System Shock 2 won´t run, even with "-lgntforce"
Just wanted to play this classic again but noticed it won´t even start. Installed perfectly by running Setup with the added -lgntforce parameter. Applying the patch was successful, too. But as soon as I try to run the game, even by using this -lgntforce parameter it just returns to the desktop.
Just wanted to play this classic again but noticed it won´t even start. Installed perfectly by running Setup with the added "-lgntforce" parameter. Applying the patch was successful, too. But as soon as I try to run the game, even by using this "-lgntforce" parameter it just returns to the desktop. Any clues?
I´m using Win2k SP3. For hardware used, look at my sig.
I´m using Win2k SP3. For hardware used, look at my sig.
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I have the same problem. I bought System Shock 2 recently only to be dismayed that I couldn't play it. I was able to use lgntforce to install but when I go to play the game all I get is some hd activity and an hourglass cursor. Then it goes back to the normal cursor and nothing happens. How do you use QFixApp in Windows 2000?
Specs:
AthlonXP 2000+
512ram
geforce3 (original) 30.82 drivers
windows 2000 SP3
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Thanks!
Specs:
AthlonXP 2000+
512ram
geforce3 (original) 30.82 drivers
windows 2000 SP3
Soundblaster Live!
Thanks!
Quote:could one of you please check with WinXP / XP SP1?I played it on a friends XP Home Edition laptop. This was before SP1 though.
Perhaps maybe its a CD-ROM drive-protection issue? Do you have an alternate drive to try with?
Wait a minute... I'm not sure, but I think it might've been SS2 that had an issue with either not wanting to run from the autoplay popup or from a desktop shortcut in either 2000 or XP. That might've been another game though.
I'd try both methods.
Perhaps maybe its a CD-ROM drive-protection issue? Do you have an alternate drive to try with?
Wait a minute... I'm not sure, but I think it might've been SS2 that had an issue with either not wanting to run from the autoplay popup or from a desktop shortcut in either 2000 or XP. That might've been another game though.
I'd try both methods.
Get the patch to version 2.3 and upgrade game files :
www.irrationalgames.com/shock2/files/shkpatch.exe
Apply unSafeDisc 1.55 :
http://masku.rdx.net/gf/pt/unsafediscv1.5.5.zip
Rename Testme.exe to SHOCK2.EXE and use the no CD patch :
http://gcw.webmediadirect.com/games/pc_system_shock_2.shtml
www.irrationalgames.com/shock2/files/shkpatch.exe
Apply unSafeDisc 1.55 :
http://masku.rdx.net/gf/pt/unsafediscv1.5.5.zip
Rename Testme.exe to SHOCK2.EXE and use the no CD patch :
http://gcw.webmediadirect.com/games/pc_system_shock_2.shtml
You need to look at the compatibility settings in XP and then see if you can't use those in win2k and tell me what the settings are .
I tried installing sytem shock 2 yesterday and was able to install it using compatibility 98 mode. However, when i tried to run it..i would get a severe kernal 32 error. I can't remember the exact message now.
I tried installing sytem shock 2 yesterday and was able to install it using compatibility 98 mode. However, when i tried to run it..i would get a severe kernal 32 error. I can't remember the exact message now.
