09-07-2004 04:07									#1
	win xp installation problem Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

I just purchased CTP and have been trying to install it but it keeps hanging up during installation. I have tried using task manager to quit all unnecessary programs before starting installation, and I have made a shortcut to the setup program and switched the compatibility to win 95, but still no luck. The farthest it has gotten has been about 16%, and although the music continues playing and the images keep cycling, I can leave it running all night with no further progress. Any suggestions? Thanks folks!

	09-07-2004 05:10									#2
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quote: Originally posted by Chewie I just purchased CTP and have been trying to install it but it keeps hanging up during installation. I have tried using task manager to quit all unnecessary programs before starting installation, and I have made a shortcut to the setup program and switched the compatibility to win 95, but still no luck. The farthest it has gotten has been about 16%, and although the music continues playing and the images keep cycling, I can leave it running all night with no further progress. Any suggestions? Thanks folks!

I have a dual boot 98SE on one side with CTP and currently where i play my PBEM Games on the XP side..no problems.

I would suggest that you clean your CD off, as in many games I have had the same symptoms and it ended up being a hair or a small bit of debris..

Just a thought is all

Maybe also try to rebott (restart) your PC then try..

PC's are queer as folk animals...

Hope either helps ya!

Grandpa Troll

	10-07-2004 17:42									#3
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I was thinking about installing this game again but I have XP now and I'm not sure if it's going to work. Is it even possible for it to run in XP? I don't want to go buy the game again and end up not being able to install it. Thanks.

	10-07-2004 19:16									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Caldus I was thinking about installing this game again but I have XP now and I'm not sure if it's going to work. Is it even possible for it to run in XP? I don't want to go buy the game again and end up not being able to install it. Thanks.

Yes!

I am running CTP on XP its just that their was a severe compatibility issue with Multiplaying, BUT that has been back-burnered by the fact we dun have sa server now..well..we are working on one but XP + CTP is fine for Single Player as well as PBEM which is a lot of fun!

Hope this helps and come and git some!!

Peace

Grandpa Troll

	11-07-2004 16:52									#5
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Well, Grandpa Troll, I took your suggestion and cleaned the cd and tried again. It hung up again, but it got a little further, so I just kept restarting the computer and restarting the installation process. Eventually I discovered that if I just popped the cd out and replaced it when it stopped loading, then 2 out of 3 times it would start up again. Now it's all loaded and seems to be running fine. Not sure what the real problem was, but thanks for the encouragement in getting past it!

	11-07-2004 17:17									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Chewie Well, Grandpa Troll, I took your suggestion and cleaned the cd and tried again. It hung up again, but it got a little further, so I just kept restarting the computer and restarting the installation process. Eventually I discovered that if I just popped the cd out and replaced it when it stopped loading, then 2 out of 3 times it would start up again. Now it's all loaded and seems to be running fine. Not sure what the real problem was, but thanks for the encouragement in getting past it!

Thats what we are here for!

Welcome to Apolyton

Gramps

	07-09-2004 21:40									#7
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Now if I where you I'd burn that CD asap to try and prevent further damage if that was the problem.

	29-11-2004 06:38									#8
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I have one machine w/xp running CTP just fine. I have a Dell XPS laptop fully decked out that won't run it. I get the Play More Quit screen, but it won't load.

Please help. Send e-mail if you can. krazymike@gmail.com

	14-12-2004 20:00									#9
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quote: Originally posted by krazymike I have one machine w/xp running CTP just fine. I have a Dell XPS laptop fully decked out that won't run it. I get the Play More Quit screen, but it won't load. Please help. Send e-mail if you can. krazymike@gmail.com

Play more/quit screen?

Not sure what you mean??



Gramps

	14-12-2004 20:06									#10
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yeah, theres a screen that says

play

more

quit


But I fixed the problem. I downloaded the Indeo drivers for XP, and that solved it.


Thanks for your help.

	15-12-2004 05:29									#11
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quote: Originally posted by krazymike yeah, theres a screen that says play more quit But I fixed the problem. I downloaded the Indeo drivers for XP, and that solved it. Thanks for your help.

oh yes...the splash screen and yes I am glad you have it fixed..maybe you will come hither to the soft underbelly of pbem and play

	13-01-2005 05:11									#12
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quote: Originally posted by krazymike But I fixed the problem. I downloaded the Indeo drivers for XP, and that solved it.

WHAT did you do?! Indeo drivers? Are those video card or something else?

I just grabbed my old Civ: CTP disk to put onto my brand new Dell desktop, and as soon as I click on 'Play', the damn thing takes me right back to the desktop.

I assume this is pretty common, but I'm clueless right now.

	13-01-2005 05:15									#13
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quote: Originally posted by hunterada WHAT did you do?! Indeo drivers? Are those video card or something else? I just grabbed my old Civ: CTP disk to put onto my brand new Dell desktop, and as soon as I click on 'Play', the damn thing takes me right back to the desktop. I assume this is pretty common, but I'm clueless right now.

did you install it?

i ask because on occassion something gets on disc surface

just trying to help

gramps

	17-01-2005 08:07									#14
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>did you install it?

Er, yeah. It's installed, doesn't prompt me to insert CD or anything.

It runs fine on an old machine, (Win 98 Pentium II) but on my new PIV Win XP SP 2 computer, it's doing the same 'hit play and return to the desktop' that other people are seeing.

I've tried installing a few times, so it's definately not the disk surface. I have no idea what it is though.

	17-01-2005 08:11									#15
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man..I feel for ya..maybe something to do with the sp2..although not sure

	18-01-2005 06:00									#16
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>maybe something to do with the sp2

That's my guess. SP2 has a bad rep as far as screwing with games. It came bundled into my copy of WinXP, so I can't even remove it. Once again, Microsoft has shown their inability to make a product that's actually better than a *nix box, but their incredible ability to out-market all of their competition.

	18-01-2005 06:06									#17
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quote: Originally posted by hunterada >maybe something to do with the sp2 That's my guess. SP2 has a bad rep as far as screwing with games. It came bundled into my copy of WinXP, so I can't even remove it. Once again, Microsoft has shown their inability to make a product that's actually better than a *nix box, but their incredible ability to out-market all of their competition.

I wouldnt wanna be the fella whom is in charge of taking a "product" (in this case Microshaft) and making it compatible with an infinite line of technolgy ..

that would be tough, eh?

	18-01-2005 15:34									#18
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Have you tried compatibility mode?

	19-01-2005 07:41									#19
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quote: Originally posted by J Bytheway Have you tried compatibility mode?

Great suggestion