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Bungleau · 12-01-2003, 10:41 PM

Cool! Caps off

Okay, first things first... right-click on that icon you tried to launch and tell us what the properties are. We're specifically looking at the... target. Mine (Win98) is C:\Games\WizardsWarriors\deep6.exe . That deep6.exe is the actual program you're running. Let's make sure that's in there, 'cause if it's not, you ain't going nowhere...

Second, once you do get it in there, look around for the Win95 compatibility check box. I don't have XP, or I'd be able to point you to it... but find it, and make sure it's checked. That appears to be very important on XP... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Third, if you don't get in there (okay, this shoulda been second), you'll have to create the shortcut. My target probably won't work for you, because I tend to install games in custom directories. You'll have to make it match up; check the Tech Tips thread for details, or respond back here.

I think that's enough for this round. Don't give up yet, Joe; it is indeed possible to play W&W on XP, once everything's tweaked properly, and we can help you do that. Promise.

And once you get it working, we'll give you a free tip and tell you how to get into the crypt. It will save you a lot of frustration (unless you've already read about it [img]smile.gif[/img] ).

12-01-2003, 10:41 PM	#14
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Cool! Caps off Okay, first things first... right-click on that icon you tried to launch and tell us what the properties are. We're specifically looking at the... target. Mine (Win98) is C:\Games\WizardsWarriors\deep6.exe . That deep6.exe is the actual program you're running. Let's make sure that's in there, 'cause if it's not, you ain't going nowhere... Second, once you do get it in there, look around for the Win95 compatibility check box. I don't have XP, or I'd be able to point you to it... but find it, and make sure it's checked. That appears to be very important on XP... [img]smile.gif[/img] Third, if you don't get in there (okay, this shoulda been second), you'll have to create the shortcut. My target probably won't work for you, because I tend to install games in custom directories. You'll have to make it match up; check the Tech Tips thread for details, or respond back here. I think that's enough for this round. Don't give up yet, Joe; it is indeed possible to play W&W on XP, once everything's tweaked properly, and we can help you do that. Promise. And once you get it working, we'll give you a free tip and tell you how to get into the crypt. It will save you a lot of frustration (unless you've already read about it [img]smile.gif[/img] ). __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.