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Discussions about Spore on WindowsForum.com focus on installation and compatibility issues on Windows 7, especially 64-bit systems. Users report problems such as missing DLL files (e.g., d2dx9_27.dll), black screens, crashes, and errors about altered files during installation. Some threads mention that Spore requires administrator rights to run properly, causing difficulties for standard user accounts. Performance issues like lag and frequent crashes are also noted. While Spore is occasionally listed in game sales or compatibility lists, the recurring themes are troubleshooting installation failures and getting the game to run on modern Windows versions.
  1. Highwayman

    Windows 7 Steam Xmas Sale day #3

    Day three of Steam's Christmas sale: from 6pm GMT A scattering of some decent titles today... Aliens Vs Predator 3 £3.75, not bad for one of the early Dx11 titles, short campaign mode, but the multi is good. Rockstar's Bully £2.50 Just Cause 2 £5.00 excellent sandbox game with fab graphics...
    • Highwayman
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  2. D

    Windows 7 [HELP] Running games on NEW Laptop Windows 7 64 Bit

    Hi guys. I am totally new to Windows 7 so please guide me here. I recently got a new laptop, and I tried installing Steam and its games(Half Life 2, CS: Source) and Spore. Steam is fine, but the games all show me a black screen or hangs after the Valve head logo. I have read several threads on...
    • domoflow
    • Thread
    • 64-bit asus black screen compatibility cs source drivers gaming graphics half life 2 hardware laptop new user nvidia performance spore steam tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Games
  3. M

    Windows 7 Installation Issues with Spore on New Studio 15: Files Missing or Altered

    I just got a new Studio 15 for Christmas and today I started installing Spore. However, it always fails at some point saying it can't find this or that file because it has been externally altered. The only thing I've ever done with my Spore disc is install it on my other computer. Oh, and...
    • Mahagna
    • Thread
    • external alteration file issues game help gaming installation spore studio 15 tech support
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  4. W

    Windows 7 Urgent Spore Help!

    Im new here and I need some help on Spore Creature Creator. I installed (by torrent) normally and it SHOULD work perfectly, but, when I try to open it, I get an error saying that I need d2dx9_27.dll to play it. Anybody can help me? Where can I download it and what should I do after I download it?
    • wii12
    • Thread
    • creature creator directx dll error gaming help installation spore support torrent
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  5. D

    Windows 7 Games requiring Admin rights

    Some games (e.g. Spore) REQUIRE Administrator rights to run properly. I have my son setup as a standard user and everytime he wants to play he needs me to come upstairs to "Run as administrator" and enter a password. Is there any way around this, perhaps some way to save the password for just...
    • digital-kid
    • Thread
    • admin rights administrator games password management running programs spore standard user troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Games
  6. A

    Windows 7 Having any problems with SPORE?

    Spore seems quite incompatible for me, crashes immediately after launch. Any suggestions?:confused: Already tried running in compatibility mode, and as an administrator, cant download any updates, those only download in game. HURRAY!!
    • Awesome Applesauce
    • Thread
    • administrator compatibility crash gaming incompatibility software spore suggestions update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Games
  7. J

    Windows 7 List of working game - W7 (64 bit)

    These games are running on HP pavilion dv6409wm laptop. Current list, will update as I install Age of Conan - works Battlefield 2 (with expansions) - works Battlefield 2142 - works Fable TLC - after several hours of working on getting this game to run I finally did get it working. It was all...
    • jermdaworm
    • Thread
    • battlefield compatibility crash expansion fable games gaming issues graphics driver half-life hp pavilion installation lagging performance spore starcraft 2 steam unreal tournament windows 7 world of warcraft
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Games
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