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About James Milligan
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Experience with Windows 2000, XP, and of course Vista. I currently run Vista Home Premium, as it is the most common, on my main computer. I also have an XP desktop, and a Linux laptop - all bases covered!
I'm eager to answer any question you throw at me. If you have a question, and I know the answer, then I will answer it straight away. If I don't know the answer, I will search the internet and ask other experts in the field about it - I am determined to answer every question asked!
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I've used Windows computers since an early age, and have used Vista since the day it came out. I use it on my main computer, and customise it a great deal. I regularly help people setting up their computers, and maintaining them. I'm used to novices and experts alike, and don't believe in just literally fixing a problem - I like to explain why the problem occurred and how it can be fixed in the future.
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(Currently taking GCSEs, finish Summer 2009). GCSE ICT: A* Coursework (Full Marks) Exam: B Overall: A
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You are here: Experts > Computing/Technology > Focus on Windows > Windows Vista > vista / xp gaming question
Expert: James Milligan
Date: 9/3/2008
Subject: vista / xp gaming question
Question
QUESTION: We are about to purchase a new laptop for our son, the OS will be Vista (Home Premium probably). All our other machines are XP and our son has a lot of XP (and 98) games. We are getting conflicting advice about whether or not his games will work on the new machine. Help!
ANSWER: XP games should work OK with Vista, but some might need the compatibility option checked (ask for further instructions).
98 games might be temperamental, but could work OK again with the compatibility option checked.
Generally speaking, most modern games (within the last 2-4 years) will work, anything older is hit and miss.
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QUESTION: waht is the compatability option?
Answer
The compatibility option is a feature in XP and Vista that enables it to emulate with varying results (YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary) the operating system the game was made for. To do this in Vista, right click a shortcut for the program/game, go to the Compatibility tab, and click 'Show settings for all users'. Accept the UAC prompt, and check the box 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' and select Windows XP or whichever OS you want to emulate. OK twice, and try running the game. If it crashes or otherwise doesn't work, try selecting some of the other options, but make sure you do it for all users (via the UAC-protected button). If the game has an error regarding access, read, or write permission errors (or something along those lines) select 'Run this program as an administrator'. This will require a UAC acknowledgement, but should solve the issues in future.
Hope this clears it up for you. Any more questions, just ask!
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