Old Games / New Computer ???

[NonTechyMom]

OK..

I know this is going to sound VERY old to some people, but I love my MYST trilogy. It doesn't work very well now that I have XP. I use to run it on 95.

I used to play it all the time, then for a few years I put it on the bookshelve and now I would like to play it again.

BUT...time has been my enemy.

I really want to play it on my newer computer.

BUT I have a few options...

I could set up an old computer to play it, but I really don't want to do that just for one game.

I guess I could just forget that game and find another one...but I am the type I would really like to finish it, before I go on to something else.

Other than those two things, I have no idea what to do.

Are there any "fixes" to make old games run on newer OS?

[patio]

After installing the program locate the .exe file that launches the game. Create a Desktop shortcut.
Power down and re.boot.
Right clik the new Desktop shortcut and delect Properties.
You will then be able to set it to run in compatibility mode.
It may take some tweaking to get the video etc. correct.
Good Luck and let us know...

[NonTechyMom]

After installing the program locate the .exe file that launches the game. Create a Desktop shortcut.
Power down and re.boot.
Right clik the new Desktop shortcut and delect Properties.
You will then be able to set it to run in compatibility mode.
It may take some tweaking to get the video etc. correct.
Good Luck and let us know...

OH Thank you!


[/quote] Right clik the new Desktop shortcut and delect Properties.[/quote]


Is that Delect? Or delete?


Just out of curiosity, is there a new Myst on the Market for new computers? I would not waste the money if I can fix the one I have, but if I can't, it would be nice to finsh the game I started so many years ago.

[Broni]

delect = select

[Broni]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myst

Four sequels: Riven, Myst III: Exile, Myst IV: Revelation, and Myst V: End of Ages[/qoute]

[patio]

Ooooops typing too fast...Thanx Broni.

[Broni]

Sometimes, I have to keep you in line.....LOL

[NonTechyMom]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myst

Four sequels: Riven, Myst III: Exile, Myst IV: Revelation, and Myst V: End of Ages[/qoute]

Oh Wow!!! 4 !!!  I am excited!!! If I can get those running that would be great!

[CPU007]

First...........
I introduce myself.
I live in Myanmar (Burma)

....................................... ..........

I played Resident Evil 3 in Windows Me
But I can't play with Window xp.
It isn't still work my computer with Windows xp.
How can I solve this problem?

[NonTechyMom]

First...........
I introduce myself.
I live in Myanmar (Burma)

....................................... ..........

I played Resident Evil 3 in Windows Me
But I can't play with Window xp.
It isn't still work my computer with Windows xp.
How can I solve this problem?

First let me say --- I am an amature by every since of the word, so take what I say with a little thought first.


BUT... the reason I am here is because of Resident Evil and some other games for my son.

Broni and others suggested that I upgrade my RAM and video card. I have just ordered these items and they are not here yet. BUT, I feel confident that this will fix my original problem.

Also, the first thing anyone will ask you to do is download Everest from a certain link. I will tell you that I messed it up a few times, so feel free to read my whole thread on my computer games issues here, and you will also find how to download everest and the you should not make the same mistakes I did.


Hang on I am going to get the thread link now.

Here it is. It is long but it is a quick read. Be sure to follow the Everest instructions and post your information like I did. Then everyone can help you greatly.

Be sure ot read at least the first 11 posts before downloading Everest - that way you cna avoid the 30 minutes of mistakes I made. NOT saying you would make those mistakes - but the first eleven posts are a quick read, so you can either avoid a mistake or you can laugh at mine. :-) 

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,48465.0.html

[Broni]

CPU007...
You need to start your own topic.

[quaxo]

I didn't see it mentioned, but there is also Uru: Ages Beyond Myst.

Myst V was really good. I liked it.

[Broni]

There are even more offsprings...Same Wikipedia link:

# Two remakes: Myst Masterpiece Edition, and realMYST
# Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, and its expansion packs, Uru: To D'ni and Uru: The Path of the Shell, hybrid single-player games set in the modern day Myst universe. They were later released in a single compilation called Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles.
# Uru Live, a version of the Uru games resembling a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG). After a short-lived online beta, it went live, but was cancelled shortly after. It was brought back in a limited capacity under the name Untěl Uru. It was released as Myst Online: Uru Live on February 15, 2007 by Gametap, and is currently available in 14 countries worldwide.

