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gaming problems vista basic

devizes18193
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Hi i had a lappie for xmass when i try to install some games i get an error some thing along the lines windows can not find the file or you do not have permission to acces file . I've tried running as administrator with no joy . My old machine was xp . Tried the disc on the kids lappie and it installed . they run vista premium. Is there a difference between the 2 vista's from a gaming viewpoint .
The games are assisn's creed and civ 4

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  • JasX
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    ewwww Vista Basic? you considered an upgrade to windows7?

    which you probably could have gotten free with a new laptop purchase of any vista version other than the basic one.
  • [Deleted User]
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    Can you retry and post back exactly what the error messages are?
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    Assassin's creed on a lappie? wow - I guess you spent some serious money on that if you're expecting decent fps/visuals.

    Still..it should install no matter how badly it runs, so as suggested please get the exact error message
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