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Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/13/2015 10:43:37 PM

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I have the old War in the Pacific game installed on my old Windows XP system. I haven't played the game in ages but would like to start playing it again on my new Window-7 system. I have the old CD and of course the serial number. Can I reinstall under Windows-7 using the old CD from, what?, 2004? Can I download the game directly onto my Windows-7 system without having to use the old CD at all?

I know this is a bit off topic but am hoping someone can help me out. Thanks....

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/14/2015 4:55:57 AM

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You will have to run some sort of installer on a new system to get the keys set in the registry. You can either use the CD, or the installer downloaded from the Matrix site. You should also be able to copy the files from the CD to your hard drive and run the installation. As long as your system has a CD/DVD drive, you should be able to install.

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/14/2015 2:26:35 PM

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Thanks -- Just to confirm: You believe the CD from 2004 that worked for Windows XP will likely work today for Windows-7???

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/14/2015 3:38:35 PM

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quote:

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Thanks -- Just to confirm: You believe the CD from 2004 that worked for Windows XP will likely work today for Windows-7???

It should.

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/15/2015 7:11:24 AM

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Can Windows 7 run compatibility mode with XP if there are any issues?

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/16/2015 4:37:41 PM

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One the game is installed, I will watn to update to the latest patch release. Can I simply download and install the latest patch version? ... or do I need to download them all and apply them in sequence? Thanks

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/16/2015 4:42:51 PM

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quote:

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One the game is installed, I will watn to update to the latest patch release. Can I simply download and install the latest patch version? ... or do I need to download them all and apply them in sequence? Thanks

You will notice that the latest release is labeled "comprehensive" and maybe the file name even has "comp" or "comprehensive" in it somewhere. That is the signal that it brings in all updates up to that point. Most of the official releases have been comprehensive, but it pays to check like you are doing.

The rule of thumb is:

original installation + latest comprehensive update + any updates since then + (optional) any Beta updates since then.

So at this time you would have: original + latest comprehensive. If you want the latest Beta release you then install it on top of that.

Hope this is clear enough.

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/16/2015 5:56:24 PM

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Guys, you do realise that the OP is referring to classical WITP, not AE. He therefore has to install the old, classical WITP comprehensive patch. IIRC the last patch (1.86) there was not comprehensive.

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RE: Game Reinstallation ?? - 10/16/2015 6:38:46 PM

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ORIGINAL: Alfred

Guys, you do realise that the OP is referring to classical WITP, not AE.� He therefore has to install the old, classical WITP comprehensive patch.� IIRC the last patch (1.86) there was not comprehensive.

Alfred

The same motif applies.