(King's Quest 7) question! please try to answer - Page 2

TatorBubbles · 07-09-2007, 06:10 PM

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I tried fov's suggestion and added the text to the resource and sierra files, but when I open KQ7 it still says Windows title not found and when I click on that it says Panic can't find sierra.err

Please help! I really want to play this game.

orionbaby410 · 03-31-2009, 04:49 PM

I am trying to play my old Kings Quest 7
I am running Windows XP Home. The KQ7 v. 1.51 (windows only version).

I tried to do the ".exe" switch... it worked for a while, but it kept on freezing (during the first chapter i couldnt enter the 'endless desert')

I tired to use the patch to convert it to DOS, but my CD wont copy the "resource.ooo" file, so it wont work.

I read the 11/30/05 fov post but im not sure how to edit those files.

If you can help - please email me

Thank you

*Fantasysci5* · 07-31-2009, 01:27 PM

Okay, so I've run into my first bug in the new Kings Quest Collection. I can't give the wooden nickle to the guy in the Faux shop in the 7th game, which is of course a bug. I've looked at patches for the game, but they are all to play the games in Dosbox. I don't really want to run them in that, since I don't know how to put commands into the program and stuff. Is there a way to get a patch for my problem without having to run the 7th game in Dos box?

mrredhatter · 07-29-2011, 05:54 PM

OS: WIN7Ultimate32 SP1
Game: KQ7 1.65c windows 3.1 version
Error: Windows title not found

I copied the entire contents of the game disk to C: \SIERRA\KQ7
I changed SIERRA.INF and RESOURCE.WIN to reflect the new location of the files as appropriate. I preformed a system restart just for kicks. Then I played with the options in the compatibility tab on SIERRAW.EXE, but to no avail. Screenshot: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4325979/KQVII.jpg

Collector · 07-29-2011, 07:09 PM

There is a very nasty speed bug that you will not be able to pass without DOSBox. You would have to skip that chapter and loose your progress you've made. You will start the next chapter without all of the inventory items you had.

It won't help you with 1.65c, but my installer automates setting up everything in DOSBox. It only works with 1.4, 1.51 and 2. It upgrades the lesser versions to 2.00b, which was the most bug free version. Unfortunately, I can't add support for your version since I don't have a copy of it.

You could setup Win3x in DOSBox to play your version in DOSBox to avoid the speed bug, but that would be a lot of work for one game. You would also need to locate the install disks for Win3x, install it, install drivers and then install the game.

That said, and if you are willing to skip the chapter and still want to get it running without DOSBox, compatibility mode will not help. The main problem with it not starting is that the game can't find its resources because you did not specify the configuration file. The DOS SCI games look in its own folder for this file. Windows SCI games often need to be told where it is. You will need to add the path to it as an argument to the shortcut. It is best to use the installer that came from the game. It would have done this for you.

mrredhatter · 07-29-2011, 07:45 PM

I own a physical copy of the newest KQ collection if that helps. But they jacked up the file structure on this release, so I'm guessing it was a waste of $. Example of my physical copy: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re.../dp/B000AYFPKG (I don't know the actual version number.) Also if you want a copy of KQ7 "1.65c" so you can support it, tell me.

Collector · 07-30-2011, 12:28 AM

This will fix it.

http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...xUpdaters.html

mrredhatter · 08-15-2011, 11:27 PM

I managed to obtain a copy of KQ7 "2.00b". I want to create a KQ7 folder that has every required game file to run without the CD. And is executable in windows 7, preferably without the need to employ DosBox etc. Is this a possibility?

Collector · 08-16-2011, 07:24 AM

There is a very nasty speed bug that you will not be able to play past on a modern computer without DOSBox. Additionally, if you have 64-bit Windows you will not be able to play the Windows version at all. DOSBox is, by far, the best possible solution.

http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...llers.html#KQ7

mrredhatter · 08-31-2011, 07:25 AM

Using the KQ7 "2.00b" and DosBox, can I create a stand alone folder that has one icon that a monkey can launch without having to configure anything? My monkey want to play the game without having to become a rocket scientist like yourself.

