Doesn't work on windows XP

[Darkneblade]

Just planting here just in case. I hope it gets resolved but I don't have much hope since it is very old system anyway.
It is giving ''memory could not be written'' error when trying to install hcinstall.exe.

Windows XP SP3 32 bit.

Edited December 7, 2020 by Darkneblade

[Hyperstrike]

Specs on your machine?

[Darkneblade]

It is old pc but here it is

CPU: Pentium Dual-Core CPU E5200 / 2.50 hz (2 CPUs)
Ram 2 GB
Display card : AMD  Radeon HD 5450 1 GB

 

[Jactari]

Windows XP SP3 32 bits, with 2 GB RAM here.

And it works. (Installation, launcher and game.)
So, your problem might come from elsewhere.

 

And this system is not so very old. =)

Though this nefarious ideology about getting incessant updates prevents me from playing to other good MMOs, and I’m very happy that CoH doesn’t fall into this category.

Edited December 8, 2020 by Jactari

[Darkneblade]

Maybe it used to work before but I can't install it right now. Installer simply doesn't work. Not sure of normal launcher though.

[WanderingAries]

12 hours ago, Darkneblade said:

Maybe it used to work before but I can't install it right now. Installer simply doesn't work. Not sure of normal launcher though.

 

So because I'm me, I just loaded up my XP Mode VM, cranked the RAM to the limit for 32 bit (3.5 Gb?) and tried this.

 

Even before then, I had a few things to say:

• Don't do Anything else at all on the internet with this device (ever) if you're going to do this for your information security.
• While the game did Start in that era, you may find that this OS might no longer be viable due to changes over time.

Notes from my attempt:

• The "specs"
  • 
• I Barely got the "as up to date as it'll ever be" Internet Explorer to function enough to get Chrome installed.
• Chrome (of course) barks as well because of security and also barely functions (because of fundamental changes in the internet).
• Even Chrome won't load the forums due to lack of SSL, so I had to copy the Launcher's direct DL link from here and paste it into the VM.
• After That, I had to tell Chrome it was safe.
• I ran the installer and in about 2 heartbeats had the game downloading (obviously runs better on newer hardware, even in a VM).
  • 
• Downloading is taking its time.
• I can't even use the "Sign-In" link inside the launcher because the lack of SSL so we'll see how hitting Run works.
• Game installed fine, went to Run and got reminded of a few things
  1. XMP Uses an S3 GPU (anybody feel old yet? :p)
  2. For some reason the color depth is only 16 bit
     • 
  3. Because of the above, OpenGL doesn't work
     • 

That basically killed That test due to the virtual hardware limitations, but I didn't leave it there...TBC in Parallels!

[WanderingAries]

Just tested Vista in Parallels on the MBP and besides the expected internet security barking, it went fine.

 

 

Trying to install XP in parallels...

Edited March 14, 2021 by WanderingAries

[WanderingAries]

Oh this should go so much better with these virtual specs

• 
• 
  • vRAM was set to 1 Gb as I didn't want to push the limit for 32 bit

 

This is what you see when trying to goto the forums BTW

• 

 

And Tada! I had to use the "compatiblecursors" tag, but it works (on these virtual specs)

• 
• 
• 

[WanderingAries]

On 12/7/2020 at 5:11 PM, Darkneblade said:

It is giving ''memory could not be written'' error when trying to install hcinstall.exe.

 

My thoughts about your issue

• Old/Bad RAM
  • The chips could be worn out at this point or the stick(s) may have failed otherwise electrically. If there are 2 sticks, then I'd try just one and swap them out as you test SO LONG AS they are not the type that must be installed in pairs. If that is the case, then you can only do it in pairs (so if only two sticks, then can't do it).
  • It might be the vRAM as well I just realized. If that's the case, then nothing you can do short of new GPU ($30?) if it's a desktop.
• Show us the two windows I've shown above to give an idea of your specs
• Also, send a snapshot of Device Manager (right click My Computer and choose Manage) just in case
  • 
  •