bikerdude on 16/10/2009 at 16:51
you need to register the indoe codec dll aswell, instructions for which are in the FAQ.
RonnieAlme on 16/10/2009 at 22:36
I've been deprived of my desktop (XP, bought in 2006) and Thief fan missions for three months now. Yikes!
Anyway, I'm in the market for a spiffy laptop that would run Windows 7 and Vista, most likely. From what I can tell here, I can move all my Thief stuff over to laptop and I'll be fine right? And I should be able to plug in a mouse and my speakers and headphones too, right?
Yes, I'm that dumb when it comes to computers.
jtr7 on 16/10/2009 at 23:33
It's possible. Some have claimed zero problems, and others have had a heck of a time.
Namdrol on 17/10/2009 at 06:34
I've a new bells and whistles lap top courtesy of the OU, running Vista home premium.
I loaded Thief 2, applied the DDFix patch, ran as administrator in XP compatibility and all works fine.
(Not looked for fog yet as I've only been messing about with a fan campaign)
My only problem was Darkloader which stopped seeing FMs after I moved its location.
(I cleaned the registry and the .ini files so I don't know?)
But I stuck in Garretloader and all's fine and dandy
Dan on 17/10/2009 at 08:07
ALL RIGHT!!!
Got the videos working with vista by registering, but a completely different file from the one mentioned in the FAQ. Instead of finding all sorts of paths to register the LGVID.AX, just install the codec and type "regsvr32 ir50_32.dll", nothing else. It should acknowledge that the job is done and then with no restarts check if the videos are working. Reliance, you could try this, but I stress that it worked for me and don't know if it will for you until you try it. I don't know which Indeo codec it works with, since I installed all I could find, but you should try the one in the CD.
Additionally I test drive Thief 2 on my father's laptop running on vista and it ran normally with videos. I just can't put my finger on what is causing the videos to refuse.
Will focus on fixing the FOG now.
Mortis on 19/10/2009 at 07:06
All 3 Thief games are running fine for me on a Vista 32 Home premium lappy. The only issue I have is some lag when acessing the menu/map/objectives while ingame. It looks like it is miimizing to the desktop and then quickly maximising, I can see the desktop and any open windows, etc and they look like they are at the same res as Thief. It isnt a major problem, just disruptive to immersion and kind of annoying having to wait 4-5 seconds to get to the menu/map
mudi on 19/10/2009 at 14:14
If you install ddfix, it won't switch resolution all the time, which should stop that particular annoyance. ;)
Kin on 23/10/2009 at 04:38
A little off topic but can you update vista ultimate with sp2 installed to windows 7 without having to lose everything on the hard drive? I am talking for the full win7 software not the update option sold with half the price.
mudi on 23/10/2009 at 04:56
Should work as long as you are trying to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. Any other edition of Windows 7 will probably refuse to update.
Kin on 23/10/2009 at 05:04
Thanks for the reply.
Is there anyone that actually have updated vista ultimate sp2 to win 7 ultimate. It is the first time I planning to try it and I need some advice.
