I was just wondering, If I have a x64 based PC running Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit version, should I install all my games in the Program Files folder or in the Program Files (x86) folder, I know that the x86 program files folder is meant for 32 bit applications, does it make a difference when you install games in the x64 program files folder rather than the x86 folder? Would uninstalling and...

Alright, I just recently installed Windows Vista Ultimate RC 1, and for the most part, 99% of programs that I have been installing have worked great so far. The only 2 things that haven't worked so far is: 1. Messenger Mate for AIM 2. Driver installation for my HP 5150 printer :( I tried playing FAR CRY, and it loads up fine but once it tries to load a level, i just get a black screen and it...

Anyone get this game to work? My kids computer crashed and I purchased a new one that came with Vista Home basic installed. I've managed to get all their games to work except Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis. It will start and you can go through the menu's, play certain parts of the game but when you start the main game it crashes with a box that states SimJP.exe has stopped working. I've...

Hi, can anyone help with the following please? I have been getting some problems in FSX mostly with intermittant stuttering and jagged lines. This occurs with the sliders toward minimum. I was advised to download the latest driver from Nvidia website as I am still using 171.16 and the latest driver is 178.24. The download starts OK but when it gets to 99% it locks up and the only way to...

I just installed Windows update KB954955 which is the game Tinker. When I click on the start menu link or the tinker.exe file I get a small inker window and then the message "Tinker.exe has stopped working ...". If I click on the shortcut link in the Windows Games/Tinker directory the game starts, but it is not displayed correctly. Basically I cannot see all of the buttons and writing. I...

I have downloaded the game fallout three multiple times from different locations. When I go to install the game however, installshield wizard will popup for a moment and then be replaced by an error saying Error Code 6006 Close and running Application Check connection (internet based setup) Clean temporary folders.

After installing Vista update on 12th Nov 08 MS Flight Simulator X deluxe stopped working with the message "The MSXML4 SP2 component is not installed. Please reinstall Flight Simulator to restore or repair the missing component" I uninstalled Flight Sim X and re installed it .... no change still the same. I then checked to find that the Vista update KB954430 contained guess what?!! MSXML4 SP2...

Please help I have no idea what to do , any help or advice would be so appreciated . About two month ago I had a intel e6300 on a asus P5kc with 4gb 800mhz ram witha nvidia 8600gts card all on vista 64 running fine . But wonted a clean install so I could make a nice good backup image to save to disk . So the reinstall was fine let windows sort the new divers out for the graphics card and...

can somebody please help me. I have installed Call of duty 1 and would like to play. The problem i am having is, in the first scene (where i look at the 5 signs) i get a script error. I have tried to install the 1.4 patch and keep getting the problem. My System specs a Vista x64 SP1 Athlon X2 6000+ 4gb DDR2 800 Ram 2 - 8600GT's in SLI

How i can edit the Gameinformations (publisher, etc.) in the Game Explorer? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wie kan ich die Spieleinformationen im Spieleexplorer ändern (entwickler, etc.)

I am running Vista Ultimate. When playing Minesweeper in the Advanced Mode the game typically stops responding after approximately 70% of the mines have been detected. Message is that Minesweeper executable is not responding. Is there a fix?

Hi I am having problem installing this game. I start the autorun, the game seems to install, when it comes to the main game menu only INSTALL & READ ME are clickable. When i try and run the game exe. from the program files it says 'game is not installed'. I tried to run the game in compatabilty mode with xp, same result, i've turned the administrator rights off, same result. I've bought 2...

When i play WoW: Burning Crusade during game play at some point the screen goes black and pops back up saying display driver igfx stopped responding and recovered. It happens often and makes gameplay very difficult.

Hi, I am trying to automate the enabling SLI configuration for Nvidia machine... can any one help me by tell me what is the exact registry key chages or updates after enabling SLI configuration.... OS:Windows Vista ArchitectuX86

"Sam" wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:09:15 -0700, Sam wrote: Well I finally figured it out. It had nothing to do with my sound/video card or their drivers. The solution was with two other items running in the background. First was the Logitech Set point program. Second was "Folding@Home"...

I have plugged in my old Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel to have some fun playing car racing games. Unfortunately, the Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0 is made for windows 98 and do not work with Vista. Vista install the SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel(USB) controller correctly and the wheel function when I test the controller. My problem is that the racing games I have installed, do...

I have in my new computer-Vista Home Premium 64 bit operating system. I tried to download the software from the disc-the Sidewinder Force Feedback 2, but it stated it wasn't compatable to the new Vista system. Where can I go to download the program to run the Sidewinder so I can use my Flight Simulator?

::Vista Solitaire frequently repeats the same games. It often happens that after a few moves in a new hand, I realize that I’ve played this exact hand very recently. Is it because there are a limited number of Solitaire deals in the program, or an issue with the random selection that causes them to repeat? Has anyone else experienced this?

Is anyone having problems with this everytime I try to download a game even one that's supposed to work with Vista I get the Error message "The Game Launcher has stopped working. Any ideas would be very gratefully received - its driving me nuts!

Hey, So I bought Desperate Housewives the Game for PC. And I installed it on my computer, but it won't play. I'll insert the disk and my screen will show "Desperate Housewives" with the woman and tree thing full screen but then it'll become all black, flash once or twice and close completely and go back to my normal desktop. Help.