Athlon 64 crashes SMAC

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Nikolai
It might very well be XP really. I have two comps, both with XP. One won't run SMAC, the other will.

[Nikolai]

And, I shjould have added, the one who won't run SMAC, worked before I did a reinstall(after applying the XP patch).

[DrSpike]

Send me your new computer. I'll fix it for you.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Nikolai
And, I shjould have added, the one who won't run SMAC, worked before I did a reinstall(after applying the XP patch).

Did you remove the game entirely first?

[snoopy369]

What about playing with the Compatibility modes? Perhaps XP isn't the problem, but a compatibility mode might fix it anyway, by not using whatever resource is the problem?

[Nikolai]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


Did you remove the game entirely first?

I did a complete reinstall of the computer. The game worked with the XP patch before that reinstall, but afterwards it was completely impossible.

[Urban Ranger]

Did you install SP2?

[Nikolai]

I haven't tried after I got SP2. Should I?

[Dis]

Sp2 causes problems I hear, I have yet to install it. I have my own firewall, I don't need a crappy windows one.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Nikolai
I haven't tried after I got SP2. Should I?

No. Applying SP2 is going to break many programs, including games.

I thought you couldn't run Alpha Centauri after reinstalling Windows because you applied SP2.

Have you a) applied a no-CD crack and b) updated to the newest DirectX (at least use 9.x)?

[Nikolai]

I tried to install on this PC for about a year ago last time. All requirements were met, as it was the same as before the reinstall of the computer. In fact, SMAC works on my other comp not connected to the Internet, and not updated at all. I think it just is my comp really. I have had another reinstall after I tried last time, so maybe it works if I try again. But I have bought the game so I have no use of a no-cd crack or anything else in that direction.

[GeoModder]

There's always a use for no-cd cracks as in to spare your rare and precious copy any more abuse then really necessary.

[Nikolai]

Heh... I mostly play Paradox's titles, and then I don't need the CD at all, except for reinstall. But really, there's no problem with inserting a CD from time to time.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Nikolai
But I have bought the game so I have no use of a no-cd crack or anything else in that direction.

It's not that simple. I bought the game too, but I installed the no-CD cracks anyway. Much easier that way.

Also, sometimes installing the cracks will make your game work, strangely enough.

[Urban Ranger]

BTW, could you install the game all right?