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Subject: Halo 2 PC question.

Will all H2 vista games work on windows 7 with a patch? I'm looking to buy H2 pc, but some say Vista or Windows 7 required, and others don't. Some say only Windows Vista.

  • 05.24.2012 4:49 AM PDT
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Halo 2 Vista works on Windows 7. I'm running it now.

  • 05.24.2012 6:59 AM PDT

Alright, thanks, we're there any special patches or anything I need? I'm just being sure that I can go and buy any H2 pc off eBay, and have it work on windows 7.

  • 05.24.2012 10:21 AM PDT


Posted by: D4RKN3SS 94
Alright, thanks, we're there any special patches or anything I need? I'm just being sure that I can go and buy any H2 pc off eBay, and have it work on windows 7.

Answer to your question - No special patches are needed, though you may need to update the Games For Windows Client (marketplace) separately to get H2V LIVE to work.

My advice to your eBay purchase - Not 2nd hand. Halo 2 Vista can only be installed 5 times before you need a new CD Key or essentially, a new copy. Be warned.

  • 05.24.2012 2:03 PM PDT

How do I know if I need to update Windows client? And where would I go for that? Also, I'm assuming you only need to install once. Thanks.

  • 05.25.2012 4:38 AM PDT


Posted by: D4RKN3SS 94
How do I know if I need to update Windows client? And where would I go for that? Also, I'm assuming you only need to install once. Thanks.

There will most likely be a GFWL error that it will give you when Halo 2 tries to update. The GFWL client can be obtained here.

You only need to install it and run it once but usually this will eliminate any potential GFWL errors you may encounter on Halo 2 or future games.

Also, please post any further questions in the Halo 1 and 2 for PC forum. This one is for Halo 2 Xbox ;)

[Edited on 05.25.2012 10:00 AM PDT]

  • 05.25.2012 9:59 AM PDT