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I can't get soma running properly on my new laptop wich has windows 8. I have Windows 8.1 Enterprise - 64 bit.

Full window doesnt work for me.. can't even get login screen. Already changed resolution and went to 16 bit .. doesnt help.

With window mode i can login but when i start playing after like 10 secondes i get a message "myth of soma has stopped working". Had it like 20 times in row now.

Internet connection aint the problem cause soma works well on my old laptop wich had a previous version of windows.

Been searching on forum quite a bit now but haven't found anything useful so far ...

Anyone any ideas what the problem could be and how to fix it?

Thx
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[quote="BRAVE"]I can't get soma running properly on my new laptop wich has windows 8. I have Windows 8.1 Enterprise - 64 bit. Full window doesnt work for me.. can't even get login screen. Already changed resolution and went to 16 bit .. doesnt help. With window mode i can login but when i start playing after like 10 secondes i get a message "myth of soma has stopped working". Had it like 20 times in row now. Internet connection aint the problem cause soma works well on my old laptop wich had a previous version of windows. Been searching on forum quite a bit now but haven't found anything useful so far ... Anyone any ideas what the problem could be and how to fix it? Thx[/quote]
have you downloaded runtime

or

might be able to right click icon and change compatibility mode?
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[quote="EVIL_JR"]have you downloaded runtime or might be able to right click icon and change compatibility mode?[/quote]
Windows 8 is shit for soma mate, I have loads of bugs with windows 8. Don't know why it doesn't like it. I'm currently looking for a windows 7 laptop as soma is only thing I use laptop for. Can't remember if I had that problem or not.
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[quote="HURRICANE"]Windows 8 is shit for soma mate, I have loads of bugs with windows 8. Don't know why it doesn't like it. I'm currently looking for a windows 7 laptop as soma is only thing I use laptop for. Can't remember if I had that problem or not. [/quote]
already tried the compatibility stuff .. didnt help

its a new work laptop and i have to return my old laptop next week :(
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[quote="BRAVE"]already tried the compatibility stuff .. didnt help its a new work laptop and i have to return my old laptop next week :([/quote]
iv got windows 8 and the only issue I have is when I change resolution and the game goes to night time, I get error

have to run in 800 x 600 window mode
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[quote="JAHEIRA"]iv got windows 8 and the only issue I have is when I change resolution and the game goes to night time, I get error have to run in 800 x 600 window mode[/quote]
I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV

Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc)

And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example.

Hope this helps

I've been Brad Cole


Edit: Also disabled UAC
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[quote="BRADC"]I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc) And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example. Hope this helps I've been Brad Cole Edit: Also disabled UAC[/quote]
"BRADC"I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV

Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc)

And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example.

Hope this helps

I've been Brad Cole


Edit: Also disabled UAC


thx il try this tonight .. i don't use any macros so i dont need the visual C++ runtime right?

what you mean with UAC and latest video drivers?
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[quote="BRAVE"][quote="BRADC"]I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc) And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example. Hope this helps I've been Brad Cole Edit: Also disabled UAC[/quote] thx il try this tonight .. i don't use any macros so i dont need the visual C++ runtime right? what you mean with UAC and latest video drivers? [/quote]
get .NETframework, should be a free download on the internet from microsoft :P
(this is the problem i encountered) ~ get the latest version aswell ;p
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[quote="MAYFAIR"]get .NETframework, should be a free download on the internet from microsoft :P (this is the problem i encountered) ~ get the latest version aswell ;p[/quote]
seems i already have the latest version of the .Net Framework and i already had dirextX 11 installed ... pfffff
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[quote="BRAVE"]seems i already have the latest version of the .Net Framework and i already had dirextX 11 installed ... pfffff[/quote]
Try runtime
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[quote="EVIL_JR"]Try runtime [/quote]
"MAYFAIR"get .NETframework, should be a free download on the internet from microsoft :P
(this is the problem i encountered) ~ get the latest version aswell ;p


Forgot these! Would be good to ensure you have the latest options available
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[quote="BRADC"][quote="MAYFAIR"]get .NETframework, should be a free download on the internet from microsoft :P (this is the problem i encountered) ~ get the latest version aswell ;p[/quote] Forgot these! Would be good to ensure you have the latest options available[/quote]
"BRAVE"
"BRADC"I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV

Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc)

And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example.

Hope this helps

I've been Brad Cole


Edit: Also disabled UAC


thx il try this tonight .. i don't use any macros so i dont need the visual C++ runtime right?

what you mean with UAC and latest video drivers?


Do you use nVidia or AMD graphics? Once I know which one you use I can help you further


Also;

To turn UAC on or off;
1. Open User Account Control Settings by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type uac, and then click Change User Account Control settings.

2. Do one of the following: To turn off UAC, move the slider to the Never notify position, and then click OK.


What UAC does so you understand what you are disabling;

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/what-is-user-account-control#1TC=windows-7


I've been Brad Cole

Hope this helps
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[quote="BRADC"][quote="BRAVE"][quote="BRADC"]I'm using Win 8.1 and have no problems at all using on my PC monitors or my TV Installed all visual C++ runtimes x64 and x86 (helps if you use macros etc) And have the latest video drivers and direct x etc, don't have to run in any compat mode at all and I do have to use run as admin only when using a macro for example. Hope this helps I've been Brad Cole Edit: Also disabled UAC[/quote] thx il try this tonight .. i don't use any macros so i dont need the visual C++ runtime right? what you mean with UAC and latest video drivers? [/quote] Do you use nVidia or AMD graphics? Once I know which one you use I can help you further Also; To turn UAC on or off; 1. Open User Account Control Settings by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type uac, and then click Change User Account Control settings. 2. Do one of the following: To turn off UAC, move the slider to the Never notify position, and then click OK. What UAC does so you understand what you are disabling; http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/what-is-user-account-control#1TC=windows-7 I've been Brad Cole Hope this helps[/quote]

 

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