older games on windows 2000

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have favorite older games (not too old) played fine on windows 98 won't play
on windows 2000 professional which is what I am using now.

any help appreciated.

 

[Guest]

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Which game?

"emclendeni" <emclendeni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> have favorite older games (not too old) played fine on windows 98 won't
play
> on windows 2000 professional which is what I am using now.
>
> any help appreciated.
>
>

 

[Guest]

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Hi,

Install the latest SP for 2000 and try installing or playing those
games using Compatibility Mode. (Start / Help for more info).

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"emclendeni" <emclendeni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:95835D43-4396-4322-991E-9DA8B17475B2@microsoft.com...
| have favorite older games (not too old) played fine on windows 98 won't play
| on windows 2000 professional which is what I am using now.
|
| any help appreciated.
|
|

 

[Guest]

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One is Settlers II and the other is really old Genesia
tried second guys suggestion didn't work

"Johnathon Havens" wrote:

> Which game?
>
> "emclendeni" <emclendeni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:95835D43-4396-4322-991E-9DA8B17475B2@microsoft.com...
> > have favorite older games (not too old) played fine on windows 98 won't
> play
> > on windows 2000 professional which is what I am using now.
> >
> > any help appreciated.
> >
> >
>
>
>

 

[Oz]

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"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Install the latest SP for 2000 and try installing or playing those
> games using Compatibility Mode. (Start / Help for more info).


Which SP is that, I have SP4 on Win2K Pro and I can not
find Compatibility Mode.

Oz

 

[Guest]

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Hi Oz,

SP 4 should include it. Follow the instructions
from the Help menu to enable Compatibility mode
as it's not on by default. I hope that helps! 🙂

Cheers,
Jimmy.

<oz@aus.net> wrote in message news:r7ol011tgnt8468dpc2u1bjqdu6aciulg7@4ax.com...
> "Jimmy S." <Private> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Install the latest SP for 2000 and try installing or playing those
>> games using Compatibility Mode. (Start / Help for more info).
>
>
> Which SP is that, I have SP4 on Win2K Pro and I can not
> find Compatibility Mode.
>
> Oz

 

[Oz]

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"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote:

> Hi Oz,
>
> SP 4 should include it. Follow the instructions
> from the Help menu to enable Compatibility mode
> as it's not on by default. I hope that helps! 🙂
>

If I search the Help menu all I get is the following;
Characteristics of Modems
Default security settings
What is DirectX
Glossary

Nothing about program Compatibility Mode

Oz

 

[Guest]

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Hi Oz,

Since I've have XP installed for a few years now, Google is my friend:
http://www.activewin.com/tips/win2000/1/2000_tips_43.shtml 🙂

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: ;gms]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Assisted Support: http://support.microsoft.com/select/?target=assistance
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

<oz@aus.net> wrote in message news:i1jo01hg8ujl3kbts3h68fap0re4cf93fo@4ax.com...
> "Jimmy S." <Private> wrote:
>
>> Hi Oz,
>>
>> SP 4 should include it. Follow the instructions
>> from the Help menu to enable Compatibility mode
>> as it's not on by default. I hope that helps! 🙂
>>
>
> If I search the Help menu all I get is the following;
> Characteristics of Modems
> Default security settings
> What is DirectX
> Glossary
>
> Nothing about program Compatibility Mode
>
> Oz

 

[Oz]

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"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote:

> Hi Oz,
>
> Since I've have XP installed for a few years now, Google is my friend:
> http://www.activewin.com/tips/win2000/1/2000_tips_43.shtml 🙂


Thanks Jimmy

I will give it a go.

Oz