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.

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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.

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Classic indeed.
 
Shouldn't need the -LGNTFORCE for the game to run, just to install.
 
Have you tried running it through QFixApp in Win98 layer?

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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?
 
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geforce3 (original) 30.82 drivers
windows 2000 SP3
Soundblaster Live!
 
Thanks!

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Installed the latest updates?

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Tried with Application Compatibility Toolkit. Didn´t work. Perhaps a Win2k SP3 specific problem; will check with Win2k SP2 asap. In the meantime, could one of you please check with WinXP / XP SP1?

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I have also tried it on a friends computer with WindowsXP SP1 and it works fine if you use the compatibility mode. (Windows 98, Turn of Visual Themes).

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Try getting a no cd-crack and install the game with a full install, also do not patch the game or patch it and get the no-cd crack for that patch.

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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.

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You need to get a no cd crack for it to run. I tried this back on win2k SP1 or 2 and it worked fine.

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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.