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    Problem running Freespace 2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Jmindamix, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. Jmindamix

    Jmindamix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I tried running Freespace 2, an old disc i found lying around, and when i try to run it it fails to detect my RAM, saying i need atleast 32MB ( I have 6 GB).
    Furthermore, it says to make sure I am not running SmartDrive, because any memory allocated to SmartDrive is not usable by applications. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?

    Many Thanks :)
     
    Jmindamix, Jul 11, 2011
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  2. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    sounds like a very old disk...... it sounds like a win 98 program or a win xp program at best.
    Looking it up:
    System requirements
    200 MHz CPU, 32 MB RAM, 8X CD-ROM drive, DirectX 6.0, 400 MB available hard disk space, Windows 95, 3D accelerated graphics card

    Very old game You would probably have to run it in an emulator....

    you can try:
    -right-click on the program, then click "Properties", then "Compatability" and select w95.


    Also here:
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...mpatable/bc4545ad-8f96-428f-9032-190ea3100abe
     
    ted264, Jul 11, 2011
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  3. TheSpaceHamster

    TheSpaceHamster Notebook Consultant

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    Not much help...but if you really wanna play FS2 - Google "Good old Games", they've got a modern compatible DRM-free version for sale, digital copy around $9.99.

    ...was the only way I could relive my Freespace memories!
     
    TheSpaceHamster, Jul 11, 2011
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  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Yes, gog.com is the best place for older games on the cheap too. They still don't have a lot of classics but getting there slowly.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 11, 2011
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  5. Jmindamix

    Jmindamix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys, i'll check it out :)
     
    Jmindamix, Jul 12, 2011
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