Old windows based games on XP - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Fotzlid · 07-12-2008, 06:27 PM

Is there any way to play PC games based on older versions of windows on an XP machine?
After reading about Diablo III, I wanted to play DII on my laptop but it wouldn't work.

NeoRete · 07-12-2008, 08:38 PM

You should be able to use Compatibility Mode to run older games.

1. Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties.

2. Click the Compatibility tab, and change the compatibility settings for your program.

Fotzlid · 07-13-2008, 06:32 AM

Thanks

Prophecy · 07-13-2008, 12:35 PM

Also make sure you're running service pack 2 or higher.

Wyodiver33 · 07-16-2008, 04:52 AM

I can play Diablo 2 on my computer just fine. XP Pro SP 3. Don't have to do anything to make it work.

Nisses · 07-16-2008, 04:53 AM

Same here, and got the lvl 21 assassin to prove it

Too bad there aren't too many people interested in trading items anymore.

Used to be that chipped gems were worth quite a bit for instance.

Fotzlid · 07-16-2008, 05:46 AM

It worked fine once I got SP3.

07-12-2008, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie Location: Greater Boston area	Old windows based games on XP Is there any way to play PC games based on older versions of windows on an XP machine? After reading about Diablo III, I wanted to play DII on my laptop but it wouldn't work.

07-12-2008, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
NeoRete Crazy Location: Cape Cod	You should be able to use Compatibility Mode to run older games. 1. Right-click the program icon on your desktop or the shortcut on the Start menu for the program you want to run, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Compatibility tab, and change the compatibility settings for your program. __________________ Charlie was a chemist but Charlie is nomore, what Charlie thought was H2O was H2SO4

07-13-2008, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Prophecy Oracle & Apollyon Location: Limbus Patrum	Also make sure you're running service pack 2 or higher. __________________ La Disciplina È La Mia Spada, La Fede È Il Mio Schermo, Non salti Ciecamente In Incertezza, E Potete Raccogliere Le Ricompense.

07-16-2008, 04:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	I can play Diablo 2 on my computer just fine. XP Pro SP 3. Don't have to do anything to make it work. __________________ I like stuff.

07-16-2008, 04:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nisses Shade Location: Belgium	Same here, and got the lvl 21 assassin to prove it Too bad there aren't too many people interested in trading items anymore. Used to be that chipped gems were worth quite a bit for instance. __________________ Moderation should be moderately moderated.

07-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie Location: Greater Boston area	Thanks

07-16-2008, 05:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie Location: Greater Boston area	It worked fine once I got SP3.