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by Shufordsc
April 14th, 2025, 2:51 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks Pete.

My card wasn't listed so I modified the Video.txt file without any problem and added my card, unfortunately it didn't help, the game still won't run.
by Shufordsc
April 13th, 2025, 10:07 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks Adelade, I don't have any USB devices connected except my mouse and keyboard and I can't very well disconnect those. I am not using the CD version, but where would I get a replacement for this RUKSHUK file if I wanted to try that..?? And yes I do get the "3D acceleration by message"...
by Shufordsc
April 12th, 2025, 12:09 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

DWG, thanks for all the help and info. I tried the wrapper but unfortunately it still won't run. At this point I think I have tried just about everything, I'm not going to go messing with a rollback of my graphics drivers because I don't want to impact any of my other games that are working well cur...
by Shufordsc
April 11th, 2025, 1:03 am
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks for the info

But should I really be needing this wrapper if I am running a stand alone graphics card..??

I did manage to get the program to load up a few times today, but it's now refusing to load at all after multiple attempts.
by Shufordsc
April 10th, 2025, 4:26 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

UPDATE: So I have managed to get it running.... Sort of kind of.... It will load and run sometimes, but not others... The one constant is it must be started from a totally clean boot, not from a restart. I have compatibility set for Windows 7, run as Admin, and high DPI override for application, and...
by Shufordsc
April 9th, 2025, 3:44 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks to everyone for all the tips and suggestions.

I am slowly plugging away at it, but so far no joy.

I have not tried the wrapper yet but that's my next step.
by Shufordsc
April 8th, 2025, 3:50 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks, I will check out Andy's link.

Native res is 2560x1440

Where do I get this wrapper if I wanted to try it..??
by Shufordsc
April 7th, 2025, 9:57 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Re: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Thanks for the reply.

Desktop with I7 9700k and an RTX 3070 graphics card.

Game will pop up with a small splash screen then a black window then it just disappears.
by Shufordsc
April 7th, 2025, 1:35 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Links 2003 not working with Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 70948

Links 2003 not working with Windows 10

Long time Linkster here from way back in the day, I haven't played in years and want to get back in to it but.... I recently purchased the download version here and ran all the patches and updates etc. and I cannot get the game to run no matter how many different compatibility settings I try, run as...