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Installation Problems 18/06/2011 at 09:38 #3238
rokerman
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Hi All,

I have played Simsig before not on this laptop. I have followed the download procedure, but upon rebooting the computer I all have is the the help files and the uninstall program.

What am I doing wrong ?

Regards

Colin

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Installation Problems 18/06/2011 at 09:38 #16683
rokerman
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Hi All,

I have played Simsig before not on this laptop. I have followed the download procedure, but upon rebooting the computer I all have is the the help files and the uninstall program.

What am I doing wrong ?

Regards

Colin

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Installation Problems 18/06/2011 at 10:27 #16687
mfcooper
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Colin,

You sound like you have correctly installed the System Files but have not downloaded any simulations yet.

Head to the download area and take your pick!

(NB: A good beginner sim is Royston)

Matt

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Installation Problems 18/06/2011 at 11:05 #16689
Peter Bennet
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Added issue to FAQ

Peter

I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs!
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Installation Problems 18/06/2011 at 12:14 #16690
rokerman
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Thanks for your help
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Installation Problems 21/06/2011 at 16:48 #16807
pilotman
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Not really a newcomer but a new machine. What are the issues with Windows 7 - I am having trouble completing Swindon download.
Thanks
Ray

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Installation Problems 21/06/2011 at 18:03 #16819
headshot119
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I assume you have 64 bit Windows 7, there is an issue which stops one or two of the obsolete sims from being installed.
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer
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Installation Problems 22/06/2011 at 09:31 #16848
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Solution: Run XP Virtual Machine on your Windows 7.
Barry

Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Installation Problems 22/06/2011 at 11:33 #16862
headshot119
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Or install the 32bit DLL libraries.
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer
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Installation Problems 22/06/2011 at 19:34 #16887
pilotman
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Thanks guys - where would I find the instructions to do that in "Help"
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Installation Problems 22/06/2011 at 20:32 #16892
Francis
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Or dual-boot with linux and use WINE...
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Installation Problems 30/06/2011 at 20:21 #17094
Albert
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It works fine using Linux 64-bit (after the necessary registry patch - see Wiki), where Windows 64-bit fails to run the installers of Swindon, Didcot, Liverpool Street and Stafford.
AJP in games
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Installation Problems 01/07/2011 at 08:02 #17109
pilotman
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Thanks for the input guys but you are speaking to a retired CEng MIMechE here, rather than an IT wizard. I feel dabbling with things I know little about is a bit risky. I have managed to download Exeter though and I think I can get 2 displays to run simultaneously, which will help with the annoying LC's.
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