Hi, I just bought a version of Mercenaries 3-D Accelerated (Windows 95), and I have no problem installing the program, but whenever I press "play," it goes black for a second and then returns to my normal background.
I don't think my computer has MSDOS (since it's an XP), but I was wondering if someone could help me out.
Thanks.
Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
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Please provide the following when making a support request.
1. OS & Service Pack.
2. Version of Mercenaries that is being used.
3. If you are using 95 Mercs, please provide what method you are using to run it? (ie. Kontza's or Slugs Hook)
4a. If you are using DOS have you read the install guide?
4b. If you are using 95 have you watched the 95 install video?
5. What were the steps that you did after the initial installation? (if applicable)
Please provide the following when making a support request.
1. OS & Service Pack.
2. Version of Mercenaries that is being used.
3. If you are using 95 Mercs, please provide what method you are using to run it? (ie. Kontza's or Slugs Hook)
4a. If you are using DOS have you read the install guide?
4b. If you are using 95 have you watched the 95 install video?
5. What were the steps that you did after the initial installation? (if applicable)
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
Unfortunately you have the nightmare version of mercs as I like to call it. I have never successfully gotten it to work in DOS or 95 mode... sorry to say your best bet is to buy the normal version or dual boot into 98.
In answer to DOS on XP, yes it does work fine normally.
In answer to DOS on XP, yes it does work fine normally.
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
I unofficialy appoint myself to greet any new members.
So... Welcome to Mech2.org cwhetsell!
I hope you can get that fixed so you can be playing on Mercs in the near future.
So... Welcome to Mech2.org cwhetsell!
I hope you can get that fixed so you can be playing on Mercs in the near future.
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
Get this... I decided to bust out my old-school Compaq with Windows 95 just to play Mercenaries.
I was trying to install my Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro to it, but it wasn't taking it... go figure.
I tried a second joystick, a Logitech Attack 3... yeah... didn't take it.
So finally, I decided just to play with on my keyboard. I went back, installed it into my computer, and guess what?
It frikin' Crashes on me!!
WHAT?!!?! It was working before (slowly) but it was still working.
I'm almost completely fed up with this.
I was trying to install my Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro to it, but it wasn't taking it... go figure.
I tried a second joystick, a Logitech Attack 3... yeah... didn't take it.
So finally, I decided just to play with on my keyboard. I went back, installed it into my computer, and guess what?
It frikin' Crashes on me!!
WHAT?!!?! It was working before (slowly) but it was still working.
I'm almost completely fed up with this.
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
sorry to hear that. 
James 3:5-10: My Reminder
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
Let me rephrase that... it doesn't let me play any missions in general, everything else works on it (videos, sounds, etc). What the heck could be the matter?
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
notta clue i have never had any probs on windows 98. sorry!
James 3:5-10: My Reminder
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
I'm thinking it might run better if I run Mercs through DOS.
But I forget what to type in to find the program and run it.
But I forget what to type in to find the program and run it.
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
just run it directly in 98 instead of worrying about the DOS shell it really is easy to setup.
look for MINST or INSTALL on the disc.
look for MINST or INSTALL on the disc.
James 3:5-10: My Reminder
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Re: Mercs (Win 95) Install on XP?
I'm going to take your advice and buy the Windows 98/2000 version of Mercs, but this is my last shot at it. Maybe I should've checked the specs on my order through Amazon before actually ordering it (it never said what version of Mercs it was, it just said it was 3-D accelerated... bastards!) Anyway, my new copy of Mercs (Windows 98/2000) should be coming in about another week and a half!