[Help] Civ II on Window Seven Pro 64

Boblion

France8032 Posts

January 16 2010 02:20 GMT

Okay i can't even start the install because of " the version of this file is not compatible with this version of windows your running. check your computer's system information to see whether you necd an x86 (32 bit) or x64 (64 bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher".

I have tried to look at civfanatics but couldn't find something to solve the problem.
I have also tried to change program compatibily to win 95 / 98 but it doesn't work either

I'm desperate. Any ideas ?
( Yea i know i should play Civ 4 but i need to wait two more days for the shipping and i just want to play this oldy :p )

writer22816

United States5065 Posts

January 16 2010 02:33 GMT

Maybe you don't have the 64-bit version of the program?

Also if you use 64-bit you sacrifice the ability to run some legacy programs

Insane

United States4990 Posts

January 16 2010 02:52 GMT

Create a virtual machine using a 32 bit OS (you can get Windows XP mode for Windows 7 which is a virtual machine) and run it in that.

TheYango

United States22543 Posts

January 16 2010 03:06 GMT

There was a patch for it, that I found a while back.

Lemme see if I can find it.

EDIT:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=193215

You probably have to do an install on a 32-bit OS, and then copy the files over before applying the patch.

Oh, and a caveat, the patch is only for Multiplayer Gold or Test of Time. I don't think vanilla Civ 2 has a fix.

EDIT 2:
http://www.civfanatics.com/civ2/downloads/cedric/

In the event that you're running classic Civ 2, this patch that updates it to Multiplayer Gold might let you use the previous patch. Haven't tested, though, so don't take my word for it.

duckett

United States589 Posts

January 16 2010 04:02 GMT

civ 2 was the shit...man oh man
though i forget how commerce worked pre cottages/specialists...i just remember roads gave +1 commerce and i spammed 2F 1S 1C tiles =)

Boblion

France8032 Posts

January 16 2010 04:26 GMT

On January 16 2010 12:06 TheYango wrote:
There was a patch for it, that I found a while back.

Lemme see if I can find it.

EDIT:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=193215

You probably have to do an install on a 32-bit OS, and then copy the files over before applying the patch.

Oh, and a caveat, the patch is only for Multiplayer Gold or Test of Time. I don't think vanilla Civ 2 has a fix.

EDIT 2:
http://www.civfanatics.com/civ2/downloads/cedric/

In the event that you're running classic Civ 2, this patch that updates it to Multiplayer Gold might let you use the previous patch. Haven't tested, though, so don't take my word for it.

edit 2 seems to be working. You are awesome <3
Thanks a lot dude.

edit: the game asks me if i have 16Mb ram for the 3D heralds. That's cute lol.

Boblion

France8032 Posts

January 16 2010 04:47 GMT

eh it seems that i can't save or load though >.<

edit: reinstalled now it works :p

TheYango

United States22543 Posts

January 16 2010 04:54 GMT

According to this, save/load issues come up in Windows 98 compatibility mode. Did you try switching back to normal or to XP compatibility?

Boblion

France8032 Posts

January 16 2010 04:59 GMT

On January 16 2010 13:54 TheYango wrote:
According to this, save/load issues come up in Windows 98 compatibility mode. Did you try switching back to normal or to XP compatibility?

It is ok i reinstalled and now it works <2

So awesome. I'm starting on King coz i'm rusty lol.

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