Help needed, MSTS won't run on Windows XP

PhilChorusch · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:57 pm

Hi guys, I am posting this for a reason to help out someone else who has Windows XP professional and he is trying to run MSTS on his computer, the problem he is having is that after Train simulator is installed is that MSTS dosen't seem to be on his system but it's there, hard to explain...

Everyones help would be greatful anyway...

Reguards PhilC...

ARG706 · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:03 pm

Phil, it is poor etiquette to post something as a sticky without consulting a staff member. If the topic turns out to be important enough, then it can be stickied later on

PhilChorusch · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:32 am

michaelgreenhill · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:34 am

Nyess...except that to post it as a Sticky, you have to click on a very tiny dot... Rolling Eyes

You ask us for help, but don't provide anything that would allow us to figure out what the problem is.

If you want help, you'll have to give us a bit more information than "it won't run".

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Scott_AUS · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:46 am

PhilChorusch · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:15 am

I worked out this problem myself guy's using Windows XP Professional it was abit tricky but I got there, the problem a friend of mine is having is when installing MSTS on his computer, MSTS dosen't seem to work for him when using Windows XP Professional I hope this makes abit more sence then what I typed up before. Sorry about that guy's next time I try to get more details. Anyway to fix up this problem I have worked it out, to get MSTS working propally on Windows XP Professional, you must turn off your computer and remove and unplug hardware that you have added to your computer (e.g. USB devices, extra DDR drivers, etc...) and turn your computer on again and re-install MSTS after 1 or 2 hours and restart your computer after MSTS is fully installed. Run MSTS and fix up any required settings such as sound and display settings and make sure you have simple controls ON as it is easier to control your train and then install the update followed by MSTS-BIN any version and add XTRACKS, NEWROADS and all add-ons TRAINS, ROUTES etc... But you don't have to use these if you don't have them except for MSTS update and MSTS-BIN and restart your computer again and then turn it off and plug in hardware you have removed and turn your computer on again and MSTS will work propally with Windows XP Professional...

Thanks guy's for all your help, I'm sorry that I didn't make any sence when I first posted this I had to work out this too, to help out a friend that is using Windows XP Professional and trying to play MSTS on it, I do know that my friend is a member on Railpage Australia™ and I hope this will help him out and other users that might be having problems using Windows XP home edition, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center...

Chris Anderson · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:06 am

allanl · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:51 am

My Dear Mr Anderson-Chris-Nelson@photopick.nett somewhere in that wonderful Upover,
It seems to me that you are getting a little testy about removal of those nasty little extra DDR drivers etc. Now yes, I can justify my use of the word 'testy' since my online dictionary defines 'bollocks' as"-
bollocks [bólləks]
a taboo term for the testicles (taboo) .

Now it is possible that you have used a word that is understood (if colloquial) in Upover, however since you are posting in Downunder, an alternative word comes to mind that could still maintain your testy attitude but would add another attribute which could perhaps provide a flavour which I feel you be trying to intimate. The word is 'codswallop' which my online dictionary defines as:-
codswallop [kodz wolop]
n
nonsense: nonsense (informal)
[Origin uncertain: perhaps literally testicles of the codfish; or named after Hiram Codd, inventor of a bottle for carbonated drinks plus 'wallop' - ‘beer’.]

Now, for Phil's benefit, I loaded MSTS onto my new computer of 3 months and the default routes worked immediately. I then added the MSTS patch, Bin, xtracks and Newroads and all the other routes worked immediately. I use Windows XP Professional, and this is what I would expect to happen. If you have problems with your next computer Phil, I suggest you refer the problem back to the supplier.

I trust that I have not fallen foul of your most clear warning Mr Anderson about you opening my mouth and proving beyond doubt that that was a dumb thing to do.
I look forward to your response sometimeorother concerning the provided dictionary definitions when you wake up, since you are probably still asleep and nearly a day behind Downunder, heh, heh, heh, heh.
Cheers to all,
allanl

Chris Anderson · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:55 pm

Nah Allan, still awake. Yeah, you got the general feeling for what I meant. And yes, I feel that you are generally exempt from the wrath of the signature, as you do indeed know of what you speak.

Original post sent whilst at work, and I have problems watching the blind lead the blind whilst I'm there. To see it when coming onto RP made my normal calm demeanour fly right out the window.

Codswallop indeed Laughing

Mr. Anderson... surprised to see me?

allanl · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:09 pm

Blimey, you keep late hours. Actually I expected a bit of a serve from you, but when I saw the dictionary daffynitions of the two words, my mild mannered demeanour just flew out of the window - you know what I mean.
Cheers mate,
allanl

Chris Anderson · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:44 pm

No worries at all Allan. Too sleepy at the time to serve anyone or anything really. Heck, if I had seen Phil's ridiculous post about DDR drivers and removing USB devices when I was that tired, I probably would have just written something about him being a plonker and walked away.

Honestly, if there was someone who needed to learn when to keep their mouth shut... well, I think we both know who it is, don't you?

Mr. Anderson... surprised to see me?

Alltrains · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:27 am

Now, now fella's (Chris & Allan) it really shows that neither of you are really with the downunder language and don't know how to use the Downunder Dictionary. There are three words "bollocks, codswollop & blimey" that do not belong here downunder as they are strictly northern hemisphere.
"Bollocks" strictly colonial Canadian slay
"Codswollop and Blimey" strictly stiff upper lip English
Now the word used downunder is "B******t" (male cow manure that is used as fertilizer for the garden)
Happy Easter

Chris Anderson · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:43 am

Alltrains, you are sort of correct. Bollocks is more of an English term really. That being said, I picked it up more from one M. Greenhill, who was also the origin of the word "plonker".

Anyways, it appears that we are all talking Bollocks, Codswallop and B******t, so we really should get on with it.

Mr. Anderson... surprised to see me?

allanl · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:51 am

Sheesh Alltrains,
Why can't a couple of mates have a bit of friendly banter without being picked on and "corrected"? I have a vague recollection that a certain Aussie naturalist who fell foul of a stingray used 'blimey' and it almost became his catch cry. I also know that Australia and Canada share many, many words and place names that derive from the heritage that we both share. Your offering however was unwarranted, unprintable and in some circles unacceptable. Further more the dictionary definition:-
smeg [bl smeg]
n
a taboo term for talk or writing dismissed as foolish or inaccurate (slang taboo)
a taboo term meaning to say things that are completely untrue or very foolish

shows that its meaning has no resemblance to the words which formed the basis of our banter and therefore is totally irrelevent to the thread.
Chris, sorry that our bit of fun at each other's expense had to go this way - next time I'll PM you and deny every one who probably had a bit of a laugh at our expense.
I will now go and get on with it. Um what is it that I am supposed to get on with - build the 3' 6" gauge track for the SAR Northern Narrow Gauge route, nah, too hard, so what could it be? Chris, do me a favour and PM me what it is that I need to get on with, heh, heh, heh, heh, and leave this to die a natural death before the Dominators lock it.
Cheers all
allanl

BrianB · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:02 pm