Midtown Madness problem

Started by David, Apr 05, 2008, 16:47:36

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David

Apr 05, 2008, 16:47:36
Another cry for help,or a challenge for you.Just managed to get Microsoft's Midtown Madness game for the children,the old one got damaged.got this new one and it installed ok but when press the play icon message reads validating etc,then nothing.Now this machine used to play the game as this is a replacement.The game itself plays on mine (just tested it)but I don't want my machine being hogged.The machine in question plays other game ie Harry Potter etc,any ideas?

If this isn't  solved I will not be able to sit here and watch you all......... :fingers:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#1
Apr 05, 2008, 16:49:12
Perhaps there was some residue of the old game left, David? Would be worth removing it from Control Panel > Add/Remove, then reinstalling.
Rik
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David

#2
Apr 05, 2008, 16:52:48
will try thanks Rik  :fingers:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#3
Apr 05, 2008, 17:08:46
no joy same thing  :mad:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#4
Apr 05, 2008, 17:12:52
Sorry, as a non-gamer that was my best shot, David. Possibly you are going to have to go down the route of a registry cleaner. :(
Rik
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David

#5
Apr 05, 2008, 17:14:41
I only know mrs smith with her bad back ,but its her day off  >:D
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#6
Apr 05, 2008, 17:16:19
 ;D

Shall I move this over to gaming in the hope that someone picks up on it?
Rik
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David

#7
Apr 05, 2008, 17:17:28
thanks Rik,just looking at downloading RC but might have better luck over in Gaming  :fingers:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Cookiemonster

#8
Apr 05, 2008, 17:18:01
What OS are you using?

Sebby

#9
Apr 05, 2008, 17:20:27
I know very little about gaming, but I'd suggest updating DirectX and graphics drivers.

David

#10
Apr 05, 2008, 17:20:52
Xp on windows 2000
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#11
Apr 05, 2008, 17:21:40
Not sure I'm with you there, David?
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David

#12
Apr 05, 2008, 17:22:08
Quote from: Sebby on Apr 05, 2008, 17:20:27
I know very little about gaming, but I'd suggest updating DirectX and graphics drivers.
Thanks sebby do i get this from ms
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#13
Apr 05, 2008, 17:23:31
Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2008, 17:21:40
Not sure I'm with you there, David?
in what respect Rik ?
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Cookiemonster

#14
Apr 05, 2008, 17:25:05
DX9

What Graphics card have you got?

Rik

#15
Apr 05, 2008, 17:27:09
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Apr 05, 2008, 17:23:31
in what respect Rik ?

XP on Win2K? Are you running dual-boot or...
Rik
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David

#16
Apr 05, 2008, 17:28:56
windows xp Rik and two noisy angels    valium please
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#17
Apr 05, 2008, 17:30:38
Quote from: jester212 on Apr 05, 2008, 17:25:05
DX9

What Graphics card have you got?
Hav nt a clue.where would I find this info ?
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Sebby

#18
Apr 05, 2008, 17:32:44
Have a look in Device Manager. Click Start, right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Then click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Expand Display adaptors and post what you've got there. :)

Rik

#19
Apr 05, 2008, 17:33:15
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Apr 05, 2008, 17:28:56
windows xp Rik and two noisy angels    valium please

White, yellow or blue? ;)
Rik
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Cookiemonster

#20
Apr 05, 2008, 17:34:35 Last Edit: Apr 05, 2008, 17:36:44 by jester212
Or use this little program to give you exact details....GPU-Z

If you do decide to run the program, in the Driver Version colum tells you what drivers you are using if you could post what it says then we can establish if there out of date. :thumb:

David

#21
Apr 05, 2008, 17:35:29
Radeon 9200 se hope this  is the one
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#23
Apr 05, 2008, 17:36:52
Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2008, 17:33:15
White, yellow or blue? ;)
give me one of each  or a week in The Priory
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Cookiemonster

#24
Apr 05, 2008, 17:37:21
Sebby beat me too it  :thumb:
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