How to Play Doom in Windows Vista

Trooper · March 7th, 2010, 05:09 AM

Is it possible to play any of the old Windows 95 CD-ROMs of Doom in Windows Vista? I've managed to pick up some ideas from the forum (e.g. using compatability tab- set as administrator, set OS: Windows 95) but I'm muddling about and am not sure exactly what to do. I keep getting an error message "This system does not support fullscreen mode". Can anyone tell me exactly what needs to be done- or is it not possible? Thanks.

Kagemaru H. · March 7th, 2010, 08:57 AM

Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag.

1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere
2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder
3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run.
4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag.

MR_ROCKET · March 9th, 2010, 11:29 PM

With today's O/S's and hardware you have to expect older games and apps not to do what they should.
afaik, the only way around it is to either use a well known command emu called DOSbox and maybe a launcher for it, or a Doom source port engine like Kagemaru suggested.
However there are several Doom source engines out there:
http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Source_port
http://www.doomworld.com/classicdoom...php?platform=2

Trooper · March 16th, 2010, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys, not sure how to carry out your suggestions but grateful for your time.

leebingate · March 19th, 2010, 05:07 PM

I accept with information:
Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag.

1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere
2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder
3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run.
4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag.

leebingate · March 19th, 2010, 05:08 PM

I accept with information:
Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag.

1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere
2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder
3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run.
4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag.

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MR_ROCKET · March 21st, 2010, 06:03 PM

Heh, the guy probably needs a link, you can find them here also.

http://doomconnector.org/

March 7th, 2010, 05:09 AM	#1
Trooper Commander Keen Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	How to Play Doom in Windows Vista Is it possible to play any of the old Windows 95 CD-ROMs of Doom in Windows Vista? I've managed to pick up some ideas from the forum (e.g. using compatability tab- set as administrator, set OS: Windows 95) but I'm muddling about and am not sure exactly what to do. I keep getting an error message "This system does not support fullscreen mode". Can anyone tell me exactly what needs to be done- or is it not possible? Thanks.

March 9th, 2010, 11:29 PM	#3
MR_ROCKET Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere between Space and Time Posts: 5,185	With today's O/S's and hardware you have to expect older games and apps not to do what they should. afaik, the only way around it is to either use a well known command emu called DOSbox and maybe a launcher for it, or a Doom source port engine like Kagemaru suggested. However there are several Doom source engines out there: http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Source_port http://www.doomworld.com/classicdoom...php?platform=2 __________________ -=\|> The Megasphere <\|> My Maps direct link <\|> Doom Connector <\|> MEGA 5 <\|=-

March 21st, 2010, 06:03 PM	#7
MR_ROCKET Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somewhere between Space and Time Posts: 5,185	Heh, the guy probably needs a link, you can find them here also. http://doomconnector.org/ __________________ -=\|> The Megasphere <\|> My Maps direct link <\|> Doom Connector <\|> MEGA 5 <\|=-

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March 7th, 2010, 08:57 AM	#2
Kagemaru H. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 50	Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag. 1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere 2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder 3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run. 4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag.

March 16th, 2010, 10:48 AM	#4
Trooper Commander Keen Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Thanks guys, not sure how to carry out your suggestions but grateful for your time.

March 19th, 2010, 05:07 PM	#5
leebingate Commander Keen Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	I accept with information: Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag. 1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere 2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder 3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run. 4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag.

March 19th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#6
leebingate Commander Keen Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	I accept with information: Your best best would be to download a source port, such as ZDoom or Skulltag. 1) Extract ZDoom andor Skulltag somewhere 2) move DOOM2.WAD and any other compatible Internal WAD (IWAD) such as DOOM.WAD or PLUTONIA.WAD to the ZDoom/Skulltag folder 3) Run zdoom.exe or skulltag.exe. If you have more than one IWAD in the directory, ZDoom/Skulltag will ask you which game you want to run. 4) You may then proceed to the OPTIONS menu to set up Zdoom/Skulltag. __________________ Watch Repo Men Online Free

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