First post, by Sampsa
Takes an hour to read through all forums just to realize that there are no solutions to your problems there.
To try and fix this (WIN2000 and up):
1. DOSBox helps with installation, not with running the game!
-- (per DOSbox instructions (intro, intro cdrom)) mount C drive, mount D drive, run INSTALL.EXE from D drive and install game into the recently mounted C directory.
2. Install the 1.3 patch.
-- http://www.atarisupport.com/faq/imperiumgalac … ownloads_pc.asp
(This is self explanatory, but to make it idiot-proof: After installing the patch, you do have to run it...)
3. RESTART YOUR COMPUTER (really does help)
4. Run the INSTALL.EXE file and turn the sound off.
-- Using sound during the 1st hour or so of gameplay will crash the game every 5-10 minutes. After the 1st hour, run the INSTALL.EXE again and add sound. NOTE: Run the install.exe file that appears in the main directory, not the SETUP\INSTALL.EXE.
5. To run the game do not use DOSBox.
-- If you use DOSBox the game will often freeze up right after intro. Just run the IMPERIUM.EXE file as-is, or with MSDOS shortcut.
6. Unless you buy a separate computer and install Win 95/98 on it, you will have to get used to the game crashing (even with no sound it will occasionally crash)