Fahrenheit with Vista (final release)

olav2 · 31-01-2007, 10:45

Just bought the Fahrenheit and can't install on Windows Vista (final version).

The (installation FAQ) procedure didn't help. DrvSetup_x64.exe won't run, and after running DrvSetup.exe, Vista suggests that this installation procedure was unsuccessful.

The experience is similar to a post regarding Vista RC2 .
Fahrenheit.exe starts, invisible though, except in task manager where it consumes 50% CPU.

The Fahrenheti 1.1 patch apparently won't install when the regular installation program has not been run.

Any plans to release a patch for Vista?

Fluxx · 31-01-2007, 13:13

Unlikely, but you never know......

Doesnt Vista have a 'Compatability Mode' like XP?......

olav2 · 31-01-2007, 14:13

Forgot to mention, yes, I tried to set compatibility mode for fahrenheit.exe to "WinXP SP2", but same result.

curtis3389 · 09-02-2007, 09:23

I'm receiving the same problem. I'm wondering, is there a way to manually install on Vista?

tenebra · 09-02-2007, 23:44

Unfortunately Vista doesn't seem to be very "game friendly" at the moment. I'm afraid we don't have a solution right now.

ahikaki · 13-02-2007, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtis3389

I'm receiving the same problem. I'm wondering, is there a way to manually install on Vista?

I have similar problem, but I'd install game on Vista 32-bit.

To do that, you need to:

1) Copy all files to hard drive f.e c:\F\

2) Change file Fahrenheit.msi to the file from:

http://rapidshare.com/files/16315728/Fahrenheit.zip (after download , unpack)

3) Double click on Fahrenheit.msi and install

I also have read (from: http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.ph...&printable=yes ) that:

"Fahrenheit - The installer starts but keeps saying that installation has been cancelled. The game itself does work if previously installed under XP and run from Vista."

But after that, Fahrenheit take about 94% task CPU and dont run

Fluxx · 13-02-2007, 20:16

As The Mole has stated, Vista isnt all that game friendly at the moment.........it'll take a while for driver optimisation........

16-02-2007, 23:34

why does everyone seem tolike vista. its Cr@p. its the same as mediacentre. all you need to do is download windowblinds. and there you go. you got vista.

tenebra · 17-02-2007, 01:44

Mediacentre is not very gamer friendly either

hiryu3 · 21-02-2007, 18:56

I have it installed on Vista and it ran fine. Granted I did buy the game from Direct2Drive so I didn't have a DVD for it. I don't even run it in compatability mode and it runs fine for me.

Neo2Neo · 18-09-2007, 04:35

I got the game to run in vista but had to install it on xp and patch it to 1.1 on xp and then copy directory over to vista machine where it ran fine except the only thing left is to get it working on widescreen <- don't know if this is possible??

playclever · 14-10-2007, 00:52

I got it working by installing in XP, patching in XP (which didn't seem to help) and then applying a "nocd c-rack" -- found via the web -- in Vista. Grey legal area perhaps, but it was the only avenue open to me to play a game I own, and bought only a couple of years ago!

MAX6MUS · 12-11-2007, 17:09

I can't uninstall on Windows Vista 64 bits.

internal error 2715 drvsetup

Please help me ?

dancingtornado · 16-11-2007, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahikaki

I have similar problem, but I'd install game on Vista 32-bit.

To do that, you need to:

1) Copy all files to hard drive f.e c:\F\

2) Change file Fahrenheit.msi to the file from:

http://rapidshare.com/files/16315728/Fahrenheit.zip (after download , unpack)

3) Double click on Fahrenheit.msi and install

DUDE!!! thank you its fianlly installing thanks to that .msi file.
vista sucks for all these old operating system programs.

MAX6MUS · 16-11-2007, 05:12

yes for install but not uninstall my game.
I take tages protection 5.5 for error drvsetup.exe and replace in my dvd.
It.s ok now.

http://www.tagesprotection.com/main....ge=minimum.htm

IlyaP · 21-11-2007, 18:54

Не знаю, я поставил его на Висту и играл без всяких проблем!

EvilEivind · 02-02-2008, 13:02

Another annoyed Vista user here.

