RE: My big Games test

You state that Nero 7 was okay, I unfortunatley have had issues with it.
Which version are you using, I am using NERO 7 Ultimate, Front end loads but
when you actually try and burn disc it bombs. Tried my dads Roxio Easy CD 8
Suite and that works really well.

Games that I have tested.
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (Steam Release) - Works fine.
Guild Wars - (Works fine although little jumpy, Could be ping issue)
Battlefield 2142 Demo - No issues.
FEAR Extraction point - No issues.

Martin

"Hstahelin" wrote:

> Windows Vista 64 bit game and app compatibility Test
> System Info
> operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
> (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
> System Manufacturer: Intel
> System Model: BLAKFORD
> BIOS: Bios Version: S2696 V1.01
> Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5160 @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
> Memory: 4094MB RAM
> Page File: 1546MB used, 3684MB available
> Windows Dir: C:\Windows
> DirectX Version: DirectX 10
> ---------------
> Display Devices
> Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
> Manufacturer: NVIDIA
> Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX
> DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
> Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_201119F1&REV_A1
> Display Memory: 776 MB
> Dedicated Memory: 504 MB
> Shared Memory: 271 MB
> Current Mode: 2560 x 1600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
> Monitor: Dell 3007WFP
> Driver Name: nvd3dum,nvd3dumx.dll
> Driver Version: 7.15.0010.9746 (English)
> DDI Version: 9Ex
> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> Driver Date/Size: 12/7/2006 20:25:00, 3055616 bytes
> WHQL Logo'd: Yes
> -------------
> Sound Devices
> Description: Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)
> Default Sound Playback: Yes
> Default Voice Playback: Yes
> Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00231102&REV_00
> Manufacturer ID: 1
> Product ID: 100
> Type: WDM
> Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
> Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1261 (English)
> Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> WHQL Logo'd: n/a
> Date and Size: 12/19/2006 12:12:14, 862776 bytes
> ------------------------
> Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
> ------------------------
> Drive: C:
> Free Space: 13.0 GB
> Total Space: 30.5 GB
> File System: NTFS
> Model: ST3320620AS
>
> Drive: D:
> Free Space: 272.9 GB
> Total Space: 305.2 GB
> File System: NTFS
> Model: ST3320620AS
>
> Drive: E:
> Free Space: 189.2 GB
> Total Space: 305.2 GB
> File System: NTFS
> Model: ST3320620AS
>
> Drive: F:
> Free Space: 295.5 GB
> Total Space: 305.2 GB
> File System: NTFS
> Model: ST3320620AS
>
> Drive: G:
> Free Space: 226.6 GB
> Total Space: 274.7 GB
> File System: NTFS
> Model: ST3320620AS
>
> Drive: H:
> Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q120A ATA Device
> Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6000.16386
> (English), , 0 bytes
>
> Games:
> Lego Star Wars: Intilation Had an error at the end. Reinstalled giving the
> install file windows Xp compatibility and admin rights. Installed fine and
> played fined after this fix
> Age of Empires 3: There is a warning that pops up stating that the game will
> not function on this OS. Just click continue and install. On first run user
> will be kicked to desktop with a permissions dialog. Give it permissions and
> Play the game. In game works fine no issues noticed
> Grand theft auto San Andreas: Installs and works fine
> Quake 4: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> Call of Duty 2: Sound crackles every so often.
> Titan Quest: works great, even at 2560x1600
> Company of Heros: Works great no issues
> Star Wars Empire at war: no issues game play fine
> Star Wars Empire at war Forces of corruption: no issues game play fine
> Unreal Tournament 2004 64 bit: no issues game play fine
> Halo: Unable to switch resolutions, this is a graphic driver issue as the
