Re: Descent 2 running in Windows 2000 or XP? Can't install

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From: Raymond Martineau
Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:30

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On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:40:23 -0500, "Apropos"
<howapropos.remove4.NOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:

>As you know, D2 won't install in anything but Windows 95.
>
>There is news of patches and other things... but I can't find anywhere with
>active links.  They all are DEAD.  Including the Interplay website.
>
>Anyone know how to do this, and where the patches might actually be?

Try here:
http://www.3dgamers.com/games/descent2/downloads/

You have to wait in line, but it's better than nothing. 

>Also, can I ever install the Windows version or must one run the DOS version
>to run in Windows 2000/XP?

Have you tried Compatability mode?  Alternativly, you can install the
dos version anyway, and grab a copy of D2X.

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