Shogun no longer works on my computer?

[Zrazys]

Shogun worked on this same computer last year, but when I clicked on the red icon to play again, all I got was the blue Sold-Out software screen with a list of buttons on the left side with no option to play. I uninstalled the program, then reinstalled it, but I can't find anyway to get to the game itself.

I'm using XP, 1.6GHz, 256DDR SDRAM, 16MB ATI Rage Ultra 4xAGP Graphics card.

Medieval Total War works fine.

I'm not sure what to do to get Shogun working. Any advice?

[Biggus Diccus]

Did you install any drivers updates (graphics card, direct x) or Windows updates (SP1/2) after you played the game successfully?

Remember that this is an old game and it might not like newer drivers/hardware. I can't make the original STW work on my new computer in win xp (STW MI works though) and for MTW VI I have to roll back to a previous graphics driver version.

[Zrazys]

I don't remember downloading anything new, but I did have a major problem with a hijacked homepadge, along with a number of programs like Cashback, and the Bullseye Network programs, and I ended up using a program called HiJack this, along with turning off my system restore to get rid of everything.
I believe I also ended up clearing out my registry of every program with HiJack this, so I may have eliminated a program that was needed for Shogun to work.
If that was the case, I hope I can get it back. The game was quite good.

[Zrazys]

Thanks. I have the version from Sold-Out software (Warlord Edition) and the system requirements sate that it is compatable with XP.

I don't think that I downloaded anything new, but did mess around with my registry trying to get rid of spyware programs. I used HiJackThis, and ended up deleting everything in the registry, so perhaps that removed a program that could have helped with the game.

[Irinami]

My guess would be a problem with the registry. Re-uninstall Shogun, run a Scan Disc, a Virus scan, and then a DeFrag, then Re-Re-install. MIGHT help. It won't hurt, for sure. Other than that, I have no idea. I'm running WinXP (Home on one machine, Pro on another), SP2, everything up to date and it's running just fine.

[Zrazys]

Re-uninstall Shogun-I did it.

Scan Disc- The Scan Disc program said that it couldn't do anything with the disc. I used Disc 1.

Virus scan-I scanned Disc 1 and, Disc 2, and no infection was found.

DeFrag-I defraged the computer.

Re-Re-install-I did, and still ran into the same problem.

Thanks.

[Irinami]

Um. I meant ScanDisc on your hard drive, same with the virus scan. ;) It's an extremely long shot. You might also... how do I put this? Duplicate your CD for backup purposes, back up the original set and reinstall off the duplicated set. I can inform you of how to do it, just IM me and ask, but making sure it's legal in your jurisdiction is your responsibility.

[Zrazys]

Perhaps I'll try that, or I could just purchase the game again off of ebay, or one of the sellers on amazon.com.

First, I'll try and download the game on another computer to see if I have the same problem. If I do, then I'd imagine that the disc has become defective somehow.

Also, I have something called CheckDisc on my computer, Would that be the same?

[Irinami]

Probably the same, IIRC CheckDisk is Symantec/Norton's special ScanDisc. I'd use it... might find something.

[Shambles]

sounds like a registry problem.

if you have windows xp cd.

restart pc press delete to enter bios
make 1st boot device CDROM
and Second boot device Hard disk
While still in bios stick windows xp cd in your pc and then say save and exit,

When prompted press a key to boot from Cd rom.

Proceed as if you were going to install windows xp
Carefully Reading what each screen tells you, (becarefull not to go to far)

Keep proceeding allong and you will be given choices,

When given the choice
Select repair windows xp

DO Not Use recovery console.

DO Not Use Automated System recovery


This will fix any windows registry entries you Really need, and Should allow you to Install shogun again.

[Zrazys]

Thanks. I'll try that. I don't, however, think that Dell included a Window's XP disk with the computer when I bought it. I'll see if any friends have one to loan.

[Zrazys]

Well, as an update for ant that care, I can now play Shogun on my computer
but I needed to reformat the computer, although a technician had to remove the hard drive to reformat it in another computer because my computer wouldn't permit him to eliminate a partition.
Otherwise, I reall enjoy playing Shogun again.

[Shambles]

Glad to hear its fixed,
Im sorry to hear that He formated your hard drive thiough,

ShambleS

[Zrazys]

Thanks, but my computer actually works better with the reformat. I was also able to save everything I wanted to on disk before he did the reformat.

[Drisos]

That's the fourth new STW-playing member i see in sword dojo, i must have been away for a few days!

Welcome zrazys, enjoy the sword dojo and it's nice habitants!

P.S. please introduce yourself in the 'Hail New Members' topic in the entrance hall, you'll get known at the forum and will be a full member than soon!