> screen will no redraw if you attempt to change the resolution, screen stays
> black. Note: this is Not an issue in 32 bit vista
> X-men Legends 2 Rise of Apocalypse: no issues, game play fine
> Ultimate Spiderman: Glitching during first part of game FMV, Game plays fine
> after that. There are minor texture seaming issues but are rare. Game runs
> and plays great even at 2560x1600
> Oblivian: no issues, game play fine
> Need For Speed Underground 2: no issues, game play fine
> Act of War Direct Action: Glitchs during start up, gives errors but just
> click and continue, game plays fine, Note: Install the game using Windows xp
> compatibility and admin rights.
> Act of War High Treason: This game launches and plays fine. Note: Install
> the game using Windows xp compatibility and admin rights.
> Note about the last 2 games, these did run at all in Windows XP64 so it was
> a surprise to see them run in vista 64
> Hitman 2: Game installs and runs fine
> Dungeon siege 2: Game installs and runs fine
> Dungeon siege 2 Broken world: Game installs and runs fine
> ScareFace the world is yours: Game installs but is completely unplayable:
> Graphic corruption all over in game. Might be a Graphics driver issue but as
> this is the only game this bad I am not sure.
> Max Payne 2: Game installs and runs fine
> Black and white 2: Game installs and runs fine
> Rise of legends: Game installs and runs fine
> Galactic Civilazations Dread Lords: Game installs fine but is unplayable,
> In-Game Ui is corrupt and game response is very slow.
> Star wars Knight of the old republic: Game installs and runs fine
> Star Wars Knight of the old republic 2: Game Crashes at launch.
> Beyond good and Evil: will not complete instilation. Note : 32 bit vista
> audio drops out
> Lord of the rings battle for middle earth: Game.dat Crash at launch of game.
> This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its launch.
> It does this in windows xp also.
> Lord of the rings battle for middle earth 2: Game.dat Crash at launch of
> game. This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its
> launch. It does this in windows xp also.
> Note about the last 2 games, EA support sucks, I have Never been able to
> play these games, even on windows xp due to this error. Reinstalling the game
> doesn’t help.
> Need for Speed Most Wanted: Game installs and plays ok, there is a minor
> audio stutter that is heard occasionaly.
> Prey: Installs and plays fine
> Fear: Installs and plays fine, though the performance sucks its still
> playible.
> Battle Field 2: Installs and plays fine
> Note on games that use punkbuster: You must configure the exe to have admin
> privlages or you will be kicked from online gamming every time.
> Tony Hawn Underground 2: Installs and plays fine
> Neverwinter nights: Installs and plays fine
> Doom 3: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> Doom 3 resurection of evil: Installs and plays fine, though openAl
> Functionality is missing on 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista.
> Creative needs to get their act together here as this was also present in
> windows xp64.
> ROE was a nice surprise as it installed just fine, in windows XP64 it
> wouldn’t install because it does an OS check.
> Half Life 2: Will Crash to desktop When trying to dispay front end. Must
> force HL2 to use 32 bit mode by using the -32bit switch. 64 bit is broken.
> An big WTF goes out to this one as HL2 already worked in windows xp64.
> Maya 8.0: Installs and runs but there is a redraw issue with the viewports.
> 3d Studio Max 8 with SP3: Installs and works Great
> Photoshop cs 2: Installs and works Great
> Illustrator cs 2: Installs and works Great
> Panter IX: Installs and works Great
> Nero 7: Installs and works Great
> Nero recode: just as fast here as it is in xp, though the 32 bit version of
> vista is 10-15% faster???????
> Quicktime 7: Installs and works Great
> Intervideo dvd copy 5: Does not work, will not see my dvd drive.
> Anydvd: Installs and works Great
> Internet Download manager: Installs and works Great
>
>
>