[quaxo]

Myst Masterpiece Edition was an official product. It was a re-release designed to work properly in XP, but still using the same old graphics and interface. Still has issues with graphic cards that can't display 640x480.

realMyst is a clone of some sort. I never got into it and don't know much about it.

Uru and the expansions all failed miserably. The advertised Uru Live that came as part of the retail version was a huge disappointment. Yeah, I got it a month after it came out and Uru Live had already been shut down.

[NonTechyMom]

This is so cool!  I am excited to find all my games, and look for the new ones out. I am psyched!

I used to love MYST! I LOVE any puzzle games.


I love any games that involve "finding" stuff.

I have surprised many people when I say stuff like "why don't you go here or try this"... and they say "oh that could not be there or that won't work"...then low and behold it does!!!

On a game about 25 years ago  - the games were very basic then  - (I can't remember the name of the game) I suggested to a guy he jump in the moat around a castle - he told me that the character could not do that.

I took over and walked slowly around the whole moat. In one VERY small spot the character could jump in and swim, and I found a key hanging under the bridge. :-) HEE HEE

I have been HOOKED on those type of games ever since.

[Broni]

I have surprised many people when I say stuff like "why don't you go here or try this"... and they say "oh that could not be there or that won't work"...then low and behold it does!!!

On a game about 25 years ago  - the games were very basic then  - (I can't remember the name of the game) I suggested to a guy he jump in the moat around a castle - he told me that the character could not do that.

I took over and walked slowly around the whole moat. In one VERY small spot the character could jump in and swim, and I found a key hanging under the bridge. :-) HEE HEE

You definitely act like a teenager...LOOOOOL

[NonTechyMom]

I have surprised many people when I say stuff like "why don't you go here or try this"... and they say "oh that could not be there or that won't work"...then low and behold it does!!!

On a game about 25 years ago  - the games were very basic then  - (I can't remember the name of the game) I suggested to a guy he jump in the moat around a castle - he told me that the character could not do that.

I took over and walked slowly around the whole moat. In one VERY small spot the character could jump in and swim, and I found a key hanging under the bridge. :-) HEE HEE

You definitely act like a teenager...LOOOOOL

Well of course! :-) I am young in my heart! :-)

What is really funny, was how old that game seems now, I had to use certain keys on the keyboard to move the little person. There was no mouse, and the little person could not really run or move real quick. OH how far games have come! LOL

PS: I was just a farm girl with no TV. MY friend from school had CABLE, MTV, TWO computers, and a POOL! They had 4 TVs, and a MICROWAVE and Wet Bar in thier living room!!!

It was like going to a resort when I spent the night there! That was my first experience with computers.

[Broni]

That was my first experience with computers.

Who cares? Tell us about your first experience with boys....LOOOOOOOOOOL

[NonTechyMom]

That was my first experience with computers.

Who cares? Tell us about your first experience with boys....LOOOOOOOOOOL

That story will have to wait for another website. 

I do remember there was "ram" and "graphics" involved. :-)

And I also recall the "Processing unit" was way too fast for the "motherboard" and "burned out" before the "software" could be "initialized". LOL 


  Ahh young computer Love. LOL

[quaxo]

Ohhh I think I'm in love.......


hahaha 

[Broni]

Ohhh I think I'm in love.......

She's married, silly...LOL

[quaxo]

Shhhhh you're ruining my fantasy, Broni!

[Broni]

[quaxo]

Shhh don't want my girlfriend to find out.

[Broni]

Too late...LOOOOOOOOOL

[NonTechyMom]

Ahhh my name is on a wall!!! Reminds me of my high school days!

<<Oh darn, did I say that out loud! :-)>>> 

[quaxo]

Hey, it's ok. The only high school I see now is the one I teach in. 

[NonTechyMom]

Shhhhh you're ruining my fantasy, Broni!

Yeah, and at 40 with two children, it is nice to know I can still be part of someone's fantasy now and again.  

Even though I know most men only dream about the North and South bridge! And not how to get the information from one to the other.

Just keep in mind in that fantasy of yours, the south bridge is slower to react than the north bridge.    

[NonTechyMom]

Hey, it's ok. The only high school I see now is the one I teach in. 

I hope you love it. I used to teach Business and the whole school system turned me off from teaching. I love to teach, but not under those conditions.

I may teach at a community college one day. I think I would really like that.

[quaxo]

I teach at a high school in Southeast Asia, been here for 11 years. I also own a little computer shop since the school only requires my services for about half the day, 4 days a week. I love teaching here, the kids are fantastic.

