Re: Quake on winxp?

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From: Angus Manwaring
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 19:15

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On 07-Dec-02 09:32:35, Shaggy said
>On 6 Dec 2002 18:20:8 +0000, "Angus Manwaring"
><angus@angusm_ANTISPEM_.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>>
>>Hi guys,
>>        Apologies if this is a much repeated question, but is there a way
>>to get Quake working with win xp?
>>
>>I tried installing it, but I just get a quick glimpse of the installation
>>image and then it quits.
>>
>>I've only just got the pc so I have a lot to learn about compatibility
>>tricks and so on.
>>
>>Very grateful for any advice. Cheers.
>>
>>

>does it install ok, some have problems with quakes dos installer on 2k and XP

No, when I try to install I just see a small picture on screen for a
fraction of a second and then I'm staring at the windows screen.

>if it did install ok try winquake or gluake (if you have a 3dcard that
>supports opengl)  both are free. try quakeworld if you want to play quake
>online (also free)

It a Gforce Ti with 64 megs I believe.



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