Windows 10: Links 2003 not running in Windows 11

I installed Links 2003 on W11.Obviously I used Disk1 and Disk2 to install the programme.When I try to run the programme, I get a message that says: Please insert the Links 2003 CD#1 in your CD-ROM drive.It is in the drive but all I ever get is that message. Any ideas?Thanking you in advance.Rik.

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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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Links 2003 install on Windows Version 20H2

I installed this old version of Links 2003 Golf but had a problem and can't remember how I solved it. Perhaps someone can refresh my memory (in case I ever have to install it again).

After installing Links 2003 it would not start and i got an error message telling me that I needed to enable something called (as I remember) Real Play. I did a search online and found directions that sent me to a list of Win10 items that each had a rectangular checkbox. I checked the box next to Real Play, restarted Win10 and was up and running. I (foolishly) did not bookmark or make a note of where I had been and now can't remember - was where I had been a list of "processes" or something else?

I'm sure a Win10 wizard here knows where I was and what I did to get Links 2003 running - can you refresh my memory? Internet searches are only returning stuff about Real Player ( not what I'm looking for).

TIA for any help.