
Now, what if your computer has AMD graphics or Intel graphics that don't work with MSTS. These are essential dependencies for many routes and trains in MSTS.īefore you launch MSTS, make sure your monitor resolution is set to 1600 x 1200 or less, otherwise it will crash. Be sure to follow the additional instructions to download and install these: The tutorial will guide you on installing the essential updates from Microsoft, as well as some very useful suggested freeware add-ons. If you've just installed MSTS by letting the installer run on its defaults, uninstall it - don't worry about saving anything since it's brand-new and un-customized, and install according to this tutorial. All modern versions of Windows follow the same rules as the Windows 7 instructions. The best explanation of how to install MSTS so it will work as it should is this tutorial at the Steam4Me site. As with many other old games, don't install it in any "Program Files" folders. Unfortunately, just running the installer won't really work anymore. Start with a properly configured install of MSTS. Be ready to learn a lot along the way - but that's part of the fun. Because MSTS is old, and Open Rails can be highly customizable and technical, things aren't always exactly plug-and-play. Open Rails is its community-developed replacement, and there are significant advantages to using it to run MSTS content. To start with, MSTS is old software and may not run correctly on every system.