Okay, so I did the whole thing with the msi file and copying over the CD, and managed to get the game installed. Except, it won't run! I click the exe file to launch it, it loads for a bit... then nothing. If I look with my task manager, I can see that the Fahrenheit.exe is running and taking up about 25% of the CPU, but there's no way to actually get the thing up on the screen, so to speak.

So, any advice?

rextter · 09-02-2008, 11:54

Thanks to Ahikaki for the post on getting the game to install.

Now it won't launch. I'm getting the same situation where Fahrenheit.exe file is running but no game is launching.

Looking for a solution?

Rextter

EvilEivind · 11-02-2008, 00:29

I believe I've found one. At least it works for me.

I went here, and downloaded the file called [Euro] Fixed EXE. I believe it comes with a brief user manual.

It appears to be a "no-CD *****", which for some reason makes it possible to play the game on Vista machines! Not fully sure if using this infringes on any copyright laws, though. But if you own the game, and can't get it to work any other way...

Animalius · 14-02-2008, 18:49

I installed fahrenheit, and started the game with fixed exe, but now..after I create an account and press login, window closes, and vista says fahrenheit.exe stop working, sth like that!!! help me, please!!

cri0s · 18-02-2008, 19:40

Ok.. I installed the game using the Vista install fix.. Next I patched the game using the Atari official patch.. After that, I tried to run the game using the fix suggested earlier.. The no-cd fix.. But my Fahrenheit.exe terminates and closes to Windows..

Come on Atari... Give us a fix!!

the_japo · 22-02-2008, 17:27

i just installed it on vista (32) using the install fix, then patched it up to 1.1 and then started it WITHOUT fixed exe or something else (also no compatibility mode seems to be required).
maybe the fixed exe chashed your system?

cri0s · 22-02-2008, 21:48

Allright listen up.. For all those vista users in need of a good explanation..

In order to installl Fahrenheit to play it on Vista you need to do the following:
1. Rip your dvd to your hard drive.
2. Start the Program Compability Wizard of windows vista. This can be done through the control panel, or by the Help tab in your start menu (type: Program compability wizard).
3. Select the fahrenheit setup in the folder you just ripped it to. And then select windows xp sp 2 or sp 1.
4. choose Administrator rights.
5. Let it run.. Install it..
6. Once it has completed, check wether it runs already.. If not, you might need to patch it. If you need to patch it, see 7. if not see 9!
7. Download the patch from the atari website.
8. install it. This might not work. If that's the case, use the same method mentioned above.
9. You might need a nocd fix.. In case vista doesn't even read your copy of Fahrenheit. If so, google it.
10. Enjoy!

For questions.. PM me or reply!

kosmos1978 · 04-05-2008, 19:26

And here's my version of running the game (I have the original, EU version DVD) on Vista 32:

1. Copy the contents of the DVD to your harddrive (no image is necessary)
2. Replace the original fahrenheit.msi file with the one from the link posted earlier
3. Install the game (run fahrenheit.msi)
4. Apply the 1.1 patch
5. Replace the original fahrenheit.exe file (located in ..\Program Files\Atari\Fahrenheit folder) with the "fixed" one [my game wouldn't run from original DVD).
6. Play the game and enjoy it as much as I did

sjp1966 · 06-05-2008, 16:18

I was going to post the first class customer services email i got which said.

As this is a compatibility issue and you have tried installing incompatibility mode and with administrator privileges and it stilldoesn't work, unfortunately there is nothing else to try to getFahrenheit to work

But I will try this fix first.

kosmos1978 · 06-05-2008, 17:06

If it matters, when launching the game by my "walkthrough", I didn't set any compatibility/administrator thingies, I've just clicked the icon on the desktop and voila!

As for the email quoted above I guess that'd be strange if Atari support oficially encouraged using modified executables (I'm pretty sure that modifying the program in any way violates the license)

sjp1966 · 06-05-2008, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by kosmos1978

If it matters, when launching the game by my "walkthrough", I didn't set any compatibility/administrator thingies, I've just clicked the icon on the desktop and voila!

As for the email quoted above I guess that'd be strange if Atari support oficially encouraged using modified executables (I'm pretty sure that modifying the program in any way violates the license)

Oh I agree, Atari should not encourage that, but they should produce a fix.

kosmos1978 · 06-05-2008, 21:12

Well, my guess would be that they see no point in spending resources on a product that has been on the market for 3 years now and costs less than $10...

