I decided to install the game Grid but the installer will not run because it says that its not compatible with the windows version im running.. But 5 months ago i installed it with no problems. That happened with some other games i installed.. i have the same windows version on my desktop and there i never had any problem instaling just on my laptop.. I have vista home premium 64bit.
I already tried to go to the setup and run it in compability mode but still doesnt work..
What should i do? How come i use to be able to instal and now im not?
I have had the ability to play older games. I speculate that after installing SP2 on the x64 you lose the ability to install/play older x86 games. I cant play my MechWarrior 4 anymore and it has me annoyed. I also assume at times...even though sounds stupid..that newer hardware is just too high end for older games that they cant be installed on them. I know its silly but possible. Just keep trying in compatibility mold all the way back to windows 2000/xp settings and try it out more. It might just work if it feels like it.
IDT High Definition Audio/SRS Premium Sound/Altec Lansing
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Laptop Screen
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 laptop, external 17 in LCD 1024 x 768
Hard Drives
WD Scorpio Blue 320 GB SATA 5400 RPM
Toshiba 68 GB SATA 5400 RPM Second Drive (backup)
PSU
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Case
Laptop with "light up" HP Logo on outside
Cooling
Insane air coming out of Targus dual fan cooler
Keyboard
Full Keyboard with numpad
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 / Touchpad
Internet Speed
Comcast Cable 20 MBps
Other Info
Used Primarily for CAD design using SolidWorks 2010.
Also I love to watch HD movies using the HDMI output(Netflix).
Linked to my Xbox 360 for Windows Media Center
3 USB ports + USB/eSata
HP Remote for Windows Media Center and Quickplay
Internal Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
External HP Lightscribe Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
HP Webcam and Microphone