Computing.Net > Forums > Windows XP > xp closes installation program

Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.

xp closes installation program

Reply to Message Icon

Name: Alex
Date: August 26, 2002 at 08:52:53 Pacific
Comment:

When I try to install a program such as kazaa or norton antivirus or some other progs. The installer program closes itself without any reason and i can't begin the install process please can somebody help me thanks !! for your support...



Sponsored Link
Ads by Google

Response Number 1
Name: mattias
Date: August 26, 2002 at 09:16:12 Pacific
Reply:

have you done scandisk?


0

Response Number 2
Name: Chuck
Date: August 26, 2002 at 10:52:56 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.
---------------
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.
---------------------
How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q285909


0

Sponsored Link
Ads by Google
Reply to Message Icon

Related Posts

See More


about WINXP pro and WINXP... Win XP Home - IIS Service...



Post Locked

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.


Go to Windows XP Forum Home


Sponsored links

Ads by Google


Results for: xp closes installation program

cant install programs in win xp www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/cant-install-programs-in-win-xp/13807.html

Cannot install programs in XP www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/cannot-install-programs-in-xp/78859.html

Win XP Pro installing programs prob www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/win-xp-pro-installing-programs-prob/72356.html