Capt. Kenaz Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just like the title says: I have a copy of the original DOW game, or possibly the second print/edition of it, and I have it installed on my computer, and use to play it and enjoy it all the time, BUT; now, and I think it might be a firewall setting or some of the protective software I have I have on my computer, but when I select play game, or insert disc one and try to play the game, it wont appear! What gives? Anyone else ever have this problem, and if so how did you fix it?? I am not real good and smart when it comes to computers, so what could be blocking me from running this game, and how do I fix it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sounds like a SafeDisc or SecuROM issue (can't remember which Play Protection the game has). Is the Disc scratched? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2836811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Can you be a bit more specific? Does the game not start at all after the autorun comes up? You could always try reinstalling it or depending on the antivirus or firewalls you have you could add DoW to the exceptions list. Just making sure, is it the same computer you used to play it on? I know Soulstorm and Dark Crusade work on Windows7 but I haven't tried my original Dawn of War or Winter Assault. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2838123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakev Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Had a similar problem with Fire Warrior on Vista. Solution: Download a No-CD version of the .exe Works spot on. Strange though, having to crack a game that you own the original disc for. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2838180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kenaz Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 thanks for all the replies; in one fashion or another they were all really helpful: 1. had to uninstall and then reinstall. 2. had to download the patches to my game. 3. had to download a new thingy from windows that allowed me to play the game still, on the same computer, even thought I already owned the disc and codes needed. 4. had to change my fire wall settings to an exception, etc. THANK YOU for all the help! You guys rock!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2838778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakev Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Enjoy the game (again) Captain! :wub: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2838963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Glad to hear you sorted it out, enjoy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/235560-dow-the-original-game/#findComment-2838966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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