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Can't run .EXE, get "win (filename).ex" back every time

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First post, by alt_reality

Posted on 2014-04-13, 16:35

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I have an iso of a game I'm trying to run and finally got to the point of having the iso mounted and being able to change directories within the iso. I have located the .exe to install the game, but every time I input the name of the exe, DKYINSTL.exe, while in the correct directory, it'll spit back "win DKYINSTL.EX" and I can't install it.

Anyone know how to resolve this?

Reply 1 of 4, by collector

Posted on 2014-04-13, 16:45

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Are you are trying to run a Windows game in DOSBox? Do you see "DOS" anywhere on the label of the physical disc or box?

The Sierra Help Pages -- New Sierra Game Installers -- Sierra Game Patches -- New Non-Sierra Game Installers

Reply 2 of 4, by alt_reality

Posted on 2014-04-13, 16:57

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Aha, I had not made the distinction. This is a pretty old game and needs Windows 3.11 so I guess I'm now unsure of how to run Windows 3.11 on Dosbox.

Reply 3 of 4, by ripsaw8080

Posted on 2014-04-13, 17:04

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See the Windows 3 Guide.

If your game disc indicates it is a Windows/Macintosh hybrid then you may need to use an SVN build of DOSBox.

Reply 4 of 4, by bloodbat

Posted on 2014-04-14, 00:21

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Also, those filenames with an underscore in the extension need to be EXPANDed.

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