I actually got online chat with tech support. it ended up being a software
problem with my drive F.

"brink" wrote:

>
> Larry the redneck;572772 Wrote:
> > How do I download games made for XP onto my Vista? For example i want to
> > download Microsoft Combat flight sim 3.
>
> Hi Larry,
>
> You can install them like you would in XP. If they do not run or
> install properly in Vista, then you can use Compatibility Mode on the
> shortcut or installation file. Select "XP SP2" in the Compatibility
> mode options. This will show you how.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/75...lity-mode.html
>
> Shawn
>
>
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> brink
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