Oh, I should've asked: anyone got suggestions on this one? I mean, talk about weird problems.

If I had to guess (and I do since I have no clue what I'm talking about), I'd say it sounds like a problem with the sound card's SB emulation. Maybe reconfiguring the sound card, or an updated Win98 driver, would solve the problem. If you want to keep testing, I do have ONE suggestion. Keep the case off. It will be easier to remove the batteries again when things go wrong.😀

Yeah, why not try the "Win9x" VDMSound with it? Or you're too CHICKEN to install the "Win9x" VDMSound?! 😉

V.

I'll try the Win9x VDMSound.. not sure it's a sound card problem, though. And, what the hell are you talking about, keeping the case off? What kind of laptop do YOU have? heh

Oops! Didn't notice the laptop part (ATI rage mobility). I'm so observant.

So, I tried the Win9x version of VDMSound. When I tried using SB16, or SBPro, the game told me that it couldn't find a pcm card at that address. (Which, of course, is true, since there isn't any actual hardware there, but y'know, that's not supposed to happen.) When I tried "Sound Blaster or Compatible" it worked -- at least, I didn't get the error message -- the computer just froze as usual. So, I guess we've ruled that one out.

I've been playing T7G using the Windows interpreter and, aside from there being lipsynch issues, and the inability to multitask (it does a 'boom' on my carpet), it seems to be generally stable and runs quite well on this meager processor. (Wish I could say the same about it on really beefy CPUs like the one I've got in my main box.) So, now, I need someone to tell me HOW THE FUCK TO WIN THE MICROSCOPE GAME! It's driving me insane! I can always see what moves the computer is going to make beforehand, but I can't do anything to prevent them. It's maddening, and the computer is too perfect -- it never makes a mistake!! Agh! Just some strategy, please!

Can you post the saved microscope puzzle. Many years ago, I had advanced to it. My hard drive with the saved games died (a wonderful metallic sound) before I could solve it (assuming I would have ever been able to). Too bad I don't usually back up saved games. I never felt like solving all the puzzle again, or dealing with the cheats, to return to that puzzle.

No problem. I've attached it. It'd be nice if someone could give me some information on how to win at it, though, since it doesn't seem possible.

Oh, ignore the name of the saved game. I was feeling particularly witty or something.

(What cheats?)

Thanks. At one time, I had a walkthrough around for this game. I'll look for it. I seem to recall that the microscope puzzle does not not have a set solution, since the initial arrangement always differs. I think the advice of the walkthrough was to keep plugging away. Not the answer you want.

Yeah, I know that it is 'random' -- that is, you play against AI. I need some good strategy to get by it.

Here's a hint site for strategies:

http://www.uhs-hints.com/uhsweb/hints/t7g/1013.php

Happy New Year.

Been there, done that. I've already got the UHS Reader and all UHS files available.

As a note: UHS 5 is a joke. There is shit+1 new about it and is NOT worth the $$ to upgrade from 4.x. Just thought I'd let you know. 😜

EDELBEB: I've attached a new saved game with everything except attic puzzles and the lab finished. (At least, I think that's what's done.) I can't seem to access the final Attic puzzles, despite being told that it isn't necessary to finish the microscope. 😒
Please try to win the microscope on this saved game instead. 😀