At least they made this forum - I personally managed to run this game based on the tips from here.

sjp1966 · 11-05-2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kosmos1978

And here's my version of running the game (I have the original, EU version DVD) on Vista 32:

1. Copy the contents of the DVD to your harddrive (no image is necessary)
2. Replace the original fahrenheit.msi file with the one from the link posted earlier
3. Install the game (run fahrenheit.msi)
4. Apply the 1.1 patch
5. Replace the original fahrenheit.exe file (located in ..\Program Files\Atari\Fahrenheit folder) with the "fixed" one [my game wouldn't run from original DVD).
6. Play the game and enjoy it as much as I did

I tried this and the one from cri0s, it installs but i get an error when i double click the exe - fahrenheit.exe has stoped working

kosmos1978 · 12-05-2008, 21:29

And after installing the game, have you replaced the original, patched exe file with the fixed one?

31-01-2007, 10:45	#1
olav2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Fahrenheit with Vista (final release) Just bought the Fahrenheit and can't install on Windows Vista (final version). The (installation FAQ) procedure didn't help. DrvSetup_x64.exe won't run, and after running DrvSetup.exe, Vista suggests that this installation procedure was unsuccessful. The experience is similar to a post regarding Vista RC2 . Fahrenheit.exe starts, invisible though, except in task manager where it consumes 50% CPU. The Fahrenheti 1.1 patch apparently won't install when the regular installation program has not been run. Any plans to release a patch for Vista?

31-01-2007, 13:13	#2
Fluxx The Odd Mod Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,501	Unlikely, but you never know...... Doesnt Vista have a 'Compatability Mode' like XP?...... __________________ Ohh, there must be some easier way for me to get my wings. http://img201.exs.cx/img201/3699/newbanner7nw.jpg

13-02-2007, 20:16	#7
Fluxx The Odd Mod Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,501	As The Mole has stated, Vista isnt all that game friendly at the moment.........it'll take a while for driver optimisation........ __________________ Ohh, there must be some easier way for me to get my wings. http://img201.exs.cx/img201/3699/newbanner7nw.jpg

02-02-2008, 13:02	#17
EvilEivind Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Stupid Vista! Another annoyed Vista user here. Okay, so I did the whole thing with the msi file and copying over the CD, and managed to get the game installed. Except, it won't run! I click the exe file to launch it, it loads for a bit... then nothing. If I look with my task manager, I can see that the Fahrenheit.exe is running and taking up about 25% of the CPU, but there's no way to actually get the thing up on the screen, so to speak. So, any advice?

14-02-2008, 18:49	#20
Animalius Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	I installed fahrenheit, and started the game with fixed exe, but now..after I create an account and press login, window closes, and vista says fahrenheit.exe stop working, sth like that!!! help me, please!! Last edited by Animalius : 14-02-2008 at 21:42.

31-01-2007, 14:13	#3
olav2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Forgot to mention, yes, I tried to set compatibility mode for fahrenheit.exe to "WinXP SP2", but same result.

09-02-2007, 09:23	#4
curtis3389 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	I'm receiving the same problem. I'm wondering, is there a way to manually install on Vista?

09-02-2007, 23:44	#5
tenebra Admin & Corporate Mole Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,319	Unfortunately Vista doesn't seem to be very "game friendly" at the moment. I'm afraid we don't have a solution right now.

16-02-2007, 23:34	#8
Spoonz Guest Posts: n/a	why does everyone seem tolike vista. its Cr@p. its the same as mediacentre. all you need to do is download windowblinds. and there you go. you got vista.

17-02-2007, 01:44	#9
tenebra Admin & Corporate Mole Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,319	Mediacentre is not very gamer friendly either

21-02-2007, 18:56	#10
hiryu3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	I have it installed on Vista and it ran fine. Granted I did buy the game from Direct2Drive so I didn't have a DVD for it. I don't even run it in compatability mode and it runs fine for me.

18-09-2007, 04:35	#11
Neo2Neo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	I got the game to run in vista but had to install it on xp and patch it to 1.1 on xp and then copy directory over to vista machine where it ran fine except the only thing left is to get it working on widescreen <- don't know if this is possible??

14-10-2007, 00:52	#12
playclever Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	I got it working by installing in XP, patching in XP (which didn't seem to help) and then applying a "nocd c-rack" -- found via the web -- in Vista. Grey legal area perhaps, but it was the only avenue open to me to play a game I own, and bought only a couple of years ago!