However, within a year, my teaching career will end and I will sell my computer shop. I'm returning to the USA and will open a computer shop there.

[NonTechyMom]

I teach at a high school in Southeast Asia, been here for 11 years. I also own a little computer shop since the school only requires my services for about half the day, 4 days a week. I love teaching here, the kids are fantastic.

However, within a year, my teaching career will end and I will sell my computer shop. I'm returning to the USA and will open a computer shop there.

WOW - How did you end up there? That is terrific. Are you retiring?

You also own a computer shop there? Well that is just about cool! :-)

[Broni]

at 40

....as I said....teenager 

[quaxo]

WOW - How did you end up there? That is terrific. Are you retiring?

You also own a computer shop there? Well that is just about cool! :-)

Retiring from teaching, but not retiring from work... I'm not THAT old! hehe

Long story how I ended up here. Basically came over here for another job (music industry) 11 years ago. Was supposed to be here 6 months then go back... it's been 11 years and I'm still here. Things have changed now and I actually have to go back as I have some business to take care of back home in America, so I've decided to go back and stay.

[NonTechyMom]

WOW - How did you end up there? That is terrific. Are you retiring?

You also own a computer shop there? Well that is just about cool! :-)

Retiring from teaching, but not retiring from work... I'm not THAT old! hehe

Long story how I ended up here. Basically came over here for another job (music industry) 11 years ago. Was supposed to be here 6 months then go back... it's been 11 years and I'm still here. Things have changed now and I actually have to go back as I have some business to take care of back home in America, so I've decided to go back and stay.

Well, WELCOME BACK!

I was in the military and lived in many places all over the world. I loved every country I lived in. If you stay long enough, you find that all the regular folks around the world want what everyone else wants. Most people do not wish for millions of dollars, they wish for clean Food & water for their family, a nice warm home, security, happiness, education, and world peace.

Every Mom worries that their children will get hurt, and their daughters will marry some guy we don't like, and their sons will not be able to find work / or provide for their family.

Every Dad wants a good job to give their families what they need.

No matter how the world prorgesses, these are the common simple things the whole world, including us, worry about.

*** Just for anyone else reading, yes I know there are exceptions ***

In any case, I loved traveling and meeting all kinds of people. I have friends all over the world. I guess I am a person who really does get along with just about anyone.


PS: Music industry in SE Asia 11 years ago? You don't hear that too often. You normally hear that about Nashville or CA, not SE Asia! LOL   

That must be a really GOOD story!!!

[NonTechyMom]

at 40

....as I said....teenager 

How did I miss this post?   

Well, I have a few more gray hairs, my knee hurts once in a while from a military accident many years ago, ...

BUT, yes teenager at heart! I still run when I can, I play in the snow, I play with my son, and I boggie with my daughter in the kitchen. AND I do eat my dessert first!

And once in a great while, when I am running, and the wind is just right, and the sun is shining enoug to give just a good warming, I can still feel that moment of freedom I used to feel when I was only 16. :-)

And yes, I do like an occasional video game. :-) Now my next goals is to build a computer with my son, and learn all the new dance moves with my daughter.

[Broni]

And once in a great while, when I am running, and the wind is just right, and the sun is shining enoug to give just a good warming, I can still feel that moment of freedom I used to feel when I was only 16. :-)

I can almost see, how quaxo is getting excited, reading this...LOL

[NonTechyMom]

And once in a great while, when I am running, and the wind is just right, and the sun is shining enoug to give just a good warming, I can still feel that moment of freedom I used to feel when I was only 16. :-)

I can almost see, how quaxo is getting excited, reading this...LOL

You fellows are crazy! I love you Broni and Quaxo!

[Broni]

We love you, too, but quaxo has a girlfriend...hehehe

[NonTechyMom]

We love you, too, but quaxo has a girlfriend...hehehe

And you are married!! With at least ten children! 

[Broni]

Divorced...two kids.

[NonTechyMom]

Divorced...two kids.

Well dang, a nice single intelligent guy! What is this world coming to? 

Alert!  Nice, single, intelligent, guy is on the loose! 

[Broni]

Alert!  Nice, single, intelligent, guy is on the loose!

WOW!!!

[NonTechyMom]

Alert!  Nice, single, intelligent, guy is on the loose!

WOW!!!

