Re: [doc] Re: OT - Technical Help with MS Win 2k & Playing Games

[Nick Tomlinson <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Graphics drivers and DirectX version would be the first choice.
 
Sound card drivers are terrible with windows 2k.
try the setting in the game not to use any sound and see if this is OK.
 
If the game permits, try using a standard OpenGL compatible driver.
 
You can make Windows XP (Xtra Pretty) look like windows 2000 by going
to control panel>display>appearance then setting to Windows Classic.
Windows XP Home is more compatible with the games but I preferred good old
Dos/Win95 (shows my age)

Hope this helps
 
Nick.T

mwennington <m.wennington@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Ensure that you have the latest driver for your operating system and 
graphics card and ensure that the directx is upto date. - 
--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "claire_usher71" wrote:
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> here's one for the more PC minded amongst you.........
> 
> I run Windows 2000 Pro (I hate XP) but as you know, W2K is more
> 'corporate use' based then, say Win 98 or XP Home.
> 
> I often have problems running any games, but I have got Colin McRae
> Rally 3 which is says on the box is W2K compatible. The game 
loads up
> fine, you put all your settings in, pick the car, etc, then you go 
to
> start the rally, you've got a pretty picture of your Scooby Impreza
> WRX waiting to blast away, and.......the program crashes and sends 
you
> back to Desktop.
> 
> Any ideas from the IT bods???????
> 
> Claire
> #2292
> DeLorean WRC (I wish!)
> DOC171






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