Hi Istari,
It sounds like you used compatibility mode properly. I'll post
the steps I usually give out in this newsgroup so you can double
check them. I really think you should keep focus on the video
driver troubleshooting tips I posted, and get your game updated.
Try installing and playing that using 95/98 Compatibility mode.
To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode, hold
down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to browse
to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the list below:
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 find them is:
www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
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",
or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point Presentation:
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc112202/WC112202.ppt
--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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| Thanks. I updated the video drivers, but alas, it didn't work. And
| then I found out there is a nifty XP gimmick - compatiblility mode. It
| doesn't seem to work right though; then again, maybe I'm doing it
| wrong.
|
| I put the CD in, navigate to the D drive (my CD-ROM drive) and right
| click on the jones3d.exe file. I click the 'compatibility' tab, and
| then click on the Windows 98/ME option. I apply the change, double
| click on the 'exe', and install it. Once it's installed, I right click
| on the 'exe' file in the folder where I installed the game. I go to
| 'compatibility mode' and change it to Windows 98/Me. I then run the
| program - or should I say try to run it. Instead of starting up, the
| cursor just turns into an hourglass, and nothing happens when I click
| on the execute.
|
| After approx. five minutes, the cursor turns back into an arrow, and
| some error messages appear, including one saying that the winsta.dll
| was missing.
|
| Did I do compatibility mode wrong, or is there some way I can fix this
| .dll or something? Thanks
|
| "Jimmy S." <Private> wrote in message | > Hi Istari,
| >
| > Updating video card drivers can solve most gaming issues. Here's some
| > simple abc's to always keep in mind. a. Shut off download accelerators,
| > firewalls and antivirus programs when downloading or installing updates;
| > b. Check for game patches:
www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
| > c. Make sure you meet the game's minimum video and system requirements.
| >
| > Before you update your drivers, I recommend that you install DirectX 9.0b:
| >
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...-4c98-baf3-0c67e7f3751f/dx90update_redist.exe
| >
| > Here are the steps I recommend you use to update your driver:
| >
| > 1. To identify the make and model of your card, right click your
| > Desktop, choose Properties / Settings / Advanced / Adapter.
| >
| > 2. Download the latest video driver for your card online, using
| >
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
| > to find the website to download from. I also have advanced
| > video driver and direct X troubleshooting steps on that page.
| >
| > 3. Save the .exe driver (or extract the zip file) to a folder
| > in My Documents named after the driver version number.
| >
| > 4. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| > about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 5. Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware
| > Device Manager / expand +Display Adapters / right click on
| > the adapter, pick "Uninstall", and click No if asked to reboot.
| >
| > 6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall the
| > previous driver (exe)software which may have been installed.
| >
| > 7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key
| > about once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.
| >
| > 8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.
| >
| > 9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
| > "Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.
| > * Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.
| >
| > 10. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| > choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| > That's it! Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
| >
| > 11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click
| > "Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,
| > browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,
| > and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.
| >
| > ** If you are not prompted, or if the driver was updated automatically:
| > Click Start / (settings) Control Panel / System / Hardware Device Manager
| > expand +Display Adapters / right click on the adapter, pick "Update Driver"
| > to start the Update Wizard, choose the "Install from a list..." option:
| > Browse to My Documents\ folder with the driver in it
| > Click OK and click Next to begin the update.
| >
| > 12. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings and
| > choose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.
| > That's it! Try the advice in the Troubleshooter if you have problems.
| >
| > TROUBLESHOOTING:
| >
| > Test your drivers using DXDiag: Click Start / Run / type: DXDIAG
| > Click the "Test" buttons in the Display, Sound, Music & Network Tabs;
| > If any of the Display options are Disabled and you cannot Enable them,
| > your most likely solution would be to update your Chipset Drivers as per
| > my website:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html#v11
| >
| > Your program might not support dual monitors, or "dual head" video cards
| > You can disable the extra video output in your display properties control
| > panel. Click Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced.
| >
| > Along with your Video card, Sound Cards, Motherboard Chipsets,
| > and Video Monitors may also require updated drivers. Even your
| > motherboard's BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with
| > your Video card. These steps are listed at:
http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
| >
| > Perhaps the old Video drivers did not completely uninstall. If that's the
| > case, use these utility to completely uninstall the drivers and go to step 7:
| > nvidia:
http://content.guru3d.com/index.php?page=detonatorrip&menu=0
| > or for all cards including nvidia use:
http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/
| >
| > The latest video drivers sometime don't work with a particular game.
| > (Check the Video suggestions in the readme.txt file in your game folder/CD)
| > If there's no suggestions, try an older (WHQL) driver, and/or if you still
| > experience problems try a Beta driver, or even an Omega driver instead:
| >
| > BETA Drivers:
http://download.guru3d.com/
| > OMEGA Drivers:
http://www.omegacorner.com/
| >
| > There you have it, if you have any questions feel free to post them!
| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
| > _________________________________________________________
| >
| > | Hey. I just installed Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine on my
| > | computer, which has XP Pro edition. The gameplay is fine, except for
| > | the menu. When you access the menu, the screen blinks with colour.
| > | After you pick any object up, you can't access the menu at all. When
| > | you pick things up, the game-play screen also blinks with colour (when
| > | picking up treaure, it blinks with the colour of that treasure). I
| > | installed the Windows update 327979, but to no avail. I've read in
| > | other places that some people can run Indy with XP, and some have
| > | problems. I also have the latest patch for Indy. Anyone know any other
| > | downloads or configuration settings I can do to get this to work?
| > | Thanks.
