Vista - What games *don't* work right?

Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
clean and organised like so:

Name of game:
Vista build#:
UAC on/off:
CPU:
Video:
Audio:
Chipset:
Problem and error messages:

I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.

Fire away. 8-)

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Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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Fable
Build 5728
AMD xp2600
nvidia 6600 gt 128 meg
SB Audigy 2
Nvidia Nforce 3 chipset
graphics dissapear once in a while
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Beta Tester


"Paul Smith" wrote:

> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

I have tried some steam games, I played HalfLife2 and stopped because it was
sooooo slow and it was "stuttering.
RTCW plays perfect, no problems at all!

"Paul Smith" <Paul@nospam.windowsresource.net> wrote in message
news:82F0F30E-8928-4BA1-B602-BC939A915547@microsoft.com...
> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a
> look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

Company of Heroes

Build 5728
Turion X2 MT-50 (1.6GHz)
Geforce 6150
2GB RAM
Conexant HDA (MS driver)
Game ran fine before the 5728 update, still runs but is extremely stuttery

World of Warcraft

5600

UAC on and I am not sure if this is what is causing the problem (honestly it
is also a little annoying, butI am chalking that up to its new and Ineed to
et used to it)

Athlon xp3000
2GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 6600 (PNY)
SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS
ASUS A7n8x - Nvidia nForce2

Game launches and runs fine (music on launch screen is not there ay more).
Once in the game it is almost unbearable. The lag (or chugging along) makes
the game almost unplayable for anything other then just waling around a town.
I have tried to mess with the sounds and the video settings to see what
happens. I also just took a moment and closed the Sidebar which I had a
bunch of stuff on as I noticed in taskman the cou wa running around 50 on
that process.

"Paul Smith" wrote:

> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

My game is:

Sacred (by Ascaron)
Vista build: RC1 5600 32bit
UAC: Off

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (1.86ghz)
2gb DDR2 SDRam
256mb Ati Radeon X1300 Pro (PCI)
Integrated 7.1 HD Audio

Problem: When I load the gme up, the graphic does not work as well. I get
the images of the screen beginning to flicker and such. Cannot turn the
game into windowed mode, only full screen mode.

Ravynne.


"Paul Smith" wrote:

> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time & Prey
RC1 5600
off
Intel 3.2
MSI Geforce 6600LE 256MB PCI-Express
"Built-In" RealTek AC'97
MSI 915GM2
The game didn't work before, on xp too, but after installing the latest
nVidia driver the game worked, but the problem now is that in the middle of
the game the screen freezes even though I can hear it playing..

"Paul Smith" wrote:

> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

"carpat" wrote:

> World of Warcraft
>
> 5600
>
> UAC on and I am not sure if this is what is causing the problem (honestly it
> is also a little annoying, butI am chalking that up to its new and Ineed to
> et used to it)
>
> Athlon xp3000
> 2GB RAM
> Nvidia GeForce 6600 (PNY)
> SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS
> ASUS A7n8x - Nvidia nForce2
>
> Game launches and runs fine (music on launch screen is not there ay more).
> Once in the game it is almost unbearable. The lag (or chugging along) makes
> the game almost unplayable for anything other then just waling around a town.
> I have tried to mess with the sounds and the video settings to see what
> happens. I also just took a moment and closed the Sidebar which I had a
> bunch of stuff on as I noticed in taskman the cou wa running around 50 on
> that process.
>
> "Paul Smith" wrote:
>
> > Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> > aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> > clean and organised like so:
> >
> > Name of game:
> > Vista build#:
> > UAC on/off:
> > CPU:
> > Video:
> > Audio:
> > Chipset:
> > Problem and error messages:
> >
> > I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> > thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
> >
> > Fire away. 8-)
> >
> > --
> > Paul Smith,
> > Yeovil, UK.
> > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> > http://www.windowsresource.net/
> >
> > *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
> >
> >

BF2 will install, but I can't get any service packs to work nor can I get the
Special Forces expanison to install.

I've also been unable to install official plug-ins for Oblivion, although
the game and pacth install fine.

my system:
5600 RC1
UAC/off
AMD X2 4200
BFG 7800gt
Audigy 2z
AMD NF4 AMD64

"DiDo FRGT/10" wrote:

> Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time & Prey
> RC1 5600
> off
> Intel 3.2
> MSI Geforce 6600LE 256MB PCI-Express
> "Built-In" RealTek AC'97
> MSI 915GM2
> The game didn't work before, on xp too, but after installing the latest
> nVidia driver the game worked, but the problem now is that in the middle of
> the game the screen freezes even though I can hear it playing..
>
> "Paul Smith" wrote:
>
> > Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> > aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> > clean and organised like so:
> >
> > Name of game:
> > Vista build#:
> > UAC on/off:
> > CPU:
> > Video:
> > Audio:
> > Chipset:
> > Problem and error messages:
> >
> > I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> > thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
> >
> > Fire away. 8-)
> >
> > --
> > Paul Smith,
> > Yeovil, UK.
> > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> > http://www.windowsresource.net/
> >
> > *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
> >
> >

Star Wars Jedit Outcast II
5600
cpu 3.2 ghz
Nvidia Geoforce 5600

error was unable to open GL Downloaded new drivers for RC 1 from NVIDIA
and now the game work without problems.
"Paul Smith" wrote:

> Hey guys, I think it's a good idea to try and compile a list of games that
> aren't working properly on Windows Vista at this stage. So if we keep it
> clean and organised like so:
>
> Name of game:
> Vista build#:
> UAC on/off:
> CPU:
> Video:
> Audio:
> Chipset:
> Problem and error messages:
>
> I'll try and verify with the selection I have here on 5728 and point this
> thread out in the private groups so some of the developers can have a look.
>
> Fire away. 8-)
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>