Windows 7 64 bit

TarJak · 09-23-09, 07:43 AM

Has anyone seen any problems with older games installed on a Win7 64 bit machine? I've heard a lot of people say this could cause problems but have not heard anything specific.Specifics would be nice if anyone has any.

Dowly · 09-23-09, 07:47 AM

Lol, noticed this was the wrong forum, did ya?

TarJak · 09-23-09, 08:13 AM

Yeah was a bit thirsty early on but feeling much more relaxed now.

Wolfehunter · 09-23-09, 10:15 AM

The only issues I've have been seeing with win7 is that old or new is there copy protection. Many game have old copy protection that can hinder your game experience. There is ways around it of course...

New games aren't supported by win7 yet.. A company will make every excuse in the book to avoid helping you..

Old games well there old.

But they all work.. i have many games old and new.. Some work with one install right off the bat. Other times there are some tweaking to do..

Always remember not to do default install location if your using 64bit os.

UAC can be a bitch..

Install into a bogus directory like GAMES\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 3\

Etc..

I've wrote some articles on the how to's with Win7.

You can find it in Ubisoft tech sh3 site. Also the principle is the same for every game.. Some good common sense and trial and error can help..

TarJak · 09-24-09, 03:46 AM

Cool thanks for the advice Wolfehunter.

Wolfehunter · 09-24-09, 12:18 PM

No problem... But if your still not sure... Here is something to help you understand the benefits to win7 over older OSs

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/win...mory,7644.html

09-23-09, 07:43 AM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Windows 7 64 bit Has anyone seen any problems with older games installed on a Win7 64 bit machine? I've heard a lot of people say this could cause problems but have not heard anything specific.Specifics would be nice if anyone has any.

09-23-09, 10:15 AM	#4
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	The only issues I've have been seeing with win7 is that old or new is there copy protection. Many game have old copy protection that can hinder your game experience. There is ways around it of course... New games aren't supported by win7 yet.. A company will make every excuse in the book to avoid helping you.. Old games well there old. But they all work.. i have many games old and new.. Some work with one install right off the bat. Other times there are some tweaking to do.. Always remember not to do default install location if your using 64bit os. UAC can be a bitch.. Install into a bogus directory like GAMES\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 3\ Etc.. I've wrote some articles on the how to's with Win7. You can find it in Ubisoft tech sh3 site. Also the principle is the same for every game.. Some good common sense and trial and error can help.. __________________

09-24-09, 12:18 PM	#6
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	No problem... But if your still not sure... Here is something to help you understand the benefits to win7 over older OSs http://www.tomshardware.com/news/win...mory,7644.html __________________

09-23-09, 07:47 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Lol, noticed this was the wrong forum, did ya?

09-23-09, 08:13 AM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Yeah was a bit thirsty early on but feeling much more relaxed now.

09-24-09, 03:46 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Cool thanks for the advice Wolfehunter.