Can't Run M.A.X.2 in Windows 2k...HELP!

[Scorp57 0]

I've tried to run M.A.X.2 in windows 2k pro a few times now and everytime it pops up a box saying "not compatible with this version of windows". Since it's a win 95 game I tried using the application compat tool on many different settings but still get the same message. Also tried VDSound and just a straight dos prompt but that wouldn't fool the setup.exe prog either. If any knows of any other tools or tricks in win 2k to try let me know please! I loved this game back in the day and now that I've got myself all psyched up to play I can't! Other strat games just aren't the same. Thanks.

[Wilhelmus 1]

If you do have service pack 4, try this:

Click Start -> Run. Type "regsvr32 %systemroot%\apppatch\slayerui.dll", without quotes.

 

Then create shortcut for the executable.

Right click the shortcut, select "Properties" (last entry in the context menu). You see a tab "Compatibility". Click the checkbox to activate the compatibilty mode, set it to Windows 95 (in the dropdown menu). Try running it.

[Scorp57 0]

Eureka! Thanks for the help, your fix took care of ti there are ocassional crashesi n game but they can be avoided on reloading a save and they aren't too commonplace. Some memory conflict I think otherwise it runs and how!