Madden 2003 will not work properly on Windows 7
I installed the game on my new Compaq machine with Windows 7. When I launched the game and went into franchise mode it would not let me save. The save window states that I have no drive space in which to save. In fact, the number for the available drive space is a negative number. Again, this is a brand new machine.
Video Game Consoles & Games - EA Sports - Madden NFL 2000 for Windows
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Use Compatibility Mode "Windows 98/ME" works like a charm on
Windows 7 64 bit.
No more " -1.00 MB insufficient drive space error".
ok
I installed it using "typical installation" to C:\Program Files(x86)\EA Sports\Madden NFL 2003
you can play Madden normaly, but you get the "insufficient drive space error"
Version was 1.0.0.1 i think
then updated it using the updater.exe / same thing as clicking Update on Start Screen of Madden 03
so the version after updating is 3.1.1.7
you can play Madden still normaly, but you still get the "insufficient drive space error"
now right-click on Madden 03 Desktop-Symbol, choose "Troubleshoot Compatibility"
then "Select troubleshooting option" shows up with 2 options choose "Troubleshoot Program". When "What problems do you notice?" mark "The Program worked in earlier versions of Windows but wont install or run now" press "next" button. then a list with Windows Versions shows up, choose "Windows 98/ Windows ME" . After that you will see " Test compatibility settings for the program" press the "Start the program" button
Now launch.exe of madden03 starts, press "yes" to approve changes( or something like that), after that a box pops up with "Error enumerating processes!!" press "OK" now Madden 2003 Start Screen shows up press "Play" Madden starts like it would without CM, now ingame you should see under File Management that it shows the correct Hard Drive Space (you have on C:\) and you are able to Save. Madden now saves the files to the Installation Directory ( C:\Program Files(x86)\EA Sports\Madden NFL 2003) where now the folders Saved, Roster, Teams etc. should be located which i think are usualy only located in C:\ Users\ "Your Name"\Documents\ Madden 2003 (path could be named different , i'm not sure) make sure that the folders Saved, Roster, etc. are located in C:\Program Files(x86)\EA Sports\Madden NFL 2003, now saving should work.
I am encountering the same problem for 2003 and the fix above is not working, any other suggestions? Also, I can find info on where my progress within the game will be saved so not sure if it will be saving to the correct location that you had mentioned...