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1. Lone_Foxx February 16, 2009 at 10:43 am

   Working:

   F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin (not the demo)

   ShellShock 2: Blood Trails (no issues here)
2. leWaffle February 23, 2009 at 12:04 pm

   Dawn of War 2 works, crashes constantly with 187 undefined error. But never during mission and auto save picks up progress.
3. Win2k8 Workstation x86 (Server Standard Powered) - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on February 23, 2009 at 11:01 pm
4. Lone_Foxx February 24, 2009 at 12:08 pm

   Working:

   Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason (English)

   F.E.A.R. – Perseus Mandate Expansion
5. grC February 25, 2009 at 11:49 am

   Has anyone succeed in playing DiRT?
   It installs fine for me and everything.. You can change the settings chose a game type but just before the race is about to begin, the screen goes black and I get an error!
   Anyone getting the same thing?

   Arris: It’s helpful when you post the exact error you get. Btw: on my Server 2008 x64 the game runs without any problem.
6. nikko February 26, 2009 at 1:03 pm

   I try to install C&C3:Kanes Wrath, but every time I start the installer i got his error message “Error 1719.Windows Installer Service Could not be accessed.”

   Arris: If you search the internet you see that re-registering Windows Installer might solve this problem: execute the following two commands:
   msiexec /unreg
   msiexec /regserver
7. Win2k8 Workstation x64 (Server Standard Powered) - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on February 26, 2009 at 1:54 pm
8. Silverhawk February 26, 2009 at 7:23 pm

   I am trying to run Need For Speed-Most Wanted On WINDOWS SERVER 2003.

   The game is not working.

   When I run the game its giving no messages nor any error. Its happening nothing.

   Can anyone help me in this regard.

   -Thank You.

   Arris: Maybe you can find out what the problem is using Sysinternals Process Monitor. For more info search the forum.
9. Twisted Mentat February 26, 2009 at 9:37 pm

   I was having problems getting X3: Terran Conflict to run as I received a “File not found. x3config.” error.

   In response I downloaded and installed the DirectX SDK and now it runs fine.

   I believe that the specific problem was to do with the missing xinput9 dll but I haven’t tested that specific idea.

   Link to my thread on the egosoft forums: http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=2789793#2789793

   Link to Miscroft DirectX SDK: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5493f76a-6d37-478d-ba17-28b1cca4865a&DisplayLang=en

   Arris: Thanks for your research/solution! In stead of installing the full Microsoft DirectX SDK you can also try if just following the Missing xinput9_1_0.dll tutorial works fine.
10. Lone_Foxx March 1, 2009 at 3:17 am

    Working:

    NecroVisioN
11. grC March 2, 2009 at 5:41 am

    Hi Arri,
    The exact error I get right before the race is about to start is:
    Problem signature:
    Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
    Application Name: DiRT.exe
    Application Version: 1.1.0.1
    Application Timestamp: 36d67d2b
    Fault Module Name: DiRT.exe
    Fault Module Version: 1.1.0.1
    Fault Module Timestamp: 36d67d2b
    Exception Code: c0000005
    Exception Offset: 005622a0
    OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.274.10
    Locale ID: 1033
    Additional Information 1: fd00
    Additional Information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
    Additional Information 3: fd00
    Additional Information 4: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160

    Arris: The exception code is c0000005 so possibly you haven’t followed this tutorial.
12. Win2k8 Workstation x64/x86 (S.S.P.) - OEM Releases - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on March 2, 2009 at 11:21 pm
13. Anonymous March 6, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Anyone tried America’s Army 2.8.4?
14. e March 12, 2009 at 2:02 am

    LEGO Indiana Jones works under Server 2008 Enterprise 64.
15. matt March 12, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    still waiting for a pc version of Twisted Metal besides Playstation emulators
16. JW March 16, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Empire Total War (DVD) works on 2008 x64. I should note that I had already made the xinput, gameux and some of the other mods listed here first. You might need to install Steam first, then wait an hour or two for the Steam updates before attempting to install ETW. Steam issue, not Windows 2008. I kept getting a “can’t read script” error just trying to run the setup/autoinstaller. Afterwards, it installs and plays beautifully. Great game…
17. Erick March 20, 2009 at 2:54 am

    need help for Freestyle Online and need for speed underground ^_^ tnx
18. Erick March 20, 2009 at 2:55 am

    With Freestyle online i get hackshield error

    with NFS Underground i ger blue screens
19. Sneglen March 23, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    Worms World Party works, although I sometimes had some issues regarding video – every now and then it would load with a skewed colorscheme (read: phsycedelic colors). I’m thinking driverissue. It might help to start in compatibility mode?

