bartbert Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 A number of players who have Windows Vista machines have reported problems with both the auto-updater and not being able to play online games. A workaround reported by one user is to log onto Windows using the "administrator" login. Apparently this login has sufficient rights to get past whatever permission limitations that are causing the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskravitz Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Just to share information, I am running Vista (always signed on as Administrator) and do not have a problem running the auto-updater or entering the lobby. However, I cannot play an online game. When I attempt to start an online game from the DiF lobby, the program starts the game but then locks up with the following errort message: "Unable to Join Game There was a problem connecting to the game server Reason Code -2146073824". Brian Marrs has emailed me, stating that there is a compatibility issue with Vista and the DirectX9 that DiF uses for online games. However, they are working on a patch that should be available in a couple of weeks. If anyone else is able to get it to work sooner, please post here...I'm anxious to pay what I've paid for and would rather not return the product for a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgarnett Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have the same problem. I can log-on and update the game but I cannot start an online game at all. I receive the same Reason Code. I see there was some mention of a patch in the previous post, is this a reality and if so is there a time frame for completion. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I don't have an exact time frame for having a patch ready. I have a couple more things I want to try. Part of my problem is that I don't have Vista machine to test things out on, so it's somewhat of a trial and error process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgarnett Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi Brian, I would be happy to beta test any patches for you if it helps. I am a software developer myself so I am familiar with testing and providing debug information if required. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Ok. I will let you know as soon as I have something to try out. Hopefully, within a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgarnett Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks for the update Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauter52 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Any update on this? I just bought the expansion and can't play it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgarnett Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I've not heard anything but I'm sure Brian will let us know when something is ready to test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgarnett Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I was just wondering if there are updates in relation to a compatibility patch. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomni Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Any updates? I will be switching to a vista machine tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 No good news to report so far. I have tried a couple of things, but they haven't fixed the problem. I'm starting to look into adding the ability to play offline campaign games. This doesn't solve the Vista problem, but it does fill a major void for those who cannot play online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskravitz Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hello, Am very tired of playing one off games against the computer. Would of course prefer to play online, but failing that, what is the status of the offline campaign game patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthus Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, Any news on Vista situation? I would like to buy and play (as would someone else I know) but its no good since the demo for a friend of mine fails as listed above on Vista. Mine is fine on XP. Rutus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concern Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have just purchased this game, and based upon the dwindling support, I am starting to question that decision. Anyway...it is still a bit of fun. For those frustrated Vista users, of which I am also one, I can only offer the following advice, which will allow you to play after some mucking about. I, too, have exactly the same connectivity problem under Vista. I then installed Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (free download), pulled out an old Windows XP license and installed it as a virtual PC. Upgrade to SP2 and voila, DiF works within a Window in Vista...no dual booting. Unfortunately, you need an XP license, but I am sure most of this group have been around long enough for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Well I don't lnow what I''m doing right or wrong, bit I've beeen able to play online camapigns and create online games agaimst the AI on my Vista 32 box. The only thing I did oit of the ordinary when I first logged on was to tell Widows Firewall to stop blocking content from the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGriff1701A Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Did you download and install Vista SP1? Vista works fine for me. I am able to play online without issues. I'm wondering if maybe they included something in SP1 to fix compatiblity issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think you are right about the Vista SP1 fixing the problem. I have heard several people report that they can connect just fine with Vista now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Did you download and install Vista SP1? Vista works fine for me. I am able to play online without issues. I'm wondering if maybe they included something in SP1 to fix compatiblity issues. Yes I'm on SP1. in fact I have been sunce before I re-installed DiF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinner Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I having the same issue. Looking at other forums it might be a Direct-X level issue. I know that I have the newest level but also older levels for some software. Perhaps DiF is not finding the correct level. I have SP1 and don't use windows firewall. I have set the programs up in both windows and Norton 360 and run as administrator but to know avail. 'er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartbert Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 I think Vista comes with DirectX 10 installed, but the game requires DirectX 9.0c. You can find out what version you are running by clicking on the Windows "Start" button and then the "Run" item. Type "dxdiag" in the dialog window and click "OK" to display a screen with all your DirectX info. Somewhere towards the bottom of the list of info is the version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Vista has Direct X 10 amd 9.0x installed, but 9.0x doesn't contain everything that 9.0c needs. You can however remedy this by intalling 9.0c and it will install what's missing. I'd already donne this for other games before I reinstalled DiF, so it may be a factor. Having DirectX10 and 9.0C installed at the same time does not seem to cause any probelms, programs seem to know which they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinner Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I had to specifically install 9.0c for a different reason so that should already be in place. I ran the dxdiag and it only shows the level 10 information. Is there anyway to get info on all of the installed versions? `er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJones Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 What are the plans to get Vista users access to the server for online games? Doc Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_TREAD_HEAD Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I have just purchased this game, and based upon the dwindling support, I am starting to question that decision. Anyway...it is still a bit of fun. For those frustrated Vista users, of which I am also one, I can only offer the following advice, which will allow you to play after some mucking about. I, too, have exactly the same connectivity problem under Vista. I then installed Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (free download), pulled out an old Windows XP license and installed it as a virtual PC. Upgrade to SP2 and voila, DiF works within a Window in Vista...no dual booting. Unfortunately, you need an XP license, but I am sure most of this group have been around long enough for that. Thanks for this great advice. I had the same problems with Vista. I was skeptical of Virtual PC at first, but tried it anyway; and what a wonderful thing it is! DIF works fine in my new virtual XP machine! I even set up a virtual Win 98 machine for older games that I can't play XP. It did take me quite a bit of time to figure out how to build the Win 98 machine, but building the XP machine was a snap. BTW, for anyone wanting to build a Win98 machine, here is a great link: http://vpc.essjae.com/ Certainly a great tip, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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