play old games on new computer

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iceyes

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Hi,
as of today i got a new computer with vista x64 and dx 10 grapic
o found a couple of old nostalgic games a want to play. the problem is they just say i need x86 architecture and im not really want to run a x86 os to play them is there another way?

i heard of wow64 it could run x86 applications can i use that in some way?
 

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It depends really on how old the games are you want to play. In most cases, just install the game as normal and play. Some older games may require updates, like Diablo 2 or Sims 2, but most should work fine on Vista x64 without any problems.

In the rare instance that you do have problems, you could always try compatibility mode, and if it's a really old game, download the free Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, install XP on it, and run the game in a virtual pc environment. I haven't had to do this for a while, but it may help you.
 

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dzomlija said:
It depends really on how old the games are you want to play. In most cases, just install the game as normal and play. Some older games may require updates, like Diablo 2 or Sims 2, but most should work fine on Vista x64 without any problems.

In the rare instance that you do have problems, you could always try compatibility mode, and if it's a really old game, download the free Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, install XP on it, and run the game in a virtual pc environment. I haven't had to do this for a while, but it may help you.
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there is games such as sim tower sim city 2000, theme hospital, and so on
but accually the problem is not only old games. most game new and not older than 3 years ago works fine, but for example i dident get microsoft flight simulator x to run beacuse it said some wierd error message that contained something about x86 arhitechture so i wasent able to run that either.
 

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Keep an old computer in the loft. Thats what i do, same as all my consoles that are stuck up there, then if for some reason I have a nostalgia attack i got and get them down.

To put it into a technological context its a bit like trying to get a Video Cassette to play in a Blu-ray player, people would never expect that to work but for some reason think it should work with a PC! :D
 

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Snake3yes said:
Keep an old computer in the loft. Thats what i do, same as all my consoles that are stuck up there, then if for some reason I have a nostalgia attack i got and get them down.

To put it into a technological context its a bit like trying to get a Video Cassette to play in a Blu-ray player, people would never expect that to work but for some reason think it should work with a PC! :D
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hmm, ya maybe it would be good to have when i got those "nostalgic-attacks" or maybe i got to play another game like those nes games i got :)
 

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On the subject of really old games and nostalgia, does anyone here know where I can get a ZX Spectrum Emulator that works on Vista x64? I use Gerton Lunters Z80 v4.0 that uses a 16-bit installer, and thus cannot install to Vista x64.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
    PSU
    800W
    Case
    Thermaltake Tai-Chi
    Cooling
    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
    Keyboard
    Genius
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    384kbps
    Other Info
    Currently dual booting between Vista x64 Ultimate Windows 7 BETA x64
hi my friend has diablo 2 and has vista she tried to install it but a reply no start up menu found or something simalier so she can't install it but it works fine on xp,how can u fix that?
 

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My nascar sims game in windows xp configuration, when I install in vista system. I get the CUBE 3D CONFIGURATION NOT WORKING. What can be done to solve this problem
 

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