Vista vs GTR2

~~justnosey~~ · 9 February 07, 09:33

does anyone actually have GTR2 running on Vista, because at the moment i can't seem to get it running!!!!

Dysfunctional · 9 February 07, 14:33

I'm sure that it will run on Vista.

Your problem could be anyone of a multitude of other issues.

Are you running a no cd patch?

Are you using a Creative sound card?
(Vista disables direct sound acceleration.)

Do you have any game images in ISO on your drive?

You see, Vista's main purpose is to constantly scan your computer for hardware/software it doesn't like and disable it or, in some cases, uninstall it.

I guess you forgot to read the fine print in the license... see other threads.

~~justnosey~~ · 10 February 07, 14:13

no not using a no cd patch
it keeps askin me to do the hardware configureations, asking to set up graphics and i do but keeps flashing back up telling me to set it again, and i cant get any further

SFDMALEX · 11 February 07, 16:40

Works fine here, and actually runs faster then on my XP install..odd.

I just clicked on my exe in vista and it worked....didnt have to install it or anything.

~~justnosey~~ · 11 February 07, 18:23

im running vista ultimate in 64bit mode shouldnt have anything to stop it should it ??

KarlosDaJackal · 11 February 07, 19:24

I think this only happens when you apply the 1.1 patch. Anybody figured out a workaround yet?????

Sidewinder16 · 12 February 07, 09:45

I have tried to install it on Vista 64 ultimate it works fine out of the box until you apply the 1.1 patch.

MechMan · 12 February 07, 10:53

Vista is having serious problem with all games. There is so many bugs they have to fix. Problems are mostly media related but I see one is downloading updates and games. When installing Vista has this new security and it seems to create a problem to with downloading game stuff. The game becomes uncompatible with Vista. MS may put the blame on the gaming industry and MS might not fix this security problem. Lets hope that is not the case.

bursco · 12 February 07, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidewinder16

I have tried to install it on Vista 64 ultimate it works fine out of the box until you apply the 1.1 patch.

Same problem - running GTR2 without patch how strange, I have thought of copying my XP GTR2 folder withthe 1.1 patch across to Vista and see what happens

KarlosDaJackal · 12 February 07, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by bursco

Same problem - running GTR2 without patch how strange, I have thought of copying my XP GTR2 folder withthe 1.1 patch across to Vista and see what happens

I tried that, same issue :cry:

I've emailed Atari (publishers as 10T don't do support) I'm still awaiting a reply.

Freddyfartbox · 12 February 07, 11:36

Good 'ole Microshaft hey?

KarlosDaJackal · 12 February 07, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddyfartbox

Good 'ole Microshaft hey?

Nah its not microsoft its purley GTR2. The games fine until you apply the patch. Funny I thought a patch was supposed to fix stuff not break it.

The fact the game works before the patch means the OS/Drivers and everything else are all fine. Something in the update must have changed how the game detects graphics settings.

~~justnosey~~ · 12 February 07, 18:57

yes i have just tried the game right out the box and it has played fine, installed the 1.1 patch and it doesnt like it anymore

i have tried phoning atari with the number in the box for the uk and i get nothing from it - anyone else have the trouble ?

Dan · 12 February 07, 19:26

I have it working with 1.1 patch & no-cd, but I have noticed that now after a reboot it looses the gfx settings and fails to start.. I have to run GTR2Config.exe to reset them and then it works again

it might be related to Windows Defender - I had no such problems last week when I first tested it, and Defender was disabled then :confused:

Khan1670 · 12 February 07, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoGrip

I have it working with 1.1 patch & no-cd, but I have noticed that now after a reboot it looses the gfx settings and fails to start.. I have to run GTR2Config.exe to reset them and then it works again

The same thing happens to me, but I'm still using XP. Doesn't happen all the time though, just every once in awhile.

Sidewinder16 · 12 February 07, 20:28

got it working on vista ultimate 64 by applying the 1.1 no cd patch

~~justnosey~~ · 14 February 07, 08:34

sidewinder could you send me the files that you are using for the no cd patch cos i tried afew and cant get them working

if you have xfire = justnosey

Sidewinder16 · 14 February 07, 10:07

the one hosted on this site

MCiN7 · 14 February 07, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechMan

Vista is having serious problem with all games. There is so many bugs they have to fix. Problems are mostly media related but I see one is downloading updates and games. When installing Vista has this new security and it seems to create a problem to with downloading game stuff. The game becomes uncompatible with Vista. MS may put the blame on the gaming industry and MS might not fix this security problem. Lets hope that is not the case.

running celeron 2.6 1gig ram, ati radeon 9600pro.

0 bugs/glitchs on GTR2 Farcry NFS:U-C (incl MW) GTA:VC-SA SOF2

have not downloaded newest ati drivers, using 1 that came with graphics card.
same with everything else, all games using old patchs cept for GTR2 cos i play online

ClemG · 14 February 07, 16:03

I recently bought a new Dell XPS 410 with the following specs-

Intel E6700 (2.66ghz) Core 2 Duo
2GB RAM
nVidia 7900GS
20" widescreen Dell
Windows XP Media Center

GTR runs flawless with all settings on high/full. Before I purchased it I asked about GTR2 & Vista and was told it would run fine by people who were already running it on Vista. I have a free upgrade to Vista but haven't installed it and maybe I won't just yet....time will tell. My question is why now is everyone having all these problems running a game like GTR2 on a Vista OS when I was told that it runs perfectly fine with Vista? Thanks, Clem

scca1981 · 14 February 07, 16:21

Vista is a long way from being installed to my computer... I see no need for anyone to upgrade to vista for the time being. Its a resource hog and there is nothing out right now to take advantage of anything it has to offer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6319845.stm

Dan · 14 February 07, 16:33

thanks for dragging that dead horse in here...

mike57 · 14 February 07, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by justnosey

does anyone actually have GTR2 running on Vista, because at the moment i can't seem to get it running!!!!

