Painkiller: Overdose problem

[Emultra]

I run XP Pro SP1 for old game compatibility, such as Blood. Some of them still don't work as well in Dosbox. Now, for some reason Painkiller: Overdose requires SP2. I downloaded the demo and it won't boot for that reason.

Is there something profound missing, or can I trick it into believing I have SP2 without actually getting it?

 

[Dorkenstein]

I don't think so, I have never heard of anyone doing it. Hopefully someone can confirm this.

 

[FuryofFive]

Originally posted by: Emultra
I run XP Pro SP1 for old game compatibility, such as Blood. Some of them still don't work as well in Dosbox. Now, for some reason Painkiller: Overdose requires SP2. I downloaded the demo and it won't boot for that reason.

Is there something profound missing, or can I trick it into believing I have SP2 without actually getting it?

couldnt u upgrade to sp2, but run the older programs in maybe compat mode...or run them in a virtual machine of SP1.

 

[Emultra]

Why does it require SP2 in the first place?