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VirgiL JL Aug 3, 2013 @ 4:05pm

Windows 8/8.1 question

Just a quick question as i cannot find a good list on the internet. I am considering a gaming laptop that i have had my eyes on and i intend to buy it. However, it runs Windows 8 and im afraid of compatibility issues. Are there any games that do not run solidly on windows 8? I do not wish to buy the computer to find that half of my games cannot run. Thanks in advance

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RobinHoodxBlade Aug 3, 2013 @ 4:06pm

sadly yes there is ALOT of games with win8 issues i dont have a list but i know there is fixes for the famous ones. like fallout 3 it dont run well on win8 but with fixes it does.

VirgiL JL Aug 3, 2013 @ 4:14pm

Here's my library, does anyone have any problems running these games on windows 8
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Counter-strike: 1.6, CZ, Source, and Global Offensive
Don't Starve
Gmod
SWKOTOR
TF2
Half-life 1 and blueshift
All Half-life 2's
Binding of issac
Kerbal Space program
Prison Architect
Super Meat Boy
FTL
Civ 5
Company of Heroes 1
Day of defeat1 and source
Dota 2
Left 4 Dead 2
Red Orchestra 2
Star Wars Battlefront 2
Endless Space

If there are, try to be specific as they could be fixable. Thanks

RobinHoodxBlade Aug 3, 2013 @ 4:16pm

i dont see any that pop out as issues but it usualy will be the older ones(because they dont get patched)

Mr.Fluffy Aug 3, 2013 @ 6:25pm

I got these games running on Windows 8:
Don't Starve
Super Meat Boy
Left 4 Dead 2

Capt D Aug 3, 2013 @ 6:26pm

I use a Windows 8 computer, and I have not had any compatiblity issues with games I have played on it. The operating system itself, however, has not been the most stable. Sometimes it acts pretty weird when I start up the computer, such as trying to go through the first time setup process again.

Chuck in a Truck Aug 3, 2013 @ 6:34pm

Windows 8 looks like a bad knock off of Android, I haven't used it but I'm afraid of it from what I've seen.

VirgiL JL Aug 3, 2013 @ 7:20pm

Thanks for the input guys, ive done some browsing and found that even the few games that might not run on 8 can run on 7 compatibility mode. Here's the PC in case you're curious, ill order it on monday http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y510p/index.html

Makin' the switch from OSX to the dark side (MAC HATERS BUTTHURT INCOMING)

Legendary old man Aug 3, 2013 @ 7:38pm

People still have issues getting games to run on XP, Vista or Windows 7. In general if it ran on Vista or 7 it will run on Windows 8 also. Tweaking might need to be done. Do not be afraid of Windows 8. It is faster and more secure than Windows 7.

VirgiL JL Aug 3, 2013 @ 7:51pm

Well, as secure as Windows can get. I generally prefer OSX but as im beginning to attempt to develop games and as im preparing for newer releases down the road. i have no choice but to switch to Windows

Legendary old man Aug 3, 2013 @ 7:52pm

Originally posted by FromChaosXIII:
Well, as secure as Windows can get. I generally prefer OSX but as im beginning to attempt to develop games and as im preparing for newer releases down the road. i have no choice but to switch to Windows

Another brainwashed minion.

http://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#q=osx+virus+infections&source=lnt&tbs=qdr:m&sa=X&ei=A8L9Ud2gOsWziwKMkYHIBA&ved=0CBoQpwUoBA&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&fp=5be9cd79fac0fec9&biw=1680&bih=963&bvm=pv.xjs.s.en_US.seW1cfrvSKg.O

If OSX was the most popular OS and every tom ♥♥♥♥ and hairy was using it then you would see that in reality it is no better. In fact it is worse in certain areas. Security intrusions on OSX have been on the rise as the product becomes more popular and what we are seeing so far is that it is an easy target.

Last edited by Legendary old man; Aug 3, 2013 @ 7:55pm

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VirgiL JL Aug 3, 2013 @ 8:43pm

Gonna ditch this arguement as this was not the point of the thread. One final rebuttal: Win 7 Security

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Legendary old man Aug 3, 2013 @ 8:49pm

Originally posted by FromChaosXIII:
Gonna ditch this arguement as this was not the point of the thread. One final rebuttal: Win 7 Security

Are you dropping it or not? I am well prepared for this argument. I repair computers for a living, both MAC and PC's. I like how you throw some nonsensical statement out there with no qualifications. Windows 7 has pretty good security, yes I agree. People looking for free porn downloads will bypass it though when they try and install that porn viewer they need.

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