BVE 2 under Vista

[velaro]

I've been compiling some BVE 2-related information that I intend to publish once I'm done, and there are a still a few gaping holes. One of them is this:

What's the situation with BVE 2 and Vista? I have been following Vista-related discussions, I've searched the web, but so far, I don't feel I've learned much. Unsurprisingly, most of the discussion is about BVE 4.

Some people say BVE 2 works for them under Vista, others say it doesn't, and it's not clear exactly what makes the difference. Some say you need to carry out the 'fix' designed for BVE 4 under Vista, other say no. Then there are recommendations for or against specific video cards and drivers, or you are supposed to log in as Administrator every time you run BVE 2 ...

Does anyone have reliable information on this subject?

[CBF]

From what I understand, you also have to lower you security settings by removing the "User" protection, as Vista internal security prevents the loading of unauthorized or unknown programs. I, for one don't feel like doing this, so I'm missing out on BVE. I was hoping the "Open BVE" would run, but so far no joy.

Cheers; Chuck F.

[nigelb]

I am thankful I have Win Xp!

Is there any way to maintain a list of allowed programs in Vista based on user decision? Rather like Windows firewall and other firewalls where you keep the security but the user can allow exceptions. I know you may have to be an "administrator" to make such changes.

If that can't be done then MS has produced an operating system designed to frustrate ordinary home users.

[CBF]

Have finally got my BVE to open by using a link to www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13429 by ukneilw. I have not actually got BVE to run yet, but I think it is just a matter of file manipulation. Cheers; Chuck F.

[velaro]

Thanks for the replies.

Have finally got my BVE to open by using a link to www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13429 by ukneilw. I have not actually got BVE to run yet, but I think it is just a matter of file manipulation. Cheers; Chuck F.

Chuck, that thread is about BVE 4 under Vista. Are you talking about BVE 2 or BVE 4?

[CBF]

My version is BVE4, but I thought it would be worth a try even for BVE2. Chuck.