Vista built-in games do not run

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maker2807

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Hello. I've installed Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition on my computer. I don't know why but no built-in game is running (FreeCell, MineSweeper, ChessTitans etc) except InkBall. When I go to Start-Games, a window appears, but it disappears immediately. When I try to launch the game directly from Program Files/Microsoft Games it seems that nothing happens (I get same result also when I choose run as administrator). However, after installation, the games were running (I spent some time playing minesweeper when I was downloading newest graphic driver). Do somebody know, where the problem is and how to solve it? Thanks you for help.
 
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Hello maker2807, and welcome to the forums!

Mine started working after I installed my GPU Drivers.

If that doesn't work, try to reinstall them through Control Panel -> Delete a program -> Windows Programs (or something like that, I have the Dutch version). Then unmark Games and afterwards mark it again after the reboot.

Hope I helped

Axon
 

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  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5B-E Plus
    Memory
    4GB Kingston ValueRAM DDR2-667
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS EN8800GT 512
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Packard Bell Maestro 190W
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 @ 75Hz
    Hard Drives
    WesternDigital 200GB 7200RPM + Iomega Desktop HD 360GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    Xilence Power 600W Gaming Edition
    Case
    Coolermaster Centurion 534 Black
    Cooling
    Standard Coolermaster Case Fans + Standard Intel CPU Fan.
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 V1
    Mouse
    Razer Copperhead Tempest Blue
    Internet Speed
    100.0 Mbps
Thank you for your advice. I have the newest driver for my GPU (nVidia Geforce 8600 GT) and I also tried to reinstall the games but it doesn't help. Games still aren't working. I downloaded Hold 'em through windows extras and it doesn't work too. Any other ideas?
 

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Very strange, do you have a legal copy of Vista?

Try to do a sfc /scannow, I don't think it works on the games but it's always worth a shot.
 

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  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5B-E Plus
    Memory
    4GB Kingston ValueRAM DDR2-667
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS EN8800GT 512
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Packard Bell Maestro 190W
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 @ 75Hz
    Hard Drives
    WesternDigital 200GB 7200RPM + Iomega Desktop HD 360GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    Xilence Power 600W Gaming Edition
    Case
    Coolermaster Centurion 534 Black
    Cooling
    Standard Coolermaster Case Fans + Standard Intel CPU Fan.
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 V1
    Mouse
    Razer Copperhead Tempest Blue
    Internet Speed
    100.0 Mbps
Yes, strange... My Vista is legal. I know that there could be problems with pirated copies, but this isn't my case... I am trying sfc /scannow at the moment, but I think it won't help... Maybe it is some kind of driver or software incompatibility because after installation I was able to play at least minesweeper, then I installed GPU, Audio and LAN driver and some antivirus software. And then the games stop working. I tried to uninstall and install drivers again, but get no result... I will also try uninstall antivirus, maybe it'll help..
 

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disable UAC, reboot, see if it works.
 

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  • CPU
    pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons
    Motherboard
    Supermicro X7DWA-N server board
    Memory
    16GB DDR667
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card
    Hard Drives
    SAS RAID
Hi Maker2807
I have vista premium and I am having the same problem. I cannot play certain games either the games are not functional and they are flickering. I have the gforce 8800gt. Had dell change the card and the OME software and that did not make a difference. I hope someone post an answer for you it may help me. This is a new computer but I did not notice it until after the 30 day replacement guarantee. I have a warranty until 2010 but they claim it is a problem with Vista.

been away
please somebody reply
 
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