#605065 - 03/12/10 01:53 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: misslilo]
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The Medieval Administrator
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From the link misslilo provided: Tired of your computer having the same old look as every other computer? Want to give your Windows PC its own unique style? Stardock WindowBlinds will let you apply thousands of different skins (visual styles) to change the look and feel of your entire desktop. WindowBlinds is so flexible that users can create skins that mimic the look and feel of other operating systems. Err, why would someone want to mimic the look and feel of a different OS? (Just curious.)
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#605108 - 03/12/10 04:54 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: misslilo]
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Actually, there is a quite sizable community that loves to fiddle with the look and feel of their OS. WindowBlinds compared with a program like Samurize can give your desktop a complete makeover. I used to be pretty into it about 8 years ago, but no matter how hard you try, the people who originally designed the functionality of Windows seem to be better at it 
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#606248 - 03/16/10 03:06 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: venus]
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3-16 today. Age of Mythology installed smooth. Started playing the tutorial but really don't have the patience for this game. Maybe tomorrow. Played great, no quirks. Game needs a product code that's on the cardboard disc thing.
Titan Quest installed great, all 5 discs however couldn't play because it needs virtual memory installed, whatever that means. A code is required that's on the back of the instruction manual.
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#606277 - 03/16/10 04:41 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Yankee Clipper]
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Thanks, Yankee Clipper. I'll wait to see if you play a bit more in Age of Mythology, but it sounds promising. And I'll wait to post anything on Titan Quest too until we know if it plays OK.
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#608487 - 03/24/10 08:57 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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Added Peter Hewitt's new Magnet Revisited to the list of games playing well.
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#608704 - 03/25/10 04:53 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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Loc: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Hi; well I tried Martin Mystere on win7 64bit. It installed, but would not play. Just got black screen. Tried all the compatabilities, but no go.
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#608708 - 03/25/10 04:57 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: judith]
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Thanks, judith... did you try doing the actual install in compatibility mode? I've had one or two that worked after I did that.
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#608768 - 03/25/10 09:16 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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Settled Boomer
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I just tried to install in xp2; xp3; 2000 & nt4. Also downloaded virtools & nothing worked. It's a no go for Win 7.
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#608781 - 03/25/10 10:21 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: judith]
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OK, just want to cover all the bases! I'll add it to the "no way" list. Thanks, judith.
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#609870 - 03/29/10 05:38 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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Settled Boomer
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Loc: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Just finished playing myst 4 revelation on win 7 64 bit. played perfect after downloading the two patches. I must be a masochist to replay this, that chair with the three sliders makes me shudder.
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#609884 - 03/29/10 06:50 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: judith]
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 I agree with you about being a masochist! I think I banished the chair puzzle from my brain! I'll add it to the list.
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#610066 - 03/30/10 02:09 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: Draclvr]
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Settled Boomer
Registered: 09/09/00
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Loc: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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Hi Draclvr; Well, I installed Myst 5. It installed just fine, but when I clicked on the game icon I got an error message about 14 stack files. I went to ubi web site & then to the myst 5 forums & found a patch that replaces a file. you can find the patch here: http://cho.cyan.com/patches/Myst5InitFiles.zipThe game now runs perfect, although I only played for about an hour. If I run into any difficulties I'll let you know.
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#610069 - 03/30/10 02:20 PM
Re: Windows 7 and Games
[Re: judith]
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BAAG Specialist
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You're a busy girl, judith!
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