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Posted July 24, 2013
Hey guys, HUGE Dungeon Keeper fan here, really looking forward to War For The Overworld but I have a question about the original.

I found a download on this site for 7 bucks and I haven't been able to play it for about 2 years so I'm really pumped to of found a good download only problem is I'm not sure about the compatibility. Will it work on my computer? I'm using Windows 7. It doesn't mention it as compatible in the description, but is it compatible? Or is there some way around it?

Thanks heaps =]
Posted July 24, 2013
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H-Diddy: Hey guys, HUGE Dungeon Keeper fan here, really looking forward to War For The Overworld but I have a question about the original.

I found a download on this site for 7 bucks and I haven't been able to play it for about 2 years so I'm really pumped to of found a good download only problem is I'm not sure about the compatibility. Will it work on my computer? I'm using Windows 7. It doesn't mention it as compatible in the description, but is it compatible? Or is there some way around it?

Thanks heaps =]
It actually does mentions it as compatible with Win 7 in description. ;-)

It works on Win7 for me and for most people, still it's PC gaming and it's not warranted it will work for everyone.
It should work, though, and even if you will have some trouble, people here are quite willing and able to help.

To make this better, it's not 7 bucks, it's only 6. ;-)
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Post edited July 24, 2013 by Vitek
Posted July 24, 2013
Works for me but I use Alt-R to clean up the image a little.
Posted July 24, 2013
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H-Diddy: Hey guys, HUGE Dungeon Keeper fan here, really looking forward to War For The Overworld but I have a question about the original.

I found a download on this site for 7 bucks and I haven't been able to play it for about 2 years so I'm really pumped to of found a good download only problem is I'm not sure about the compatibility. Will it work on my computer? I'm using Windows 7. It doesn't mention it as compatible in the description, but is it compatible? Or is there some way around it?

Thanks heaps =]
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Vitek: It actually does mentions it as compatible with Win 7 in description. ;-)

It works on Win7 for me and for most people, still it's PC gaming and it's not warranted it will work for everyone.
It should work, though, and even if you will have some trouble, people here are quite willing and able to help.

To make this better, it's not 7 bucks, it's only 6. ;-)
6 Bucks, even better =]
Thanks so much for the quick reply =]
Posted July 24, 2013
found this online
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-gaming/dungeon-keeper-on-windows-7/1ff139e9-c743-4b6b-91ab-92dc6af47af1

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It looks like your program might not be compatible with Windows 7. If changing the settings doesn't fix the problem, go to the program manufacturer's website to see if there is an update for the program.
David O
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

however have you tried running Microsoft windows 98 on virtual PC?
you might have seen this already. anyway let me know if you find a solution.
Post edited July 24, 2013 by zer00o
Posted July 24, 2013
It's not just the dos version running through dosbox?
Posted July 24, 2013
I have Win7 and it works for me...
Posted July 25, 2013
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htown1980: It's not just the dos version running through dosbox?
It is, the first review says so. (Several reviews complain about GOG being "lazy" for using the DOS version, just like SimCity.)
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H-Diddy: Hey guys, HUGE Dungeon Keeper fan here, really looking forward to War For The Overworld but I have a question about the original.

I found a download on this site for 7 bucks and I haven't been able to play it for about 2 years so I'm really pumped to of found a good download only problem is I'm not sure about the compatibility. Will it work on my computer? I'm using Windows 7. It doesn't mention it as compatible in the description, but is it compatible? Or is there some way around it?

Thanks heaps =]
It should be HIGHLY compatible with XP through Windows 8 (including 7), but in the interest of transparency, do note this is the DOS version of the game running in DOSBox (to ensure compatibility), and it does not come with Deeper Dungeons currently. You can make it look much nicer by pressing Alt-R in the game, though.
Post edited July 25, 2013 by tfishell
Posted July 25, 2013
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htown1980: It's not just the dos version running through dosbox?
It is, that's why the game should run on pretty much any system. :P
Post edited July 25, 2013 by F4LL0UT
Posted July 25, 2013
It should work just fine, works both on my win7 and win8 system. If it happens to not work, here's the source port which will most definitely work fine. (still needs the original game I believe)
Post edited July 25, 2013 by Fenixp
Posted July 25, 2013
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zer00o: found this online
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-gaming/dungeon-keeper-on-windows-7/1ff139e9-c743-4b6b-91ab-92dc6af47af1

summary:

It looks like your program might not be compatible with Windows 7. If changing the settings doesn't fix the problem, go to the program manufacturer's website to see if there is an update for the program.
David O
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

however have you tried running Microsoft windows 98 on virtual PC?
you might have seen this already. anyway let me know if you find a solution.
I think that discussion was about the Dungeon Keeper (Gold) Windows version. The GOG version is the DOS version, running in DOSBox. DOS versions running in DOSBox are less susceptible to new Windows version quirks/compatibility problems than old Win9x games are, as they are running under an emulator.
Posted July 25, 2013
It's also worth mentioning that if GOG say that a game works on an OS then they will provide really good support in the event you have problems.
Posted July 25, 2013
Does DK in DOSBox still have that problem of the mouse cursor flying across to the border of the map and getting stuck? Funny because Syndicate Wars (same engine) has the same problem
Posted July 25, 2013
Thanks for all the replies guys. I have no cash on my card at the moment, so I'm getting it tomorrow, I'll let you know if it works then. Also not having Deeper Dungeons and what not doesn't really bothered me, I've never actually played them before.
Posted July 25, 2013
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H-Diddy: so I'm getting it tomorrow
Quick word of advice. Weekend sales on GOG start on fridays (in ~21 hours) so even though I doubt it will be Bullfrog Classics, it might be worth it to wait until the sales begin.
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