Nice job. If anyone is interested www.ntcompatible.com is an awesome site for
compatibilitly listings.

"MGbassace" wrote:

> You state that Nero 7 was okay, I unfortunatley have had issues with it.
> Which version are you using, I am using NERO 7 Ultimate, Front end loads but
> when you actually try and burn disc it bombs. Tried my dads Roxio Easy CD 8
> Suite and that works really well.
>
> Games that I have tested.
> Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (Steam Release) - Works fine.
> Guild Wars - (Works fine although little jumpy, Could be ping issue)
> Battlefield 2142 Demo - No issues.
> FEAR Extraction point - No issues.
>
> Martin
>
> "Hstahelin" wrote:
>
> > Windows Vista 64 bit game and app compatibility Test
> > System Info
> > operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
> > (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> > Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
> > System Manufacturer: Intel
> > System Model: BLAKFORD
> > BIOS: Bios Version: S2696 V1.01
> > Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5160 @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
> > Memory: 4094MB RAM
> > Page File: 1546MB used, 3684MB available
> > Windows Dir: C:\Windows
> > DirectX Version: DirectX 10
> > ---------------
> > Display Devices
> > Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
> > Manufacturer: NVIDIA
> > Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX
> > DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
> > Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_201119F1&REV_A1
> > Display Memory: 776 MB
> > Dedicated Memory: 504 MB
> > Shared Memory: 271 MB
> > Current Mode: 2560 x 1600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
> > Monitor: Dell 3007WFP
> > Driver Name: nvd3dum,nvd3dumx.dll
> > Driver Version: 7.15.0010.9746 (English)
> > DDI Version: 9Ex
> > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> > Driver Date/Size: 12/7/2006 20:25:00, 3055616 bytes
> > WHQL Logo'd: Yes
> > -------------
> > Sound Devices
> > Description: Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)
> > Default Sound Playback: Yes
> > Default Voice Playback: Yes
> > Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00231102&REV_00
> > Manufacturer ID: 1
> > Product ID: 100
> > Type: WDM
> > Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
> > Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1261 (English)
> > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> > WHQL Logo'd: n/a
> > Date and Size: 12/19/2006 12:12:14, 862776 bytes
> > ------------------------
> > Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
> > ------------------------
> > Drive: C:
> > Free Space: 13.0 GB
> > Total Space: 30.5 GB
> > File System: NTFS
> > Model: ST3320620AS
> >
> > Drive: D:
> > Free Space: 272.9 GB
> > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > File System: NTFS
> > Model: ST3320620AS
> >
> > Drive: E:
> > Free Space: 189.2 GB
> > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > File System: NTFS
> > Model: ST3320620AS
> >
> > Drive: F:
> > Free Space: 295.5 GB
> > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > File System: NTFS
> > Model: ST3320620AS
> >
> > Drive: G:
> > Free Space: 226.6 GB
> > Total Space: 274.7 GB
> > File System: NTFS
> > Model: ST3320620AS
> >
> > Drive: H:
> > Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q120A ATA Device
> > Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6000.16386
> > (English), , 0 bytes
> >
> > Games:
> > Lego Star Wars: Intilation Had an error at the end. Reinstalled giving the
> > install file windows Xp compatibility and admin rights. Installed fine and
> > played fined after this fix
> > Age of Empires 3: There is a warning that pops up stating that the game will
> > not function on this OS. Just click continue and install. On first run user
> > will be kicked to desktop with a permissions dialog. Give it permissions and
> > Play the game. In game works fine no issues noticed
> > Grand theft auto San Andreas: Installs and works fine
> > Quake 4: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> > 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> > together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> > Call of Duty 2: Sound crackles every so often.
> > Titan Quest: works great, even at 2560x1600
> > Company of Heros: Works great no issues
> > Star Wars Empire at war: no issues game play fine
> > Star Wars Empire at war Forces of corruption: no issues game play fine
