First of all, I wasn't sure where to put this, but because it is in relation the ability to play games properly, I posted it here. Ok, so for a couple of months after buying my new rig, i've been running an 'acquired' version of vista ultimate, however since then it has been really complicated because I can't download service packs etc etc. So I'm buying it, i always intended to but I just didn't have the money. I'll be buying the the Home premium retail pack. My question is, should I just install the 32bit version it comes with or should I order the 64bit one straight away from microsoft? I would get the ultimate pack, however I can't justify paying over $400 aud for an operating system. A lot of games I've been playing lately has been stating that I should upgrade to service pack 1 etc..including FarCry 2. I was going to buy 'the witcher', 'company of heroes' and 'fallout 3', but have decided to go with the operating system to avoid further complications. I'll just have to remember to actually uninstall games that use DRM when i re-install windows. :( Gone are the days when you could just clean your drive and not have to worry about installation limits.

-Chris

I havn't played this game yet, and from what I've heard, Opposing Fronts is a stand alone. Should begin with the original one or skip to Opposing fronts?

-Chris

Motherboard: Asus P5Q-Pro
GPU: Gainward 4850
CPU: E8500 @ 4.21Ghz
Ram: OCZ Reaper 4Gb (3.25 due to 32-bit vista) @ 1108Mhz

Nah it's not pirated, its a real copy. I've been able to get into the game now, but now it's crashing back to the desktop. Furthest I've got in is where you actually get the chance to shoot someone, then I died and it crashed. Since then, its crashed on the drive at the start. Seems to be a very common problem. This is rediculous, you actually buy a game and still doesn't work for ya...sure makes me want to buy games again as apposed to 'acquiring' them.:x But anyway, does anyone know what is causing the problem here and how to fix it.

Cheers,

Chris

Hi, my copy of Far Cry 2 just arrived. Installed it fine, I try and start it and it comes up with this error:

"Please insert the original disc instead of a backup (1000)"

I'm using the original Far Cry 2 dvd, what is going on?

Thanks