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Philzo-93

Well-known member
Jan 17, 2009
2,797
North Stand
Okay so I am trying to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on my computer. I know, retro game right!?

Anyway my laptop is Windows 7 but it seems to keep on crashing and can't put my finger on the problem, can anyone help at all?

Much appreciated.
 






sam86

Moderator
Feb 18, 2009
9,947
Just because technology is better now doesn't mean all old games are going to work.
The majority of games released 10 years ago won't work on Windows 7.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 not opening in Windows 7 x64 - Microsoft Community

Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 is not listed in the Windows 7 compatibility center and it’s compatibility with Windows 7 is unknown. Also, from the manufacturer’s website it appears that the game is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP.

Follow that link and there are some suggestions that might work.
 








bha100

Active member
Aug 25, 2011
898
Okay so I am trying to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on my computer. I know, retro game right!?

Anyway my laptop is Windows 7 but it seems to keep on crashing and can't put my finger on the problem, can anyone help at all?

Much appreciated.

on desktop right click the R C T 2 icon, click properties, click compatibility tab, check run this programme in compatibility for, choose from drop down menu and hopefully enjoy
 


El Sid

Well-known member
May 10, 2012
3,806
West Sussex
Okay so I am trying to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on my computer. I know, retro game right!?

Anyway my laptop is Windows 7 but it seems to keep on crashing and can't put my finger on the problem, can anyone help at all?

Much appreciated.

Right click on game icon > properties > compatibility > tick "run this program in compatibility mode for:" > select '95 - run the game - go through the list of OSs til one works
 


Camicus

New member
on desktop right click the R C T 2 icon, click properties, click compatibility tab, check run this programme in compatibility for, choose from drop down menu and hopefully enjoy

Right click on game icon > properties > compatibility > tick "run this program in compatibility mode for:" > select '95 - run the game - go through the list of OSs til one works

This is the right answer
 




skipper734

Registered ruffian
Aug 9, 2008
9,189
Curdridge
Hogs of War for PC. Would be the best thing ever imo.
 


Munkfish

Well-known member
May 1, 2006
12,090
Okay so I am trying to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on my computer. I know, retro game right!?

Anyway my laptop is Windows 7 but it seems to keep on crashing and can't put my finger on the problem, can anyone help at all?

Much appreciated.

You bastard!!! what a game, i am going home now to play this for hours!
 


Dec 29, 2011
8,205
As well as the compatibility thing also right click and "Run As Administrator", usually does the trick for my games.
 




Philzo-93

Well-known member
Jan 17, 2009
2,797
North Stand
Thanks everyone, unfortunately I have tried all the OS's and all of them crashed :( cheers for the advice anyway!!!
 








Tom Hark Preston Park

Will Post For Cash
Jul 6, 2003
72,348
Okay so I am trying to play Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 on my computer. I know, retro game right!?

Anyway my laptop is Windows 7 but it seems to keep on crashing and can't put my finger on the problem, can anyone help at all?

Much appreciated.

Have you tried switching it off and on again?
 




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