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PFS: First Choice to Windows XP

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Name: Martin McCreedy
Date: September 26, 2002 at 06:56:56 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: 2.5 Gig 500 Ram
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I've successfully run PFS: First Choice on Windows 98 & ME for years. I've upgraded my PC to XP and can't seem to be able to load/install First Choice at all! Does anybody know what I'm doing wrong? Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.



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Name: Chuck
Date: September 26, 2002 at 07:06:56 Pacific
Reply:

I find if an older game or program cannot be installed by
way of the CD then use "Program Compatibility Wizard" to install it.

If the game is installed, but will not start by way of
the CD, then when inserting the CD hold down the left
Shift key for approx. 15 sec. to keep AutoRun from taking over.
Now click the game in the "All Programs" list. Should start.
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From a Microsoft web page:

If an older application gives you trouble when running
Windows XP, you can set the compatibility properties
manually so that the program runs in a different mode,
such as Windows 95, or in a different display or resolution
setting. To set the compatibility properties for a program:
1. Right-click the executable or the program shortcut to the
executable, and then click Properties.
2. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box.
3. From the list, select an operating system that the program
runs in comfortably.
4. If necessary, also change the display settings and/or
resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes.
Run the program again when you?re finished changing the
settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the
program is still not running smoothly: a program that's
unhappy on Windows 2000 may flourish on Windows 98.
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How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q285909
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Also do any Windows Updates that refer to Compatibility.


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