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More info?)
Compatibility Mode does nothing for missing entry points in dll's, least
that's my experience.
A missing entry point means an expected function (procedure, object method)
doesn't exist in the "current" dll. I suppose MS could have instead "coded
in" the call simply returning the "not implemented" error but I suspect
that'd just cause further problems allowing the app to continue to run.
"Jimmy S." <Private> wrote in message
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> Hi Ellimist,
>
> "Ellimist" <Ellimist@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:59CA7EC5-2A8B-4E37-92C8-C1AB02927BC1@microsoft.com...
> >I just got Red Alert Cocamd a Conquer on my computer, it wouldn't install
and
> > now when I try to play it a message comes up that says, The procedure
entry
> > point SmapLS_IP_EBP_12 could not be located in the dynamic link library
> > KERNEL32.dll.
> > That is my problem and if any body has a suggestion or a solution, I
would
> > really appreciate it.
>
> Try installing and playing that using 95/98 Compatibility mode.
>
> To install a program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode, hold
> down SHIFT as you insert the game CD, use My Computer to browse
> to the setup program, and then skip down to step 1 in the list below:
>
> To run an installed program using Windows XP's Compatibility Mode,
> first right click the program and "Send To..." / Desktop (create
shortcut).
>
> 1.. Right click on the shortcut to the program.
> 2.. Click on Properties.
> 3.. Click on the Compatibility tab.
> 4.. Click on Run this program in compatibility mode and select one of
these:
> a.. Windows 95
> b.. Windows 98
> c.. Windows NT 4
> d.. Windows 2000
> 5.. Under Display settings, check mark the mode that you think that is
best:
> a.. Run in 256 colors.
> b.. Run in 640 X 480 screen resolution.
> c.. Disable visual themes.
>
> Click on Apply.Click on Ok.Double click on the program.
>
> Of course, let's not forget to check for any patches or updates for that
game.
> A good place to find them is:
www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
>
> If you'd like to learn more information about compatibility mode, you can
click the
> link in the Compatibility tab that reads "Learn more about program
compatibility",
> or watch this Application Compatibility Power Point Presentation:
>
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc112202/WC112202.ppt
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
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Contact
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