Thanks for your help, Matt.
I finally took the pc to the shop and got him to load it, but it (and Carmen
Time) have been freezing.
It helps if I shut down all progs, including disconnecting modem.
Garry.
"Matt Hart" <Dragoonboy2004@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> This was also posted by a user at amazon. I couldn't find the "Use an
> older program with this version of Windows" selection, but I'm sure
> running compatability mode will give you the same options. I guess Run As
> Administrator might be helpful too.
>
> It's a little frustrating trying to get "Where in the World is Carmen
> Sandiego?" to work in the Windows Vista environment. Here is a useful
> workaround.
>
> Go to the Start Menu and select "Control Panel". Click on "Programs".
> Under Programs and Features, choose "Use an older program with this
> version of Windows" and select "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?"
> from the list of programs. You will now have several options as to how you
> want the game to run. I found that the game worked best in the Windows 98
> environment, with the display set to 640x480 with 256 colors. When you're
> done setting the game up, right click on the Carmen Sandiego shortcut and
> select "Run as Administrator". Wallah!
>
> The game itself is fun (once you get it to run). I was expecting a more
> modern version of the game (i.e. similar to what I found in the Elementary
> Advantage software pack) but for the price, it's not bad.
>
> "Matt Hart" <Dragoonboy2004@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news
DDDFEBF-248F-4EE0-8C57-15ACFF7F46AB@xxxxxx Quote:
>> Hey,
>>
>> First and foremost, click this link:
>> http://support.selectsoft.com/produc...(Windows®_XP)_
>>
>> Remember, google is always your friend. If you've had a problem on the
>> computer, chances are you aren't the first one.
>>
>> You can also try just running it in compatability mode via right click on
>> the icon.
>>
>> If that doesn't work, you may want to try and find an older version of
>> quicktime if any still exist. In rare instances, downgrading can actually
>> help. Quicktime is notorious for giving problems in older games.
>>
>>
>> "Garry" <ferrite@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eUd8frE2JHA.5896@xxxxxx Quote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Having big problems loading Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego.
>>> Getting "Appcrash" and Quicktime problems.
>>>
>>> Microsoft "help" says Carmen is compatible.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks Garry.
>> >