here are the minimum/max specs for this game ************************************************** Max Supported Color Depth: 8-bit (256 colors); SVGA graphics(256 colors with 640*480 resolution) Min Operating System: Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later Min Processor Type: Intel 486 or higher 25 MHz Min RAM Size: 8 MB I got a 633 celeron with 256+mb RAM, onboard video--Intel(R) 82810 Graphics Controller and i have XP pro. *************************************************** I think that the likely problem is the graphics controller, as in display properties under settings all i can select for color quality is either 16bit or 24bit. I tried to run it by selecting *run in compatibility with Windows95 *run in 256 colors * run in 640*480 screen resolution. but NO luck. i get two black screens and then it quits right back to desktop. is it even possible to run this game on my comp? if yes, what could be the problem?

Hmm, I'd like to know that one myself. Our local Goodwill had like 2 dozen sealed copies of RC for $3.99 each, so I grabbed one. I was able to get it to run the intro and credits upto where the pod lands on the planet, then it locks up. Have to manually kill the process in the Task Manager. Also running Win95 compatibility mode w/ 640x480 @256 on XP Home.

i can't even get it to start at all. do u have on board video? anyway if u find a solution let me know. if i do will do the same

Its all about the graphics engines within the game. Older games are not familiar with newer systems, so they do not know how to respond to their drivers. For example, Grand Theft Auto 3 ran bad on my computer. Grand Theft Auto Vice City ran a whole lot better and it even demands more juice from your computer. Maybe get an old computer for $100 bucks and play it. But I doubt you want to waste your time doing that. Bottom line is, the game just may not run at all.

thanx for the reply aj, i found this bit after looking up in 'microsoft help' about running games with 256 color: """""""""""The Compatibility tab is available only for programs or games located on your computer's hard disk. It is not available if the program is stored on a floppy disk, compact disk, or a network. """"""""""""" So, does that mean i could get lucky with ripping the game and running it from my HD??(or will it not run at all on XP, then i guess i could set up a dual boot or something?)

possibly