Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

[Damsco]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit Problem

Hi
i am new to this forum and i dont know if this is the right section to post this

I have installed windows 7 ultimate 64bit (clean install)
and now when i try to install steam games like CoD Black ops, my pc freezes and i have to hard re-boot it.
I can install games that doesnt use steam, i just installed battlefield bad company 2 with no problems.

my pc spec:

Intel core 2 2,13GHz
ATI Radeon 2600 HD pro
5GB ramm
ASUS motherboard
Sound Blaster Audigy

Help me plz, i really wanna play Black Ops


-Damsco

 

[brady]

latest video driver installed?

If so, from windows update? Or manufacturers website?

 

[Damsco]

yes i have the latest drivers installed
only video card is from manufacture website and the rest from windows update

 

[sygnus21]

Do you already have Steam installed?

Also, have you checked the install instructions for the game?

 

[Damsco]

i can install steam with no problem but when i try to install the game then the problem accurs.
Call of Duty Black ops uses steam to install, when it starts to install the pc freezes. i cant even move the mouse.

 

[brady]

Do you get any event log errors under system or application?


* I thought I remembered a thread from way back that said something about running games in either admin or compatability mode(s)... can't find it now of course. *

 

[Damsco]

where can i find those event logs?
sorry i am a noob with pc >.<

btw i use microsoft security essentials antivirus

 

[sygnus21]

* I thought I remembered a thread from way back that said something about running games in either admin or compatability mode(s)... can't find it now of course. *

Steam does not need to be run in compatibility mode, nor does Steam recommend it be run in compatibility mode.....

Note:

Please do not run Steam in compatibility mode.

Steam Support

Since this is a Steam based game logic would suggest that the game not be installed in comaptibility mode either.

Are you having any issues with Steam itself?

You might have to check out the game's forums to see what they have to say about the install problems

 

[Damsco]

no problems with steam
only problem is i cant install games that are using steam

 

[sygnus21]

Game or games? Are you saying any game you attempt to install through Steam won't install?

Is you account in good standing?

You may want to check out the support section - Steam Support

 

[Damsco]

Game or games? Are you saying any game you attempt to install through Steam won't install?

Is you account in good standing?

You may want to check out the support section - Steam Support

i have tryid to install MW2 and Black Ops and no luck
but i have followed the steps from the link you have posted before this one
i have disabled windows installer and now i am gonna try to install again
wish me luck

 

[Damsco]

sorry for the double post

i have installed MW2 with no problem after disabling windows installer from the service (run>msconfig>service)
gonna try to install black ops when i am home (at school right now)

 

[Jobe77]

no problems with steam
only problem is i cant install games that are using steam

I must say, that I have about 10 games purchased at steam, and NONE of them starts through the steam software, all of my games had to be manually started and some have even required that I deleted some directories and stuff like that to work.

I don't know yet if its' because it's incompatible with x64 or something other is wrong.

 

[Wishmaster]

I doubt it has anything to do with the 64bit OS.

I have about 40 games on Steam and have never had any issues at all installing or playing them under Win7 x64.

There may be another issue.

You are running the current drivers for your GPu correct?
Also, Have you updated Direct X?

Have you done any "tweaks" to Windows?

 

[Damsco]

i have found the problem
it was my anti-virus (avira)
after uninstalling that, i coeld install the games with no problem
and all the time i thought it was the 64bit -___-'

i wanna thank the people that did try to help me
THX

-Damsco

 

[sygnus21]

no problems with steam
only problem is i cant install games that are using steam

I must say, that I have about 10 games purchased at steam, and NONE of them starts through the steam software, all of my games had to be manually started and some have even required that I deleted some directories and stuff like that to work.

I don't know yet if its' because it's incompatible with x64 or something other is wrong.

It's not a compatibility issue. It's something with your machine sorry to say. Steam is very compatible with Windows 7 x64.



Edit: I see you got it sorted. Happy to hear it.

Peace

 

[Jobe77]

I doubt it has anything to do with the 64bit OS.

I have about 40 games on Steam and have never had any issues at all installing or playing them under Win7 x64.

There may be another issue.

You are running the current drivers for your GPu correct?
Also, Have you updated Direct X?

Have you done any "tweaks" to Windows?

Everything here is up to date.
However, the system has been online for a long time, i can test by creating a new installation and try to have the steam tested on that one..

 

[Damsco]

ok i found another annoying problem
i cant use RUN like i cant open regedit,msconfig or dxdiag
it doesnt do anything when i hit enter after typing
plz help me once more

 

[sygnus21]

Is this a legit copy of Windows 7?

If you have a disk, with the problems you've been having, you might consider a repair install.... http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

 

[Damsco]

yes is legit and i have fixed by creating a new account :/