This is part of WhiteThistle's XP probs thread. Of course these solutions are for XP probs, but most of them also work for other operating systems.If you dont have NVidia graphics cards or drivers, I seem to remember you can download some from MSN, on their My MSN page, I think ... not sure, though. Now, onto the thread -
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there's still hope! Really!
03/03/2004, 01:48:08
Wromthrax The Hit-Pointless writes:
Even though I've duplicated this post about, what, 3 times, I'll do it again! -
Try all the compatibility modes ...
make your own shortcut to MM7.exe ...
and also try a Nvidia graphics card or Voodoo 2 ....
Change screen resolution to 800x600,
and run it in 16-bit colour.
One of these solutions could work.
Also try disabling harware sound + graphics.
Afraid this is the usual reply to XP probs. However, there's still hope that it'll work! Ya never know
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Oh! and I forgot to mention..
03/03/2004, 12:51:10
WhiteThistle writes:
I also reset the program properties for both MM7 and the patch to run under windows compatibility mode for windows 98.. can't remember who offered that suggestion, maybe I saw it in the archives. I've got xp pro on my laptop, and I wondered if the laptop itself might be part of the problem with some of the MM games.. it's a very powerful laptop, but evenso, sometimes it seems like it gets bogged down with the programs; the processor gets very hot and the fans are running high for extended periods.. seems like it slows the program down. movement on MM9 for instance can be jerky and frustrating sometimes, especially after playing for awhile. hafta refresh RAM occasionally, and close down any unnecessary background programs. sure do love these games.
have a good one!