Collector · 08-31-2011, 08:54 AM

http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...llers.html#KQ7

07-09-2007, 06:10 PM	#21
TatorBubbles Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Panic I was wondering if anyone could help me. I tried fov's suggestion and added the text to the resource and sierra files, but when I open KQ7 it still says Windows title not found and when I click on that it says Panic can't find sierra.err Please help! I really want to play this game. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#22
orionbaby410 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Please Help I am trying to play my old Kings Quest 7 I am running Windows XP Home. The KQ7 v. 1.51 (windows only version). I tried to do the ".exe" switch... it worked for a while, but it kept on freezing (during the first chapter i couldnt enter the 'endless desert') I tired to use the patch to convert it to DOS, but my CD wont copy the "resource.ooo" file, so it wont work. I read the 11/30/05 fov post but im not sure how to edit those files. If you can help - please email me Thank you Share Share this post on Twitter

07-31-2009, 01:27 PM	#23
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	Okay, so I've run into my first bug in the new Kings Quest Collection. I can't give the wooden nickle to the guy in the Faux shop in the 7th game, which is of course a bug. I've looked at patches for the game, but they are all to play the games in Dosbox. I don't really want to run them in that, since I don't know how to put commands into the program and stuff. Is there a way to get a patch for my problem without having to run the 7th game in Dos box? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

07-29-2011, 05:54 PM	#24
mrredhatter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	OS: WIN7Ultimate32 SP1 Game: KQ7 1.65c windows 3.1 version Error: Windows title not found I copied the entire contents of the game disk to C: \SIERRA\KQ7 I changed SIERRA.INF and RESOURCE.WIN to reflect the new location of the files as appropriate. I preformed a system restart just for kicks. Then I played with the options in the compatibility tab on SIERRAW.EXE, but to no avail. Screenshot: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4325979/KQVII.jpg Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by mrredhatter; 07-29-2011 at 07:19 PM. Reason: C:\ makes an unintended yellow face so i will use C: \

07-29-2011, 07:09 PM	#25
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	There is a very nasty speed bug that you will not be able to pass without DOSBox. You would have to skip that chapter and loose your progress you've made. You will start the next chapter without all of the inventory items you had. It won't help you with 1.65c, but my installer automates setting up everything in DOSBox. It only works with 1.4, 1.51 and 2. It upgrades the lesser versions to 2.00b, which was the most bug free version. Unfortunately, I can't add support for your version since I don't have a copy of it. You could setup Win3x in DOSBox to play your version in DOSBox to avoid the speed bug, but that would be a lot of work for one game. You would also need to locate the install disks for Win3x, install it, install drivers and then install the game. That said, and if you are willing to skip the chapter and still want to get it running without DOSBox, compatibility mode will not help. The main problem with it not starting is that the game can't find its resources because you did not specify the configuration file. The DOS SCI games look in its own folder for this file. Windows SCI games often need to be told where it is. You will need to add the path to it as an argument to the shortcut. It is best to use the installer that came from the game. It would have done this for you. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-29-2011, 07:45 PM	#26
mrredhatter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	I own a physical copy of the newest KQ collection if that helps. But they jacked up the file structure on this release, so I'm guessing it was a waste of $. Example of my physical copy: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re.../dp/B000AYFPKG (I don't know the actual version number.) Also if you want a copy of KQ7 "1.65c" so you can support it, tell me. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by mrredhatter; 07-29-2011 at 08:13 PM.

07-30-2011, 12:28 AM	#27
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	This will fix it. http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...xUpdaters.html Share Share this post on Twitter

08-15-2011, 11:27 PM	#28
mrredhatter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	I managed to obtain a copy of KQ7 "2.00b". I want to create a KQ7 folder that has every required game file to run without the CD. And is executable in windows 7, preferably without the need to employ DosBox etc. Is this a possibility? Share Share this post on Twitter

08-16-2011, 07:24 AM	#29
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	There is a very nasty speed bug that you will not be able to play past on a modern computer without DOSBox. Additionally, if you have 64-bit Windows you will not be able to play the Windows version at all. DOSBox is, by far, the best possible solution. http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...llers.html#KQ7 Share Share this post on Twitter

08-31-2011, 07:25 AM	#30
mrredhatter Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	Using the KQ7 "2.00b" and DosBox, can I create a stand alone folder that has one icon that a monkey can launch without having to configure anything? My monkey want to play the game without having to become a rocket scientist like yourself. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-31-2011, 08:54 AM	#31
Collector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 775	http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Update...llers.html#KQ7 Share Share this post on Twitter

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