Re: Problem with running Pandora Directive

On 18 Aug 2005 21:22:07 GMT, Rikard Peterson <trumgottist@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:


>
>Instead I'll simply suggest that you try the game outside DosBox. It
>runs fine for me in Windows XP. No special tricks was required besides
>VDMSound (which was only needed since DOS programs don't get sound in
>XP without it).
>
>Rikard


I have tried to run PD on XP with VDMSound........system goes
BLACK..... ANY IDEAS would be appreciated !!

Many Thanks !!

Cliff

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