Vista - Windows 95 games on vista

Mark22 · 04-13-2008

When I try to load the game 'Hogs of War' on vista, it says it will only play on windows95. Is there any way to play it on vista computers?

**Dwarf** · 04-13-2008

Hi Mark,

It is possible for some, but not all, older software to run on Vista. You need to try running the program in compatibility mode, and you may need to try various combinations of the options available. Windows 95, as by its name, is now 13 years old and is no longer supported by Microsoft.
Dwarf

**Brink** · 04-13-2008

Hi Mark,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

In addition to Dwarf's post, you can see how to use Compatibility mode in this tutorial if needed.

Compatibility Mode

Shawn

**ribeiro** · 04-26-2008

hi, build an image from the game, mount a virtual drive and try to play it from there.
Go to the properties of the executable game file where you will find the option to run it in compatible mode for xxx and xxx abouts trying out those options one by one untill run them all, may one work.
Experiment to run it in safe mode also. Find out about the game for any patch or fix from the developers, also.

Cheers!

Ijustwanttoplay · 06-10-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ribeiro

hi, build an image from the game, mount a virtual drive and try to play it from there.
Go to the properties of the executable game file where you will find the option to run it in compatible mode for xxx and xxx abouts trying out those options one by one untill run them all, may one work.
Experiment to run it in safe mode also. Find out about the game for any patch or fix from the developers, also.

Cheers!

How would I do this???

because ive tried compatibility and it doesnt want to work

12 Gauge Shotty · 07-31-2009

Hmmmm, I was able to get this game to somewhat run in Windows Vista. I did select Windows 98/ME compatibility mode to get past the Windows NT error it kept firing back at me but unfortunately it wouldn't let me run any further because of the 64-bit OS.

Thinking of dual booting with Windows XP 32-bit just to play it. That or I could go to Amazon and buy a PS2 and get the Playstation used game for about $35.

**Crispy2007** · 07-31-2009

Try using DOSBox: DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS

12 Gauge Shotty · 07-31-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Crispy2007

Try using DOSBox: DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS

I don't think that will handle the 3D graphics requirement (DX7).

04-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
Mark22 home premium 1 posts	Windows 95 games on vista When I try to load the game 'Hogs of War' on vista, it says it will only play on windows95. Is there any way to play it on vista computers?
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04-13-2008	#2 (permalink)
Dwarf Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64 2,181 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Hi Mark, It is possible for some, but not all, older software to run on Vista. You need to try running the program in compatibility mode, and you may need to try various combinations of the options available. Windows 95, as by its name, is now 13 years old and is no longer supported by Microsoft. Dwarf
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04-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,017 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Hi Mark, Welcome to Vista Forums. In addition to Dwarf's post, you can see how to use Compatibility mode in this tutorial if needed. Compatibility Mode Shawn
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04-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
ribeiro Vista Ultimate x32 35 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista hi, build an image from the game, mount a virtual drive and try to play it from there. Go to the properties of the executable game file where you will find the option to run it in compatible mode for xxx and xxx abouts trying out those options one by one untill run them all, may one work. Experiment to run it in safe mode also. Find out about the game for any patch or fix from the developers, also. Cheers!
My System Specs

06-10-2009	#5 (permalink)
Ijustwanttoplay Vista 32bit 2 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Quote: Originally Posted by ribeiro hi, build an image from the game, mount a virtual drive and try to play it from there. Go to the properties of the executable game file where you will find the option to run it in compatible mode for xxx and xxx abouts trying out those options one by one untill run them all, may one work. Experiment to run it in safe mode also. Find out about the game for any patch or fix from the developers, also. Cheers! How would I do this??? because ive tried compatibility and it doesnt want to work
My System Specs

07-31-2009	#6 (permalink)
12 Gauge Shotty Windows Vista Business x64 2 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Hmmmm, I was able to get this game to somewhat run in Windows Vista. I did select Windows 98/ME compatibility mode to get past the Windows NT error it kept firing back at me but unfortunately it wouldn't let me run any further because of the 64-bit OS. Thinking of dual booting with Windows XP 32-bit just to play it. That or I could go to Amazon and buy a PS2 and get the Playstation used game for about $35.
My System Specs

07-31-2009	#7 (permalink)
Crispy2007 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 152 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Try using DOSBox: DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS
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07-31-2009	#8 (permalink)
12 Gauge Shotty Windows Vista Business x64 2 posts	Re: Windows 95 games on vista Quote: Originally Posted by Crispy2007 Try using DOSBox: DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS I don't think that will handle the 3D graphics requirement (DX7).
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