BG2 and Vista

[Dragonshadow]

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

[TheDutkanator]

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)

[Dragonshadow]

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

[thecarrotdude]

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."

[TheDutkanator]

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

[thecarrotdude]

Originally Posted by TheDutkanator C:\Program Files(x86)\Black Isle\BG2\Saves

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

[TheDutkanator]

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

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

[thecarrotdude]

Originally Posted by TheDutkanator 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)

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.

[TheDutkanator]

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....

[ElfBane]

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.