12-11-2007, 17:09	#13
MAX6MUS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	I can't uninstall on Windows Vista 64 bits. internal error 2715 drvsetup Please help me ?

16-11-2007, 05:12	#15
MAX6MUS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	yes for install but not uninstall my game. I take tages protection 5.5 for error drvsetup.exe and replace in my dvd. It.s ok now. http://www.tagesprotection.com/main....ge=minimum.htm

21-11-2007, 18:54	#16
IlyaP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Не знаю, я поставил его на Висту и играл без всяких проблем!

09-02-2008, 11:54	#18
rextter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Thanks to Ahikaki for the post on getting the game to install. Now it won't launch. I'm getting the same situation where Fahrenheit.exe file is running but no game is launching. Looking for a solution? Rextter

11-02-2008, 00:29	#19
EvilEivind Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	I believe I've found one. At least it works for me. I went here, and downloaded the file called [Euro] Fixed EXE. I believe it comes with a brief user manual. It appears to be a "no-CD *****", which for some reason makes it possible to play the game on Vista machines! Not fully sure if using this infringes on any copyright laws, though. But if you own the game, and can't get it to work any other way...

18-02-2008, 19:40	#21
cri0s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Ok.. I installed the game using the Vista install fix.. Next I patched the game using the Atari official patch.. After that, I tried to run the game using the fix suggested earlier.. The no-cd fix.. But my Fahrenheit.exe terminates and closes to Windows.. Come on Atari... Give us a fix!!

22-02-2008, 17:27	#22
the_japo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	it works :) i just installed it on vista (32) using the install fix, then patched it up to 1.1 and then started it WITHOUT fixed exe or something else (also no compatibility mode seems to be required). maybe the fixed exe chashed your system?

22-02-2008, 21:48	#23
cri0s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Allright listen up.. For all those vista users in need of a good explanation.. In order to installl Fahrenheit to play it on Vista you need to do the following: 1. Rip your dvd to your hard drive. 2. Start the Program Compability Wizard of windows vista. This can be done through the control panel, or by the Help tab in your start menu (type: Program compability wizard). 3. Select the fahrenheit setup in the folder you just ripped it to. And then select windows xp sp 2 or sp 1. 4. choose Administrator rights. 5. Let it run.. Install it.. 6. Once it has completed, check wether it runs already.. If not, you might need to patch it. If you need to patch it, see 7. if not see 9! 7. Download the patch from the atari website. 8. install it. This might not work. If that's the case, use the same method mentioned above. 9. You might need a nocd fix.. In case vista doesn't even read your copy of Fahrenheit. If so, google it. 10. Enjoy! For questions.. PM me or reply!

04-05-2008, 19:26	#24
kosmos1978 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	And here's my version of running the game (I have the original, EU version DVD) on Vista 32: 1. Copy the contents of the DVD to your harddrive (no image is necessary) 2. Replace the original fahrenheit.msi file with the one from the link posted earlier 3. Install the game (run fahrenheit.msi) 4. Apply the 1.1 patch 5. Replace the original fahrenheit.exe file (located in ..\Program Files\Atari\Fahrenheit folder) with the "fixed" one [my game wouldn't run from original DVD). 6. Play the game and enjoy it as much as I did

06-05-2008, 16:18	#25
sjp1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	I was going to post the first class customer services email i got which said. As this is a compatibility issue and you have tried installing incompatibility mode and with administrator privileges and it stilldoesn't work, unfortunately there is nothing else to try to getFahrenheit to work But I will try this fix first.

06-05-2008, 17:06	#26
kosmos1978 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	If it matters, when launching the game by my "walkthrough", I didn't set any compatibility/administrator thingies, I've just clicked the icon on the desktop and voila! As for the email quoted above I guess that'd be strange if Atari support oficially encouraged using modified executables (I'm pretty sure that modifying the program in any way violates the license) Last edited by kosmos1978 : 06-05-2008 at 17:10.

06-05-2008, 21:12	#28
kosmos1978 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Well, my guess would be that they see no point in spending resources on a product that has been on the market for 3 years now and costs less than $10... At least they made this forum - I personally managed to run this game based on the tips from here.

12-05-2008, 21:29	#30
kosmos1978 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	And after installing the game, have you replaced the original, patched exe file with the fixed one?

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