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Post by DeathFrog on Mar 28, 2009 15:46:00 GMT -5
I have been unsuccessfull in getting the OP to work on the Vista 64 bit encryption, to date. Luckily I do have my old system for a bit longer, SOOOOOOOOOOO, I will be able to fly, for now. It will require at least 24 hours notice to battles for me to set up my system online to be able to play. I will continue, hopefully, till the end of this campaign. After that, no promisses of me being here, even if I have the game working on Vista 64 by then.
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Post by Commander Abel on Mar 28, 2009 18:32:05 GMT -5
have you thought about a duel boot system?
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Post by LoCatus of Borg on Mar 28, 2009 19:52:22 GMT -5
How about giving Vista the boot and loading up XP. This may not be the only problem you have with Vista. I have heard it has many issues.....
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Post by DeathFrog on May 8, 2009 20:36:02 GMT -5
Well, things have not gone well in my gaming life. My new comp, with that dreaded 64 Vista, has gone bugsy. I am attempting to fix it, or the computer, or the hard drive. Soon, the 12 gauge may fix it. Everything points so far to either a hard drive failure, or some other catastrophic problem that I dont want to even think about. I have now hooked up my new to my old, and done multiple tests and attempted fixes, to no avail. Of course, this was not easy due to my new one being a S.A.T.A. and my old one not being that. NOw, I am trying to Format my new HD, from my old system. so far, this may be working. only time will tell. Provided that works, I will be running XP on new comp, therefore I SHOULD(fingers crossed) get OP working on it. This of course may be a few days away. I have lots to get up and running on a blank HD first. Working 20 straight days wont help either (half way through that). I will keep you all posted, for those that care to read about my issues lol.
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Post by 6 of 9 on May 8, 2009 21:01:41 GMT -5
Take your time dude, no rush
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Post by DeathFrog on May 9, 2009 22:05:37 GMT -5
not looking too good. i fear my HD is toast. hoping it is only that. I wont know for a few days.
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Post by Commander Malex on May 22, 2009 10:20:06 GMT -5
Take your time, no rush, we all know that pain. You know you can get a SATA > PATA conversion device and cables so you can use new drive as a huge USB to extract files. XP works great on most motherboards, but drivers sometimes require a bit more struggle, Shalafi and I have a lot of experience with that. I plan to rebuild one of my older computers when I have "time"...
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Post by DeathFrog on May 22, 2009 18:50:51 GMT -5
more news. I cant use my XP on this tower. IT can only use vista, and only 64 encryption. IT is pre-formulated to only accept that. I tried to downgrade to XP, then vista 32, but no, only 64 bit, and that was with the tech help, and the shop help. However, I got the phone number of the manufacturer, and talked with them. they are sending me everything I need (4 dvds total), to get back up and running. It has not arrived yet, but is expected next week. IF things go well once I receive them, it will be up and running at that time only.
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Post by Head Fur Shalafi on May 23, 2009 14:32:18 GMT -5
it'll work you just need to get a bios flash that'll allow it to accept XP :-P
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Post by DeathFrog on May 23, 2009 18:48:58 GMT -5
no bio flash out there yet for vista 64 checked
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Post by Head Fur Shalafi on May 24, 2009 2:34:35 GMT -5
are you looking at the company who built the computer's website or the actual board manufacturer's website often the companies do not release board flashes that allow retrogrades
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Post by DeathFrog on May 26, 2009 20:59:14 GMT -5
OK, i have now received 4 DVDs from the manufacturers, after actually talking to one of them, for real, on the phone, about 9 days ago. I started to install Monday night, but things went wrong. I re-did it all today, and so far so good. Vista 64 up and running. of course, OP wont work, YET,,,,,,,,,, but it is still on old comp, sitting on my desk. Wife now wants to buy me a new monitor for my birthday coming up, so I will have 2 FULL SYSTEMS up and running, shortly(if all goes well). that, and my son's 2 systems, and my wife's system, and I will soon outdo Scott's basement lol ( i hope not). anyway, things nearly back to normal, and Scott, I hope all is well with you.
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Post by LoCatus of Borg on May 26, 2009 22:38:24 GMT -5
Don't give up ..never surrender! Oh that is from a movie....Sounds like you are on the right path. I can only imagine if it were me in that position. I would have introduced it to the 10 ga. by now.....
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Post by Supreme Leader Vanguard on Jun 2, 2009 10:41:11 GMT -5
God all of this sucks. Poor D
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Post by Maximus Plasma on Jun 2, 2009 20:55:14 GMT -5
indeed it does! Suck! geesh may have to turn the Fly into a ref! "wink"
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