Your name should be on the front page of the papers! :-)

[Broni]

What do you mean? All single guys are gone, or what?...LOL

[NonTechyMom]

What do you mean? All single guys are gone, or what?...LOL

Well MOST single, nice, good guys are gone.

It seems like - and I may be wrong, that many of the ones who are single are stuck on themselves and would not help anyone.

Actually, it is a stereotype that I guess I should not make. I am NOT into the people who hang out at the gym all the time and grunt in front of a mirror. I like to stay healthy , but the whole I am "into" myself - well no. And alot of single men are "into" themselves and are not very nice. Go to any club and you will see what I am talking about.

Many guys have a "Tom Cruise" attitude and would not know how to have a normal conversation if they tried.

Just joking around with people, I normally make up some one liner about Homer and Troy see what they say. Either they get it, or they don't.

In any case, you seem nice, and you and others on here are willing to offer your knowledge of something that you could easily get paid hundreds for. So, that says something right there. And I have read many post here - most people - including you are very patient with Newbies. So that again, says alot.

I have seen websites that blast people who are brand new.

And I guess technically we are so far away from talking about computers, we will probably get a warning soon!   

[Broni]

And I guess technically we are so far away from talking about computers, we will probably get a warning soon!

Is there anything about it in board's rules? I've never read them...shhhhhhhhhhh

[NonTechyMom]

And I guess technically we are so far away from talking about computers, we will probably get a warning soon!

Is there anything about it in board's rules? I've never read them...shhhhhhhhhhh

Well I just did... and there is nothing. Nothing about computer Flirting / chatting in the forum. 


AND nothing about hijacking a thread - it is my thread anyway, so that would not apply.

It does say to be nice or you will get banned. And we are nice people!

So we are safe....


Here is the link


http://www.computerhope.com/legal.htm

Of course Board etiquette dictates "chatting" should be moved to the chatting thread that is set up, but that is not rules.   

[Broni]

Of course Board etiquette dictates "chatting" should be moved to the chatting thread

Neither you, or I have privileges to move topics, so we're safe.

[NonTechyMom]

Of course Board etiquette dictates "chatting" should be moved to the chatting thread

Neither you, or I have privileges to move topics, so we're safe.

;-) Well good!

[Broni]

quaxo is missing, though...

[NonTechyMom]

quaxo is missing, though...

Time difference may be bad time for him.

Humm.. depending on what country he is in it is 8:35 am, 9:35 am, or 10:35 am - but it is Sunday for him. Maybe he is in church or still asleep.


OR MAYBE he is just SCARED!!!   

[Broni]

OR MAYBE he is just SCARED!!!

LOL

In Thailand, it should be almost 10 AM

[quaxo]

quaxo is missing, though...

Yeah, Quaxo fell asleep.

What the heck happened to this conversation? haha

[Broni]

Well, I almost scored a date with NonTechyMom.
Sleep more, and it'll never happen to you...LOOOL

[NonTechyMom]

quaxo is missing, though...

Yeah, Quaxo fell asleep.

What the heck happened to this conversation? haha

Hey Quaxo!!!  Where have you been? We missed you!  But, that is ok, because we talked about you anyway! :-)

[NonTechyMom]

Well, I almost scored a date with NonTechyMom.
Sleep more, and it'll never happen to you...LOOOL

Yes, you did. Then I had to spoil it by going away and studying. :-)

I'm such a tease. :-)

[Broni]

I'm such a tease

Ladies' teasing is usually cute, even sexxxxxxy....ooops, I don't know, if I can say that here.

[NonTechyMom]

I'm such a tease

Ladies' teasing is usually cute, even sexxxxxxy....ooops, I don't know, if I can say that here.

Well yes, I do believe you can. :-)

[NonTechyMom]

Well let's see,


Quaxo said he loves me.
Broni says I am cute and sexy....

You know what...I think I am in love with Computer Gurus! 

[NonTechyMom]

Well, my Knights with shiny hardware....

I have got to get some sleep.

You both have a great day tomorrow!

Broni - Sunday
Quaxo - Monday :-)

[Broni]

Sweat dreams...
quaxo is late again...what a guy....

[NonTechyMom]

Sweat dreams...
quaxo is late again...what a guy....

You too!

He went back to sleep. :-)

[Broni]

Loser...LOOOL

[quaxo]

Well, my Knights with shiny hardware....

Haha I like that.

Sweat dreams...
quaxo is late again...what a guy....

Sorry, had to step out for a bit. 

[NonTechyMom]

Well, my Knights with shiny hardware....