[I] am running GTR2 on Windows Vista beta RC1 and have been doing so since Xmas with no problems.

scca1981 · 15 February 07, 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoGrip

thanks for dragging that dead horse in here...

Its important information that anyone who has not read, should.

And by the way.. your welcome.

manzarek · 15 February 07, 04:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by scca1981

Its important information that anyone who has not read, should.

And by the way.. your welcome.

If you had looked down the threads to "Microsoft Vista, a step to far!" you would of found that very link.

patrickramirez · 15 February 07, 05:36

yes l have vista home premium installed running GTR1.1 and it runs fine thank god. But had to download drivers for the 8800
But when l tried installing Nascar 2003 no way would it run keeped getting a 3D CUBE error so l've stop trying

scca1981 · 15 February 07, 05:54

christ I was just noting it... this was the thread on top so its the first one I replied too... relax...

9 February 07, 09:33	#1
~~justnosey~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2007	Vista vs GTR2 does anyone actually have GTR2 running on Vista, because at the moment i can't seem to get it running!!!!

12 February 07, 10:53	#8
MechMan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 53	Vista is having serious problem with all games. There is so many bugs they have to fix. Problems are mostly media related but I see one is downloading updates and games. When installing Vista has this new security and it seems to create a problem to with downloading game stuff. The game becomes uncompatible with Vista. MS may put the blame on the gaming industry and MS might not fix this security problem. Lets hope that is not the case. Last edited by MechMan; 12 February 07 at 11:01. Reason: Bad english lol sorry

9 February 07, 14:33	#2
Dysfunctional Join Date: Nov 2006	I'm sure that it will run on Vista. Your problem could be anyone of a multitude of other issues. Are you running a no cd patch? Are you using a Creative sound card? (Vista disables direct sound acceleration.) Do you have any game images in ISO on your drive? You see, Vista's main purpose is to constantly scan your computer for hardware/software it doesn't like and disable it or, in some cases, uninstall it. I guess you forgot to read the fine print in the license... see other threads.

10 February 07, 14:13	#3
~~justnosey~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2007	no not using a no cd patch it keeps askin me to do the hardware configureations, asking to set up graphics and i do but keeps flashing back up telling me to set it again, and i cant get any further

11 February 07, 16:40	#4
SFDMALEX Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada	Works fine here, and actually runs faster then on my XP install..odd. I just clicked on my exe in vista and it worked....didnt have to install it or anything.

11 February 07, 18:23	#5
~~justnosey~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2007	im running vista ultimate in 64bit mode shouldnt have anything to stop it should it ??

11 February 07, 19:24	#6
KarlosDaJackal retired Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: retired land	I think this only happens when you apply the 1.1 patch. Anybody figured out a workaround yet?????

12 February 07, 09:45	#7
Sidewinder16 Donated Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 28	I have tried to install it on Vista 64 ultimate it works fine out of the box until you apply the 1.1 patch.

12 February 07, 11:36	#11
Freddyfartbox Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bunbury. Western Australia. Age: 34	Good 'ole Microshaft hey?

12 February 07, 18:57	#13
~~justnosey~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2007	yes i have just tried the game right out the box and it has played fine, installed the 1.1 patch and it doesnt like it anymore i have tried phoning atari with the number in the box for the uk and i get nothing from it - anyone else have the trouble ?

12 February 07, 19:26	#14
Dan Site Founder Join Date: Feb 2003	I have it working with 1.1 patch & no-cd, but I have noticed that now after a reboot it looses the gfx settings and fails to start.. I have to run GTR2Config.exe to reset them and then it works again it might be related to Windows Defender - I had no such problems last week when I first tested it, and Defender was disabled then :confused:

12 February 07, 20:28	#16
Sidewinder16 Donated Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 28	got it working on vista ultimate 64 by applying the 1.1 no cd patch

14 February 07, 08:34	#17
~~justnosey~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2007	sidewinder could you send me the files that you are using for the no cd patch cos i tried afew and cant get them working if you have xfire = justnosey

14 February 07, 10:07	#18
Sidewinder16 Donated Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 28	the one hosted on this site

14 February 07, 16:03	#20
ClemG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State College, PA. USA	I recently bought a new Dell XPS 410 with the following specs- Intel E6700 (2.66ghz) Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM nVidia 7900GS 20" widescreen Dell Windows XP Media Center GTR runs flawless with all settings on high/full. Before I purchased it I asked about GTR2 & Vista and was told it would run fine by people who were already running it on Vista. I have a free upgrade to Vista but haven't installed it and maybe I won't just yet....time will tell. My question is why now is everyone having all these problems running a game like GTR2 on a Vista OS when I was told that it runs perfectly fine with Vista? Thanks, Clem

14 February 07, 16:21	#21
scca1981 Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 32	Vista is a long way from being installed to my computer... I see no need for anyone to upgrade to vista for the time being. Its a resource hog and there is nothing out right now to take advantage of anything it has to offer. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6319845.stm

14 February 07, 16:33	#22
Dan Site Founder Join Date: Feb 2003	thanks for dragging that dead horse in here...

15 February 07, 05:36	#26
patrickramirez Uploader Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 44	yes l have vista home premium installed running GTR1.1 and it runs fine thank god. But had to download drivers for the 8800 But when l tried installing Nascar 2003 no way would it run keeped getting a 3D CUBE error so l've stop trying

15 February 07, 05:54	#27
scca1981 Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 32	christ I was just noting it... this was the thread on top so its the first one I replied too... relax...