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 May 14 2008, 09:18 AM
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The game is kosher but of pensionable age (Baldurs Gate 2) Any advice welcome! |
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May 15 2008, 11:47 AM
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Try updating your Windows Installer if you haven't already.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884016 |
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May 16 2008, 06:48 AM
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rodney
I haven't actually...............I'll give it a bash and let you know Thanks Tsim |
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May 16 2008, 07:32 AM
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rodney didnt work!! I'm running SP2 so the updater keeps telling me the version I've already got is the latest version Are there any dangers involved in running 'sfc /scannow' to check for a corrupted file? Otherwise goodbye Sword Coast! Tsim |
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May 17 2008, 11:25 AM
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Try right clicking -> properties -> compatibility mode tab. Here is a screen shot of the properties menu:
BG1 is one of my all time favorites. I hope that works for you. |
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May 19 2008, 07:36 AM
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methodman/rodney
got it! changed compatibility and it works ...........just packing bags - wheres me +3 sword, gauntlets of dexterity etc Right I'm off (May be gone for some time!) Thanks Tsim |
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May 19 2008, 09:27 AM
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Tech Apprentice Posts: 2,178 From: Louisville, Ky OS: Windows XP Home, Ubuntu 8.04, Back Track 3, Slackware, Windows Server 2003 |
Good to hear, say hi to Serevok for me.
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May 19 2008, 10:08 PM
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Member Posts: 49 OS: XP-Vista Business-Windows Server 2008 |
Good call Titan8990 and glad to hear you got it going tsim
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