click disable all.
5. click on OK.
6. When you are prompted, click restart.
  
Now, install the game in Windows XP compatibility mode and check.

Reset the computer to start as usual

.  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:
.  Click Start, type msconfig. exe in the Search box of Start and then press ENTER.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.
.  On the general tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click OK.
.  When you are prompted to restart the computer, click restart.

Read the article for more information: How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135.

If the problem persists, I would recommend that you contact the game manufacturer for more help on the issue, also check if patches are available.

Thank you, and in what concerns:
Swathi B - Microsoft technical support.

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