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    I just came across Sonic Generations for PC today...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by omega_zero, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. omega_zero

    omega_zero Newbie

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    I downloaded Sonic Generations earlier today, but I am not able to run it. I need to run the Configuration Tools option, but for some reason, my laptop will not even open up the program in question! Here are the (relevant) specs for my laptop:


    Intel Celeron CPU (2.00 GHz)

    2 GB RAM (1.74 GB usable)

    64-bit Operating System

    Windows 7 Home Premium

    If anyone can help me try to get this program to run, I would appreciate it.
     
    omega_zero, Nov 8, 2011
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You might want to head over to the steam forum for help. I don't think you're the only one having this issue.
     
    Greg, Nov 8, 2011
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  3. omega_zero

    omega_zero Newbie

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    What is the URL for these forums? Is there nothing anyone here can do to help me?
     
    omega_zero, Nov 8, 2011
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Steam's forum is currently down, but here's the URL for their forum.
    Steam Users' Forums

    I'm not sure how many NBR members have the game let alone how many of them have similar issues.
     
    Greg, Nov 9, 2011
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  5. Kingpinzero

    Kingpinzero ROUND ONE,FIGHT! You Win!

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    I doubt you can run it.
    So far minimum requirements are a dual core cpu, and a shaders model 3.0 capable gpu card.
    Probably youre on a gma965 or something like that? Thats explains why it doesnt even launch.
     
    Kingpinzero, Nov 9, 2011
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    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    steam forums have been down for over 48 hours now due to a suspected hack.
     
    MrDJ, Nov 9, 2011
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    Yeah, your specs are a bit low to run this game.

    Why are you running a 64 bit OS with only 2 GB of RAM?
     
    Tree_Burner, Nov 9, 2011
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    probably because it came with a 64 bit OS installed. In any case, unless you had a very specific reason for running a 32 bit OS, 64 is the way to go. There are no significant downsides. It is faster and more secure than the 32 bit version, even with 2 GB of memory. If you decide to upgrade to 4GB+ ram in the future, you won't have to reinstall the operating system. Simple.
     
    masterchef341, Nov 9, 2011
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