I got a really weird problem wth my vista. Every time i try to play game that's not on the list of games in the start menu (like some "old" games) they ALWAYS crash with some kind of error even if I put the compatibility stuff on them. searched the errors on the internet but nobody has them so i got stuck here unable to play nothing.
P.S My computer is a laptop Sony Vaio VGN-NR3350FE.
Core 2 Duo T5550
3 gigs of RAM
250gb HD
Wow requires hardware slightly more advanced than a graphing calculator to run, how am i not able to play with a system like this. The only thing i can think of is that maybe the different types of RAM are causing problems, maybe the timings are off or something. This is exactly double the spec of my XP machine and on that machine WoW flies. I dont get it. While not in the game the PC is lightning fast. Anyone have similar issues with WoW in Vista, if so how'd you fix it?
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What i have done to remedy the situation is as follows.
1. Booted up and checked the BIOS made sure that the CD was booting first and HDD second.
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"the 3.x video codec is no longer available nor supported"
Microsoft recommends that you convert older AVI's and not use this "deprecated" codec.
WARNING: this is a HACK and involves making a single REG_SZ string.If you do not know what the consequences of editing the registry are you should not attempt this. Use this HACK at your own risk and peril.
To this key, add this REG_SZ value
[HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionDrivers32]
"vidc.iv32"="ir32_32.dll"
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1. i have hardy running as a virtual file on a xp host.
2. cds and dvds play ok in windows although they do not autorun, i have to start them using the player,
3. i had the same fault with gutsy
4. i followed reassuringlyoffensive's guides and everything seemed to load without errors.
5. i tried gxine first. when i run the dvd i get a message "xine engine fails to start" then "read error from /dev/dvd"
6. i get sound when i log on and i am able to play videos, with sound,from Internet.
7. i installed hardy from a download, i was able to check for errors.
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