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Dosbox help #469915
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Trying for the umpteenth time to get DosBox to run on XP.
When I start it up for the first time I get:
Z:\>

So I type "C:" (also tried mount c, mountc, you name it I tried everything) which the instructions say to "mount" my c drive.
I get "Drive C does not exist".
This is where I usually give up but not this time.
Where am I going wrong.
caz

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Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469946
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Do yourself a favor and get Dosbox FrontEnd.
http://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net/
It will make the use of Dosbox much much easier.

Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469947
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If you need more help with DOSBox, feel free to PM me, and tell me what game you are trying to install, along with what letter your CD/DVD drive is. smile

Re: Dosbox help [Re: Marian] #469948
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noctropolis is in a folder on my desktop and my drive is c.
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Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469949
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What is the folder named?

And, you need to install the game within DOSBox. I'm assuming you didn't do that?

Re: Dosbox help [Re: Marian] #469951
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marian read the first post. I can't even start up DosBox!
That's the problem.Thanks!
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Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469952
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Robert why is this easier?

Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469953
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I did read your first post. smile What version of the game do you have? The Noctropolis CD, or the Electronic Arts compilation CD that has Noctropolis on it?

I've found both of my CDs, and I'm going to install it and then will send you some instructions. Give me a little time here--but first let me know which version you have. smile

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Marian why is it telling me drive c doesn't exist?

Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469956
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Because you are not mounting it correctly. You have to mount the "virtual drive" C for DOSBox and then point it to your physical C: drive. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here. Just let me know what version of Noctropolis you have.

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Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #469960
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I just checked, and the only CD version of Noctropolis I have is the Electronic Arts compilation, which I suspect is not the version that you have. Could you do me a favor, look in your manual (I hope that you have one), and tell me what the commands are for starting the game? That way, I will know what the name of the folder is that the game installs to by default, and I can help you try to get the game installed.

On the EA compilation CD, the game gets installed to a folder called noctrop, and then you have to type "dark" to run the game. Are the instructions for your version the same?

Re: Dosbox help [Re: Marian] #469971
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The cited front end for Dosbox is much easier to use because you don't need to remember any of the Dosbox commands. Every function of Dosbox is built into a graphical user interface (gui).
By analogy, it is like comparing Win3.1 to Win98SE or WinXP.

Just go to the url and read about it.

Re: Dosbox help [Re: Robert Gault] #469982
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Quote:
I just checked, and the only CD version of Noctropolis I have is the Electronic Arts compilation, which I suspect is not the version that you have.

So far as I'm aware, that's the only version of Noctropolis available. I have 2 copies and each is on a CD (all Flashpoint/EA).

You'll need to mount the CD (under DOSBox) as well as the Game folder on your PC.

How (and where) did you install the game?


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Re: Dosbox help [Re: InlandAZ] #469990
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Originally Posted By: InlandAZ
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I just checked, and the only CD version of Noctropolis I have is the Electronic Arts compilation, which I suspect is not the version that you have.

So far as I'm aware, that's the only version of Noctropolis available. I have 2 copies and each is on a CD (all Flashpoint/EA).


Good to know...I thought the version I had might be the "budget" version or something. smile

Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #470404
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You have to edit the Dosbox .conf file with notepad to recognize and mount drives.


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Inferno wrote an illustrated DOSBox tutorial which can be found here
http://home.earthlink.net/~eddie1231/dosboxtutorial1.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~eddie1231/dosboxtutorial2.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~eddie1231/dosboxtutorial3.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~eddie1231/dosboxtutorial4.htm

The second page shows how to edit the dosbox.conf file.

Re: Dosbox help [Re: Jenny100] #471053
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I dug out my old copy of Noctropolis to give it a try, and.......

Here we go - create a folder on your C: drive (mine is called "games")

Open DOSBox - you'll see a z: prompt, so you type

z: mount c c:\games

now insert the Noctropolis cd into your cd drive, and mount the drive (my drive is H:) and type

z: mount d h:\ -t cdrom

change to your (DOSBox's) D: drive -

z: D:

D: install


This will create a folder - NOCTROP on DOSBox's C: drive.

Change to the C: drive -

D: C:

C: cd noctrop


and then

NOCTROP: darkrun

You will need to leave the CD in whilst you play.

Alas, I have the game running without sound - when I get time, I shall sort that out (unless someone else beats me to it!).

As a rule of thumb, when you have installed DOSBox it is worth opening the config file at C:\Program Files\DOSBox with Notepad and scrolling down to the very bottom, where it says

[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.


underneath that, add

mount c c:\games

mount d h:\ -t cdrom


and DOSBox will open with those drives already mounted. The DOSBox WIKI at http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Main_Page has all sorts of useful info to help you on your way!

Cheers,

Dave



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Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #471065
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Thanks, Dave, for taking the time to post those instructions. smile

I have no trouble with choosing the default Soundblaster 16 settings and getting the sound working; however, (and this has happened to more than just me), upon finishing the sound setup the install program seemingly hangs/crashes---but no worries. Just close out DOSBox and go back in and run the game, and all is well.

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Hi Marian - you're welcome!

I've just remembered the Golden Rule - copy Soundblaster sound settings from the dosbox.conf file and use them when installing. That should get you past any hangs/crashes.

I had forgotten just how good this game is!


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Re: Dosbox help [Re: reikidave] #471120
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rekidave thanks. Do I install the game first or do I do this before i ever put the cd in the drive?
caz

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Hi caziejoe - I usually put the cd in the drive first.

Enjoy playing!

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So I don't install the game? It just plays from the cd?

Re: Dosbox help [Re: cazziejoe] #471150
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Think about it.
How are you going to install the game without putting the CD in the drive? wink

When you play, the game will also need the CD in the drive.

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That's not what I asked Jenny. Does the game install first and then you play it through Dosbox or do I install through Dosbox OR do I play right off the cd through Dosbox.

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