I recently (2 months ago) purchased a new computer and it came with Windows XP. Now when I try to install my MM VI, VII, or VIII or Heroes III, I supposedly fail some of the requirements. Here's exactly how it comes up for MM VIII, and I get pretty much the same things for all the rest of the games.
Component: Required; Your System; Status
CPU type & speed: Pentium 166MHz; Unknown Intel Proc 3410 MHz; Passed
Operating System: Windows 95/98 or NT4 w/SP4; Windows 2000; Passed
Memory: 32MB; 2GB; Failed (WHAT!)
Hard Drive Space: 375MB; 120.36GB; Passed
DirectX Version: DirectX7; Unknown version of DirectX; Failed (Again WHAT!)
OK, now obviously I DO pass the memory requirement, and I actually have DirectX 9.0c! Help!!! I've run DXDiag, and it comes up with no problems. I'm debating whether I want to install a Windows 98 that I have, but then if I want to go back to XP, I only have the restore disk that came with my computer, and I don't think that'll allow me to just upgrade to XP. I've got a NVidia GEForce 6800 video card. I've updated the drivers and I have downloaded and installed any/all patches available for the MM games. Any suggestions?