> > Unreal Tournament 2004 64 bit: no issues game play fine
> > Halo: Unable to switch resolutions, this is a graphic driver issue as the
> > screen will no redraw if you attempt to change the resolution, screen stays
> > black. Note: this is Not an issue in 32 bit vista
> > X-men Legends 2 Rise of Apocalypse: no issues, game play fine
> > Ultimate Spiderman: Glitching during first part of game FMV, Game plays fine
> > after that. There are minor texture seaming issues but are rare. Game runs
> > and plays great even at 2560x1600
> > Oblivian: no issues, game play fine
> > Need For Speed Underground 2: no issues, game play fine
> > Act of War Direct Action: Glitchs during start up, gives errors but just
> > click and continue, game plays fine, Note: Install the game using Windows xp
> > compatibility and admin rights.
> > Act of War High Treason: This game launches and plays fine. Note: Install
> > the game using Windows xp compatibility and admin rights.
> > Note about the last 2 games, these did run at all in Windows XP64 so it was
> > a surprise to see them run in vista 64
> > Hitman 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > Dungeon siege 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > Dungeon siege 2 Broken world: Game installs and runs fine
> > ScareFace the world is yours: Game installs but is completely unplayable:
> > Graphic corruption all over in game. Might be a Graphics driver issue but as
> > this is the only game this bad I am not sure.
> > Max Payne 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > Black and white 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > Rise of legends: Game installs and runs fine
> > Galactic Civilazations Dread Lords: Game installs fine but is unplayable,
> > In-Game Ui is corrupt and game response is very slow.
> > Star wars Knight of the old republic: Game installs and runs fine
> > Star Wars Knight of the old republic 2: Game Crashes at launch.
> > Beyond good and Evil: will not complete instilation. Note : 32 bit vista
> > audio drops out
> > Lord of the rings battle for middle earth: Game.dat Crash at launch of game.
> > This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its launch.
> > It does this in windows xp also.
> > Lord of the rings battle for middle earth 2: Game.dat Crash at launch of
> > game. This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its
> > launch. It does this in windows xp also.
> > Note about the last 2 games, EA support sucks, I have Never been able to
> > play these games, even on windows xp due to this error. Reinstalling the game
> > doesn’t help.
> > Need for Speed Most Wanted: Game installs and plays ok, there is a minor
> > audio stutter that is heard occasionaly.
> > Prey: Installs and plays fine
> > Fear: Installs and plays fine, though the performance sucks its still
> > playible.
> > Battle Field 2: Installs and plays fine
> > Note on games that use punkbuster: You must configure the exe to have admin
> > privlages or you will be kicked from online gamming every time.
> > Tony Hawn Underground 2: Installs and plays fine
> > Neverwinter nights: Installs and plays fine
> > Doom 3: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> > 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> > together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> > Doom 3 resurection of evil: Installs and plays fine, though openAl
> > Functionality is missing on 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista.
> > Creative needs to get their act together here as this was also present in
> > windows xp64.
> > ROE was a nice surprise as it installed just fine, in windows XP64 it
> > wouldn’t install because it does an OS check.
> > Half Life 2: Will Crash to desktop When trying to dispay front end. Must
> > force HL2 to use 32 bit mode by using the -32bit switch. 64 bit is broken.
> > An big WTF goes out to this one as HL2 already worked in windows xp64.
> > Maya 8.0: Installs and runs but there is a redraw issue with the viewports.
> > 3d Studio Max 8 with SP3: Installs and works Great
> > Photoshop cs 2: Installs and works Great
> > Illustrator cs 2: Installs and works Great
> > Panter IX: Installs and works Great
> > Nero 7: Installs and works Great
> > Nero recode: just as fast here as it is in xp, though the 32 bit version of
> > vista is 10-15% faster???????
> > Quicktime 7: Installs and works Great
> > Intervideo dvd copy 5: Does not work, will not see my dvd drive.
> > Anydvd: Installs and works Great
> > Internet Download manager: Installs and works Great
> >
> >
> >

