Sam & Max demo dosen't work!

What are your system specs? Is it possible they're not "up to par" with the requirements for Sam and Max Season 3?

TelltaleGames said:
PC System Requirements:
Operating system: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
Processor: 2.0 GHz + (3 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent rec.)
Memory: 1GB
Sound: DirectX 8.1 sound device
Video: 128MB DirectX 8.1-compliant video card (128MB rec.)
DirectX�: Version 9.0c or better
 
Well, you can look on the back of the case (if it's a desktop) or on the bottom (if it's a laptop) and tell us the Brand and model number. Otherwise, no one here will be able to help you.

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nope - not that one. What does the computer say on the front - e.g. OptiPlex 960, Inspiron 560, etc.
 
You need a dedicated video card and the problem is, is that the dimension 3000 had onboard video most likely a 16 or 32 mb onbard chip. The 3000 also has no available agp port so you would have to get a pci video card. However since this system is at least 10 years old, I would consider saving money and getting a cheap amd system built for you.
 
OK, stock your computer probably came like this:
  • Intel Celeron D 330 (2.66GHz) Processor
  • 512MB PC3200 DDR Memory
  • 80GB 7,200rpm Hard Drive
  • 48x CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
  • AC'97 Audio with Dell A215 Stereo Speakers
  • Intel Extreme 2 Integrated Graphics with 64MB Shared Memory
  • v.92 56Kbps Modem and 10/100 Ethernet
  • Six USB 2.0 Ports and Three PCI Slots
  • Dell E773c 17" CRT Monitor
  • Windows XP Home, Word Perfect Productivity Pack, MS Money 2004 and McAfee Security Center
So unless you've added RAM and a video card, your computer probably doesn't meet the required specifications for Sam and Max 3, which are:

PC System Requirements:
Operating system: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
Processor: 2.0 GHz + (3 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent rec.)
Memory: 1GB
Sound: DirectX 8.1 sound device
Video: 128MB DirectX 8.1-compliant video card (128MB rec.)
DirectX�: Version 9.0c or better
You said it runs Sam and Max 2 OK. The requirements for that are:

PC System Requirements:
• Windows XP or Vista
• 1.5GHz processor
• 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• 32MB 3D-accelerated video card
• DVD-ROM drive (for Collector's DVD)

The requirements for S&M 2 are considerably lower than those for S&M 3.

So the reason Sam and Max 3 won't run is because your PC doesn't meet the specified minimum requirements. I suggest you either upgrade your PC or buy Sam and Max for a gaming console, such as the Wii.
 
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