Game problems with Windows 7 64bit.

[Demian38]

Yes, I have bought 3 fairly new games: Divinity 2, The Godfather 2, and The Saboteur and all 3 had issues on my OS. I have updated drivers, looked for game patches, run in compatibility modes, fine tuned the game settings, uninstalled/reinstalled the games, contacted their tech support departments. Each answer I get is "The games are not compatible with Windows 7". The Saboteur game does have Windows 7 listed, why that doesn't work, I'm lost. The games do install and run BUT for some reason the characters run in circles without me touching a thing. I've cleaned my keyboard thinking something was lodged in my keys. I'm just guessing most games are only designed for the 32bit .
archictecture. Any thoughts?

 

[TorrentG]

Hey.

Going quickly based on the brief details you've given, I'd suggest updating your gamepad or controller driver. Visit the manufacturer's webpage to obtain the latest driver and install.

Also, I would update my video card driver.

If it's NVIDIA card, update from here - NVIDIA

If it's ATI/AMD card, from here - Drivers & Support | GAME.AMD.COM

Those games should and do all work well under Windows 7 in either 32 or 64 bit.

 

[Demian38]

Thanks TorrentG for responding. But video drivers and sound drivers are all up to date. That was one of the first things I checked. I don't use any gamepad or controller, just the mouse and keyboard. BUT, it just gave me an idea. I do have a joystick plugged in for FlightSim games. Wondering if its picking up that?

 

[Nibiru2012]

You might try unplugging the joystick and see what happens. It could be causing the issues you've mentioned.

 

[Demian38]

Everyone! Problem solved. It sure was my joystick. I almost forgot I still had it plugged in one of my USB ports. It was sitting under my computer desk still on. Once I unplugged the joystick and rearranged some other USB connector locations, the games started to act right work. Thanks to those who led me to the right direction.

 

[Nibiru2012]

Well, glad you got it working! It's amazing the "rats nest" of wires that accumulate behind the computer desk, you know?

Another thread solved, another satisfied member! TaDaaa!