I have seen including myself about 5 to 8 people who cannot run scarface
world is yours on vista. Figures the first game I buy will not work on my
new computer.

"GSquare" wrote:

> Nice job. If anyone is interested www.ntcompatible.com is an awesome site for
> compatibilitly listings.
>
> "MGbassace" wrote:
>
> > You state that Nero 7 was okay, I unfortunatley have had issues with it.
> > Which version are you using, I am using NERO 7 Ultimate, Front end loads but
> > when you actually try and burn disc it bombs. Tried my dads Roxio Easy CD 8
> > Suite and that works really well.
> >
> > Games that I have tested.
> > Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (Steam Release) - Works fine.
> > Guild Wars - (Works fine although little jumpy, Could be ping issue)
> > Battlefield 2142 Demo - No issues.
> > FEAR Extraction point - No issues.
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > "Hstahelin" wrote:
> >
> > > Windows Vista 64 bit game and app compatibility Test
> > > System Info
> > > operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000)
> > > (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
> > > Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
> > > System Manufacturer: Intel
> > > System Model: BLAKFORD
> > > BIOS: Bios Version: S2696 V1.01
> > > Processor: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 5160 @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
> > > Memory: 4094MB RAM
> > > Page File: 1546MB used, 3684MB available
> > > Windows Dir: C:\Windows
> > > DirectX Version: DirectX 10
> > > ---------------
> > > Display Devices
> > > Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
> > > Manufacturer: NVIDIA
> > > Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX
> > > DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
> > > Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_201119F1&REV_A1
> > > Display Memory: 776 MB
> > > Dedicated Memory: 504 MB
> > > Shared Memory: 271 MB
> > > Current Mode: 2560 x 1600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
> > > Monitor: Dell 3007WFP
> > > Driver Name: nvd3dum,nvd3dumx.dll
> > > Driver Version: 7.15.0010.9746 (English)
> > > DDI Version: 9Ex
> > > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> > > Driver Date/Size: 12/7/2006 20:25:00, 3055616 bytes
> > > WHQL Logo'd: Yes
> > > -------------
> > > Sound Devices
> > > Description: Speakers (Creative SB X-Fi)
> > > Default Sound Playback: Yes
> > > Default Voice Playback: Yes
> > > Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0005&SUBSYS_00231102&REV_00
> > > Manufacturer ID: 1
> > > Product ID: 100
> > > Type: WDM
> > > Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
> > > Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1261 (English)
> > > Driver Attributes: Final Retail
> > > WHQL Logo'd: n/a
> > > Date and Size: 12/19/2006 12:12:14, 862776 bytes
> > > ------------------------
> > > Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
> > > ------------------------
> > > Drive: C:
> > > Free Space: 13.0 GB
> > > Total Space: 30.5 GB
> > > File System: NTFS
> > > Model: ST3320620AS
> > >
> > > Drive: D:
> > > Free Space: 272.9 GB
> > > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > > File System: NTFS
> > > Model: ST3320620AS
> > >
> > > Drive: E:
> > > Free Space: 189.2 GB
> > > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > > File System: NTFS
> > > Model: ST3320620AS
> > >
> > > Drive: F:
> > > Free Space: 295.5 GB
> > > Total Space: 305.2 GB
> > > File System: NTFS
> > > Model: ST3320620AS
> > >
> > > Drive: G:
> > > Free Space: 226.6 GB
> > > Total Space: 274.7 GB
> > > File System: NTFS
> > > Model: ST3320620AS
> > >
> > > Drive: H:
> > > Model: SONY DVD RW DW-Q120A ATA Device
> > > Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6000.16386
> > > (English), , 0 bytes
> > >
> > > Games:
> > > Lego Star Wars: Intilation Had an error at the end. Reinstalled giving the
> > > install file windows Xp compatibility and admin rights. Installed fine and
> > > played fined after this fix
> > > Age of Empires 3: There is a warning that pops up stating that the game will
> > > not function on this OS. Just click continue and install. On first run user
> > > will be kicked to desktop with a permissions dialog. Give it permissions and
> > > Play the game. In game works fine no issues noticed
> > > Grand theft auto San Andreas: Installs and works fine
> > > Quake 4: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> > > 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> > > together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> > > Call of Duty 2: Sound crackles every so often.
> > > Titan Quest: works great, even at 2560x1600
> > > Company of Heros: Works great no issues
> > > Star Wars Empire at war: no issues game play fine
