Kyshakk Koan Dorth Hanoy Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 The story so far: I once had Exile III and Avernum II. Then my hardrive was erased. And then I didn't have them anymore. And then to compensate, I got Avernum III on my new computer. And then, through a series of wacky events, my dad absconded with my computer. So no more Avernum III. And then, I got a new computer! So I decided to finally look into getting the games back. So I e-mailed Spiderweb, and my orders were to re-download the games. So I did. And then, when I tried to open them, i wuz like omg wtf y wont it install? i wuz confused becase it kept sayin how i needed to insert a disk and i couldnt install it. and tehn i mad a topic on this message board about it. I use Windows XP. Windows XP is a form of operating system that I use. BUT THE GAMES WONT INSTALL GRRRRR So tell me how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Zephyr Tempest Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I overheard windows xp requires a certain directx version. 9.0, I think. Perhaps that may be your problem? I have a game where if your date isn't set correctly, the game could crash during play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Dorth Hanoy Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 I had somehow downloaded AIII before on this computer (and deleted it), but now when I run the installation it asks for a disk which I don't own..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Wizard Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by Zephyr Tempest, The Windwarrior:I overheard windows xp requires a certain directx version. 9.0, I think. Perhaps that may be your problem? I have a game where if your date isn't set correctly, the game could crash during play. Win XP doesnt require a certain DirectX version; not atleast 9.0! Dorth Hanoy: Try redownloading the games; maybe the files were corrupted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Dorth Hanoy Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 I re-downloaded EIII and AII....EIII installed all right but AII still asks for a disk. I demand customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk go baby go Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 e-mail Jeff then, silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Zephyr Tempest Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Perhaps your computer doesn't meet the requirements. If it does, I have no idea of what's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Wise Man Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 the requirements for WinXP are greater than those for A3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan ef Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 You need the special DirectX-version for WinXP which you can download from Microsoft. XP has quite a few compatibility problems, especially with games. There are toolkits available: Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Wizard Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by ef:You need the special DirectX-version for WinXP which you can download from Microsoft ] WinXP doesnt need a special DirectX version! I know becose I have WinXP and I use the normal DirectX version! Dorth Hanoy: Well as TGM said e-mail to Jeff. He propably ( ) knows better how to fix this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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