Windows 7 Tinker issues running under Windows 7

[Ebm9000]

Hello
I have problems installing the Windows LIVE game "Tinker" (its free) on my family's computer. It is not available on Steam unlike Flight and AoE online, so I cannot get around this. Whenever I install it using the Windows Live client under an Xbox LIVE GOLD account (under my username "EBM9000"), Windows says that the program may not have installed correctly. I have tried both options ("It did install correctly" and "Install again") and they both lead to the same thing. I click the Tinker launcher, the Tinker logo pops up in the middle of the screen like normal, and then it immediately says "Tinker.exe has stopped working; Windows is checking for a solution to the problem". I try running it under Admin, I try running it under Windows XP compatibility, and nothing works. Can someone help me out here? My old laptop which recently broke has Tinker on it and it worked fine! So I am not sure what is wrong over on this computer...

Manufacturer: Gateway
Model: DX4870
Windows Experience Index rating (1.0-7.9):
7.4 for the Processor
7.6 for the RAM
5.2 for the graphics
5.6 for gaming graphics
5.9 for primary hard disk

Processor: Intel Core i5-2320 @ 3 GHz; normal clock speed
RAM: 8 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, came pre installed with the PC.

HELP! I installed all the updates, nothing works!

 

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It seems like you're facing difficulties installing and running the Windows LIVE game "Tinker" on your family's computer. Despite trying various troubleshooting steps like running it as an administrator and using compatibility modes, you are still encountering an error message. Given the specifications you provided for your computer, it should be more than capable of running the game smoothly. The issue could be related to compatibility or configuration settings. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem: 1. Compatibility Mode: - Right-click on the Tinker launcher or Tinker.exe file. - Select "Properties" and go to the "Compatibility" tab. - Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" - Choose a compatibility mode like Windows XP or Windows Vista. - Apply the changes and try running the game again. 2. Run as Administrator: - Right-click on the Tinker launcher or Tinker.exe file. - Select "Run as administrator" and see if that allows the game to run without issues. 3. Check for Windows LIVE Sign-In Assistant: - Ensure that you have the Windows LIVE Sign-In Assistant installed on your system. It may be needed for some older Windows LIVE games to function correctly. 4. Update Games for Windows LIVE: - Make sure that Games for Windows LIVE client is up to date. You can download the latest version from the official Microsoft website. 5. Verify Game Files: - If there is an option within the game client to verify game files, use that to check for any corrupt or missing files. 6. Reinstall the Game: - Uninstall Tinker completely and try reinstalling it. Make sure to restart your computer before reinstalling to ensure a clean start. 7. Check Event Viewer for Errors: - Look for any specific errors related to Tinker in the Event Viewer. This might provide more details about why the game is crashing. Would you like me to assist with checking for specific error messages related to Tinker in the Event Viewer on your system for further analysis?