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Thread started 03/06/05 5:37pm

fourFIVEsiX

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Interactive CD-ROM

I have gotten the prince Interactive CD-ROM and it's been impossible to install it on my computer. Since it is a 1994 release, I reckon there must be some adjustments to be made in order for it to work on a 2005 PC.

Does anybody know what I have to do for it to work properly?

I would really appreciate any kind of help.

Thank U, peace & be wild!
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Reply #1 posted 03/06/05 5:44pm

vman4639

give us some more info:

What version of Windows are you running, what is the problem you are having, etc. Be specific with regards to error messages and such. Is this a work PC or personal? Do you have any Anti-Virus software installed?
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Reply #2 posted 03/06/05 6:02pm

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fourFIVEsiX said:

I have gotten the prince Interactive CD-ROM and it's been impossible to install it on my computer. Since it is a 1994 release, I reckon there must be some adjustments to be made in order for it to work on a 2005 PC.

Does anybody know what I have to do for it to work properly?

I would really appreciate any kind of help.

Thank U, peace & be wild!


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Reply #3 posted 03/06/05 7:51pm

Alicia

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It's good to play at least once, I can't get mine to play on XP. Got rid of my old computer that had 98 on it.
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Reply #4 posted 03/06/05 8:42pm

bassmaniac

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I worked on my windows XP. I have the original disc. I can copy it for you if you don't get it working
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Reply #5 posted 03/07/05 3:51am

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u need a Dos Emulator,

DosBox should work fine
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Reply #6 posted 03/07/05 4:15am

Alicia

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guestie said:

u need a Dos Emulator,

DosBox should work fine
wildsign

Hmm Thanks for the tip, will try it out. biggrin
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Reply #7 posted 03/07/05 7:25am

fourFIVEsiX

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guestie said:

u need a Dos Emulator,

DosBox should work fine
wildsign

Thank you very much. I'll try it out!
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Reply #8 posted 03/07/05 8:43am

gsh

Doesn't XP have a "compatibility mode" to run old 95 progs?
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Reply #9 posted 03/07/05 8:48am

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gsh said:

Doesn't XP have a "compatibility mode" to run old 95 progs?

Yes - Program Compatibility Wizard, which is installed on most new PCs
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Reply #10 posted 03/07/05 9:22am

Tom

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You can simply play all the media clips by browsing the CD rather than actually playing the game to see them all.
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Reply #11 posted 03/07/05 11:51am

fourFIVEsiX

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guestie said:

u need a Dos Emulator,

DosBox should work fine
wildsign


I have tried to execute the CD under DosBox, but it says "This program requires Microsoft Windows". Any ideas?
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Reply #12 posted 03/07/05 11:56am

fourFIVEsiX

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paisley2002 said:

gsh said:

Doesn't XP have a "compatibility mode" to run old 95 progs?

Yes - Program Compatibility Wizard, which is installed on most new PCs


I have also tried the program compatibility wizard, with no good results.
If I execute "Install.exe" I get an error box with the "skip" and "close" buttons, and if I execute "Program.exe" I get an error box which says "Quicktime for Windows is not installed". That's not true, I do have Quicktime installed. I think it doesn't recognize my Quicktime version (maybe 2 new).

I really would like 2 see the game, not just the videos, which after all, have poor quality and resolution. I just wanna see what a prince game looks like!

HELP!!!!!
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Reply #13 posted 03/07/05 12:16pm

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fourFIVEsiX said:

paisley2002 said:


Yes - Program Compatibility Wizard, which is installed on most new PCs


I have also tried the program compatibility wizard, with no good results.
If I execute "Install.exe" I get an error box with the "skip" and "close" buttons, and if I execute "Program.exe" I get an error box which says "Quicktime for Windows is not installed". That's not true, I do have Quicktime installed. I think it doesn't recognize my Quicktime version (maybe 2 new).

I really would like 2 see the game, not just the videos, which after all, have poor quality and resolution. I just wanna see what a prince game looks like!

HELP!!!!!


Number 1: It's not a dos game
Number 2: If you install the quicktime included on the disc, it will run and not effect the QT you already have
Number 3: Set your graphics to 620X(whatever it was) 16 bit.
try these tips and it should run...
If not... emale me at webmaster@thedawn2000.zzn.com

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Reply #14 posted 03/07/05 3:38pm

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thisbediscream said:

fourFIVEsiX said:



I have also tried the program compatibility wizard, with no good results.
If I execute "Install.exe" I get an error box with the "skip" and "close" buttons, and if I execute "Program.exe" I get an error box which says "Quicktime for Windows is not installed". That's not true, I do have Quicktime installed. I think it doesn't recognize my Quicktime version (maybe 2 new).

I really would like 2 see the game, not just the videos, which after all, have poor quality and resolution. I just wanna see what a prince game looks like!

HELP!!!!!


Number 1: It's not a dos game
Number 2: If you install the quicktime included on the disc, it will run and not effect the QT you already have
Number 3: Set your graphics to 620X(whatever it was) 16 bit.
try these tips and it should run...
If not... emale me at webmaster@thedawn2000.zzn.com

Thank U


Sorry to bother you, but I have tried everything you have told me and I still can't run the game.

First of all, I can't install the quicktime included with the prince cd either.

The only executable file in the folder "qtinstl" is "qtnotify.exe". I double click on it and nothing happens.

I have re-installed my quicktime 6 and "program.exe" on the prince cd still says "quicktime for windows is not installed".

"setup.exe" on the prince cd gets me an error box with the buttons "skip"
and "close" as I told you.

I have also looked for older versions of quicktime to download, but I can't find any.

There has to be a way of executing it, or perhaps the one I have has some defect.

I would appreciate your help. Thanx in advance,



fourFIVEsiX
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Reply #15 posted 03/07/05 5:30pm

Alicia

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fourFIVEsiX said:

thisbediscream said:



Number 1: It's not a dos game
Number 2: If you install the quicktime included on the disc, it will run and not effect the QT you already have
Number 3: Set your graphics to 620X(whatever it was) 16 bit.
try these tips and it should run...
If not... emale me at webmaster@thedawn2000.zzn.com

Thank U


Sorry to bother you, but I have tried everything you have told me and I still can't run the game.

First of all, I can't install the quicktime included with the prince cd either.

The only executable file in the folder "qtinstl" is "qtnotify.exe". I double click on it and nothing happens.

I have re-installed my quicktime 6 and "program.exe" on the prince cd still says "quicktime for windows is not installed".

"setup.exe" on the prince cd gets me an error box with the buttons "skip"
and "close" as I told you.

I have also looked for older versions of quicktime to download, but I can't find any.

There has to be a way of executing it, or perhaps the one I have has some defect.

I would appreciate your help. Thanx in advance,



fourFIVEsiX

Hey, I am having the exact same problem as you. I also tried dos box and everyhting else mentioned. Oh well at least I have played it before, hopefully someone will help you out.
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