Fledgling Fyora Fooblepie Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I searched and nothing came up. Is there ANY way to get Exile 1-3 to work on Vista? I love the games and I don't enjoy the Avernum series half as much and it would be fantastic if I could find a way to play them on my Vista pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toby-Linn Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Try these two threads: http://www.ironycentral.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=109672 http://www.ironycentral.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=168094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora rinkuhero Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hm? It works for me on Vista fine, I didn't have to do anything to get them to work (except for the help files, which were in an old format which required a quick download to fix). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Sss-Chah Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 really? i can't even get avernums 1-3 to install on vista. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toby-Linn Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Sss-Chah, the CD doesn't automatically install it for me on Vista, that was the only problem I had. First make sure you're logged in as an admin, and then open up the CD and run the install files manually. Also, after the game has installed, right click on each shortcut, go to Properties and then the Compatibility mode, and make sure you check off each to run in Compatibility mode with Windows XP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon The Almighty Doer of Stuff Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Also, make sure you install it somewhere other than the Program Files folder. Create a new folder in the root directory of your hard drive (C:/ instead of C:/Program Files for instance), name it Games or whatever you want, and install the games in there (C:/Games/Avernum 3/ for example). This gets around Vista's finickiness over changing files in the Program Files directory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Abhishek Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Avernum 1-3 1.0 version(downloaded online) installed easily on vista,without so many tricks.No idea about exile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Celtic Minstrel Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Exile is older and hence more likely to have problems, so that's not particularly helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan Sss-Chah Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: Toby-Linn run the install files manually. yeah, i guess that'd probably work. it was pretty much a combination of me being too lazy and not really caring enough to try that. i guess i could give it a whirl the next time i get the urge to play, though. thanks, both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast ben4808 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Only problem I ever had with Exile on Vista was a quick tweak to my sound drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora Fooblepie Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 When I run the installer (the zipped up version) I get the error "This version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computers system information to see whether you need a 32 or 64 bit version of the program then contact the software publisher." I have 64 bit Vista so I assume that is the problem, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Basilisk will work! Try it out. I'm running Exile III on 64 bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toby-Linn Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 This Basilisk? Originally Posted By: From website However, you still need a copy of MacOS and a Macintosh ROM image to use Basilisk II. How does that help someone running Windows Vista 64-bit? I get the same error as Fooblepie when I try to install exile 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You need that regardless of whether you are running it on a Mac or not. When it refers to MacOS and a Macintosh ROM, it is talking about the OLD copies of those for the system you are emulating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You can download MacOS 7.5.x on Apple's website for free. http://www.theoldcomputer.com/Libarary%27s/Emulation/BIOS_Roms/1mbMacrom.zip Some troubleshooting if necessary: http://www.macwindows.com/macemul.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Celtic Minstrel Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 ...That doesn't look like Apple's website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Drakefyre Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 For Mac OS 7.5.3: http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Sup..._Version_7.5.3/ More help: http://www.emaculation.com/articles/intro.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulate Vlish Unrulyevil5 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 It works on vista for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk Lord Iraelithe Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yeah, all 3 work for me, but of course I use unregistered which I am going to change soon, but I have no prob. ON vista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hi, I have the same problem as Fooblepie with the blades of exiles and many other older Hasbro games (Mine OS is Vista 64 bit). Could someone guide me through this dilemma? I am a bit confused here. Thanks. Newbie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I had similar problems with 32-bit vista after upgrading to service pack 2. Try running the games on Basilisk (mentioned above) or VirtualBox. Welcome to the Spiderweb forums. Leave your sanity at the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 So all I have to do is to install either Basilisk or Virtualbox, right? Would it work with Window OS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Sorry for sounding ignorant, but I am not sure how to go about doing it. Would this program help with other game issues such as those old hasbro games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Basilisk and Virtualbox both run on Windows, but I believe you have to provide the operating system as well. And yes, they should run anything that requires, say, System 7 or older. (Okay, for Basilisk II you can run up to 8.1) —Alorael, who has no idea if old Mac OS versions are freely available. He suspects that they are, in theory, still proprietary software for which one must pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Originally Posted By: NERPS for Alorael —Alorael, who has no idea if old Mac OS versions are freely available. He suspects that they are, in theory, still proprietary software for which one must pay. Apple does offer some old versions of its system software for free on its website, or at least it used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I went to the beginner's guide of basilik II and downloaded it. Then I unzipped the folder into C drive. At this point, I'm lost because I don't know how to get rom Mac file or where exactly I should put the .sys file. The instruction is for window NT and mine is Vista. Is service pack1 different greatly from pack2? I just assume that my window update would eventually update to pack2 automatically or is it something must be done manually? I'd appreciate some help very much because I would really like to play the blade games. