Older games on Vista64

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I've been happy with my dual pIII-800 for a while now, but it's showing signs that it will die soon. I figure it's getting close to the time to buy a new computer. Now I'd like to get Vista64, since the biggest computer sellers these days have good deals on 6GB and 8GB systems, but I'm not sure how my old games will run on Vista, let alone Vista64. I'd probably be using a pre-built machine from Dell or HP, because I don't feel like building my own, and the prices aren't very different.

What have people's experiences been with games from 10-15 years ago? How about these games in particular?

- Simcity 4
- Wizardry 8
- Morrowind
- Baldur's Gate II
- Starcraft
- Diablo
- Diablo II
- Various Space Quest and King's Quest games

If the games won't work on Vista64, will they work on a Win95 emulator in Vista, or will I have to dual-boot?
 

My Computer

System One

The games *might* work if you can install them. However, the trick is to try and get them installed as 16bit installers definitely wont work on a 64 bit platform.

You never know someone might have patched them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    system1 (system2)
    CPU
    q9650 3ghz (i7 920)
    Motherboard
    Asus p5q deluxe (p6t deluxe)
    Memory
    16gb ddr2 (12gb ddr3)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 8800GTS 640mb (285gtx 1gb)
    Sound Card
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo CG301w, Dell 2407
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600 + 1920 x1200
    Hard Drives
    Raptor 74gb,
    Raptor 150gb,
    500gb x2,
    320gb,
    750gb
    (raptor 150gb, 2x 500gb)
    PSU
    ocz 600w (ocz750w)
    Case
    coolermaster stacker (coolermaster 690)
    Cooling
    many fans
    Keyboard
    apple slim aluminum jobbie
    Mouse
    intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    2mb
    Other Info
    Wacom A3 tablet, Epson 3800
I was able to install and get working Baldurs Gate 2 and it's expansion Throne of Bhal.

I've heard Diable II will run, but you have to set Diablo II to run in WindowsXP SP2 mode, after right clicking the Diablo II icon selecting properties, followed by the Compatibility tab, and setting the game to WindowsXP with SP2 mode.

As for the other games on your list, I don't know if they will install and run or not.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Core 2 Duo E6600
    Motherboard
    Intel 975XBX2
    Memory
    8GB's of DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 3870X2
    Sound Card
    HT Omega Claro
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VG2030wm Widescreen LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    120GB
    200GB
    320GB
    PSU
    ThermalTake Toughpower 700
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    four 120mm fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Intellimous Explorer 2.0
    Internet Speed
    10MB
    Other Info
    16X LG DVDROM & LG Dual Layer DVD Burner
    Logitech X-540 speakers
I've got simcity 4 working without any problems that I can remember. I've managed to get a few older games working. Seems to be a bit hit and miss though. I know some people have remade installers for old games so that they will install. Worth just trying them and if they don't work have a google for any solutions anybody else has found that works.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC-6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire HD4850 Toxic Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SM2493HW
    Hard Drives
    500GB Seagate, 160GB Seagate
    PSU
    Corsair HX520W
    Case
    Antec P182 Gunmetal Grey
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