KQ7: XP ERROR: Windows Title Not Found

Romantica · 12-02-2005, 09:44 PM

This was one of my fave games. And now I can't even get it to work!

So I'm trying to run it on XP...and it's coming up with this 'windows title not found' error. I first off thought it's because I have a newer version of windows than the game intented, but I have alot earlier sierra games that run on this pc!

The game installs properly, Configures the audio and graphics fine (being changed in compatability mode 256 colours)

But when I run the sierraw.exe or sierraws.exe on both the disc and
the installed version on my pc. It's displaying that error.

Help please!

***fov*** · 12-02-2005, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Please take a look at this thread, specifically the last post, and let us know if those instructions solve the problem you're having.

Romantica · 12-03-2005, 07:51 AM

No it doesn't help...there IS no Sierra.inf file?

It is the windows version because it's setup not install. I've tried both ways.

I'm so nearlly over it haha.

Romantica · 12-03-2005, 07:52 AM

Oh and I changed everything else that post said to, just not the sierra.inf because there isnt one.

***fov*** · 12-03-2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romantica

No it doesn't help...there IS no Sierra.inf file?

Are you sure? That's weird.

Look on the KQ7 CD. Is there a Sierra.inf there? If yes, try copying that into the KQ7 directory.

Romantica · 12-03-2005, 10:12 PM

Positive. Not on the CD.

It worked on an old PC I used to have. So the files should be fine.

It's just some XP thing?

I've tried running it 95/98 compatability.

Not happening!

Romantica · 12-03-2005, 10:26 PM

Looking back in all my other sierra games that do work...

none have a sierra.inf file...

what IS a .inf file...

can I create one?

***fov*** · 12-04-2005, 08:04 AM

Could it be a hidden file? In Windows Explorer, look at Tools / Folder Options / View and make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is checked.

I can upload a Sierra.inf file that you could try to download and put in your KQ7 directory. I don't have time now; will do it in a couple of hours.

I don't see how you couldn't have it. It's a file that tells the install how to work. Unless some versions of KQ7 had a different method for installing than others.

***fov*** · 12-04-2005, 03:04 PM

Okay, here is the Sierra.inf file off my KQ7 CD. You should be able to open it with Notepad.

Romantica · 12-05-2005, 03:40 AM

Nope no good =/

I did have it, it just doesn't list as .INF

It says setup information file.

I've entered the details as of the other KQ7 Post.

either way nothing is working. stupid thing. I've had it with it!

Jolaes · 12-05-2005, 04:56 AM

Don't take offence Romantica but you need to be able to
recognize the basic few hundred extensions used commonly
on PC - so that you won't try installing a file which was
never intended to be added to Windows driver database

Anyway, do you REALLY have all files of KQ7 (in approp places)?

... and don't EVER give up

*Dale Baldwin* · 12-05-2005, 05:44 AM

Having file extensions turned on is always a benefit too. From what you've said, I'm guessing you have windows set to hide them (which it does by default).

In Windows Explorer, look at Tools / Folder Options / View and make sure "Hide extensions for known file types" is unchecked, and your kq7.inf file should be shown as such, instead of just "kq7".

TheSnacker · 12-10-2005, 07:55 PM

Hi, I was having many of the same problems that the guy that started this thread was having, so I thought that I would just post here to prevent clutter.

I too have the Windows title not found error, and did what the link said but with no luck. I even moved it to the same directory, just in case, but still no dice. Worse yet, while the others seem to be getting something after the error, I've got nothing. A blank window pops up, and if I ran sierraw.exe, it simply closes again. If I ran sierraws.exe instead, it says breakpoint reached, and says it is going to close, but doesn't until I force it to. (Send error report? NO!) I really did enjoy this game back in the day, please help.

