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How to install still life on vista?

benj -  
 nicokath -
Hello;
I just acquired Still Life, I installed it and it starts but the screen is black. I have Vista, is it possible that it is not compatible? Thank you for your help, I am a novice when it comes to computers. Thank you, have a great day.
Configuration: Windows Vista Internet Explorer 7.0

13 answers

  1. Nora_du_59
     
    For those who want to play it and don't know how to do so, I've found a solution that works for me: download and install the Still Life patch for Windows Vista (I previously had Windows Vista and didn't have any issues). Right-click on the Still Life game icon on your desktop, go to properties, compatibility, and click on "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and choose Windows NT4. Then check "Run in 256 colors," disable visual themes, and run this program as an administrator. That should work.

    A quick reminder:
    1) Download and install the patch
    2) Right-click on the game icon
    3) Properties, compatibility, Windows NT4
    4) Check "Run in 256 colors," disable visual themes, and run the program as an administrator.
    For me, it works, even though I'm on Windows 7 64-bit.
    Thanks to this, you should no longer have the black screen issues I experienced.
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    1. nicokath
       
      For me it doesn't work, I have Windows 7.
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  2. jacgeo Posted messages 70 Status Member 3
     
    Thank you also because I was struggling for 2 hours - I’ve done it before and I wanted to do it again - so thanks for this patch.
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  3. sranoid
     
    Thank you for the patch link, the game works perfectly now.
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  4. Julien
     
    Hi, I have the same issue as you... if you found a way to get this game working, please reply to me, thanks.
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    1. benj
       
      Hi, no sorry, still not yet. I'll keep you posted when I have something.
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    2. benj
       
      Hello, I received an email from Mindscape stating that Still Life is not compatible with Vista. They even emphasized that it was specified. I'm very disappointed; I would have liked to be able to play it finally. I've heard that you can install XP in addition to Vista and that during startup you could choose. Do you know anything about this? Thank you.
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  6. sister2 Posted messages 7 Status Member
     
    I had the same problem and I solved it by playing on my other computer lol.
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  7. blbl
     
    To play Still Life on Vista:

    Right-click on the game launch icon: in properties - compatibility, set it to Windows NT 4 and check "disable visual themes". It worked for me, I hope it works for you too!
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  8. XSi
     
    With a NO-CD and the blbl manipulation, it works perfectly

    THANK YOU
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    1. Aerofreak
       
      I have the same problem mentioned above, I would like to solve the issue as you said but I can't find a No-CD in French.... Could you tell me where you found yours...

      Thank you

      Aerofreak
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  9. lima fox
     
    Hello,
    I have the same black screen issue when launching Still Life on Vista and I tried the workaround recommended by blbl, but the protection system prevents me from starting in compatibility mode. It only accepts XP, which inevitably shows the black screen. Does any of you know how to disable the protection system?
    Thanks in advance.

    Lima Fox
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    1. web dav
       
      Hi,

      I have exactly the same problem as you, either it's a black screen or a protection system

      Vista seriously annoys me.
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  10. mr x
     
    Hello everyone, I would like to know how to play Still Life lol, I don't understand anything about these computers, especially Vista.
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  11. amazone
     
    Hi everyone, I see that the installation problem with Stille Life still hasn't been resolved...
    I've already played Stille Life but I can't play it again.
    Windows Vista
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  12. elessar13
     
    Thank you very much! Last year I played it because I had Windows XP, but now that I have a new PC running VISTA and I wanted to play it again: no way! But thanks to your ethancarter patch, it works great XD
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    1. desdemone
       
      Hello
      I have a problem with Vista and this game, I tried to install the patch, but I must not be skilled because a message indicates a missing....., it's horrible, if someone could tell me what to do?
      I also have the same issue with Jack the Ripper, no way to do anything even when setting it to XP for compatibility.
      Best regards
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  13. Cpichoune
     
    Sniff
    it doesn't work for me despite the patch
    I've clicked but it's as if I'm doing nothing
    help
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  14. Ethancarter Posted messages 34 Status Member
     
    The unofficial patch for Still Life and Windows Vista is available here:

    http://files.filefront.com/Still+Life+Vista+Unofficial+Patch+French/;10769543;/fileinfo.html
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    1. Ethancarter Posted messages 34 Status Member
       
      Hello,

      I have modified the patch.

      The new download address for the Still Life update patch for Windows Vista:

      http://files.filefront.com/StillLife+vistazip/;11762898;/fileinfo.html
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      1. n!Co6 > Ethancarter Posted messages 34 Status Member
         
        Yes! Thank you Ethancarter, it's working.
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      2. jfmarmotte08 Posted messages 4 Registration date   Status Member > Ethancarter Posted messages 34 Status Member
         
        Hello,
        I have a big problem, I don't know how you install Still Life on Vista.

        Can someone share their knowledge with me, in detail?
        Thank you very much for your attention.
        A marmot
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    2. Mallu Posted messages 272 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   36
       
      Thank you for this message from Ethancarter... from June 2008, it just gave me the solution for the black screen for "STILLIFE" posted on June 10, 2009. It works perfectly for now.

      I hope I won't have any more "bugs" later... otherwise, I'll come back to read you

      Best regards to all.
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    3. nicokath
       
      This address doesn't work for me.
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