How to Make RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Work on Vista
- 1). Insert the game disc into your Windows Vista computer's CD/DVD drive and close the AutoRun window if one appears.
- 2). Right-click on the "Roller Coaster Tycoon 3" game icon on your desktop or Start menu, and then select "Run as administrator" from the context menu. If it still doesn't work, see Step 3.
- 3). Enable file indexing on your Windows Vista computer by going to the Start menu, selecting "Control Panel," choosing "Programs" and then clicking on "Turn Windows features on or off." Click to select the check box for "Indexing Service," and then click "OK" to apply the setting. This will make Windows Vista more compatible with the "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" program. Repeat Step 2 to start the game.
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