i install x3 reunion restart comp and sets my windows 8 to defualt

[Deadpoolx2x]

wipes all other games on computer and other data like starting computer from knew again so know id really like to play it but don't want to risk loosing everything on my computer is there

I have windows 8
and my computer can easily run this game on all requirements

sept for a fatal restart of my computer anytime I try to install it

[Alan Phipps]

"wipes all other games on computer and other data like starting computer"

I cannot think of any set of circumstances by which installing an X game correctly can do that. Please see the Sticky here for the information that might allow us to help you further. Posting your DxDiag would be a good start.

[X2-Illuminatus]

That's problem with the old copy protection driver not being compatible to newer Operating Systems. To prevent it, after installing X3, update it to the latest version (2.5) with the 1.0+ -> 2.5 patch.

[Xenon_Slayer]

Is this a boxed version? If so, try applying the patches before attempting to run the game.

Does this problem happen during installation or running it for the first time?

[Deadpoolx2x]

Well last time I tryed running it it wouldnt load up at all and pretty sure it asked me to restart to complete install I think
Which then loads up like new with none of my settings everything default and everything removed xD
Its a boxed version
Ill try downloading n patching before running

sEe if that works
Its just anoying loved playing x2 On my old computer
Really want to play x3

N not sure I like look of xrebirth

[68ST0X20]

This happened to me on Windows 8.1 - oddly Windows didn't offer an option of repairing system files or reverting to a recovery point; it only offered a re-install or "refresh" (re-install of the OS but keep personal files)

It was from using an old physical DVD copy of the game and attempting to run it with copy protection drivers. After recovering Windows and applying the latest patch immediately after installation; the game works!