Every Valusoft game crashes in Win7 64 bit... (Simulation Gaming Pack purchase)

12-27-2010, 11:25 PM

I've recently purchased the Simulation Gaming Pack under the Steam Holiday Sale 2010, and it seems that not a single game in that package runs out of the box on Windows 7 64 bit.

Basically, I try to start the game, and I see a logo splashscreen for maybe 1 second before I am dumped back to the desktop. The application icon is still visible in the taskbar but every time I click on it to switch back into the application, I am dumped to the desktop again.

I realise that some of the games in that package are 5 or so years old, and Win7 isn't listed in the recommended specs, but it's a bit of a rude shock to see that not a single game is playable on a standard Win7 machine in that bundle.

Is there any possible work around out there that people may know of to resolve the issue??

Go+ · 01-05-2011, 12:50 PM

The John Deere game seems to work.
Is your graphics drivers up-to-date?
Are you running some sort of anti virus that could be keeping them from running?

tentimes · 01-14-2011, 11:45 AM

They are running ok for me and I have Windows 7 x64. Have you an ATI card, and if so have you allowed it to default to game settings rather than forcing a 3D profile? Just a thought.

05-18-2011, 08:25 PM

Hey I just bought this game and I was having the same problems. You mentioned running it in compatibility, which I tried, and it fixed the problem. the .exe is in Program Files(x86)-->Steam-->steamapps-->common-->18 wheels of steel american long haul. I ran it in compatibility for XP SP3 and it worked. hope this helps.

07-21-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by UncountedGnome

Hey I just bought this game and I was having the same problems. You mentioned running it in compatibility, which I tried, and it fixed the problem. the .exe is in Program Files(x86)-->Steam-->steamapps-->common-->18 wheels of steel american long haul. I ran it in compatibility for XP SP3 and it worked. hope this helps.

Thx for your tips, but when I try it the same way you explained it, Windows ask me for permission to let "alh.exe" make changes on my computer.

If I click "Yes", the same question will come over and over again.

Have you got any other ideas?

Thanks

EDIT:
Trying to run the game without Comp-mode, the following error occures:

http://tinypic.com/r/2rrx5xh/7

ocarD · 07-31-2011, 11:35 AM

NOt that it helps but this is taken from their main Support site:

http://www.valusoftsupport.com/KBArticle.asp?kbid=6122

Astral_Nomad · 05-07-2012, 11:04 AM

i find every game runs fine with a bit of tweaking. the only ones i have a problem with are Midnight Outlaw (doesnt work at all in win 7, never did - known issue that thq doesnt care to fix), and are you smarter than a 5th grader. i cant get it backed up.

12-27-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
spong Guest Posts: n/a	Every Valusoft game crashes in Win7 64 bit... (Simulation Gaming Pack purchase) I've recently purchased the Simulation Gaming Pack under the Steam Holiday Sale 2010, and it seems that not a single game in that package runs out of the box on Windows 7 64 bit. Basically, I try to start the game, and I see a logo splashscreen for maybe 1 second before I am dumped back to the desktop. The application icon is still visible in the taskbar but every time I click on it to switch back into the application, I am dumped to the desktop again. I realise that some of the games in that package are 5 or so years old, and Win7 isn't listed in the recommended specs, but it's a bit of a rude shock to see that not a single game is playable on a standard Win7 machine in that bundle. Is there any possible work around out there that people may know of to resolve the issue??

05-18-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
UncountedGnome Guest Posts: n/a	possible fix Hey I just bought this game and I was having the same problems. You mentioned running it in compatibility, which I tried, and it fixed the problem. the .exe is in Program Files(x86)-->Steam-->steamapps-->common-->18 wheels of steel american long haul. I ran it in compatibility for XP SP3 and it worked. hope this helps.

07-31-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
ocarD Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Reputation: 886 Posts: 16,586	NOt that it helps but this is taken from their main Support site: http://www.valusoftsupport.com/KBArticle.asp?kbid=6122 __________________ Do you have private cheats or binaries? Feel free to PM me the information. Help keep games cheat free! Click to Contact VALVe Support.

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01-05-2011, 12:50 PM	#2
Go+ Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	The John Deere game seems to work. Is your graphics drivers up-to-date? Are you running some sort of anti virus that could be keeping them from running?

01-14-2011, 11:45 AM	#3
tentimes Join Date: Sep 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 14	They are running ok for me and I have Windows 7 x64. Have you an ATI card, and if so have you allowed it to default to game settings rather than forcing a 3D profile? Just a thought.

05-07-2012, 11:04 AM	#7
Astral_Nomad Join Date: Aug 2010 Reputation: 13 Posts: 264	i find every game runs fine with a bit of tweaking. the only ones i have a problem with are Midnight Outlaw (doesnt work at all in win 7, never did - known issue that thq doesnt care to fix), and are you smarter than a 5th grader. i cant get it backed up.