Zoo Tycoon 2 problem

MDS5 · 09-21-2009, 02:09 PM

So I've recently installed the game and when I go to play it, it says that I need 256mb of memory to run the game and it's detecting that I don't have any to read. This is a brand new computer and I don't get it. I'm currently running Windows Vista 64-bit if that helps any. I'd really love to play this game again. Any help out there?

**Lord Sirian** · 09-22-2009, 01:37 AM

Hi MDS5. Welcome to TSF.

Since Zoo Tycoon 2 is an older game, try running it in compatibility mode. To do this:

Right Click the executable -> Click "Properties" -> Click the "Compatibility" tab -> Tick "Run in Compatibility mode" -> Choose Windows XP or 2000.

MDS5 · 09-22-2009, 02:39 PM

This doesn't seem to be working. Any other ideas?

whalefreak · 10-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Greetings,

I'm New here & have Quite a Big problem in Installing my New Zoo Tycoon 2,
Ultimate Collection..

I recently bought a copy of zoo tycoon 2 ultimate collection.
When I try to install it, I get an error:
1607: Unable to install Installsheild Scripting Runtime.

Is there a way to fix this? I have tried Microsoft's updates & had No success.

I did recently Un-install Zoo tycoon 2, Marine Mania & Extinct animals.
Is this causing the error If so, how do I fix it so I can install my newest game, zoo tycoon 2 ultimate collection?

I spent All afternoon yesterday, digging thru Microsoft's website, trying to find a Solution.. Has anyone else ever seen this error?

I went to a page on Microsoft's site, in the games area & was asked for the Product ID# of my game.. And was instructed to install the game
& that it was in the 'About Us' screen..
How can I access that, when I can't get past the Initial Installsheild screen?

Please help! I can post a Printscreen of the error messege, if needed..

pmorrison2588 · 10-09-2009, 04:24 AM

Tell me that the copy of the game that is installed is a licensed one or pirated. Probably the key to your problem is there.

pmorrison2588 · 10-09-2009, 04:56 AM

I have a question also. Is this game made by the same people who made Roller coaster Tycoon.

whalefreak · 10-10-2009, 10:58 AM

The game I have is an Official copy, by Microsoft Game Studios..

And Yes, btw, I believe Zoo Tycoon is made by the same people who make Rollercoster Tycoon..

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 10-13-2009, 09:28 PM

Hi MDS5.

The problem is you have Vista 64-bit, the game will not run on that platform as it was only designed for a 32-bit operating system.

09-21-2009, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
MDS5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista	Zoo Tycoon 2 problem So I've recently installed the game and when I go to play it, it says that I need 256mb of memory to run the game and it's detecting that I don't have any to read. This is a brand new computer and I don't get it. I'm currently running Windows Vista 64-bit if that helps any. I'd really love to play this game again. Any help out there?

09-22-2009, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,660 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem Hi MDS5. Welcome to TSF. Since Zoo Tycoon 2 is an older game, try running it in compatibility mode. To do this: Right Click the executable -> Click "Properties" -> Click the "Compatibility" tab -> Tick "Run in Compatibility mode" -> Choose Windows XP or 2000. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

09-22-2009, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
MDS5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem This doesn't seem to be working. Any other ideas?

10-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
whalefreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2 OS: Windows vista Service pack 3	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem Greetings, I'm New here & have Quite a Big problem in Installing my New Zoo Tycoon 2, Ultimate Collection.. I recently bought a copy of zoo tycoon 2 ultimate collection. When I try to install it, I get an error: 1607: Unable to install Installsheild Scripting Runtime. Is there a way to fix this? I have tried Microsoft's updates & had No success. I did recently Un-install Zoo tycoon 2, Marine Mania & Extinct animals. Is this causing the error If so, how do I fix it so I can install my newest game, zoo tycoon 2 ultimate collection? I spent All afternoon yesterday, digging thru Microsoft's website, trying to find a Solution.. Has anyone else ever seen this error? I went to a page on Microsoft's site, in the games area & was asked for the Product ID# of my game.. And was instructed to install the game & that it was in the 'About Us' screen.. How can I access that, when I can't get past the Initial Installsheild screen? Please help! I can post a Printscreen of the error messege, if needed.. Last edited by whalefreak; 10-07-2009 at 11:48 AM.

10-09-2009, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
pmorrison2588 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 OS: windows xp, sp 2	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem Tell me that the copy of the game that is installed is a licensed one or pirated. Probably the key to your problem is there. __________________ "Glory Of Fellowland"-- Best Tribal War Strategy Game

10-09-2009, 04:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
pmorrison2588 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 OS: windows xp, sp 2	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem I have a question also. Is this game made by the same people who made Roller coaster Tycoon. __________________ "Glory Of Fellowland"-- Best Tribal War Strategy Game

10-10-2009, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
whalefreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2 OS: Windows vista Service pack 3	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem The game I have is an Official copy, by Microsoft Game Studios.. And Yes, btw, I believe Zoo Tycoon is made by the same people who make Rollercoster Tycoon..

10-13-2009, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,256 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Zoo Tycoon 2 problem Hi MDS5. The problem is you have Vista 64-bit, the game will not run on that platform as it was only designed for a 32-bit operating system. __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.