    HW:
    E8400
    8GB Mushkin
    4870×2 @ Catalyst 9.3
    W2008Std 64-bit
20. Lone_Foxx March 27, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Working:

    Dark Sector

    Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.
21. exaslave March 28, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Fallout 3: Didnt create group on start menu. I seem to be getting some stuttering music from the radio in, not sure if this is specific to me however i noticed when alt+tab it sounds just fine so it could be some priority thing, i do have the SystemResponsiveness key and enabled audio acceleration just like the guide. Other than that minor problem it seems to be just fine.

    Mass Effect: Works great, on installation it didnt create start menu items but minor problem.
22. gaz March 28, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    radio stutter on fallout 3 is normal
23. Gaz March 28, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    warhammer online works fine, no tweaks, just install and go. Enterprise x86 SP1
24. Dandude March 30, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Beyond Good & Evil Steam version running on Server 2008 64 bit Standard

    Works fine except for some graphical glitches. Recommend no using AA and if need be, disabling glare effects.
25. Frost April 1, 2009 at 11:09 am

    Anyone can give me instructions about Gears of War? I have gameux.dll in position DEP is turned off, I tried to run as Administrator but I always get the same error:
    Problem signature:
    Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
    Application Name: Startup.exe
    Application Version: 1.19.0.0
    Application Timestamp: 475891b7
    Fault Module Name: ~df394b.tmp
    Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
    Fault Module Timestamp: 43060073
    Exception Code: c0000005
    Exception Offset: 00083c9c
    OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.274.10
    Locale ID: 1038
    Additional Information 1: fd76
    Additional Information 2: 799e3fad8d70c9282bcb1890cb2c076a
    Additional Information 3: 73b3
    Additional Information 4: 3a29c183c045c509115dcf5b67f734a4
    I’ve tried to install patches, also installed the Live update but these makes no difference. On other sites people said I should copy the Vitality Crack :O. I was worried a little, because I have bought the retail game, but I’ve tried it. Well the game started but it crashes after 2-5minutes. It just stops responding.
    Anyone who tired can tell me how to start it on Serv2008 Enterprise?
26. Using Windows Server 2008 for gaming - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net - pingback on April 3, 2009 at 12:37 am
27. Lone_Foxx April 3, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Working:

    Wanted: Weapons of Fate

    Wheelman
28. Lone_Foxx April 3, 2009 at 9:58 am

    @Frost about Gears of War,

    There is a new update that was just released that had something to do with the .EXE going out of date as it was labeled incorrectly called:
    GearsPC_TU3_Microsoft.exe, so you should locate that.
29. nManJofo April 3, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I’ve tried Unreal Tournament 99 using Zeckensacks Glide Wrapper 0.84c and it worked just perfectly on Win2008 x64 (and Radeon Mobility HD 3470)
30. exaslave April 4, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Silent Hill: Homecoming (2008 x64)

    Installed without a problem plays fine. I get some random pauses in game however it seems this is caused by the game itself and happens sometimes on other OSes.
31. Dandude April 5, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Update on BG&E: leaving the SideBar on will cause even more graphical glitches
32. Win2k8 Workstation DNA x86 (Server Standard Powered) - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on April 7, 2009 at 6:21 am
33. Chris April 8, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Any further information on Flight Sim X? I’ve been battling with it for awhile, got the Free Flight to work but no Flight Planning
34. superhpman April 10, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Install went perfect, update went perfect. Gameplay is better than perfect.
35. Tuxic April 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    hey, I’ve just bought sacred 2
    I’m actually on version 2.12, and at firts it didn’t want to work on windows server 64bit. The solution is to go to the place where you installed it and put the /system/sacred2.exe in windows xp compatibility mode. Runs perfectly after that

    have a nice day
36. GULIDRECK April 21, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Hi Admin, nice to see, that ur side works well and some features are also more :=)
    I can give U again a realy big THX for ur big works!

