Red Alert 2 and Win2000
This is a discussion about Red Alert 2 and Win2000 in the Windows Games category; I just got Red Alert two and am trying to install it on my Laptop. Sony Vaio PCG-F590K Neo Magig 256zx video card Windows 2000 The install program wont run, complaining that it can't find ddraw. dll (which is in my winntsystem32 directory).
I just got Red Alert two and am trying to install it on my Laptop.
Sony Vaio PCG-F590K
Neo Magig 256zx video card
Windows 2000
The install program wont run, complaining that it can't find ddraw.dll (which is in my winntsystem32 directory).
When i run the trouble shooting program included with the game, it can not detect that direct x is installed.
All of the info i have been able to find says that directx 7 is installed with 2000.
Any thoughts or ideas on how to get this game to run?
Thanks...
Mike Chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
Sony Vaio PCG-F590K
Neo Magig 256zx video card
Windows 2000
The install program wont run, complaining that it can't find ddraw.dll (which is in my winntsystem32 directory).
When i run the trouble shooting program included with the game, it can not detect that direct x is installed.
All of the info i have been able to find says that directx 7 is installed with 2000.
Any thoughts or ideas on how to get this game to run?
Thanks...
Mike Chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
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RA2 is out now?! I'm getting it on the weekend! Knew it was soon, was not expecting it until the 28th though...
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Have you tried reinstalling Dx7? That might help
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How do i reinstall DX7?
I can't find it on Microsoft's site for 2000.
They only have win 98 versions.
mike chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
I can't find it on Microsoft's site for 2000.
They only have win 98 versions.
mike chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
Have you tried running dxdiag ?
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MY problem was my video drivers.
I contacted the company and they sent me some new drivers.
Everything works fine now.
mike chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
I contacted the company and they sent me some new drivers.
Everything works fine now.
mike chambers
mesh@speakeasy.org
Don't forget to download the patch.
I don't know what it does as I don't have the game. I just noticed one was available on FilePlanet.
I don't know what it does as I don't have the game. I just noticed one was available on FilePlanet.
im a big RTS fan, once you guys get it throw up a review of it because i was going to get Tiberium Sun but the reviews werent so hot. I liked the original RA so if this one is any good i might consider getting it.
Definitely, go buy the game. If you liked the original, you'll not be desappointed!!!
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uhh guys. fair warning
I had this game the first day it came out. Played it (movies skipped and movie sounds skipped) but other than that ran flawlessly.
Anyways, A LOT of people have had problems with it.
I'd go to www.westwood.com 's message board and check it out!
I had this game the first day it came out. Played it (movies skipped and movie sounds skipped) but other than that ran flawlessly.
Anyways, A LOT of people have had problems with it.
I'd go to www.westwood.com 's message board and check it out!
Uhh I have the game but it crashes after playing awhile.
I have Celeron 366@523
voodoo3 3000
192mb ram
windows 2000
I think it is a problem with the voodoo3
because It crashed on my friends computer with a voodoo3 2000. He uses Win ME..
This also happens to me in Homeworld: Cataclysm
I think I used OpenGL for it. Anyways those games are awesome but they crash for no reason after playing for awhile..
There is no stupid Win2k Dr.watson Log either...
[This message has been edited by SnowHawk (edited 07 November 2000).]
[This message has been edited by SnowHawk (edited 07 November 2000).]
I have Celeron 366@523
voodoo3 3000
192mb ram
windows 2000
I think it is a problem with the voodoo3
because It crashed on my friends computer with a voodoo3 2000. He uses Win ME..
This also happens to me in Homeworld: Cataclysm
I think I used OpenGL for it. Anyways those games are awesome but they crash for no reason after playing for awhile..
There is no stupid Win2k Dr.watson Log either...
[This message has been edited by SnowHawk (edited 07 November 2000).]
[This message has been edited by SnowHawk (edited 07 November 2000).]
I've had the game since Saturday.
Only one issue has come up:
Sound a little patchy in some of the cut-scenes.
Not really a problem as the mission is there in text format too.
Playing in 1024x768, I've noticed a couple of slow-down's but there was a lot going on on screen at the time.
No crashes etc.
If you liked the original RA, you'll love RA2.
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PIII 800EB, ASUS CUSL2, 512MB PC133 (CAS2) RAM (Hyundai), Matrox G400MAX, SB Live! Value, Intel 10/100 NIC, Adaptec 2940UW, 2x IBM 7200 ATA100 30GB HD, Pioneer 32x/6x SCSI DVD, Yamaha 4416 SCSI CD-RW, Iomega Zip 100 SCSI Internal, Iiyama Vision Master Pro 410.
Windows 2000 Only
Only one issue has come up:
Sound a little patchy in some of the cut-scenes.
Not really a problem as the mission is there in text format too.
Playing in 1024x768, I've noticed a couple of slow-down's but there was a lot going on on screen at the time.
No crashes etc.
If you liked the original RA, you'll love RA2.
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PIII 800EB, ASUS CUSL2, 512MB PC133 (CAS2) RAM (Hyundai), Matrox G400MAX, SB Live! Value, Intel 10/100 NIC, Adaptec 2940UW, 2x IBM 7200 ATA100 30GB HD, Pioneer 32x/6x SCSI DVD, Yamaha 4416 SCSI CD-RW, Iomega Zip 100 SCSI Internal, Iiyama Vision Master Pro 410.
Windows 2000 Only
