Civilization II Test of Time with Windows XP

[Spike31]

I have looked through the forum as best I can but cannot seem to find a thread that answers my specific problem so my apologies upfront for asking this question and if it has been repeated before !!

I cannot get Civ II TOT to run on my Dell PC which runs a 32 bit version of Windows XP.

I've installed the programme from a genuine disc (not a copy of an original but the original disc that runs fine on an old Windows 98 PC I have) and all goes well, press the launch button and the loading screen comes up and then nothing.

If anybody out there can I help I would really appreciate it.

Having XP and an old PC may give you a clue as to my proficiency with computers but I really love this version of Civ. I don't like the others and would really like to persist with this one !!

Thanks in anticipation of your help,

Spike31

 

[timtofly]

The only thing that comes to mind is if you are using more than one log on. It will not load on a restricted log on. It can only be loaded with full admin rights. You can play it on a restricted log on though once it is loaded. You might also check your pop up and virus protection software to see if they are blocking the setup file from running.

 

[Spike31]

Hi timtofly.

Thanks for posting a reply.

I've checked all of these things and they are annoyingly O.K. !!

 

[Valka D'Ur]

I play ToT on my laptop, with Windows XP. Aside from occasional mysterious crashes, it runs fine.

It's wonderful to find another person who enjoys ToT - it's my favorite, too!

 

[hillcrestpk2001]

Just got lap top windows 7 wont even load did you find a solution yet

 

[KMRblue1027]

Try running in compatibility mode for 98. It works in vista laptops. (Personally on my desktop I've had no problems)

 

[Thedrin]

I think I had this problem a while back. Go into properties and select compatability mode. I know that change has allowed a number of old games to work on my XP laptop and I'm fairly sure that Civ II: Test of Time was one of them.