Links 2003: Nothing seems to help get it to run on my computer.

[The Dunster]

Well over 3 years now and I still can't get Links2003 to load.

Is there any issues with 165mhz Displays ?
Could it be an issue with my Samsung 980 Pro SSD
is the logitech G-Hub program / app an issue ?
Is Lian Li L-Connect software for my fans and radiator a possible problem ?

Other than this I've pretty much explored all other options I can think of and at best I either get the Links2003 splash screen or I get a Black box that doesn't load anything.

In taskmanager the CPU Load for the Links2003 executable hits 5% so it's trying to do something but it seems to just stop from then on.

CPU -12700kf
MB - MSI PRO z690 wifi
GPU Radeon 9070XT

If others use any of these components or similar without issue could you please advise of your settings just in case I haven't tried them.

[pmgolf]

If it was me, I'd go to Ebay.com and do some networking to check everywhere that might have an old desktop computer - working or not - to find one that is running Windows 7. I have one that is my backup. There have to be others. Get a nice 24" monitor, wireless mouse and keyboard, and internet connection, and you're set! Also, my Windows 11 AMD desktop runs Links fine! (I bet you're stuck in Laptop world!)

Pete

[dwg]

I run Links on Windows 11, with both Intel and Nvidia GPUs.

A fundamental difference I have is that the maximum resolution I am running is 1920 x 1200. It seems to me that many people having problems are running higher resolutions than this.

[The Dunster]

Will Links 2003 Launch for the first time with Resizable Bar enabled ?

[pmgolf]

Will Links 2003 Launch for the first time with Resizable Bar enabled ?

I've never enabled it, but also I don't remember it being mentioned as a problem.

Pete

[The Dunster]

I never see the movie play as links 2003 attempts to load.
Loading either results in a non responding black box or a message box on screen saying Links exited abnormally
Do I hit EXIT or Try Again ?