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Subject: Halo 2 PC on Windows 7.

Hey guys. This is my first or second post I think so I'm sort of new to the forums. Anyways, me and my friend wanted to get Halo 2 for the PC so that we can play it after we hit the credit limit on Reach. I read that to play Halo 2, you need Vista. Because Windows 7 came out after Vista (I think?) will Halo 2 be able to work on Windows 7? Thanks.

  • 07.22.2011 4:44 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Maybe or maybe not. There seems to be varying success when it comes being able to successfully install and play H2V.

So basically it may work or it may not.

  • 07.22.2011 4:53 PM PDT

Oh alright. I could just buy the game and check if it works. If not, I could always try to return it.

  • 07.22.2011 5:06 PM PDT

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Check the return policy before you buy it. The game has been reduced because it doesn't sell well and you may not be able to return it.

  • 07.22.2011 6:31 PM PDT


Posted by: JAB1993
Hey guys. This is my first or second post I think so I'm sort of new to the forums. Anyways, me and my friend wanted to get Halo 2 for the PC so that we can play it after we hit the credit limit on Reach. I read that to play Halo 2, you need Vista. Because Windows 7 came out after Vista (I think?) will Halo 2 be able to work on Windows 7? Thanks.

It works on my 32 bit win 7 laptop and 64 bit win 7 pc. But as said, it appears to work for some and not for others, just make sure your specs are okay and hopefully the rest will just work as intended.

  • 07.23.2011 2:55 AM PDT

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I'm on Windows 7 32bit and never had a problem.

  • 07.23.2011 4:23 AM PDT

Yeah, I ended up buying it and it is working fine. Thanks for your help guys.

[Edited on 07.27.2011 6:56 AM PDT]

  • 07.27.2011 6:55 AM PDT
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I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.

  • 08.13.2011 5:54 PM PDT


Posted by: Black Cat Z
I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.


Yes, reinstall the entire operating system, this will reduce all margin for crashes. Backup before you do so. :)

  • 08.14.2011 3:31 AM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


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Posted by: Black Cat Z
I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.


Yes, reinstall the entire operating system

This should never have to be an option to get a game working. Ever. The fact that it is cements the point I and many others make that the software's just crap.

  • 08.14.2011 10:04 AM PDT

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It works for some not for others also i wish the cd keys werent all screwed up

  • 08.14.2011 10:16 AM PDT


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Posted by: Zetren

Posted by: Black Cat Z
I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.


Yes, reinstall the entire operating system

This should never have to be an option to get a game working. Ever. The fact that it is cements the point I and many others make that the software's just crap.


I was joking, I though someone of an IQ of 145 could figure that out.

  • 08.14.2011 10:39 AM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


Posted by: Zetren

Posted by: DusK

Posted by: Zetren

Posted by: Black Cat Z
I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.


Yes, reinstall the entire operating system

This should never have to be an option to get a game working. Ever. The fact that it is cements the point I and many others make that the software's just crap.


I was joking, I though someone of an IQ of 145 could figure that out.

Lack of sarcasm comprehension in text + this solution actually being suggested numerous times before = of course I'm gonna think you were being serious.

And it's 135.

  • 08.14.2011 10:57 AM PDT

Posted by: DusK
And it's 135.


*Sighs and shakes head*

  • 08.14.2011 12:45 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.


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Posted by: DusK
And it's 135.


*Sighs and shakes head*

Nor does it matter. I'm not here to impress children.

  • 08.14.2011 1:51 PM PDT

Ah you see, I was joking there. Come on man, it ain't that hard.

  • 08.14.2011 2:09 PM PDT
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thanks for your help. It seems to be working now. :)

  • 08.14.2011 3:41 PM PDT

Something smells fishy...

Posted by: Zetren

Posted by: Black Cat Z
I have windows 7 and the halo 2 disc. when i start it, it works up to either the 1st cutscene or right after i grab the 1st gun, then it shuts down, and my computer freezes. does anyone have any ideas on what i could do? thanks.


Yes, reinstall the entire operating system, this will reduce all margin for crashes. Backup before you do so. :)


Ahahahahahaaaah!!! That was hilarious!

Posted by: Zetren
Ah you see, I was joking there. Come on man, it ain't that hard.


Honestly, Zetren I'm not trying to offend you because in fact I respect you but I don't really see what was so funny about that. However I did notice that you were being sarcastic:)

  • 08.14.2011 4:17 PM PDT

Don't worry Barnacle, I don't get offended very easily, even in the face of the mightiest of Trolls. :)


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Posted by: DusK
And it's 135.


*Sighs and shakes head*


This was my joke. Winding DusK up is so much fun sometimes!

  • 08.15.2011 2:26 AM PDT
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I installed it on my Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and it runs fine.

  • 08.18.2011 10:24 AM PDT

I see the date on the post is last june 2011 so its possable the issue of running Halo2 on win7 may have been resolved by now. anyway in case there are any people that haven't court up whith how to fix this little sucker i do have a solution.
1- install halo 2 using the "custom install" option first. do not try to run the game yet!!!! other wise it wont work no matter you do! - next

2 - find the halo 2.exe and set the the compatablity to Vista - not vista 1 or 2. don't run the game yet!!

3 - you need to download the "games for windows client" found on the xbox.com page relating to PC games, save it then run it. http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/PC?xr=shellnav
you need an xbox account and Tag to play online microsoft games. you need to have the games for windows client runnig for the whole thing to work.

once the you have a conection with you xbox account you can now play it. enjoy!!!!!!!!!
please forgive me if I have put this little note in the wrong place or if this thing has already been done and dusted. I mean no disrespect to anyone.

keith



  • 09.20.2011 11:29 PM PDT
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Yeah it works im playing it on Windows 7

  • 10.03.2011 8:33 AM PDT


Posted by: Zetren
Don't worry Barnacle, I don't get offended very easily, even in the face of the mightiest of Trolls. :)


Posted by: Zetren
Posted by: DusK
And it's 135.


*Sighs and shakes head*


This was my joke. Winding DusK up is so much fun sometimes!


Dusk does seem to get mad quite often.

  • 10.03.2011 11:52 AM PDT

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Try here, it has all the fixes

  • 10.04.2011 9:38 PM PDT

I installed Halo 2 on windows 7 no problem.

  • 10.06.2011 9:49 AM PDT