Hi Don,
I've heard of others solving XP 2 gaming issues by updating
their BIOS or making adjustments to it such as aperture size.
More tips:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/Video.html
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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
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| Jimmy S. wrote:
| > | >>
| >> Since installing SP2 for Windows XP, I can no longer run IL2FB with
| >> the Ace Expansion Pack.
| >>
| >> When I try to launch, I get the following error message:
| >>
| >> " The application failed to initialize properly (0c0000142). Click
| >> OK to terminate application."
| >>
| >> Prior to installing SP2, it worked fine, although I had to sign on
| >> under the default administrator account in XP Pro to get it to
| >> install, otherwise I got a 1607 runtime error.
| >>
| >> After installing SP2 today, I get the above message when I try to
| >> run the game. I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling, and it is
| >> still doing it. I also still have to install it under the default
| >> administrator account or I get the same 1607 runtime error.
| >>
| >> Anyone else run across this, or have any advice?
| >>
| >> Thanks,
| >>
| >> --
| >> Don Burnette
| >>
| >>
| >
| > Hi Don,
| >
| > Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
| > please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck!
| >
| > 1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
| > programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
| > blockers using:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
| >
| > You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
| >
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
| >
| > 2. Run a virus scan at:
http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
| > Download & Run Spybot from:
http://security.kolla.de to find any
| > Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.
| >
| > 3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
| > / Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
| > the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
| >
| > 4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
| > Recommended:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
| > require a patch:
http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
| >
| > 5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
| > For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
| > Checklist of Solutions at:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html
|
|
|
| Thanks Jimmy,
|
| I have tried all this, still no go. SP2 installed fine and my system even
| seems a little more robust - however IL2 Forgotten Battles with the Ace
| Expansion Pack, will no longer run for me. Wierd. So far, it is the only
| program I have that will not run.
| I am anxious to hear if others run into this problem and what perhaps a
| workaround might be,
|
|
|
|
| --
| Don Burnette
|
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