Help installing kids games?

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Recently upgraded to a new computer with XP. My daughters games require 256
color but the new system doesn't have it. Where can I get this from so she
can play her games? Also, why do some games automatically run but others do
not when I put in the disk?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.games (More info?)

Most of the "older" games will run perfectly well on Windows XP. Some need
to use Compatibility Mode (details are in Help and Support), and this
TechNet article will help you:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/p [...] yapps.mspx

Basically, what Compatibility Mode does is allow the older program to
"think" it is being installed on the operating system for which it was
designed. You also need to pay attention to the game's requirements, and
some need to be installed using Compatibility starting with the installation
itself by going to Start/Run/Browse and locating the install.exe or
setup.exe file on the root of the CD. You can right-click that file, follow
the pattern to use Compatibility Mode and have it install.

After the install, make sure to update the program from the web site of the
creator, then right-click the icon you'll use to launch the game and make
sure the proper Compatibility settings are ready. You also need to make
sure the proper display and color settings are selected.

Part of the Compatibility Mode settings will give you the opportunity to
select 256 colors, and also the screen display size.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"frustrated dad" <frustrated dad@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Recently upgraded to a new computer with XP. My daughters games require
> 256
> color but the new system doesn't have it. Where can I get this from so
> she
> can play her games? Also, why do some games automatically run but others
> do
> not when I put in the disk?