Amber: Journeys Beyond on XP

AndreaDraco83 · 03-09-2008, 05:28 AM

Is there a way to run Amber: Journeys Beyond on XP?

I've just retrieved the game but it won't start, no matter what...

*Dale Baldwin* · 03-09-2008, 06:05 AM

It won't run natively in XP, no.

You'll need a virtual machine such as Virtual PC, and a copy of win98 to run within it.

AndreaDraco83 · 03-09-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks. I downloaded Virtual PC and now I'm trying to set the correct driver, 'cause when I launch Amber pops up an error message about the video driver and 16 colors.

AndreaDraco83 · 03-09-2008, 12:14 PM

I followed this walkthrough to install Amber, but it still give me the error about the 16 colors. I searched and installed the original s3 driver, but nothing changes.

Anyone could help?

EDIT: It finds three different models: S3 Trio32/64 (S3 764), S3 trio32/64 PCI, S3 trio 64V+
Which one should I use?

AndreaDraco83 · 03-09-2008, 05:05 PM

I tried again but with no result.

I followed the walkthrough found on Quandary, and Windows 95 in the virtual machine works really well.

My problem is that, no matter what I do, Amber still tells me to set my display settings to 16 colors - which I already did.

Any help will be welcome, thanks...

Collector · 03-09-2008, 06:38 PM

Not 16 colors, 16 bit. The default driver is fine. You don't need to change drivers, just display settings. Right click on the desktop and choose properties. Go to the "Settings" tab and under "Color palette" choose High Color (16 bit).

AndreaDraco83 · 03-10-2008, 03:53 AM

I'm a idiot

Thanks, now it finally works!

Thanks!

Collector · 03-10-2008, 04:41 AM

Np

03-09-2008, 05:28 AM	#1
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	Amber: Journeys Beyond on XP Is there a way to run Amber: Journeys Beyond on XP? I've just retrieved the game but it won't start, no matter what... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

03-09-2008, 06:05 AM	#2
Dale Baldwin Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,139	It won't run natively in XP, no. You'll need a virtual machine such as Virtual PC, and a copy of win98 to run within it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Catherine, Sword and Sworcery:EP Recently Completed: The Witcher

03-09-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	Thanks. I downloaded Virtual PC and now I'm trying to set the correct driver, 'cause when I launch Amber pops up an error message about the video driver and 16 colors. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

03-09-2008, 12:14 PM	#4
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	I followed this walkthrough to install Amber, but it still give me the error about the 16 colors. I searched and installed the original s3 driver, but nothing changes. Anyone could help? EDIT: It finds three different models: S3 Trio32/64 (S3 764), S3 trio32/64 PCI, S3 trio 64V+ Which one should I use? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box Last edited by AndreaDraco83; 03-09-2008 at 12:25 PM.

03-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#5
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	I tried again but with no result. I followed the walkthrough found on Quandary, and Windows 95 in the virtual machine works really well. My problem is that, no matter what I do, Amber still tells me to set my display settings to 16 colors - which I already did. Any help will be welcome, thanks... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

03-09-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	Not 16 colors, 16 bit. The default driver is fine. You don't need to change drivers, just display settings. Right click on the desktop and choose properties. Go to the "Settings" tab and under "Color palette" choose High Color (16 bit). Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Collector; 03-09-2008 at 06:38 PM. Reason: typo

03-10-2008, 03:53 AM	#7
AndreaDraco83 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 2,684	I'm a idiot Thanks, now it finally works! Thanks! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Top Ten Adventures: Gabriel Knight Series, King's Quest VI, Conquests of the Longbow, Quest for Glory II, Police Quest III, Gold Rush!, Leisure Suit Larry III, Under a Killing Moon, Conquests of Camelot, Freddy Pharkas Frontier Pharmacist. Now Playing: Neverwinter Nights, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

03-10-2008, 04:41 AM	#8
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	Np Share Share this post on Twitter

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