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Default Windows XP...? Will it screw up my games? - 08-08-2002, 07:47 PM

Well, yet another reformat had to be done due to the DSL f***ing up again. My dad is pissed now. He went to get Windows XP, will it mess with my games? I've heard something about Half-Life not working...that would totally suck. Any facts anyone can give me? If so thanks. Also, big w00t to Badscript for getting everything up. Nice job!
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 07:50 PM

I have heard shit about like my friends Half Life still working with XP, but alas MINE DOESN't and this isn't a pirated copy, its the real copy I borrowed and also it doens't work on my others friends computer

so it seems it works on some and not on others


  
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Default 08-08-2002, 07:54 PM

I sure hope it doesn't screw with mine, or any other games for that matter. Hmmm I hope my monitor still gets support...Need to look for XP drivers.....
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 08:08 PM

I didnt have any problems with my games yet.
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 08:14 PM

Never had a problem
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 08:18 PM

check your games, they should say what OS they run on, i got some windows 95 games some run on xp, half life runs perfect on xp, well for me at least. All games since like 2 years ago and beyond support xp no matter what. some older games that only say they run on windows 98 run on xp, might be glitchy but they run, some dont. just experiment with your old games. overall youll come to like xp etter than win95 or 98. more stable and easy.
just dont get windows xp 64 bit. hey that reminds me new detonator drivers are here
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 08:35 PM

The only game i cant get to work used DOS commands to install and run. Everything else from way back when runs fine.
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 08:36 PM

if you have the latest patch then you'll be fine
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 09:02 PM

i have me its cool it came with my pavillion which doesnt have a good video card so i cant play the games i want to
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 09:22 PM

I have windows XP home edition and never had a problem with mohaa
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 09:32 PM

Win XP Pro, no problems
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 09:45 PM

I've had absolutely no problems with it. Just use Windows Update and you should be fine.
  
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Default 08-08-2002, 09:50 PM

Running windowXP pro without any problems

Make sure you update your video drivers after you install the OS. You will get the openGL error if you don't

I would recommend a clean install if you have everything backed up.
Upgrading will only cause problems down the road

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Default 08-08-2002, 10:45 PM

Well, I did reformat before I did this. I'm now going to be slumbering into the morning hour with all my games. Also need to find XP drivers for my sound card, currently can't use the EAX settings and all that from the desktop. Well, thanks for the input. Considerring Half-Life is the oldest game I have, it should be alright. Hmm..I also remember some threads with stuff to customizing the desktop and all that with some REALLY cool art designs, and stuff. Could someone maybe supply a link? Thanks.
  
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