Re: Privateer 2 on XP

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From: Quinch
Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 19:23

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Dantan wrote:
> Is there a good source for step by step procedure on how to install Privateer 2 on an xp system???
> 
> I have not been able to play it for 3 years, because I only have an XP system now... and I concider it one of the best games ever written.
> 
> Thank you for any help.
> 
> Dantan

I don't have XP on hand here, but the procedure should work. Try 
creating a shortcut to install.exe to somewhere on your hard drive, then 
  right-click it {the shortcut} and click "prevent MS-DOS programs from 
detecting Windows" or any equivelant thereof. Ditto for the actual game 
executable.

Regards,

Quinch
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Subject: Re: Privateer 2 on XP
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