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Madden 2002 install glitch

bumblfux
Hey guys, I have a problem that I'm hoping someone can help me with. I tried to install Madden 2002 on my Win2K S. P. 2 machine (P2-400, 128 Ram) and it locked up right at the end of the install, just past the point that I skipped registration (I was too eager to get it running ) So naturally, I had to hard boot, a ...
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Using Macrovision's SafeDisc Driver Fix

ConQueso
Has anyone had any luck with ? It's supposed to fix NT based OS' difficulties in launching SafeDisc protected content from legit CDs. If you've tried using it and it's worked or hasn't worked, please share your results.
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Final Fantasy VII crashing

lsmeg
FF7 crashes on the chocobo races everytime when I play in XP. It's driving me nuts! Has anyone found a workaround for this? It also crashes on other minigames, but not consistently. So far, I haven't had to play a minigame more than twice, except for the stupid chocobo races.
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Anyone seen this happen with Max Payne

LanFeaR
Hey, I'm having a prob loading the game from Win-XP (Spec listed in my sig). The Game installs normally and launches to the main menu as normal,(Btw, i've tried running the game on diff 3D settings including the default setup).
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Problem installing Madden 2002 <-- PLZ HELP!!

bumblfux
Hi guys. I have a strange problem. I went to install Madden 2002 on my machine, a P-II 400MHZ w/128M ram, running Win2K Pro. S. P. 2 and it all when well until the very end. I skipped the registration cuz I was too eager to play:p This is the point when my machine locked up.
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NFS 5: Porche Unleashed Multiplayer Problem

whoisurdaddy
Here is my sys spec: P3-750 w/ AsusP3V4X 192mb PC-100 SB Live! X-Gamer Creative Annihilator2 Windows 2000 Server I am using Detonator 3 6. 18 (I have tried all the other version but this one is the most stable for me) and I have applied all the patches released by Microsoft for Win2k.
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Sound in Dos Games

ktwriter
I've been noticing around the net that there have been many people attempting to play non-faulty older dos games such as Sierra, LucasArts, etc. There is a simple solution to be able to play these games without frustrating effects.
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nfs porsche 2000 lan game problem...

ggg
i'm craeting multiplayer lan game but the other computer doesn't see the game. i think my IPX is properly working and i have run out of ideas. can anyone help me please ! ;(.
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A Small Update for you Compatible List

LanFeaR
Admin(s), You have a listing for SW-Rogue Squadron Demo which doesn't work on Win-XP. I have tried the Full Version and it works until you get ingame and then bombs out to Windows. Running the game in the Win98/ME compatiblity Layer allows full gameplay without any errors.
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w2k: Can' get X-wing vs. Tie to start

Tycho
I have problem getting X-wing vs. Tie-fighter to start. It insists on installing DirectX drivers. If I follow the games installation of DirectX 5. 0 (don't worry: not to the end) it claims that Direct3D is not installed.
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Quake 2 server running on 2k server

dcope
Hello i copied my q2 folder cross to my 2kserver and ran a dedicated server it seemed to load and then exit imeadiatly, any clues as to why google hasnt help much. ta.
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Nba Live 2001 on WinXP

danielio
hello there, i'll would to get some help from experienced XP users that have been able to play Nba Live 2001 on their XP OS. I use: AMD 1800 XP Asus GeForce 3 T2 Deluxe 256 MB ddr Asus a7v-266-e plz help 10x.
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Empire Earth, probably problem with refresh rate

nuaz
Hi, I have a AMD Athlon XP 1700+ with a Geforce2 MX400 64mb DDR Tv-Out but a really old Monitor which it doesn't work over 60hz. When I run Empire Earth i have the classical problem of invalid resolution/refresh rate, i can't see nothing on my display, just lot of lines, but the sounds and keyboard works good.
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nba live2001 in windows 2000

FamilyJewlsae
I am a die hard nba live fan and i have nba live 2001 and windows 2000 family edition. I have tried all the previous threads and followed what it said but i am only able to get to the intro and then it resets me back to desktop while the demo for nba live works fine.
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Using Macrovision's SafeDisc Driver Fix

ConQueso
Please read and respond. (This is to avoid crossposting, increase the number of responses, and keep said responses in a single thread) Please don't reply to this post in this thread. .
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Worms (the old DOS one)

Curley_Boy
Has anyone been able to get Worms (an old Team 17 DOS game) to work under 2k? I've tried vdmsound and cli2nop, and messed around with the dos box settings for hours but it just goes to a black screen on startup.
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turok 2

alva
i am having trouble with turok 2. even with the apcompat updates it will not run in windows 2000. i was wondering if anyone has got it running and how?.
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