Civilization IV Problems

**.44 Magdalene** · 12-22-2008, 11:13 PM

So... Civilization IV and Windows Vista.

I can't run the demo. Like, can't. At all. Period. It gets to 'Loading XML' and then has an inexplicable error and crashes. It even gives me a precursor "This will probably not run on Vista" message before I even begin to try and play it. I've tried running on Compatibility Mode and as an administrator, and no go.

But here's the thing. Every compatibility / requirement website I've checked says I'm good. I meet every requirement for the game, some of them with flying colors and great gusto. I've read elsewhere that certain patches required to run the game on Vista--patches that automatically download--just don't work with the demo, so some folks can run the actual game but not the demo.

Should I risk buying it? Has anyone else experienced this? And don't tell me to install XP because no.

12-22-2008, 11:13 PM	#1
.44 Magdalene Smitten for Kittens Posts: 3,814	Civilization IV Problems So... Civilization IV and Windows Vista. I can't run the demo. Like, can't. At all. Period. It gets to 'Loading XML' and then has an inexplicable error and crashes. It even gives me a precursor "This will probably not run on Vista" message before I even begin to try and play it. I've tried running on Compatibility Mode and as an administrator, and no go. But here's the thing. Every compatibility / requirement website I've checked says I'm good. I meet every requirement for the game, some of them with flying colors and great gusto. I've read elsewhere that certain patches required to run the game on Vista--patches that automatically download--just don't work with the demo, so some folks can run the actual game but not the demo. Should I risk buying it? Has anyone else experienced this? And don't tell me to install XP because no. 2008 Blitz Poster of the Year 気 My eyes have seen the glory Of the draining of the ditch I only come to Baton Rouge To find myself a witch