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ThunderaWolf · 01-07-2008, 05:05 AM

I tried downloading maplestory upon trying to start the installer i get the message "error reading setup instalization file" is this a problem with running vista or some other problem.

Help greatly appreciated
-Wolf

Cyraan · 01-07-2008, 10:23 AM

Its a problem on your side. I have windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit and Maple Story runs fine. You just need to emulate it in WindowsXP.

ThunderaWolf · 01-07-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyraan

Its a problem on your side. I have windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit and Maple Story runs fine. You just need to emulate it in WindowsXP.

Could you tell me how to do that? Im fairly new with vista.

Cyraan · 01-07-2008, 01:45 PM

You right click on the .exe for maple story.

Select Properties.

Compatibility Tab > Run as Windows XP Service Pack 2

But i didnt have problem with the installation...are you installing it as the admin?

yoon82 · 01-07-2008, 03:43 PM

If you have Vista running on 64 bit, you're fine. If you are running with 32 bit, you'll run into some problems.

Also check your compatibility:
(right click the MS icon > properties > compatibility > check "run this program in compatibility mode for Windows xp service pack 2 > check run this program as an administrator).

Although, the compatibility thing only helps with lags and disconnections as far as I'm aware...

Hope that helps!

Piggy-Bank · 01-07-2008, 04:55 PM

That's odd. I run Vista 32bit and I'm running it fine. Cyraan and Yoon both beat me to it; but that's the main method for making it work.

Just make sure you run the program as an administrator. Otherwise, the program's not going to be given the authority to install. Even if you are logged on as an administrator, it's still good to right click the icon, and select 'Run as Administrator'. Of course, you're going to need the password.

Explisivia · 01-07-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Piggy-Bank

it's still good to right click the icon, and select 'Run as Administrator'. Of course, you're going to need the password.

gosh i hate microsoft.. Never EVER going to get vista!

Linux ftw? ^^

yoon82 · 01-08-2008, 01:05 AM

I've never had any issues with Vista. I know others who've come up with all these issues... I guess I'm just one of those few lucky ones without any problems?

ThunderaWolf · 01-08-2008, 03:31 AM

This is the problem im getting

It was ran as an administrator.

Awesome Man · 01-08-2008, 04:16 AM

Try re-downloading.

01-07-2008, 05:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ThunderaWolf FabianN's Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poofingtin Mannor. With many wolves to keep me company :D Posts: 3,975 Reputation: 17	Is Maplestory installation compatible with Vista? I tried downloading maplestory upon trying to start the installer i get the message "error reading setup instalization file" is this a problem with running vista or some other problem. Help greatly appreciated -Wolf __________________ <3 you boom. AND I am wolf, hear me RAWR I play league of legends now! Feel free to add me Jikael or Jikeal... can't remember.

01-07-2008, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyraan ChimaeraOne's Cookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere between here and there. Posts: 1,384 Reputation: 14	Its a problem on your side. I have windows Vista Ultimate 64Bit and Maple Story runs fine. You just need to emulate it in WindowsXP. __________________ Maplestory Cyraan : 102 Khaini hermit Cryaan : 53 Khaini Aran LadyCyrus : 71 Khaini Blaze wizard Rainyn : 34 Khaini Gunslinger

01-07-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cyraan ChimaeraOne's Cookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere between here and there. Posts: 1,384 Reputation: 14	You right click on the .exe for maple story. Select Properties. Compatibility Tab > Run as Windows XP Service Pack 2 But i didnt have problem with the installation...are you installing it as the admin? __________________ Maplestory Cyraan : 102 Khaini hermit Cryaan : 53 Khaini Aran LadyCyrus : 71 Khaini Blaze wizard Rainyn : 34 Khaini Gunslinger

01-07-2008, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
yoon82 Lives in City of Zeroes Join Date: May 2006 Location: Right behind you. Posts: 629 Reputation: 10	If you have Vista running on 64 bit, you're fine. If you are running with 32 bit, you'll run into some problems. Also check your compatibility: (right click the MS icon > properties > compatibility > check "run this program in compatibility mode for Windows xp service pack 2 > check run this program as an administrator). Although, the compatibility thing only helps with lags and disconnections as far as I'm aware... Hope that helps! __________________ .oO*Scania*Oo. yoon82//ArchMage//Level 129

01-08-2008, 01:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
yoon82 Lives in City of Zeroes Join Date: May 2006 Location: Right behind you. Posts: 629 Reputation: 10	I've never had any issues with Vista. I know others who've come up with all these issues... I guess I'm just one of those few lucky ones without any problems? __________________ .oO*Scania*Oo. yoon82//ArchMage//Level 129

01-07-2008, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Piggy-Bank Norrin Radd's Nerd Rage Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,615 Reputation: 30	That's odd. I run Vista 32bit and I'm running it fine. Cyraan and Yoon both beat me to it; but that's the main method for making it work. Just make sure you run the program as an administrator. Otherwise, the program's not going to be given the authority to install. Even if you are logged on as an administrator, it's still good to right click the icon, and select 'Run as Administrator'. Of course, you're going to need the password.

01-08-2008, 03:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
ThunderaWolf FabianN's Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poofingtin Mannor. With many wolves to keep me company :D Posts: 3,975 Reputation: 17	This is the problem im getting It was ran as an administrator. __________________ <3 you boom. AND I am wolf, hear me RAWR I play league of legends now! Feel free to add me Jikael or Jikeal... can't remember.

01-08-2008, 04:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Awesome Man Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 564 Reputation: 20	Try re-downloading.

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