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  1. Thread: Registry code

    by Erndog
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    Registry code

    Thanks for the registry code--that did the trick and enabeled the Compatibility Mode. I can't understand why MS would bury it like they have. I would think that a lot of folks would find this feature...
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    That's really wierd--I have no Compatibility...

    That's really wierd--I have no Compatibility tab--just the first three. However, I've only checked this out on my PC at work that is running Win 2K. I know our IT department deploys a modified...
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    Re: your answer...UA549

    OK, I assume you mean "Properties" for the Shortcut on my desktop to the game, Right?
    Opening properties gives me three tabs, "General, Shortcut, and Security." None of the buttons or fields in...
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    Compatibility function in Win2K

    I've seen threads that refer to the "Compatibility Mode" IN XP and in Win 2K that is used to set up an environment for older appications--like games. I cannot find this functionality on Win 2K. How...
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    SideWinder in Win2K works

    I got the the thing working. My first problem was trying to load the Side Winder software from the original CD. This is where I got the error as the software is not compatible. Next I tried, to see...
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    Hmmm, good suggestion for obtaining SP3--that may...

    Hmmm, good suggestion for obtaining SP3--that may do it, but I have a hunch that if MS didn't make Win 2K backwards compatible in the first two SPs, then they probably won't do it for SP3....
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    Win 2K Pro compatibility with Sidewinder?

    I've got an older Side Winder Precision Pro joy stick and have recently upgraded to Win 2000 Pro. The error message points out that the Side WInder is not compatible. I have looked for updated...
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    That's a handy URL--I'm posting it to Favorites. ...

    That's a handy URL--I'm posting it to Favorites. Thanks.
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    Thanks everyone... The video card I have on...

    Thanks everyone...

    The video card I have on the XP Machine is a Diamond Viper II--p'rooly about 3 years old and ready for an update. I couldn't find any XP dirvers for this card and that can be...
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    XP Compatibility mode

    Thanks--I'll be checking the MS site today and will try this weekend to revisit some of my older game titles. My son will also be delighted, because he has been nagging me to change back to WIN 98.
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    Compatibility Mode? OK, I'll look it it up and...

    Compatibility Mode? OK, I'll look it it up and give it a shot. I guess I should spend more time reading XP documentation.

    Do you have any comment about whether XP wor Win 2K is better fro a gaming...
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    Help. Older games won't work on XP.

    I installed XP and since then some of my games, less than a year old, simply don't work--just a black screen and lock up. Am I stuck with this or is there a solution? Should I just stick with Win 98...
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    Thanks for the info

    I looked into Intel 845PE, in fact I looked at a lot of Intel boards and chips on the Intel site and found that the 845PE is an ideal chipset for my needs (mostly gaming and some business. I have...
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    Upgrade advice needed

    I need advice on upgrading two PCs. I don't have the knowledge (or time) to sort out all the variables for chips, motherboards, RAM types, bus speeds, etc. Here's the situation: I have two networked...
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