Games wont load!

[chumly20nj]

I have Win98. I've had this computer for three years and it run games with no problems. Then one day I try and load Starcraft and it goes to a black screen and locks up my computer. I cant figure out anything, I was hoping maybe somebody can hel me out. Thanks

 

[~Candy~]

Hi chumly20nj, welcome to TSG....

Is this the only cd game that does this? Do the others work? Do program cds work correct? Is this an original cd or copy?

 

[chumly20nj]

I'm sorry no games load. Everything else seems to be working fine.

 

[chumly20nj]

the games i use are real cds no copies

 

[~Candy~]

Try going to the control panel, system, device manager, select the cdrom, properties, settings, what do you have checked there?

 

[chumly20nj]

I have under options Disconnect, sync data transfer, auto insertation notification, and DMA checked off.

 

[~Candy~]

Ok, when you say you have them checked off, I'm assuming you have a check mark in all 4 of them.....if so, try unchecking DMA and auto-insert notification....now try a game.

 

[chumly20nj]

Sorry no luck, i'm pretty sure its not a CDrom problem. I tried use a program that allowed me to load the game without a cd, and it still didnt work.

 

[~Candy~]

You restarted the computer after making those changes, correct?

Another thing you might take a look at is your display adapter settings, by right clicking on the desktop, properties, settings, and try another color, maybe 16 bit.....also, go to advanced settings, performance and try lowering the acceleration.