Jolaes · 12-11-2005, 05:24 AM

Snacker,
Welcome on board!

as this issue seem to be quite common, I'll look into it. Will come up
with a general solution soon (except if I need to reverse-engineer the exe, which takes a few days and for which Sierra will hang me by the *****

)

Please be patient if no programmer will do the dirty work before us

Jolaes · 12-11-2005, 06:26 AM

Okay guys, here's what I've got:

I quick checked the pivotal forums and found there are NO essential quality
differences between KQ7WIN and KQ7DOS. This is no real inspiration
for any programmer to patch the notoriusly buggy Sierra installer...
so...
here is the DOS way, please try it and only if performance is unacceptable,
answer the thread (I bet you will not

It is a screenshot because of this ******** forum script. Aaaarghhh.

Hope this helped.

Happy Peaceful X-Mas to all You in case of no-see until then!
Greetings to Jingle Belle, Kurufinwe, Dale and the rest of the maintenace brigade!

***fov*** · 12-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Thanks Jolaes. The screenshot wasn't displaying for me, so here is a link to it.

Hopefully this will be helpful to those who couldn't get the game running with the other method.

Jolaes · 12-12-2005, 01:01 PM

... and I just LOVE the way you always have THE LAST WORD

***fov*** · 12-12-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolaes

... and I just LOVE the way you always have THE LAST WORD

Yeah... I just keep talking until everyone else gets bored and goes home.

Drakk · 01-09-2007, 04:52 PM

well it seems that this thread is dead... and that picture is gone... I need help and am having the exact same problem... what was that a picture of? this is driving me crazy, I loved this game....

--*Edit*--

I am REALLY sorry for wasting your guys' time.. after looking around this forum I found the solution and feel like an idiot.. even though you weren't helping me originally, I still thank you guys for the help and apologize again for wasting your time.. THANKS

*Melanie68* · 01-09-2007, 05:57 PM

Don't apologize and Welcome!

I'm glad you found a solution (and it was hiding amongst the many posts that are on here

).

12-02-2005, 09:44 PM	#1
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	KQ7: XP ERROR: Windows Title Not Found This was one of my fave games. And now I can't even get it to work! So I'm trying to run it on XP...and it's coming up with this 'windows title not found' error. I first off thought it's because I have a newer version of windows than the game intented, but I have alot earlier sierra games that run on this pc! The game installs properly, Configures the audio and graphics fine (being changed in compatability mode 256 colours) But when I run the sierraw.exe or sierraws.exe on both the disc and the installed version on my pc. It's displaying that error. Help please! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-02-2005, 10:46 PM	#2
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Welcome to the forum. Please take a look at this thread, specifically the last post, and let us know if those instructions solve the problem you're having. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-03-2005, 07:51 AM	#3
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	No it doesn't help...there IS no Sierra.inf file? It is the windows version because it's setup not install. I've tried both ways. I'm so nearlly over it haha. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-03-2005, 07:52 AM	#4
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Oh and I changed everything else that post said to, just not the sierra.inf because there isnt one. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-03-2005, 10:12 PM	#6
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Positive. Not on the CD. It worked on an old PC I used to have. So the files should be fine. It's just some XP thing? I've tried running it 95/98 compatability. Not happening! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-03-2005, 10:26 PM	#7
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Looking back in all my other sierra games that do work... none have a sierra.inf file... what IS a .inf file... can I create one? Share Share this post on Twitter

12-04-2005, 08:04 AM	#8
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Could it be a hidden file? In Windows Explorer, look at Tools / Folder Options / View and make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. I can upload a Sierra.inf file that you could try to download and put in your KQ7 directory. I don't have time now; will do it in a couple of hours. I don't see how you couldn't have it. It's a file that tells the install how to work. Unless some versions of KQ7 had a different method for installing than others. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-04-2005, 03:04 PM	#9
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Okay, here is the Sierra.inf file off my KQ7 CD. You should be able to open it with Notepad. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-05-2005, 03:40 AM	#10
Romantica Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6	Nope no good =/ I did have it, it just doesn't list as .INF It says setup information file. I've entered the details as of the other KQ7 Post. either way nothing is working. stupid thing. I've had it with it! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-05-2005, 04:56 AM	#11
Jolaes Fire Dragon/Pisces Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 334	KQ7 wrestling Don't take offence Romantica but you need to be able to recognize the basic few hundred extensions used commonly on PC - so that you won't try installing a file which was never intended to be added to Windows driver database Anyway, do you REALLY have all files of KQ7 (in approp places)? ... and don't EVER give up Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Ita in vita ut in lusu alae pessima iactura arte corrigenda est.*