Haha I like that.

Sweat dreams...
quaxo is late again...what a guy....

I am glad you like it. All girls like shiny things... armor, cars, ... I just hppen to like shiny hardware. :-)



Sorry, had to step out for a bit. 

And that's your story and you're sticking to it! :-)   


Good Morning!!! It time to rise and shine!   

[quaxo]

An hour or two and it will be time for bed for me!

I'm thinking we should start a thread in Off-topic somewhere if we're all gonna keep talking haha

[NonTechyMom]

An hour or two and it will be time for bed for me!

I'm thinking we should start a thread in Off-topic somewhere if we're all gonna keep talking haha

I got up two hours ago, and it is time for you to go to bed. :-)

Sweet Dreams!

I wonder if we can just have this one moved?

[quaxo]

It's ok, I just started a new one here:

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,48972.0.html

[Broni]

I just started a new one here:

Nooooooooo.....We're on the way to make the longest thread in "Computer Software"

[quaxo]

I just started a new one here:

Nooooooooo.....We're on the way to make the longest thread in "Computer Software"

Are you kidding? I think we already have. So far I've been through the last month's postings, and this is by far the longest 

Ok, it is the longest for sure. I am post 69. Next longest thread is 61 from 2006, and 60 from April 2007.

[Broni]

Oh, yeah...I was looking at Views....In that department, we have long way to go...LOL

[NonTechyMom]

I just started a new one here:

Nooooooooo.....We're on the way to make the longest thread in "Computer Software"

Are you kidding? I think we already have. So far I've been through the last month's postings, and this is by far the longest 

Ok, it is the longest for sure. I am post 69. Next longest thread is 61 from 2006, and 60 from April 2007.

Ok, I cannot Let THIS, my thread, end with 70 posts!!! NO way!  LOL 

So this is it... No more.

This is the end. 


So, what does someone say to end a thread on purpose....

Good bye? Do we take a bow? I mean this was something...  something special. 

We have to go out with style or something. We just can't fade away.

We had our good times, our bad times, and our confused times. It started so innocently. I needed my Myst to work, and two Honorable men came to my rescue. 


We were friends, then Quaxo made his move, he told me he loved me..... but wait... there is more. While he was sleeping, Broni was awake and he saw me, needing, needing, ....something, someone to chat with. And there he was keyboard at ready. His fingers typed so fast, he spun the letters into words like gold.....

But, off in the distance, in a far away land, Quaxo is connecting.... Yes, he is logging on.
Our chatter, and his superhuman hearing of our typing, has awoken him from his sleep. He is surprised that so much time has slipped by him.

He finds himself a whole day ahead of everyone eles! What is this? The twilight zone!!!?? Where am I? What time is it? And what in the world is Broni talking about sexy ladies....

Oh wait, that is my lady! My lady. WE have our names carved with CG on "our" wall!

And Nontechymom has noticed the attention from both, and she even tells them that SHE loves Computer Gurus!! GASP!!!

Quaxo moves quickly..... he logs, he types, he sends, and with all of his shiny new hardware he is back in the game. To survive another day.


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hey Broni!  Now let's keep him awake.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Good Bye everyone!

See us again ...

Same Bat time, but on a different Bat channel!


"And that's the way it is" This is Nontechymom signing off.   

[Broni]

No way...LOL
Liberum veto!!!

[NonTechyMom]

No way...LOL
Liberum veto!!!

WAHOOO!!! 

I did not hear Quaxo form a confederation before he called this meeting!

The Liberum Veto must be heard!

[Broni]

The Liberum Veto must be heard!

You know, I'm Polish, so we're pretty infamous of that phrase.

[NonTechyMom]

The Liberum Veto must be heard!

You know, I'm Polish, so we're pretty infamous of that phrase.

I work with a Polish Fellow. He has said that a time or two. I did not know how it was spelled, or how it looked, but when I saw you had posted it, I knew right away what it was.

Of course, I had to look it up to learn about the Confederation.

See, we are not just drama here.... people can learn stuff too! 

[NonTechyMom]

Darn, I should have be posted that in our new home! :-)

[Broni]

Oh, just stay here...
We don't have to bend to quaxo's pressure....LOL

[quaxo]

We don't have to bend to quaxo's pressure....LOL

You will submit! Who is the boss of you? ME! I am the boss of you! Shun magic, and shun the appearance of magic. Shun everything, and then shun shunning.

[Broni]

OK, OK.....LOL