spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi just wondering but would anyone know if it is ever possible to play older versions of CM/FM on windows vista? Ive recetnly purchased a new laptop with windows vista but i really want to play some of the older versions say CM2 or CM97/98, is this possible to play them? If so what would i have to do? I have downloaded DOSbox thinking that would help but i cant see what it has done or how i use it? Hope someone can help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi just wondering but would anyone know if it is ever possible to play older versions of CM/FM on windows vista? Ive recetnly purchased a new laptop with windows vista but i really want to play some of the older versions say CM2 or CM97/98, is this possible to play them? If so what would i have to do? I have downloaded DOSbox thinking that would help but i cant see what it has done or how i use it? Hope someone can help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Can anyone help please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devletli Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 sure you can, but why would you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 So one afternoon i can just sit down with my laptop and pick up a classic game and play with out the hassle of tactics, press etc etc! Why else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devletli Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 always sounds nice, and for the first half an hour it is, seeing the good old mighty vieri and desailly and shearer etc... but gets so boring after that, seeing the bar moving sideways instead of the little round players moving around and all. well whatever, have fun mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 devletli - cant anybody have a different opinion or view on these forums next time i want your opnion i will ask until then i just keeping stum as you obvioulsy havent got anything worth saying and you cant help with my question! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devletli Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 spineles, i told you, you can play previous versions on vista. if it doesnt work, change the compatibility or something. then you started talking about laid-down evenings and sunsets and getting busy with your classics. after that it was just my humble view on the issue. dont need to get worked up about it. you may as well consider trying it before posting it, or grow one yourself, huh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 see what i mean devletli nothing constructive to say - my point is prooved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by devletli: spineles, i told you, you can play previous versions on vista. if it doesnt work, change the compatibility or something. then you started talking about laid-down evenings and sunsets and getting busy with your classics. after that it was just my humble view on the issue. dont need to get worked up about it. you may as well consider trying it before posting it, or grow one yourself, huh? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Are you SURE about this? You needed DOSbox to run these program on Windows. Are you suggesting that Vista has taken this into account - ie. a lot of people use old programs nowadays, and the compatibility issues have been incorporated into the new OS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 * When I say Windows, I mean Windows XP obviously Just to be specific My point is - CM97/98 was made for Windows 98, and you suggest all you need to do is stick the disc in, and Vista will load it up no problem. Is this true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devletli Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i played cm3 on vista for a couple of seasons, even with patches and stuff, with no obvious errors. for the previous versions, i dont see a reason why not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Devletli...spineles stop bitching... spineles you can play older versions of cm on vista... trust me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Right ok thankyou dudeface, but how? I installed CM2 last night with the original cm2 disc but everytime i tried to load it nothing happened. What am i doing wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 ok... where did you buy cm2 from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 I brought it back when it first came out about 1996, and i know the disc works as it was part of my life for the rest of ninties (costing me few relationships may i add lol) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 right... well sometimes when you see older cms in shops (like game) second hand they have stickers with also vista compatable (sp?) on them... so i dont think that you can play it unless you get a specalist to make vista compatable or you buy windows xp... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dudeface: right... well sometimes when you see older cms in shops (like game) second hand they have stickers with also vista compatable (sp?) on them... so i dont think that you can play it unless you get a specalist to make the game vista compatable or you buy windows xp... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 ok thanks for that dudface, does that dosbox i downloaded not do anything then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i dont know what a dosbox is... sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWaRFeGa Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by spineles: ok thanks for that dudface, does that dosbox i downloaded not do anything then? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I've used DOSbox on Windows XP, but not Vista. Maybe there is a Vista version of it? To be honest, it REALLY wasn't worth the time and effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 go on microsofts website... then you'll know if there is a vista version... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spineles Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 ok thanks guys guess that put the stops on me going back in time and making sure bruno cheyrou really is the next zinidine zidane and wayne rooney is never born hahaha!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeface Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 sorry i tried to help spineles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">but gets so boring after that, seeing the bar moving sideways instead of the little round players moving around and all. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Speaking personally I prefer to play with just the commentary and no 2D views. I think you get through a season quicker that way and I am playing on a quite good machine (Intel core2Duo E6550 2.33GHZ 2GB Ram) so processing speed isn't really an issue I just like it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simme Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 It should be working, cuz I managed to get USM 95/96 going on my windows vista PC. USM is the **** ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcidBurn Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I really want to buy the older games to play on vista but am not sure if they will work some older games seem to work and others don't. Would be nice to buy ronaldo as a teenager and seeing who turns out good as I really cannot remember the older games too well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemoza Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I have FM 05/06/07 AND 08 on my vista just incase i wanna blast from the past, personally fm 08 hasnt been the best one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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