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Has anyone tried Virtualbox with Vista64? I think I will go with it instead of Basilik just because the instructions seem clearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Originally Posted By: 5anchalee I went to the beginner's guide of basilik II and downloaded it. Then I unzipped the folder into C drive. At this point, I'm lost because I don't know how to get rom Mac file or where exactly I should put the .sys file. The only strictly legal way to get a Macintosh ROM file is to copy one from a Macintosh that you actually own (and even that's a little dubious), so we can't really help you with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Originally Posted By: 5anchalee Has anyone tried Virtualbox with Vista64? I think I will go with it instead of Basilik just because the instructions seem clearer. I just checked the VirtualBox website; 64-bit Vista is listed as one of the supported host operating systems. My system is only 32-bit, and it works great. You may want to double-check the documentation, just to be sure. I had no clue with Basilisk either; it seemed way too technincal for my liking, worse than another emulator (called "Bochs") that I found before VirtualBox. Then again, the best one for anyone to use is probably the one you understand the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenderfoot Thahd 5anchalee Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Originally Posted By: The Mystic Originally Posted By: 5anchalee Has anyone tried Virtualbox with Vista64? I think I will go with it instead of Basilik just because the instructions seem clearer. I just checked the VirtualBox website; 64-bit Vista is listed as one of the supported host operating systems. My system is only 32-bit, and it works great. You may want to double-check the documentation, just to be sure. Can you help guiding me then? I did download Virtual Box and set up a drive but didn't have XP OS system copy at the time (Is that downloadable from the site or do I need to buy it somewhere?) so I had to uninstall the program just to be on the safe side. Would downloading this program hurt the speed or memory of the pc? I am not comfortable tinkering with the system on my own. The Mystic, it would be great if you can tell me what to do step by step. Thanks ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora Sinner Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Originally Posted By: Fooblepie I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I searched and nothing came up. Is there ANY way to get Exile 1-3 to work on Vista? I love the games and I don't enjoy the Avernum series half as much and it would be fantastic if I could find a way to play them on my Vista pc. Being a Linux user, I play Exile 1-3 via Dosbox running Windows 3.1. If you have a spare windows 3.1 disc laying around you can install it through dosbox with this guide. I have windows 3.1 set to 256 colors and 800x600 and the game works great. Avoid 16-bit color even though Dosbox supports it, its very buggy and not worth it at this point. If you set this up you pretty much have Exile cross platform; another possibility is virtualbox since Exile needs no 3D acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Lilith Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Originally Posted By: Sinner I have windows 3.1 set to 256 colors and 800x600 and the game works great. Avoid 16-bit color even though Dosbox supports it, its very buggy and not worth it at this point. It's especially not worth it for Exile, since the Exile series only has 256-colour graphics anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Originally Posted By: 5anchalee I did download Virtual Box and set up a drive but didn't have XP OS system copy at the time (Is that downloadable from the site or do I need to buy it somewhere?) so I had to uninstall the program just to be on the safe side. Would downloading this program hurt the speed or memory of the pc? I am not comfortable tinkering with the system on my own. The Mystic, it would be great if you can tell me what to do step by step. Thanks ahead. Creating a virtual machine in VirtualBox is simple, but can be a rather lengthy process. First, you need the following: Click to reveal.. VirtualBox (obviously) a copy of the OS you want to virtualize, preferably purchased (and therefore legal); this is the "guest OS," and the OS on your physical computer (the "host computer" or "host system") is the "host OS" enough free space on your physical hard drive to create the size virtual drive you want (e.g. If you want to create a 20GB virtual drive, your computer's hard drive needs to have at least 20GB free space.) enough memory to give from the host OS to the guest OS; the more memory you give to the guest, the less there is available to the host when the guest is running. Then, to create the virtual machine: Click to reveal.. Run VirtualBox, and click "New" to begin setting up the virtual machine. Make up a name for the virtual machine, and select an operating system and version. The defaults are "Microsoft Windows" for the operating system, and "Windows XP" for the version. Select a base memory size for the virtual machine. If you're not sure how much to select, just use the recommended amount; you can always change it later in the settings. If you already have a virtual hard drive set up, you can select "Use existing hard disk" and select it from the list; if not, select "Create new hard disk" and follow the instructions in the "Create new virtual disk" wizard. When you're done, click "Finish." Finally, you'll need to install the guest OS on the virtual computer. To do this, make sure the CD or ISO file is mounted in the virtual machine's CD drive, start the virtual machine, and follow the instructions. As your question about speed and memory: VirtualBox by itself really has no noticeable impact on your computer. However, when you have a virtual machine running, the amount of memory you selected for it is unavailable on the host computer until you shut down the virtual machine; this may slow down your computer a bit, depending on your system configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fledgling Fyora Jono Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 What did you tweak about your sound drivers? im pretty sure im having some sort of sound related issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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