how to INSTALL (not play!!) on XP!!

[patciv]

Hello,
Everybody keeps asking how to play AC on Windows XP....(i've read about the patch but i can't even INSTALL it first!

Here's what i get:

16 bit windows subsystem

c:\windows\system32\autoexec.nt. The systemfile is not suitable for running MS-dos and microsoft Windows applications. Choose "close" to terminate the application (close or ignore are the options...nothing happens, just back to the desktop)

i have xp pro + sp1

Help appreciated in advance!

 

[The Person]

Funny. I never got that message, even though I used XP with SP1 when I installed it. I've gotten that message with some other games, but not SMAC.

EDIT: Try to ask what to do when you get that message in the Computer Talk forum. That message isn't just for SMAC, as I've already pointed out.

 

[spycatcher34]

Try running it in compatiblity mode.
You could always just copy the entire contens of the CD to your harddrive as it may have somthing to do with that.