DOS Games Discussion

relegalize? That boot disk is loading a lot of unnecessary stuff and that's why you've got no memory left. Install the game to your hard disk (if it's not already there). Then go to the directory (folder) where it's installed and right-click the program (.exe or possibly .bat file) that runs the gam...

If you're using a boot disk then look on your Windows 98 CD in the Other, Oldmsdos folder for a file called Memmaker. If it's there then copy it to your Windows folder. Boot with your boot disk (leave it in there throughout this process) and then type- c:\windows\memmaker /batch2 and hit enter. If t...

VDM Sound?
http://ntvdm.cjb.net/

You may need to use a boot disk. Some games just won't work in Windows. But first I would try - 1/ Make a shortcut to the game's .exe file by right-clicking it and selecting "Create shortcut". 2/ Right-click the shortcut and select properties. 3/ Experiment with the settings on the Memory ...

I would suggest using the Compatibility tool to make the game run in Windows 95 mode. Make sure that the game is set to run fullscreen. In addition to this you need to run NoLFB from here- http://www.advsys.net/ken/build.htm to enable VESA modes. What sound card do you have and does it have any DOS ...

Um. Windows ME was the final version of the series of operating systems that began with Windows 95. It is based upon a DOS dependent kernel. Windows 2000 was developed from Windows NT. Windows XP Home and Pro were further developments in this series. They are not based on DOS dependent kernels. Sorr...

Make sure the controller is installed and properly working under DirectX (Control Panel, Gaming Options or whatever). Then download and install the freeware game engine Doom95. Do a google search for it. It's a legitimate freeware add-on. Then run Doom95 and configure your controller. Point the load...

Hi, I used to play Terra Nova a lot. It's a great game and well worth the effort of getting it to run. As you have surmised, to get the game to work you need to get Windows 98 to exit and then run the game in Full DOS mode. Your problem, when you choose to "Restart in MS-DOS Mode", is that...

Ooh, I don't know, Thunderdog. I got a bit snotty with emmzee too when I first posted here and the profile settings wouldn't support my sig. :laugh: And sorry Xyrexz. I'm a bit sensitive about PowerStrip in particular because I tend to back up the people that back me up, if you see what I mean. I'm ...

Xyrexz. :Angry: You probably won't want to read this. I have no problem with you using the free version of PowerStrip from its proper download site- http://www.entechtaiwan.com/ps.htm BUT I am angered and dismayed to learn that you would use a pirated version. Ashley Saldanha and R.Wang who write an...

Hi paulg11, don't use the WinZip "Install Now" feature. Try just extracting the game to a known folder. Then either run the installer or the game's executable from there. It seems to me that your problem is with WinZip trying to install an older game rather than with the game itself. And k...

Hi Xyrexz, if you have installed and are running PowerStrip then what you are asking is easy to set up. First go to "Display Profiles", "Configure". Here set up the resolution and colour depth you want and save it (you can use the default name). Second go to "Application Pro...

Inside Windows 95/98 (not outside in full DOS mode) and in XP you can use PowerStrip to change the colour depth automatically whilst any particular program is running. It will then change things back again when all is done. PowerStrip is more highly configurable than I can bear to think about. See s...

Hi, you can get back to a normal Windows boot by getting to a DOS prompt and typing in "win /w" without the quotes and hitting enter. I would guess that the game crashed whilst in DOS mode and Window got its knickers in a twist. It probably won't happen again but if it does just remember &...

I presume that you can only play the game once for each system boot? Try pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del once after quitting the game and see if there's any sign of it still running under either Applications or Processes. If it is then select it and "End..." the task or the process. The game sho...

Try "removing" the card from Device Manager and rebooting. At worst you'll just end up where you are now. Alternatively try downloading the latest driver set for your card and operating system from Creative and run the driver's install program. I can't believe that the Live wouldn't have l...

Questions, questions meutom.

But what OS?
What games?
And what graphics card?

Sorry...

Hi Neruda, I would guess that your Soundblaster Live doesn't have "legacy sound" support properly installed or configured. If you go to Control Panel, System, Device Manager, Sound Video and Game Controllers is there an entry listed that has "legacy" listed in it? Or, if you high...

mjk1998- I think you'll find that you either have to use a boot disk or else dual boot with Windows 98. Windows 2000 is even less capable than Windows XP when it comes to DOS games compatibility. Sorry. :( Laurent- You won't be able to change the settings for the executable (.exe) itself. Right-clic...

Hi Engriffi, AFAIK Privateer absolutely will not work under Windows XP. Indeed the game was famous for only working under Windows 95 or 98 using "full" DOS mode (shelling out to DOS which was disabled under ME for reasons I'll never understand). So, unless you're prepared to dual boot with...