Problems running EBDF in WIN XP

[colinb1]

Having problems running EBFD in WIN XP Pro. Its starts with the first screen Emperor Battle for Dune, some disk activity, then goes back to desktop.

I have tried running in Win98 Compatability mode but same results. I have tried re-installing several times (and with virus checkers disabled). attached is EZ & DXdiag. Direct3D results does look a bit suspect, it runs ok for dx7 tests but fails to run dx8.

I have tried re-installing video drivers + going back to previous driver with same results. however I do know it did not always give this error. Also

new games that does require DX8 runs with no problems as do the majority of all games that I have installed.

[number6]

Your problem sounds similar to the problem mentioned in the thread "trick to install with xp?". Even though you can install the program you can't launch the program successfully and it may be the game copy protection. Look in the thread mentioned above :

http://www.dune2k.com/forum/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=6484

Look at the post by WavyGravy.

[colinb1]

Many thanks. The Patch done the trick.

I just need to sort out why I am getting an error in DXdiags on DX8, (DX7 tests out fine).

So far it doesnt seem to affect any games.

[CoOsMo]

Whats the patch? I need it too.

[chrisbak3]

can i also have the patch plz

[Nyarlathotep]

It's either the install fix, which can be downloaded from Westwood ftp, or the nocd patch (if you sreach on Google you'll find it soon enough).

[WavyGravy]

Here's the link to the patch. Follow the instructions enclosed.

ftp://ftp.westwood.com/pub/emperor/update/EMPENGINSTFIX10.ZIP

[number6]

Here's the link to the patch. Follow the instructions enclosed.

ftp://ftp.westwood.com/pub/emperor/update/EMPENGINSTFIX10.ZIP

Thanks so much for posting WavyGravy. This is for an install problem, but it may help the person having problems anyway. It's worth a shot. I downloaded a copy of this patch for future reference. Once again thanks for helping out.