12-05-2005, 05:44 AM	#12
Dale Baldwin Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,139	Having file extensions turned on is always a benefit too. From what you've said, I'm guessing you have windows set to hide them (which it does by default). In Windows Explorer, look at Tools / Folder Options / View and make sure "Hide extensions for known file types" is unchecked, and your kq7.inf file should be shown as such, instead of just "kq7". Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Catherine, Sword and Sworcery:EP Recently Completed: The Witcher

12-10-2005, 07:55 PM	#13
TheSnacker Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Help2 Hi, I was having many of the same problems that the guy that started this thread was having, so I thought that I would just post here to prevent clutter. I too have the Windows title not found error, and did what the link said but with no luck. I even moved it to the same directory, just in case, but still no dice. Worse yet, while the others seem to be getting something after the error, I've got nothing. A blank window pops up, and if I ran sierraw.exe, it simply closes again. If I ran sierraws.exe instead, it says breakpoint reached, and says it is going to close, but doesn't until I force it to. (Send error report? NO!) I really did enjoy this game back in the day, please help. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-11-2005, 05:24 AM	#14
Jolaes Fire Dragon/Pisces Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 334	KQ7: a hard nut to crack Snacker, Welcome on board! as this issue seem to be quite common, I'll look into it. Will come up with a general solution soon (except if I need to reverse-engineer the exe, which takes a few days and for which Sierra will hang me by the *** ) Please be patient if no programmer will do the dirty work before us Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ita in vita ut in lusu alae pessima iactura arte corrigenda est.**

12-11-2005, 06:26 AM	#15
Jolaes Fire Dragon/Pisces Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 334	a KQ7 install solution Okay guys, here's what I've got: I quick checked the pivotal forums and found there are NO essential quality differences between KQ7WIN and KQ7DOS. This is no real inspiration for any programmer to patch the notoriusly buggy Sierra installer... so... here is the DOS way, please try it and only if performance is unacceptable, answer the thread (I bet you will not It is a screenshot because of this ****** forum script. Aaaarghhh. Hope this helped. Happy Peaceful X-Mas to all You in case of no-see until then! Greetings to Jingle Belle, Kurufinwe, Dale and the rest of the maintenace brigade! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ita in vita ut in lusu alae pessima iactura arte corrigenda est.**

12-12-2005, 07:36 AM	#16
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Thanks Jolaes. The screenshot wasn't displaying for me, so here is a link to it. Hopefully this will be helpful to those who couldn't get the game running with the other method. Share Share this post on Twitter

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12-12-2005, 01:01 PM	#17
Jolaes Fire Dragon/Pisces Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 334	... and I just LOVE the way you always have THE LAST WORD Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Ita in vita ut in lusu alae pessima iactura arte corrigenda est.*

01-09-2007, 04:52 PM	#19
Drakk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	well it seems that this thread is dead... and that picture is gone... I need help and am having the exact same problem... what was that a picture of? this is driving me crazy, I loved this game.... --Edit-- I am REALLY sorry for wasting your guys' time.. after looking around this forum I found the solution and feel like an idiot.. even though you weren't helping me originally, I still thank you guys for the help and apologize again for wasting your time.. THANKS Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Drakk; 01-09-2007 at 05:10 PM.

01-09-2007, 05:57 PM	#20
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Don't apologize and Welcome! I'm glad you found a solution (and it was hiding amongst the many posts that are on here ). Share Share this post on Twitter