Thanks for the info ---the message that I get is ----"-nD3d9t Texture(): failed to create plain offscreen surface."
probably not the same error but thanks anyway -- Petjo

I got that error when I tried to install on my Xp computer, It was due to the graphic card. It didn't meet the specs. What card and OS are you using? With Vista it was the security, best I can figure. I got the same error on my Vista laptop, "program ended prematurely because of an error" And I couldn't even install. It would install fine on XP but as soon as I would try to launch, I got the error you got. I plan on upgrading that card as well. I want to try to install again, just out of curiousity. Ever played Keepsake? I can't install that one either.

yes , it looks as though i need to upgrade graphic card--i haven't played keepstake but Adam's venture is also unplayable although installed.

I couldn't play it either. The picture was distorted and the characters movements were slow and jerky. I gave up and uninstalled it. Other games play just fine so I don't know what caused the problem. Keepsake played great on my computer so I don't think that it is my graphics card. It was disappointing because I was looking forward to playing Treasure Island.

Was there any thing that you did to get Keepsake to install? I was very disappointed that I couldn't play that one. I tried every way I could think of with no luck!

dwn_force,

I didn't do anything but install it. It worked fine. I have XP. I didn't really like it so I didn't finish playing it. Did you ever get Treasure Island to work? I was disappointed that it wouldn't play right on my computer. I was looking forward to playing it but it sounds like a lot of people have had problems with it.