> > > Star Wars Empire at war Forces of corruption: no issues game play fine
> > > Unreal Tournament 2004 64 bit: no issues game play fine
> > > Halo: Unable to switch resolutions, this is a graphic driver issue as the
> > > screen will no redraw if you attempt to change the resolution, screen stays
> > > black. Note: this is Not an issue in 32 bit vista
> > > X-men Legends 2 Rise of Apocalypse: no issues, game play fine
> > > Ultimate Spiderman: Glitching during first part of game FMV, Game plays fine
> > > after that. There are minor texture seaming issues but are rare. Game runs
> > > and plays great even at 2560x1600
> > > Oblivian: no issues, game play fine
> > > Need For Speed Underground 2: no issues, game play fine
> > > Act of War Direct Action: Glitchs during start up, gives errors but just
> > > click and continue, game plays fine, Note: Install the game using Windows xp
> > > compatibility and admin rights.
> > > Act of War High Treason: This game launches and plays fine. Note: Install
> > > the game using Windows xp compatibility and admin rights.
> > > Note about the last 2 games, these did run at all in Windows XP64 so it was
> > > a surprise to see them run in vista 64
> > > Hitman 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Dungeon siege 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Dungeon siege 2 Broken world: Game installs and runs fine
> > > ScareFace the world is yours: Game installs but is completely unplayable:
> > > Graphic corruption all over in game. Might be a Graphics driver issue but as
> > > this is the only game this bad I am not sure.
> > > Max Payne 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Black and white 2: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Rise of legends: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Galactic Civilazations Dread Lords: Game installs fine but is unplayable,
> > > In-Game Ui is corrupt and game response is very slow.
> > > Star wars Knight of the old republic: Game installs and runs fine
> > > Star Wars Knight of the old republic 2: Game Crashes at launch.
> > > Beyond good and Evil: will not complete instilation. Note : 32 bit vista
> > > audio drops out
> > > Lord of the rings battle for middle earth: Game.dat Crash at launch of game.
> > > This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its launch.
> > > It does this in windows xp also.
> > > Lord of the rings battle for middle earth 2: Game.dat Crash at launch of
> > > game. This is a known problem for this game dating all the way back to its
> > > launch. It does this in windows xp also.
> > > Note about the last 2 games, EA support sucks, I have Never been able to
> > > play these games, even on windows xp due to this error. Reinstalling the game
> > > doesn’t help.
> > > Need for Speed Most Wanted: Game installs and plays ok, there is a minor
> > > audio stutter that is heard occasionaly.
> > > Prey: Installs and plays fine
> > > Fear: Installs and plays fine, though the performance sucks its still
> > > playible.
> > > Battle Field 2: Installs and plays fine
> > > Note on games that use punkbuster: You must configure the exe to have admin
> > > privlages or you will be kicked from online gamming every time.
> > > Tony Hawn Underground 2: Installs and plays fine
> > > Neverwinter nights: Installs and plays fine
> > > Doom 3: Installs and plays fine, though openAl Functionality is missing on
> > > 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista. Creative needs to get their act
> > > together here as this was also present in windows xp64.
> > > Doom 3 resurection of evil: Installs and plays fine, though openAl
> > > Functionality is missing on 64 bit vista, works fine in 32 bit vista.
> > > Creative needs to get their act together here as this was also present in
> > > windows xp64.
> > > ROE was a nice surprise as it installed just fine, in windows XP64 it
> > > wouldn’t install because it does an OS check.
> > > Half Life 2: Will Crash to desktop When trying to dispay front end. Must
> > > force HL2 to use 32 bit mode by using the -32bit switch. 64 bit is broken.
> > > An big WTF goes out to this one as HL2 already worked in windows xp64.
> > > Maya 8.0: Installs and runs but there is a redraw issue with the viewports.
> > > 3d Studio Max 8 with SP3: Installs and works Great
> > > Photoshop cs 2: Installs and works Great
> > > Illustrator cs 2: Installs and works Great
> > > Panter IX: Installs and works Great
> > > Nero 7: Installs and works Great
> > > Nero recode: just as fast here as it is in xp, though the 32 bit version of
> > > vista is 10-15% faster???????
> > > Quicktime 7: Installs and works Great
> > > Intervideo dvd copy 5: Does not work, will not see my dvd drive.
> > > Anydvd: Installs and works Great
> > > Internet Download manager: Installs and works Great
> > >
> > >
> > >

