windows xp=no starcraft/broodwar

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Nato

Metal For Life!!!
hey guys just wondering on how to get starcraft/broodwar working with xp, it say please insert cd when the cd is already in and it also wont install......is there is a crack or patch i can download to get it to work and if not how the hell do u get it to work.
 
Cracks are not illegal, however they go against the ToS you agreed to when installing it. They also go against the ToS here at the boards, and are not discussed.

I have XP as well, and it installed and ran perfectly fine here. Also works fine on my brother's XP machine, as well as my friend's XP computer. You could try going to Windows Update and downloading/installing everything available for you. That may help. Also, you should disable any CD/DVD emulation software, such as Alcohol 120% and Nero, by following the instructions available in the help files for such programs, or available online.

If you still are unable to install after following these steps, I shall try to assist you further.
 
You may try downloading the patch.......... http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=msc0411p#windows_patch


I believe that i used to have the same problem and the patch solved it.
 
the patch 1.13c does nothing for xp... :(

Fixed a bug involving zerg buildings.
Fixed a bug related to minimap unit ordering during replays.

All i wanna know is why cant i play sc/bw with xp....i could with 95/98 but not xp :( :(
 
i'll still dl it and have a look! hmm...maybe i was lookin at the wrong patch.... u may have the solution mastermario....lets hope so!
 
Nato said:
the patch 1.13c does nothing for xp... :(

Fixed a bug involving zerg buildings.
Fixed a bug related to minimap unit ordering during replays.

All i wanna know is why cant i play sc/bw with xp....i could with 95/98 but not xp :( :(
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Doesnt XP have that option where you can make older programs to work? I use to have XP and I remember that option.

This is what I got from the Microsoft website.

"In addition to the application fixes, Windows XP Professional has a mechanism that allows the user or IT administrator to specify if an application needs to run in either Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95/98 or Windows Me compatibility mode. In this mode, Windows XP Professional system DLLs provide appropriate responses to the running application, allowing it to execute appropriately without a noticeable loss of performance."
 
Here you go: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmb_tol_rjfi.asp

"To set compatibility mode options for a program (Method 1)

1. From the Start menu, click Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a program, and to specify the compatibility options to use when running the program.

To set compatibility mode options for a program (Method 2)

1. Open Windows Explorer to locate the program.
2. Right-click the program's icon, and then click Properties.
3. In the Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab.
4. Select the options you want to use, and then click OK.

Important

* It is recommended that you do not run virus detection software, backup programs, CD authoring tools, or other programs that install system drivers and services, while in compatibility mode."
 
grrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!! still doesnt frigginwork!! damn thing i'm soo angry!! i really wanna play it online again!
 
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