Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: Halo 2 PC on XP?

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I've been looking for EVER for this, especially since I accidentally bought Halo 2 PC without realizing it was Vista exclusive. To let everyone know, I own a legit copy. I did not steal mine. Is there ANYWAY whatsoever to get Halo 2 multiplayer to work on XP? I got the campaign to work, but not the multiplayer because it keeps asking me to update, and when I do, it says it could not connect.

  • 09.28.2008 6:39 PM PDT
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Multiplayer doesn't work with the patch. If I'm not mistaken, even if it does let you update, it would flag the patch as a hack and therefore ban your account.

  • 09.28.2008 7:08 PM PDT
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Posted by: juryben
There are illegal ways to patch Halo 2 Vista to work on XP, but that's all I'm saying.


Its not illegal if you own the game. As long as you buy the game and not pirate it you are fine. That is exactly what is stated on the website that you get the patch from. The patch sucks though since you can't play multiplayer or gain achievements since this is only possible in Vista. Again...not illegal unless you sole the game!

  • 09.29.2008 6:07 AM PDT
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Posted by: PapaSmurf14
That is exactly what is stated on the website that you get the patch from.


How reassuring.

  • 09.29.2008 6:30 AM PDT
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Posted by: Anton P Nym
who says you have to be an ace to have fun?

Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
Stupid parents let their stupid children play games that are rated M when they should be playing Big Birds Spelling Adventures

Posted by: Kira Onime
Also the AR is actually good in CQB now and no longer a glorified baseball bat.

You need to learn to read the system requirements before buying.

  • 09.29.2008 6:52 AM PDT