KQVII acting VERY strange

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KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by totallyice » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:48 pm

So I started KQVII in DOSBox. Ive downloaded all the patches. But when I type in sierra to start the game, it goes into a weird cartoon that never ends. Just a continuous loop. I click the mouse, but there is no pointer. Any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by dotkel50 » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:57 pm

Use the installer found on this site.... http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updat ... .html#SQCE

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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by totallyice » Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:01 pm

Still does the same thing :(

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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by dotkel50 » Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:22 pm

Is it on CD or floppies? If CD, check for any smudges or scratches.

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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by Collector » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:03 pm

You are starting the game from the shortcuts made by the new installer, aren't you?
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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by totallyice » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:15 pm

Yep

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Re: KQVII acting VERY strange

Post by Collector » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:21 pm

Run the diagnostic tool in the game's directory and attach the results here.
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