Compatible on Windows 7?

HipolitoPichardo · 12-17-2009, 05:24 PM

I'd like to purchase OOTP 10, but am running Windows 7. Does anyone know if OOTP 10 is compatible with Windows 7? Thanks.

trreinhard · 12-17-2009, 05:46 PM

I upgraded the machine I run OOTPX on from Vista to 7 last week and have not had any issues running OOTPX.

Malleus Dei · 12-17-2009, 06:51 PM

OOTP X runs fine on Windows 7.

If you can upgrade from Vista to 7, do so, because 7 is light-years better.

StyxNCa · 12-17-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

OOTP X runs fine on Windows 7.

If you can upgrade from Vista to 7, do so, because 7 is light-years better.

Ditto to both remarks!

Eugene Church · 12-17-2009, 08:27 PM

OOTP9 works fine on Windows 7.

Haven't tried OOTP10 yet with my new computer. I'm waiting till the final patch is official before converting to it.

kcroyalgm · 12-17-2009, 09:03 PM

Windows 7 is not just better than Vista or XP.
It's actually a good OS.
Very un-Microsoft-like.
It actually makes me stop wishing I was a Mac person.

Tullius · 12-18-2009, 04:46 AM

Has anyone problems running OOTP on Windows 7 AND 64 bit. I downloaded the game, it installed without any error and after finishing the installation the game does simply not start.

Edit: You have to run the game as administrator. But this is the first application where i had to make this adjustment and i have already installed many other programms.

JackRules1 · 12-18-2009, 10:53 AM

I recently got a new machine with Win7 and was unable to get my saved game to load on it. Same problem when I started up a new game. I unlicensed, uninstalled, reinstalled and relicensed and have only had one crash since then.

kingcharlesxii · 12-18-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullius

Has anyone problems running OOTP on Windows 7 AND 64 bit. I downloaded the game, it installed without any error and after finishing the installation the game does simply not start.

Edit: You have to run the game as administrator. But this is the first application where i had to make this adjustment and i have already installed many other programms.

You'll run into more, it's pretty common with 64-bit.

Malleus Dei · 12-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Don't ever use 64-bit Windows unless you have to.

kingcharlesxii · 12-18-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

Don't ever use 64-bit Windows unless you have to.

Going to have to pretty soon, 4GB of RAM is common. Really, I haven't run into any difficulties other than that.

kcroyalgm · 12-18-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullius

Has anyone problems running OOTP on Windows 7 AND 64 bit. I downloaded the game, it installed without any error and after finishing the installation the game does simply not start.

Edit: You have to run the game as administrator. But this is the first application where i had to make this adjustment and i have already installed many other programms.

I use Windows 7 64-bit.
No problems with OOTPX (or anything else, for that matter).

StyxNCa · 12-18-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullius

Has anyone problems running OOTP on Windows 7 AND 64 bit. I downloaded the game, it installed without any error and after finishing the installation the game does simply not start.

Edit: You have to run the game as administrator. But this is the first application where i had to make this adjustment and i have already installed many other programms.

I have the 64 bit and have had no problem running OOTP or any other program I have for that matter.

Eugene Church · 12-18-2009, 07:11 PM

I have Windows 7 64 bit... so far so good.

I was told by Markus to get 4 gigs of RAM.

Cork55 · 12-18-2009, 09:46 PM

OOTP X runs smooth as silk on Win 7 64-bit.

-Cork55

Raidergoo · 12-19-2009, 11:28 AM

I've been playing OOTP on a Win 7 64 bit PC with 4 gigs of RAM. The performance is superb.

I'd like to see new versions of OOTP overcome its current RAM limitations.

Malleus Dei · 12-19-2009, 12:17 PM

Regardless of how well OOTP performs under 64-bit 7, there are 32-bit programs that you may use or even need to use that don't run very well and some that don't run at all.

Bear that in mind when upgrading to 7.

Eugene Church · 12-19-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

Regardless of how well OOTP performs under 64-bit 7, there are 32-bit programs that you may use or even need to use that don't run very well and some that don't run at all.

Bear that in mind when upgrading to 7.

I'm sure you know what you are talking about, MD. I'll keep your advice in mind should I encounter software problems in the future.

Fortunately for me, I mainly use my computer for OOTPB and music... and not much else.

Malleus Dei · 12-20-2009, 09:59 AM

Then you should run 64-bit by all means, Danny. But those with necessary 32-bit legacy apps need to be sure that they will run before they convert.

Eddd · 12-20-2009, 03:09 PM

I have Windows 7 64 bit and I can't get OOTP to start. I have tried as administrator but nothing happens. Any one have any suggestions?

12-17-2009, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
HipolitoPichardo Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Compatible on Windows 7? I'd like to purchase OOTP 10, but am running Windows 7. Does anyone know if OOTP 10 is compatible with Windows 7? Thanks.

12-17-2009, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,080 Thanks: 100 Thanked 100x in 52 posts	OOTP9 works fine on Windows 7. Haven't tried OOTP10 yet with my new computer. I'm waiting till the final patch is official before converting to it. Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-17-2009 at 08:29 PM.

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kcroyalgm All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14x in 12 posts	Windows 7 is not just better than Vista or XP. It's actually a good OS. Very un-Microsoft-like. It actually makes me stop wishing I was a Mac person. __________________ Up Kerry! OOTP Leagues: MBBA, OTBA

12-18-2009, 04:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tullius Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 195 Thanks: 17 Thanked 18x in 15 posts	Has anyone problems running OOTP on Windows 7 AND 64 bit. I downloaded the game, it installed without any error and after finishing the installation the game does simply not start. Edit: You have to run the game as administrator. But this is the first application where i had to make this adjustment and i have already installed many other programms. Last edited by Tullius; 12-18-2009 at 04:53 AM.

12-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,080 Thanks: 100 Thanked 100x in 52 posts	I have Windows 7 64 bit... so far so good. I was told by Markus to get 4 gigs of RAM. Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-19-2009 at 02:29 PM.

12-17-2009, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
trreinhard Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Menomonee Falls, WI Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3x in 1 post	I upgraded the machine I run OOTPX on from Vista to 7 last week and have not had any issues running OOTPX.

12-18-2009, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
JackRules1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Durham, NH Posts: 190 Thanks: 56 Thanked 23x in 16 posts	I recently got a new machine with Win7 and was unable to get my saved game to load on it. Same problem when I started up a new game. I unlicensed, uninstalled, reinstalled and relicensed and have only had one crash since then.

12-18-2009, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cork55 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon, WI Posts: 1,249 Thanks: 2 Thanked 48x in 24 posts	OOTP X runs smooth as silk on Win 7 64-bit. -Cork55

12-19-2009, 11:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,403 Thanks: 104 Thanked 78x in 52 posts	I've been playing OOTP on a Win 7 64 bit PC with 4 gigs of RAM. The performance is superb. I'd like to see new versions of OOTP overcome its current RAM limitations.

12-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
Eddd Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I have Windows 7 64 bit and I can't get OOTP to start. I have tried as administrator but nothing happens. Any one have any suggestions? __________________ Edd

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