Jordan, The basic concept when working with zipped applications is that they will run if and only if they don't need to access any other file in the zip. TDV, for example, needs to be able to access the sound files for the game, and therefore doesn't meet this criteria. The reasoning for this is because of how archives are handled. Essentially, what's actually happening when you access a file in a zip (or any other type) archive, is that your computer copies the file you requested to access out of the archive to a temporary location. It then runs or opens that file, which is why you can view documents in an archive just fine. The problem arises when the file you just copied tries to access other files that aren't there, like sounds. Since the computer only extracts the one needed file, the others don't exist, and the program fails. In addition, the program will usually have a compromised ability to create new files, for example saved games or edited documents. This is why you should always extract archive files containing applications, unless you know for absolute certainty that those programs are self-contained, and won't read or write any other files.
Best, John -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jordan Gallacher" <jordanandseptem...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 20:34 To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Oh, and make sure you unzip the folder. I did not try it zipped since I know some programs work and some don't when they are zipped, but it was better to play it safe, and unzip this particular one. Jordan -----Original Message----- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of john Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:55 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Ron, There is no install process. As with any game that runs from a zip, you simply run the executable and, if all dependencies are in place, it runs. I can't diagnose your particular system, but would advise checking to ensure you can still play the demo version of tdv2. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Kolesar" <kolesar16...@roadrunner.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 18:43 To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Don't know what is going wrong here John. Because when I click on the tdv.exe file, nothing happens. It doesn't go through the normal install and or set up procedure where it asks you to except the license and where you want to place it and what have you. I've down loaded this zip folder twice now. So, don't know why I can down load the demo, but can not access the unlocked version. Many Thanks for the help. Frustrated Ron -----Original Message----- From: john Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 08:02 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Listen to the mission story. It will explain that one. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jordan Gallacher" <jordanandseptem...@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 19:56 To: "'Gamers Discussion list'" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. I am trying to figure out why is it putting me into racing mode when I am selecting mission mode. Jordan -----Original Message----- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of john Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 6:23 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Ron, If you download the open source version, it will appear as "registered by opensource". -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Kolesar" <kolesar16...@roadrunner.com> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 19:08 To: "Audyssey Gamers Mailing List Mailing list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: [Audyssey] Asking a TDV question. Hello to my fellow gamers. 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