Games on XP

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Thiago

I just got a computer for Xmas with XP on it, well, I
have a problem running my favorite games on it, such as
Diablo and other older games, well, the problem is, the
games doesnt go full, screen, but it only shows this
little screen that runs the game and everything else is
black.... any ideas?
 
Hi Thiago,

A few things you can do to remedy that situation include:

1. Update your Video Drivers,
2. Use a different screen resolution (800x600 perhaps?)
3. Use Compatibility Mode

1. Try updating your Video drivers using the instructions at:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers

2. Go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and choose:
16 or 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 Screen Resolution.

3. To run an installed program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode,
first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop (create shortcut).

1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
2.. Click on Properties.
3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select one of these:
a.. Windows 95
b.. Windows 98
c.. Windows NT 4
d.. Windows 2000
5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that you think that is best:
a.. Run in 256 colors.
b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
c.. Disable visual themes.

Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.

Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or updates for that game.
A good place to look is: http://www.fileplanet.com/section.aspx?s=174&v=90002

If you'd like to learn more information about compatibility mode, you can click the
link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more about program compatibility" :-)

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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|I just got a computer for Xmas with XP on it, well, I
| have a problem running my favorite games on it, such as
| Diablo and other older games, well, the problem is, the
| games doesnt go full, screen, but it only shows this
| little screen that runs the game and everything else is
| black.... any ideas?
 
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