    I am atm do work on some WS2K8-DC-SP1 installations also with converting to workstation and i try some diffrent new thinks.
    If i found some news i send it U here first be sure!

    I have a small wish for the game ur gamelist – when u have time – sort them in alpha-order – thx alot

    Now i have also a game for u list ~ i have used search and dont found it ~ so i think u need them also

    WarRock / War Rock is an FREE online FPShooter like Battlefield 2 and CounterStrike in one…

    Webpage is: http://warrock.gamersfirst.com/index.php ~OR~ http://www.warrock.net

    This Game runs well without problems unter WS2K8 DataCenter SP1
    I have played a long time with it…

    Regards from Germany
    THX

    Arris: I’m glad to hear you like using Win2008Workstation! Thanks for your feedback: I added your game to the compatibility list. About the wish: you can sort the games alphabetically yourself by clicking the column headers. I might add a line of script that will to that click at the pageload automatically, but for now you can order it yourself!
37. GULIDRECK April 21, 2009 at 2:12 am

    Sorry plz add to my text before: i used the game only with WS2K8 DataCenter SP1 x86 32Bit (64Bit i dont know)
    atm i have only 32Bit maschines… thx

    THX
38. GULIDRECK April 21, 2009 at 3:09 am

    Hello Admin, i am again

    I have the Logitech G15 Gameing Keyboard (Blue Backlight) in use with the latest Software v3.01.180 Releasedate 2009.01.05 from Logitech. They works well atm without problems… on WS2K8 DataCenter SP1 x86 32Bit (Download Vista Variant) ~ Installation also works fine without any problems!

    I wrote u this coz the last Logitech Software for this Keyboard has alot problems with Servers! Logitech installer has stoped on all servers! Sure i have then tryed it with Orca Software but the result wasnt good so i used a other way and this works for all languages and with a clean and perfect installation too…

    BUT now with last Release from Logitech G15 works free on all Servers also on S2K3 Enterprise x86 32Bit without any problems…

    I hope u find this information usefull coz it isnt normal that it runs prefectly with Servers especialy with the NEW (WS2K8) ones :=)

    Regards from Germany
    (hope info is usefully enough to find a place in ur lists)
    THX
39. Dandude April 22, 2009 at 5:36 am

    The Chronicles of Riddick – Escape From Butcher Bay:
    will run after applying patch 1.1 and using a cracked executable, but the game will only not run the “AM64″ executable
    Server 2008 Standard 64 bit
40. SmokingRope April 25, 2009 at 3:35 am

    Unreal 2: The Awakening – I have had no luck getting this to run using the steam version. Anyone else tried it?
41. Rudolf April 25, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    SHELLSHOCK2…
    the installer has failed to register wid game xplorer..

    ny one who can help me out thnax…
42. GULIDRECK April 29, 2009 at 3:50 am

    Sort function works fine ~ (I am still working in background on some handy tools to make installations of alot from your infos faster/automatic atm by clicking directly after installation of server 2008 ~ more infos after some are finished and tests working well!)

    Arris BIG THX :=))

    Regards from Germany

    Arris: You ‘re welcome!
43. Win2k8 Workstation SP2 RTM x86 (S.S.P.) - OEM Releases - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on May 6, 2009 at 8:08 am
44. Lone_Foxx May 6, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Working:

    Braid

    Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

    Velvet Assassin

    Zeno Clash
45. Mysteriouz May 10, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Just installed Commandos 2: Men of courage witch latest patch integrated.
    The game plays but no intro movie.
46. Win2k8 Workstation SP2 RTM x86 (Enterprise Powered) - OEM Releases - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on May 10, 2009 at 8:40 am
47. Sou1forged May 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Dungeon Siege & Dungeon Siege: Legends of Aranna won’t run on this OS. When I try to start the game a popup message saying there is compability issues appears. I tried setting the game into compability mode, but that had no effect whatsoever.
48. Sou1forged May 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    …and they crash if I ignore the message and continue.
49. Win2k8 Workstation SP2 RTM x64 (Enterprise Powered) - OEM Releases - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on May 16, 2009 at 6:45 am
50. Win2k8 Workstation SP2 RTM x64 (S.S.P.) - OEM Releases - Français | Microdz . La meilleure selection des logiciels a telecharger - pingback on May 17, 2009 at 9:20 am

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