Running FS2 with Vista?

[Gryphon7]

I was just wondering if anyone has had problems running FS2 with Vista? I have XP still (thank God) but a couple friends of mine have Vista and one of them tried downloading the FS2 demo but wouldn't even let him install it cause of the OS. I was wondering if anyone else had any problems, and if so, can we expect a fix to probably be made?

-Gryphon

[CamInHead]

I believe it can cause some problems so most run in compatability mode (or the vista equivilant).

On a similar note, if you have a Dual processor FS will only run in single mode.

[takashi]

actualy, the term is single-core affinity...

you should update your vista OPENGL drivers as often as possible. i do believe they're still working out some kinks...

[Gryphon7]

Alright thanks for the info, I'll tell my friend that and report back later :)

-Gryphon

[halo_2_master]

just about nothing will work on vista exept for halo 2

[karajorma]

FS2_Open definitely does work for some people.

[takashi]

have them post they;re specs/drivers/configuration so other people can take it as an example so more peole will play freespace on vista!

[Taristin]

have them post they;re specs/drivers/configuration so other people can take it as an example so more peole will play freespace on vista!

C2D e6300, Win vista 64 Ultimate, Radeon x1950xt

I was just wondering if anyone has had problems running FS2 with Vista? I have XP still (thank God) but a couple friends of mine have Vista and one of them tried downloading the FS2 demo but wouldn't even let him install it cause of the OS. I was wondering if anyone else had any problems, and if so, can we expect a fix to probably be made?

-Gryphon

Had no problems with FS. Sometimes video drivers cause issues, but it's been long enough that the drivers all now basically work fine, unless you have some strange backwards card.

I believe it can cause some problems so most run in compatability mode (or the vista equivilant).

On a similar note, if you have a Dual processor FS will only run in single mode.

No problems. Works fine.

actualy, the term is single-core affinity...

you should update your vista OPENGL drivers as often as possible. i do believe they're still working out some kinks...

Not really. Works fine.

FS2_Open definitely does work for some people.

Yep.

just about nothing will work on vista exept for halo 2


Wrong.

[romek]

I was wondering if there was anyway to force Freespace to run in higher resolution. Perhaps a new Settings Launcher (like BTRL has) that allows the newer cards to push the game's graphics a bit more. The most important thing I'd like to get is a higher res (1600x1200 ideally). The other nice graphic options such as Anistropic Filtering and Trilinear Filter would of course be a welcome addition as well.

BTW, I copied the new BTRL Launcher into the Freespace2 folder and was able to run it, but as I'm sure you all know it does not seem to open any higher resolutions on the card. My fonts are distorted too and I can't seem to be able to clean that up (even when I set the fix font distortion option ON)

[karajorma]

Hang on a sec. Are you running FS2 or FS2_Open with the launcher?

BtRL is based on FS2_Open and it can do anything BtRL can do (in fact the BtRL's launcher is basically the FS2_Open launcher with a few minor graphics changes).

[Wiregeek]

I just finished installing with
http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/index.php/FreeSpace_Open_Installer

and using the included 'launcher.exe', I was able to run no problem at 3360x1050. 1600x1200 was also on the list of supported resolutions in the launcher.

[YemminatoR]

vista sux :P

[Taristin]

And you're an asstard. If all you're going to do is run around looking for threads to post worthless comments on without anything whatsoever to backup your statements, then I'll be forced to take action.

[takashi]

hey, i second that stupid comment! :p

[Taristin]

Obviously you missed the point of 'dont post worthless opinions without substance to back up your view', so this is closed.