BG2 and Vista
 

Yes, it is another fantiastic thread on running old games on vista, and how it does not work.
I tried installing BG2, but the colour is messed up. Simple as that so far. There are probably other problems going to appear, but I'm sure I can work around them when I come to them.
Any ideas how to get it to work? If you need to know any info I haven't put, just yodel and I'll get it.
Cheers
DS

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Right-click the shortcut or the exe and choose "Properties". Then under Compatibility, set it to run in Windows XP SP2 mode.

You might also try the checkbox, "Run as Administrator".

Failing that, try other compatibility modes (Windows 2000, ME, etc)

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Thanks for the advice.
Oddly, when i reinstalled it, it started working fine on its own... I don't understand vista at all.

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Does anyone know how to get to the SAVE folder for BGII on Vista. I am trying to put my saved game on a flash drive then reboot my system. (I noticed there was a previous thread about this, but the question wasn't answered)
This is what it says in the read me document:

"To import a character from a saved game (either from Baldur's
Gate, Tales of the Sword Coast, or Baldur's Gate II) copy
the save directory into the directory entitled SAVE in the
Baldur's
Gate II root directory. Then, begin Baldur's Gate II, start a
new game, choose the import option at the bottom of the screen
and follow the instructions."

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

C:\Program Files(x86)\Black Isle\BG2\Saves

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

It doesn't work. what is this: Program Files(x86) ?

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

That is for the 64bit versions of Vista. It's a special "Program Files" folder for 32bit programs running on 64bit Vista. I guess if you don't have one, you must have a 32bit version of Vista.

Your save folder is definitely in the following location:
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\save
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\mpsave (for multiplayer)

Unless you have Windows or BG2 installed to a custom location. If you cannot find the save folder, make sure you actually have a save file.

You could also do a windows search for: *.sav

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Thats the problem; there is no folder such as save, SAVE, saves, etc.
C:\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\ <- I can get to this, but not farther than that.

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Click your Windows 'Start' Orb. Your cursor should be in a "Start Search" field. Type in: *.sav

When the search window pops up, if it completes and does not find it, you may have to find the "advanced search" button and tell it to search in your program files folder.

If it STILL doesn't find it, I have to seriously wonder if you even have a game saved....

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Saves in Vista are saved in the personal Documents. I don't remember exactly which folder, however. Do a search on the name of the savegame file, and it will tell you where they are stored.

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Still doesn't show my BG SoA saved games for some reason. I looked online and it said that I have to go to all programs >> games >> games explorer, then click on my game, click on the arrow next to play and click on 'saved games', unfortunately there is no 'saved games' to click on for BG SoA. If anyone else has vista, can you try this and see if you can see your saved games this way? (BTW I definitely have saved games, that was an unnecessary comment)

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I too have run into the exact same issue. Shadowkeeper can find my saves, but I can't access them any other way, other than loading and saving ingame.

Stupid Vista.

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Dang. Maybe if I completely explain my situation someone might know something. I have a RunDll virus on my laptop. The only thing I have saved of any importance is BG SoA saved game which I have been playing for a year now (spread out every now and then, during breaks, etc.) So I am trying to reformat my laptop so I can get rid of the virus. Kyrvias said "Shadowkeeper can find my saves" how do I do that, also does any one know how to remove the virus. That would save me a load of trouble. The error comes when I turn the lap top on, the window says I cant find some file, then I press okay, then everything on the screen disappears, and only the background left, then I have to restart it, etc, till it works.

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Are you SURE it's a virus, and not just a corrupt file?
If it is indeed a virus, you may want to,,,,uhhh,,DL or install an AV program?!? YaThink?
It sounds as if you can get to the desktop after multiple boot attempts,,,is this so?

If you CAN get to the desktop occasionally, then you can do a search (DON'T USE INDEXING!!!!!) on the name of the savegame. It will tell you where it is.

I can save you some time, if you will listen. AS I SAID BEFORE.....Vista defaulted my BG1 saves to my Documents folder,,,in one of the 'user' folders. Try looking there.

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Most people usually have AV programs, so comments like the one above would be considered useless and a waste of space. Some might even wonder why you put the effort of getting on the computer and then end up posting stupid comments. Lucky for you it turns out I didn't have an AV program after all. So thanks for the advice. Please tell me what else I need on my computer because you obviously know all the contents of it.

Maybe you should try reading some of the previous posts. Wait, I'll save you the trouble: I CANT FIND THEM USING SEARCH.

Instead of telling me to listen, again, try reading a little bit. That's probably the only way you could save me time, since I wouldn't have to type these explanations. I COULDN'T FIND THEM. Maybe you would consider being a little more specific, since it sounds like you already found them before.

Re: BG2 and Vista
 

Okay I think I found them, so Kyrvias if you still cant find them go here.

C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Black Isle\BGII - SoA\save

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May not be the smartest idea, I'm not sure, but I've always created a seperate folder just for my games, I usually put it right under C:\Games etc.
Some save files are under the user folders, but most older stuff I've found right in the games location.

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VISTA is a virus thankfully it doesn't spread from machine to machine. :D

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Well, Vista IS pretty bad, but I think calling it a Virus is a little harsh.