Unable to read readme

Sat Jul 12, 2003 4:27 pm by Bernie

Hi All,
I have just managed to get Freelancer to start ( Black screen problem at Start up) and I now find I cannot read the 'Readme' either via the CD or from Start/Programs/Freelancer etc. All I get is:- Freelancer\Readme.RTF is not a valid Win 32 application. After all the agro Ive had trying to get the darn game to load, this really is pushing me to the brink - what is the matter with this wretched game? Frustration relieved, can anyone explain what the problem is and how I can solve it.

Sat Jul 12, 2003 11:49 pm by Sweeper

Well, I think you are carrying a virus or your OS is WAY beyond repair.
For the first I suggest trying a system scan, for the second you must format and reinstall.

Sun Jul 13, 2003 7:40 am by ))))KING((((

read me files will only open if you have a program to open them be more specific
also if you reinstall freelancer in the registry it is buried you will lose mp accounts and screenshots if you dont cut and paste and save them

))))KING((((

Sun Jul 13, 2003 8:26 am by ElectricBrain

Ok, go to the readme file and change its name to anything else. ex. readme.rtf --> aaaaaa.rtf Ive had those type of error messages before with certain files on WInXP and a simple name change like that can fix it.

If you want, just email me and ill send you a working copy of the readme.

Sun Jul 13, 2003 8:47 pm by Bernie

Thanks lads - unless of course your all sitting there with skirts on - Your replies jogged my memory because I now remember I deleted M S Wordpad which an RTF document after I installed Lotus WordPro to save HD space, so it just goes to show it dont always pay to be a clever clogs! In the meantime I would like to take Electric Brain up on his offer until I get Wordpad sorted. Thanks again.

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