Windows 10: Links 2003

I have been playing Links 2003 for 25 years as thousands of others have, this new 24H2 update stops it working, it was bad enough getting it working on 23H2. Will there be a fix for this in the future there are many thousands of linksters playing this game. Why should people be forced to update to this new update when it stops a program working that they have played and made many friends playing online. All of the compatibility modes do not work running on Windows 7 and the like. Could you give Microsoft a nudge to try and sort this out. There are a lot of players of Links 2003 getting very wo

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Can't install Links 2003

Hello Robert,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that the Link 2003 wont install in Windows. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• Are you getting any error message regarding the issue?
• Is this the first time you are trying to install the Link 2003?
• What issue are you facing regarding the Firefox?
• From where have you downloaded the applications in Windows?

Please post us with more clarity information to help you better.

 

Links 2003

Hello Ole. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

The new video card may be the problem since it is reported here to work in WIndows 11, which is quite amazing given a 2003 game is 190 years old in computer-to-human years: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/any-gamers-out-th...

Did you originally install it in Compatbility Mode for XP? If not then you might give that a try as it may adjust it for the card. There are also some graphics settings in Compatibility Mode to try:

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/...

How to Change the Windows Compatibility Mode

If that doesn't help there are some good golf games similar to Links 2003 here, along with the best video golf games of all time:

20 Games like Links 2003 | SimilarGames.org

https://progolfnow.com/2015/12/18/golf-video-ga...

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Microsoft 10 and Microsoft Links 2003


Many thanks for taking an interest by replying.
Relevant error messages are that upon trying to run the programme a pop-up says 'Insert disk 2003#CD1 into your CD Rom drive.' I do so and get second message which says 'Links 2003 cannot verify your disk.'
I guess you're right to point out that this is a fourteen year old programme and having already tried the 'compatibility suggestions you made without any success I must reluctantly accept it can go no further except a short trip to the scrap can!!
With thanks,