AMD problem

[sony das]

Hi
One of my friend just buy a new PC with AMD AthlonXP+2200 supported by 256MB DDR SDRAM and loaded with all driver upgrade including DirectX9.0c but when he try to play NFS Porsche 2000 or NFS High Stakes it just hang on first loading screen.Most of the time the error shown on the screen It is a 16-bit application can not run in 32-bit(not remember the exact message) or like that.Even some old version software could not load or even could't be installed.
Please help.
Thank in advance
SONYOTN
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AMD AthlonXP+2200
256MB DDR
40GB7200
ASUS A7V400-MX

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Windows XP Professional
DirectX9.0c
A7V400-MX BIOS version 1009
VIA/S3G KM400A Graphics Driver V5.10.146.0.

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[Random]

Have you tried running other games on his system? Looking at the specs of your friends system is perfectly capable of playing those games. It could be something to do with Windows XP Compatibility, try this :

1. Right click on the icon of the game and click properties.
2. Click on the compatibility tab.
3. Click the box saying "Run this program in compatibility mode for:".
4. Select Windows 98 / Windows Me
5. Click on OK and then try running the game.

If this doesn't work, then try looking for patches for the games.

I've just realised that a 16Bit Error message means that your desktop bit rate is too high. If what i've suggested doesn't work then do this

1. Randomly right click on the desktop and click on Properties
2. Click the "Settings" tab.
3. Change "Colour quaility" from Highest (32 Bit) to Medium (16 Bit).
4. Then click on OK and then try running the game.

[sony das]

Have you tried running other games on his system? Looking at the specs of your friends system is perfectly capable of playing those games. It could be something to do with Windows XP Compatibility, try this :

1. Right click on the icon of the game and click properties.
2. Click on the compatibility tab.
3. Click the box saying "Run this program in compatibility mode for:".
4. Select Windows 98 / Windows Me
5. Click on OK and then try running the game.

If this doesn't work, then try looking for patches for the games.

I've just realised that a 16Bit Error message means that your desktop bit rate is too high. If what i've suggested doesn't work then do this

1. Randomly right click on the desktop and click on Properties
2. Click the "Settings" tab.
3. Change "Colour quaility" from Highest (32 Bit) to Medium (16 Bit).
4. Then click on OK and then try running the game.





Many Many Thanks
Your Second suggestion goes fine and the game is running cool

[Random]

Glad I could help.