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===<br /> [[DOSBox]] === | ===<br /> [[DOSBox]] === | ||
The first choice for playing old DOS games. Soon you will be able to install Windows 3x in the next version. [[DOSBox]] emulates an old DOS PC. It can help you overcome the incompatibilities that a lot of the old games have with modern hardware and < | The first choice for playing old DOS games. Soon you will be able to install Windows 3x in the next version. [[DOSBox]] emulates an old DOS PC. It can help you overcome the incompatibilities that a lot of the old games have with modern hardware and OSs<ref>Operating System</ref>. | ||
===<br /> [[Emulators | ===<br /> [[Emulators and Virtualizers]] === | ||
Emulators and virtualizers can simulate other platforms/hardware to run older or non PC games and programs on your modern PC. | Emulators and virtualizers can simulate other platforms/hardware to run older or non PC games and programs on your modern PC. | ||
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Some older games that used the CPU's clock as a timer have trouble running on newer, faster computers. Using a slow down utility can allow you to run these old classics. | Some older games that used the CPU's clock as a timer have trouble running on newer, faster computers. Using a slow down utility can allow you to run these old classics. | ||
===<br /> [[Sound Utilities]] === | ===<br /> [[Sound and MIDI Utilities]] === | ||
Audio patches and hacks for Sierra Games can be found [[Sound Utilities|here]]<br /> | Audio patches and hacks for Sierra Games can be found [[Sound and MIDI Utilities|here]]<br /> | ||
===<br /> [[Display Utilities]] === | ===<br /> [[Display Utilities]] === | ||
You might also encounter graphical problems. From error messages like "Your current display driver is not supported by this game." to the inability to run later games like King's Quest MoE in higher display modes. Some players might also find that [[ | You might also encounter graphical problems. From error messages like "Your current display driver is not supported by this game." to the inability to run later games like King's Quest MoE in higher display modes. Some players might also find that [[Compatibility Mode]] does not work for them. You can find possible solutions [[Display Utilities|here]]. | ||
===<br /> [[Third Party Interpreters]] === | ===<br /> [[Third Party Interpreters]] === | ||
Third party interpreters that are designed to replace the original game interpreters. These are often the best solution to incompatibility problems. You can find more [[Third Party Interpreters| | Third party interpreters that are designed to replace the original game interpreters. These are often the best solution to incompatibility problems. You can find more [[Third Party Interpreters|here]]. | ||
===<br /> [[Cheat Utilities]] === | ===<br /> [[Cheat Utilities]] === | ||
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* [[AGIVER]] - To check what AGI version a game uses. Necessary for using some of these patches. | * [[AGIVER]] - To check what AGI version a game uses. Necessary for using some of these patches. | ||
* [[Application Compatibility Toolkit]] - Fine tune compatibility mode. | * [[Application Compatibility Toolkit]] - Fine tune compatibility mode. | ||
* [[CuteMouse]] - A small DOS mouse < | * [[CuteMouse]] - A small DOS mouse TSR<ref>Terminate and Stay Resident</ref> driver | ||
* [[Mouse2KV]] - A new mouse driver for VESA modes | * [[Mouse2KV]] - A new mouse driver for VESA modes | ||
* [[Sierra Saved Game Catalog Fixer]] - Access your saved games again | * [[Sierra Saved Game Catalog Fixer]] - Access your saved games again | ||
* | * [[Sierra Setup Utility]]- Access hidden setups in XP, such as with LSL7 | ||
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==<br /> Also See == | ==<br /> Also See == | ||
* | * [[Windows 3x on DOSBox Guide|Main Windows 3x Page]] | ||
* [[DOSBox|Main DOSBox Page]] | |||
* [[General Game Help]] | |||
* [[Emulators]] | |||
* [[Sierra Game Updates|Main Update Page]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:44, 5 December 2024
Utilities
A Toolkit for the Sierra Classics
On this page you'll find utilities, patches and enhancements to help you with problems you may have running or to help improve these games.
DOSBox
The first choice for playing old DOS games. Soon you will be able to install Windows 3x in the next version. DOSBox emulates an old DOS PC. It can help you overcome the incompatibilities that a lot of the old games have with modern hardware and OSs[1].
Emulators and Virtualizers
Emulators and virtualizers can simulate other platforms/hardware to run older or non PC games and programs on your modern PC.
Slow Down Utilities
Some older games that used the CPU's clock as a timer have trouble running on newer, faster computers. Using a slow down utility can allow you to run these old classics.
Sound and MIDI Utilities
Audio patches and hacks for Sierra Games can be found here
Display Utilities
You might also encounter graphical problems. From error messages like "Your current display driver is not supported by this game." to the inability to run later games like King's Quest MoE in higher display modes. Some players might also find that Compatibility Mode does not work for them. You can find possible solutions here.
Third Party Interpreters
Third party interpreters that are designed to replace the original game interpreters. These are often the best solution to incompatibility problems. You can find more here.
Cheat Utilities
A few tools to assist you with cheating.
Misc Utilities
- AGI Mouse - Adds mouse support to the Sierra AGI games.
- AGIVER - To check what AGI version a game uses. Necessary for using some of these patches.
- Application Compatibility Toolkit - Fine tune compatibility mode.
- CuteMouse - A small DOS mouse TSR[2] driver
- Mouse2KV - A new mouse driver for VESA modes
- Sierra Saved Game Catalog Fixer - Access your saved games again
- Sierra Setup Utility- Access hidden setups in XP, such as with LSL7
References
Also See
