How To Install Old Nancy Drew Games On Windows 10

Windows 10 Installation

June 16th, 2017

We accept successfully tested from game #half dozen on upwards on Windows seven, 8, and 10 (we besides have had success installing games 3-5 when running in compatibility mode; and games ane-2 using the special instructions on our website and running in compatibility fashion) and accept found that installing the game when logged in as administrator and with anti-virus software temporarily disabled has been successful.

If you lot have already installed one of our games on a Windows 10 system and are having issues; please effort doing a clean install using the following instructions, otherwise skip downwards to the instructions under "Reinstall" for installation on a Windows ten system.

Completely uninstall your game.

Uninstall:

one. Become to the folder where your saved games are located. The default locations are:

Windows Vista and Windows vii/8/ten: C:\Users\Username\Documents\[Game Title]

Make a note of the location of your saved game binder.

2. In the saved game folder, delete any configuration files (.config extension).

3. Go to Start Carte > Start Search or Search Bar. Search for all files and folders past Game Championship (e.k. The Captive Curse).

4. Delete all results EXCEPT for the saved game folder and the setup.exe file. Empty the Recycle Bin.

NEXT Update your PC. Update any drivers that need it and general windows configurations.

Restart your computer.

Reinstall:

Brand sure y'all're logged on every bit an Ambassador for your computer, temporarily disable your anti-virus protection(make certain to re-enable your anti-virus protection subsequently the game download is complete) , and manually install by taking the following steps:

i. Go to your Documents folder and create a new folder. Proper name the folder with the title of the game.

2. If installing from disc, insert game Disc i in your disc bulldoze. Go to Start Menu > Computer * Notation * if installing from digital download skip steps 2 and 3.

3. Right-click your CD-Rom/DVD drive and cull Open.

4. Look for the Setup file (this file will brandish every bit Setup Application, Setup.exe, or Setup Launcher Installshield). Double-click this file to starting time the installation process.

v. Motion through the install process until you reach Choose Destination Location. Click the Browse button or Change button.

half-dozen. Navigate to the game folder you created by double-clicking in the Directories box. Select C: drive > Users > User proper name > Documents > the game folder you created. When you lot have the correct Path,

choose OK.

seven. Continue forward with the installation process. When asked if you want to install DirectX, check "No, I will install myself."

8. Upon completion, click stop and exit setup.

You may also need to (specifically for games 1-5):

ane. Right-click the game icon that is at present on your desktop, select 'Properties'.
two. Under 'Backdrop', click on the 'Compatibility' tab.
3. Cheque the 'Run in Compatibility Mode' box and then select 'Windows XP Service Pack 3' or 'Windows 98/Me' from the driblet-down card.

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