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does Freespace 2 work wiht Windows XP Pro because when i try and run the installer i get this Error message

Can't run 16-but Windows progam

Insufficient memory to run this application. Quit one or more Windows applications and then try again

i tried freeing some memory and teying again but got sam error then i tried using compatability mode using all OS's and still same error

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does Freespace 2 work wiht Windows XP Pro because when i try and run the installer i get this Error message

Can't run 16-but Windows progam

Insufficient memory to run this application. Quit one or more Windows applications and then try again

i tried freeing some memory and teying again but got sam error then i tried using compatability mode using all OS's and still same error

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Updating to the latest FS2 version (1.02) solved any XP Pro compatibility problems I had.
Same with upgrading FS1 to 1.06. :shrug:

Have you tried that yet? If not that, compatibility modes?

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Updating to the latest FS2 version (1.02) solved any XP Pro compatibility problems I had.
Same with upgrading FS1 to 1.06. :shrug:

Have you tried that yet? If not that, compatibility modes?

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i can't patch it becuase i can't even install it i am getting this error when i try and run the setup.exe not the game exe and yes i did try compatability modes

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i can't patch it becuase i can't even install it i am getting this error when i try and run the setup.exe not the game exe and yes i did try compatability modes

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It's possible to download the patch without using the update option. I think you can get it at freespace2.com but don`t quote me on that.

The patch is out there though

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It's possible to download the patch without using the update option. I think you can get it at freespace2.com but don`t quote me on that.

The patch is out there though

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open windows explorer, look for the install program for FS2, right-click on it, change the compatibility mode to windows 98/ME.

then change your screen res to like 1024x768@16 bit and see if it will install. IF NOT, uhh... try starting up in safe mode and installing.

the last resort, copying the install files to your hard-drive and trying to install, but i dont know if THAT will work at all.

im on XP pro, i was able to install perfectly, but couldnt play (video issue)

before doing any of that stuff, check out windows update, get all your service packs and compatibility updates.

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

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open windows explorer, look for the install program for FS2, right-click on it, change the compatibility mode to windows 98/ME.

then change your screen res to like 1024x768@16 bit and see if it will install. IF NOT, uhh... try starting up in safe mode and installing.

the last resort, copying the install files to your hard-drive and trying to install, but i dont know if THAT will work at all.

im on XP pro, i was able to install perfectly, but couldnt play (video issue)

before doing any of that stuff, check out windows update, get all your service packs and compatibility updates.

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

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I'm sorry to open this old thread again, but I have a problem with Freespace 1 and XP Pro.

Installs fine, when i run, i get the launch thingie. And everything's fine untill i either hit the joystick tab or untill i hit the detect system in the performance tab. Then it crashes.

I tried updating, but it won't work. Says something about a wrong file and a file with the same name found.

Any help would be appreciated. I've already tried compatibility mode. It doesn't work. I have the normal US version of freespace.

My system is a 1,5 pentium 4 processor
256 mb ram (RIMM)
40 GB HD
Geforce 2 GTS/Pro
ac'97 onboard sound card.
My joystick's a sidewinder 3d pro.

Oh, and if I just try to run the without setup or with limited setup, the launcher closes and nothin' happens.

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I'm sorry to open this old thread again, but I have a problem with Freespace 1 and XP Pro.

Installs fine, when i run, i get the launch thingie. And everything's fine untill i either hit the joystick tab or untill i hit the detect system in the performance tab. Then it crashes.

I tried updating, but it won't work. Says something about a wrong file and a file with the same name found.

Any help would be appreciated. I've already tried compatibility mode. It doesn't work. I have the normal US version of freespace.

My system is a 1,5 pentium 4 processor
256 mb ram (RIMM)
40 GB HD
Geforce 2 GTS/Pro
ac'97 onboard sound card.
My joystick's a sidewinder 3d pro.

Oh, and if I just try to run the without setup or with limited setup, the launcher closes and nothin' happens.

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Try getting the patch [URL=http://www.freespace2.com/downloads.cfm#freespace2patch]yourself[/URL] rather than letting FS2 try to update itself.

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I'm not talikng about Freespace 2, but Freespace 1, so that link is of no use to me. And I tried installing the patch for FS1 manually already. Same problem.

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I'm not talikng about Freespace 2, but Freespace 1, so that link is of no use to me. And I tried installing the patch for FS1 manually already. Same problem.

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Ive installed FS2 on WinXP pro with absolutely no problems.

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read what he wrote ppl

he is trying to get Freespace 1:the great war, working, not Freespace 2.

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read what he wrote ppl

he is trying to get Freespace 1:the great war, working, not Freespace 2.

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I've installed FS1 under XP Pro with no problems either

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I've installed FS1 under XP Pro with no problems either

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