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    Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Vista

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sepharite, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Sepharite

    Sepharite Notebook Consultant

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    When I start the game, all I get is a black screen. I think it has to do with the fact I'm using Vista. Does anyone have this game and know a solution? Anything is greatly appreciated.
     
    Sepharite, Jan 6, 2008
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    Have you tried compatibility mode?
     
    Budding, Jan 6, 2008
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    I'm in the same position as you are, Sep.
     
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  4. Sepharite

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    Too bad I uninstalled it, and didn't get the chance to try it out. I'm guesing changing the compatibility mode didn't work? =/
     
    Sepharite, Jan 8, 2008
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    As far as I remember, that game is a ***** to get running. Every system I have tried it on (new and old hardware, XP and Vista) hasn't been able to make it work.
     
    PhilJ, Jan 8, 2008
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