2011-06-03, 10:18 PM
I think you're having two separate problems. First, SoM won't install properly from the disk, and second, you need to see the preview windows in the Map Editor.
For the first problem, can you post a screenshot of the error? There are a couple folders named with Japanese text in SoM's install. I suspect your PC is complaining about them. If it's not done already, you might try adding Asian language support with the following method:
For the second problem (no preview), the best fix I know of for a vista/7 PC is to use VirtualPC. People don't seem to be using it, but I've found it very user friendly. I can help you through the steps to set it up if you like. Do you have an install disk for win98 or xp?
For the first problem, can you post a screenshot of the error? There are a couple folders named with Japanese text in SoM's install. I suspect your PC is complaining about them. If it's not done already, you might try adding Asian language support with the following method:
Quote: -Click on "Start" on your PC.
-Click on "Control Panel".
-Locate the "Regional and Language Options".
-Select to install the "Eastern Asian Languages" of which Japanese should be available. Once you have it highlighted just click next and finish.
For the second problem (no preview), the best fix I know of for a vista/7 PC is to use VirtualPC. People don't seem to be using it, but I've found it very user friendly. I can help you through the steps to set it up if you like. Do you have an install disk for win98 or xp?