time to revisit SH2!? - Page 2

Hitman · 12-10-08, 10:53 AM

I can't tell the differences, but at most it will come pre-patched to 1.1 (Only one patch was ever released, and it also eliminated the need for having the CD in the drive). So, the main difference could be the need to dowload 1.1 patch, which is still available from UBI.

Buy any of them, the one that is cheaper.

The Enigma · 12-10-08, 11:07 AM

Thanx you for the quick reply Hitman.

Buddahaid · 12-10-08, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by conus00

Funny thing that you guys opened thread about SHII, because I just installed it and I am having troubles running it under WinXP/SP3.
Is there some sort of guide or tricks how to install and run it?

I had no problems with SHII or DC running with xp sp3 until I upgraded my video card to an Nvidia 8800GT. DC would not install until I installed from safe mode. In any case both are unplayable now due to the text graphics getting corrupted. Unless Nvidia comes out with downward compatable drivers, your only choice is to get an older PC running as I have. That's not too bad of an option as they can be had for cheap from recyclers, and win98 can be purchased off eBay.

Buddahaid

conus00 · 12-10-08, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I had no problems with SHII or DC running with xp sp3 until I upgraded my video card to an Nvidia 8800GT.
Buddahaid

Must be graphic card problem. I have Nvidia 9600GT and the game will install but it will not launch. I get black window and then the game is stuck. I have to go and manually kill the process to get rid of it. Shame.

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

...your only choice is to get an older PC running as I have. That's not too bad of an option as they can be had for cheap from recyclers, and win98 can be purchased off eBay.
Buddahaid

Too bad I do not have enough room to have two PCs here.

Eugene · 12-10-08, 02:22 PM

I believe this is an Nvidia problem, but not an ATI problem. At least for somewhat older ATI cards. SHII installs and plays with no problem on my older ATI X800GTO, WINDOWS XP equipped machine. But no hope at all on Nvidia 8800GT. You do not need Win 98 for this sim. There have been other threads that explore these issues, but I can't run them down now, at work.

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Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,099 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	I can't tell the differences, but at most it will come pre-patched to 1.1 (Only one patch was ever released, and it also eliminated the need for having the CD in the drive). So, the main difference could be the need to dowload 1.1 patch, which is still available from UBI. Buy any of them, the one that is cheaper. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

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The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Thanx you for the quick reply Hitman. __________________

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Eugene A-ganger Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 78 Downloads: 226 Uploads: 0	I believe this is an Nvidia problem, but not an ATI problem. At least for somewhat older ATI cards. SHII installs and plays with no problem on my older ATI X800GTO, WINDOWS XP equipped machine. But no hope at all on Nvidia 8800GT. You do not need Win 98 for this sim. There have been other threads that explore these issues, but I can't run them down now, at work. __________________ i7-2700; ASUS P8Z68-V PRO; GeForce 1060Ti; Windows 10; 16 gig RAM; WinWingHOTAS Last edited by Eugene; 12-10-08 at 02:23 PM.