Colorado Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm trying to reinstall one of the older games for a change as I don't fancy getting stuck into another FM09 game with FM10 coming. After installing either game (CM99/00 or CM01/02) the application won't be boot as a result of a problem with the .exe file. After installation it says something about ensuring Direct X is installed (it is) so I don't know what the problem is? Is this a frequent problem when running the older games on newer machines or ? Any help?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neji Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 What's the exact error? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
in that number Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 When installing 01/02 you have to custom install it and unclick quick starts.Should work fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevgaleuk Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm trying to reinstall one of the older games for a change as I don't fancy getting stuck into another FM09 game with FM10 coming.After installing either game (CM99/00 or CM01/02) the application won't be boot as a result of a problem with the .exe file. After installation it says something about ensuring Direct X is installed (it is) so I don't know what the problem is? Is this a frequent problem when running the older games on newer machines or ? Any help?! Isn't this down to the fact the games were pre modern versions of Windows (dos based) or is that the older versions such as CM2? I remeber trying to install some of the older games for nostalgic purposes only for them not to work and only thing I could put it down to was that they weren't XP (or whatever was before that) compatible I could of course be completely wrong ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rent_boy11 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 i installed premier manager 98 the other day so not a si game but 11 years old and works fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ritchie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Have you tried a relevant compatibility mode? I've got 01/02 and 03/04 working fine but can't get 97/98 going at all. Maybe I need DOSBox or something for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamselv Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I might be wrong, but didn't there used to be a patch that made at least CM01/02 run on more modern computers? I can't find it here in the download section any more though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Sorry guys, I was a bit vague posting the original message. Here's the problem- It installs as normal but as it completes the installation process it brings up the Readme file. Once I cross that off, an information box appears saying 'Ensure that you have Service Pack 3 installed on your system as CM01/02 requires Direct X' I have made sure that the most recent Direct X is installed and as my machine is made within the last four years, it should be able to cope with CM01/02 without much problem. When I then go on to boot the game I get- CM01/02.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. I'm really keen to play CM01/02 this weekend and am desperate for some help!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Have you tried a relevant compatibility mode? I've got 01/02 and 03/04 working fine but can't get 97/98 going at all. Maybe I need DOSBox or something for that. How would I do that? Sorry I have no idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elrithral Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I had the exact same issue, with the exact same versions of the game. Never got it sorted, when I clicked more info, the screen froze and menu crashed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neji Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 What operating system are you using? To enable compatability mode right click on the CM shortcut and click properties. In window that pops up, click the 'compatability' tab. You should have several operating systems listed in a drop down box. Try running it in one of those, or all them them, one at a time if that doesn't work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmond7 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yeah Neji is spot on, choose windows 98 and that should work fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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