I'm having trouble with dungeon siege 2, keep getting a protection stub
error, tried turning DEP off for this but to no avail, also tried running the
exe in compatibility mode and as admin, any ideas?

Vista is giving me the creeps...
I've tried that a large number of times. The run as administrator thing.
And also run as XP2.
Still not working.
Not even Microsofts own games, like Rise of Nation and Rise of Legends

Have to admit that Vista have not convinced me yet.
1. My games don't work.
2. My computer has two speeds: slow and very slow.
3. So search-minded, I can't find what I'm looking for.

No, if I can't get it fixed soon, I'll just have too admit my money is lost.
Buying Vista was a mistake.
I'm nothing but a guinea-pig for the Giant who produced and marketed such a
crappy OS.

The computer is 3 weeks old, and the specs are as follow:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
Hukommelse (RAM) 3,00 GB
Grafik NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Spilgrafik 1535 MB samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse
Primær harddisk 319GB free (466GB samlet)
Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium

System
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Producent ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
Model P5W DH Deluxe
Samlet systemhukommelse 3,00 GB RAM
Systemtype 32-bit operativsystem
Antal processorkerner 2
64-bit understøttet Ja

Lager
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Samlet størrelse på harddisk(e) 932 GB
Diskpartition (C 319 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
Mediedrev (D Cd/Dvd
Diskpartition (E 288 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
Mediedrev (F Cd/DvdCd

Grafik
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skærmkorttype NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse 1535 MB
Dedikeret grafikhukommelse 256 MB
Dedikeret systemhukommelse 0 MB
Delt systemhukommelse 1279 MB
Version af skærmkortdriver 7.15.11.6222
Primær skærmopløsning 1680x1050
DirectX-version DirectX 9.0 eller nyere

Netværk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Netværkskort Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet-controller
Netværkskort Microsoft Tun Miniport-netværkskort


"unicron" wrote:

> I'm having trouble with dungeon siege 2, keep getting a protection stub
> error, tried turning DEP off for this but to no avail, also tried running the
> exe in compatibility mode and as admin, any ideas?

"Torbjörn Nyström / Pharoe Islands "
<TorbjrnNystrmPharoeIslands@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4477C9B5-0AE0-4A44-89DC-C5581307F2B4@microsoft.com...
> Vista is giving me the creeps...
> I've tried that a large number of times. The run as administrator thing.
> And also run as XP2.
> Still not working.
> Not even Microsofts own games, like Rise of Nation and Rise of Legends
>
> Have to admit that Vista have not convinced me yet.
> 1. My games don't work.
> 2. My computer has two speeds: slow and very slow.
> 3. So search-minded, I can't find what I'm looking for.
>
> No, if I can't get it fixed soon, I'll just have too admit my money is
> lost.
> Buying Vista was a mistake.
> I'm nothing but a guinea-pig for the Giant who produced and marketed such
> a
> crappy OS.

Vista gave me hell for the first month, but it runs fine now, XP ran like
crap for 3-6 months when I first got it. IMO Vista has been a much better
experience.

I won't even go into my Windows ME experience.

In other words, it could be worse dude. Good news though Windows XP is STILL
available, just have to kick yourself in the ass for buying a Dx10 video
card and not being able to run Dx10.

Ah well.

After spending some time reading about the complexities inside of Vista its
amazing things work at all. The display and audio driver mfg have it the
worst, what with the bizarre DRM stuff they have to add to the drivers (tilt
bits!). But everything else is significantly more complex in Vista than in
XP, from registry spoofing to memory management to hardware execution
protection. I suspect it will take developers quite a long time to navigate
everything. They've been working on it for over a year now and barely have
achieved basic functionality.

Just be patient, things will get better!

Mark


"Torbjörn Nyström / Pharoe Islands "
<TorbjrnNystrmPharoeIslands@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4477C9B5-0AE0-4A44-89DC-C5581307F2B4@microsoft.com...
> Vista is giving me the creeps...
> I've tried that a large number of times. The run as administrator thing.
> And also run as XP2.
> Still not working.
> Not even Microsofts own games, like Rise of Nation and Rise of Legends
>
> Have to admit that Vista have not convinced me yet.
> 1. My games don't work.
> 2. My computer has two speeds: slow and very slow.
> 3. So search-minded, I can't find what I'm looking for.
>
> No, if I can't get it fixed soon, I'll just have too admit my money is
> lost.
> Buying Vista was a mistake.
> I'm nothing but a guinea-pig for the Giant who produced and marketed such
> a
> crappy OS.
>
> The computer is 3 weeks old, and the specs are as follow:
>
> Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
> Hukommelse (RAM) 3,00 GB
> Grafik NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
> Spilgrafik 1535 MB samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse
> Primær harddisk 319GB free (466GB samlet)
> Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
>
> System
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Producent ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
> Model P5W DH Deluxe
> Samlet systemhukommelse 3,00 GB RAM
> Systemtype 32-bit operativsystem
> Antal processorkerner 2
> 64-bit understøttet Ja
>
> Lager
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Samlet størrelse på harddisk(e) 932 GB
> Diskpartition (C 319 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
> Mediedrev (D Cd/Dvd
> Diskpartition (E 288 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
> Mediedrev (F Cd/DvdCd
>
> Grafik
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Skærmkorttype NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
> Samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse 1535 MB
> Dedikeret grafikhukommelse 256 MB
> Dedikeret systemhukommelse 0 MB
> Delt systemhukommelse 1279 MB
> Version af skærmkortdriver 7.15.11.6222
> Primær skærmopløsning 1680x1050
> DirectX-version DirectX 9.0 eller nyere
>
> Netværk
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Netværkskort Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet-controller
> Netværkskort Microsoft Tun Miniport-netværkskort
>
>
> "unicron" wrote:
>
>> I'm having trouble with dungeon siege 2, keep getting a protection stub
>> error, tried turning DEP off for this but to no avail, also tried running
>> the
>> exe in compatibility mode and as admin, any ideas?

