I think your problem is here (bottom of the list) --


256MB is only half the video RAM of what the game specs recommend.
That means the computer may be using system RAM to supplement the video RAM -- and you only have 2046 MB of that -- 2GB where the game's specs at ***Adventure Shop*** ask for 2.5 GB



Of course you're using XP instead of Vista, 7, or 8 so you may not need a full 2.5 GB of RAM for the game in XP.


Are you able to reduce the windows size, set "Additional Effects" to LOW, and put Cutscenes on less than HD? If so, does it help at all? Maybe one or more of those changes would help with the slow loading and "sticky" mouse.

Hi, Jenny

Yes I can adjust window size. but to what.. If I set it to 1280X720..I get no pic at all...

What are the available resolutions you see? Try a standard 1024x768 resolution and see if it displays.

Ok that one worked it loaded, The mouse is alittle better, but it still lags a bit..

Hi, Inland

Guess what I have been playing in the screen resolution you suggested at 1024X768..I am now on the third chapter, and there is NO sticky mouse

Thank You , and Thank You to all that took the time to help me...

I had the same experience as you are having, Darleen, but all that's needed is a little patience. I finished the game a few days ago (Thanks to Mag and Bert). I enjoyed it very much.
Sandy

Glad it worked out for you

And without having to buy a new computer to play it!

Thats great, sanford...I tried downloading it to hubbies laptop which has windows 7,. but no luck...It was worse...Grahfics were horrible..

Yes ,Drac ...I was looking into a new computer

I know sooner or later I will have to upgrade , but I love XP

Don't forget that all support for XP will cease in just 7 months, so I'd keep looking for that new computer.

Unless his computer has a good video card for gaming (which most computers don't), I wouldn't expect it to be better. The problem isn't with XP or Windows 7.

I agree with Jenny about what she said about the video card. That IS what matters.
Sandy

I suspect hubby's computer had integrated graphics on the processor which are utterly useless for gaming. Like Jenny says, it had nothing to do with Windows 7 or even XP... it's all about the graphics requirements of the game.