I do not know a thing about making these old games compatible. But when I start Myst a box comes up, and I hear a howling wind, but I have nothing but a black screen.

On the screen there is file, help, etc but that is all that comes up when I go to the top of the screen.

Any ideas on what this is? Really wana play, but I can't :(

I'm having the same issue. Windows 7 64 Bit.

Apply the following to the start icon of the game (right-click):
- Run the game as administrator and in Compatibility Mode (Win XP SP2 or SP3)
- Disable visual themes

Same Problem. I clicked "run as admin" after using properties menu switching to compatibility mode NT sp3 disabling visual cues. What is the next step? Most appreciated.

Where do I find setup to enable Direct3d HAL? See attach

After further digging it seems to be a problem with QuickTime.

Check this support article:
http://www.gog.com/support/myst_masterpiece_edition/crashing_video_playback_issues_or_other_visual_glitches

I clicked on the link above. The directions on modifying Quicktime settings do not jibe with what appears in my control panel for Windows 7 32 bit. Specifically, the "audio" tab does not take me to any video settings, and the choices are not the same as described in the link.

UPDATED: So I uninstalled latest version of Quicktime, and installed older 6.52? version. Instructions were compatible and game now seems to work.

The "Advanced"-tab shows a "Video" section. Choose "Safe mode (GDI only)" there. On the "Audio"-tab you can try the "waveOut" option instead of "Direct Sound".
(I tested this with QuickTime 7 (7.7.4) on Windows 7 32bit)

Thank you for your reply DeMignon. As I noted, I thought I had things working properly by installing Quicktime 6.xx. But I am having troubles with the system crashing in the Clock Tower (as noted on another thread).

I will keep experimenting with Quicktime versions. One problem I had when I clicked on the link provided by this site, apple installs a Quicktime version labeled "32 bit" even though my computer is a 64 bit.

So I will muck around a bit more and anybody is welcome to chime in with helpful advice.

SUCCESS!!!! Followed DeMignon's instructions above after reinstalling Quicktime 7. Now intro video plays and Clock Tower no longer freezes. So, if I remember, correct changes I made besides that were right clicking on Myst shortcut icon, and selecting XP service pack 3 and one or two other recommended changes there for all users.

HOWEVER!!! Still a problem with gameplay. See "Crashes in Clock Tower" thread.