Got a year wiser and smarter today.
Yes ofcourse; it's my birthday. Do you know what present I got from my
Vista-computer:
My first Vista blue screen !
IRQ not less or equal

As you guys say to me, I'll just have to be patient, things will hopefully
get better. Thanks for your moral support.

PS. There are actually some features in Vista that I like a lot...

"Mark" wrote:

> After spending some time reading about the complexities inside of Vista its
> amazing things work at all. The display and audio driver mfg have it the
> worst, what with the bizarre DRM stuff they have to add to the drivers (tilt
> bits!). But everything else is significantly more complex in Vista than in
> XP, from registry spoofing to memory management to hardware execution
> protection. I suspect it will take developers quite a long time to navigate
> everything. They've been working on it for over a year now and barely have
> achieved basic functionality.
>
> Just be patient, things will get better!
>
> Mark
>
>
> "Torbjörn Nyström / Pharoe Islands "
> <TorbjrnNystrmPharoeIslands@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4477C9B5-0AE0-4A44-89DC-C5581307F2B4@microsoft.com...
> > Vista is giving me the creeps...
> > I've tried that a large number of times. The run as administrator thing.
> > And also run as XP2.
> > Still not working.
> > Not even Microsofts own games, like Rise of Nation and Rise of Legends
> >
> > Have to admit that Vista have not convinced me yet.
> > 1. My games don't work.
> > 2. My computer has two speeds: slow and very slow.
> > 3. So search-minded, I can't find what I'm looking for.
> >
> > No, if I can't get it fixed soon, I'll just have too admit my money is
> > lost.
> > Buying Vista was a mistake.
> > I'm nothing but a guinea-pig for the Giant who produced and marketed such
> > a
> > crappy OS.
> >
> > The computer is 3 weeks old, and the specs are as follow:
> >
> > Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6600 @ 2.40GHz
> > Hukommelse (RAM) 3,00 GB
> > Grafik NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
> > Spilgrafik 1535 MB samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse
> > Primær harddisk 319GB free (466GB samlet)
> > Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
> >
> > System
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Producent ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
> > Model P5W DH Deluxe
> > Samlet systemhukommelse 3,00 GB RAM
> > Systemtype 32-bit operativsystem
> > Antal processorkerner 2
> > 64-bit understøttet Ja
> >
> > Lager
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Samlet størrelse på harddisk(e) 932 GB
> > Diskpartition (C 319 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
> > Mediedrev (D Cd/Dvd
> > Diskpartition (E 288 GB ledig (466 GB samlet)
> > Mediedrev (F Cd/DvdCd
> >
> > Grafik
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Skærmkorttype NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
> > Samlet tilgængelig grafikhukommelse 1535 MB
> > Dedikeret grafikhukommelse 256 MB
> > Dedikeret systemhukommelse 0 MB
> > Delt systemhukommelse 1279 MB
> > Version af skærmkortdriver 7.15.11.6222
> > Primær skærmopløsning 1680x1050
> > DirectX-version DirectX 9.0 eller nyere
> >
> > Netværk
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Netværkskort Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet-controller
> > Netværkskort Microsoft Tun Miniport-netværkskort
> >
> >
> > "unicron" wrote:
> >
> >> I'm having trouble with dungeon siege 2, keep getting a protection stub
> >> error, tried turning DEP off for this but to no avail, also tried running
> >> the
> >> exe in compatibility mode and as admin, any ideas?
>