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Old 07-06-2006, 01:49 AM   #1
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Hi, I've recently obtained the version of X-Com from the site and all the system specs seem to check out. I downloaded the Windows XP version but when I open up the file, the game plays but the menu and the entire game screen is just blurred, cut off and spread across my monitor so I cannot even understand what is on my screen or how to get out of it.

I haven't found any FAQ about this problem so was hoping that someone on here could help out.

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Old 07-06-2006, 02:14 AM   #2
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You could download the DOS version and use DOSBox.
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Old 07-06-2006, 04:49 AM   #3
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QUOTE(Eagle of Fire @ Jun 7 2006, 02:14 AM) [snapback]234907[/snapback]
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You could download the DOS version and use DOSBox.
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For some reason, the Dos version doesn't work. I get a funny message everytime I try loading it.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong?
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:17 PM   #4
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Let me guess. TFT screen?
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Old 13-06-2006, 01:46 PM   #5
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TFT Screen?

Heh... I don't believe I know this term.
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Old 13-06-2006, 03:06 PM   #6
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QUOTE(Azurio @ Jun 13 2006, 03:46 PM) [snapback]236425[/snapback]
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Heh... I don't believe I know this term.[/b]
Here. He means a flat monitor as opposed to old -but cheaper and still used-, bulky ones based on a cathode-ray tube.
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Old 14-06-2006, 10:05 AM   #7
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QUOTE(Japofran @ Jun 13 2006, 03:06 PM) [snapback]236454[/snapback]
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QUOTE(Azurio @ Jun 13 2006, 03:46 PM) [snapback]236425[/snapback]
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Heh... I don't believe I know this term.[/b]
Here. He means a flat monitor as opposed to old -but cheaper and still used-, bulky ones based on a cathode-ray tube.
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No, I still use a normal monitor but its all distorted when I open it.
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Old 14-06-2006, 10:29 AM   #8
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Oh, I got it to work in Windows! However, there is another problem.

Everytime I go on a mission, and I mean *every* time, I get this error.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6089/x3in.png

And for some reason, my files would not save.

*sigh*
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Old 14-06-2006, 11:33 AM   #9
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Properties -> compatibility modes. Set it up for Win95, 640x480 and 256 colors.

As for saving, manually create directories names GAME_1 through GAME_10. Will work then.
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