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    What old games should you avoid attempting to install?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zellio, Nov 9, 2006.

  1. Zellio

    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    You know, back around windows 95/98?

    Back when they FORCED directx installation?

    I wouldn't want to install something and have direct x 5 shoved up my...
     
    Zellio, Nov 9, 2006
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I don't think it works that way. IMO

    I installed MDK2 (Windows ME Era) on my XP Media and it just bypasses Direct X being that I have a newer version. Same thing with a couple other old games. Deus Ex game also bypassed direct X install.


    I could be wrong tho. This is just what I have experienced.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Nov 9, 2006
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  3. Zellio

    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    Being that directx10 is a whole different ballgame, on a whole new windows, will that be the same case?
     
    Zellio, Nov 9, 2006
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  4. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    MDK2! I forgot about that game. I had tried to install an ancient game called Shadowmaster, and it hasn't worked in years...you can always put compatibility options on a game/program and, usually, they should work.
     
    Gautam, Nov 9, 2006
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