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georgie
07-13-2014, 07:47 PM
Created a new computer wanted to know If anyone is running EQ with windows 8? Is there any problems with it running an older game like EQ?

Laugher
07-13-2014, 08:21 PM
I have ran it on win8 but not recently, I think I was using Rain of Fear client too

iirc just ran it as admin (was a zipped eq folder not an iso install) so was p easy to set up at least for a more recent client.

Could always do a "run in compatibility with" win7 or xp or something would be my guess.

admittedly I haven't had much experience on a win8 comp I usually run 99 on my winxp desktop but can confirm I've at least ran an eq client on 8

phacemeltar
07-13-2014, 09:47 PM
it runs fine in win8.. couple crashes every now and again but overall nice

georgie
07-13-2014, 10:24 PM
Will I still be logged in during that crash?

India
07-14-2014, 08:48 AM
I run on Win 8.1 and have not experienced any crashing

phacemeltar
07-14-2014, 08:55 AM
the only times it ever crashes on me is on zones or if i try to fullscreen

myriverse
07-14-2014, 09:06 AM
Win8 and never crash. I often DC when zoning and stuff, but I don't think that's Win8-related.

georgie
07-15-2014, 01:11 AM
So in order to play I need to run in compatibility mode?

India
07-15-2014, 10:29 AM
So in order to play I need to run in compatibility mode?

You can try it without running it in compatibility mode and see if it works for you

Casey VII
07-15-2014, 10:44 AM
I didn't use any compatibility modes when I ran it on 8.1

Ran just fine.

georgie
07-16-2014, 01:24 AM
its an okay os, a little overwhelming but fast af(the pc anyways)