Dungeon Keeper 2 and problems installing to Windows XP

[Valleyguy8519 0]

HI

I am having a problem with DK2. I have windows XP profesional edition and I cannot even install the game. The only way I can play it is by running it directly off of the cd. Whenever I try to install the game from any directory I get the message "16 bit sub system: unsuitable to run ms-dos and/or windows, must be shut down now" and there is no way around it from what I've tried. I'd really like some help. I also have the first game, and I have the same problem with it. Except I can't play it off the cd. My friend says that the games won't run at all because they are trying to use a 16 bit system and with XP there is no 16 bit system, the lowest is 32. I don't know how that could be, the booklet with the game specifically says that the game is 32 bit and that it SHOULD NOT be run with 16 bit progreams. Unless I am reading it wrong. Anyhow, I need help. If anyone could be of assistance. Thank you.

[LPH 0]

 

This is how you install Dungeon Keeper 2 under Windows XP SP2:

 

1. Full install Dungeon Keeper 2.

 

2. Apply patch 1.7.

 

(if you during installation get an error message saying "Can't run 16-bit Windows Program. Cannot find file..."

then go to Start - Run... and type regedit. Make sure the following key is disabled (set to 0):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem\NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation=0)

 

3. Install Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0 (use Google to find it - it's free from Microsoft).

 

4. Run the program and create a new database.

 

5. Click Fix.

 

6. Name of the program to be fixed: Dungeon Keeper 2 - Name of the vendor for this program: Bullfrog Productions.

 

7. Program file location: Browse for the location of Dkii.exe in gamedir.

 

8. Operating System Modes: None - Click Next.

 

9. Compatibility Fixes: select EmulateSlowCPU - Click Next.

 

10. Click Finish.

 

11. Choose File and Install and then exit the program.

 

12. Create a shortcut for Dkii.exe, choose properties and add -32biteverything in the Target commandline

(it should look something like this: "C:\Games\Dungeon Keeper 2\Dkii.exe" -32biteverything).

 

13. Run the shortcut to start the game.

 

 

[Simple_Gamer 0]

LPH i dont understand you. We say that we CAN'T install the game. And you wrote down what to do. But See it again.

I did everything what you say, but i want to install it.

 

 

12. Create a shortcut for Dkii.exe, choose properties and add -32biteverything in the Target commandline

(it should look something like this: "C:\Games\Dungeon Keeper 2\Dkii.exe" -32biteverything).

 

13. Run the shortcut to start the game.

 

 

I dont want toi start the game, i want to install it.

^^

pl help

[kkfok 0]

I have installed virtual PC 2004 in my XP and then installed Win98SE and then DK2 on it, it works perfectly. This method may be a bit dumb.

[DosFreak 2]

I've never had any problems with DK2 and XP but if you've got it working under 98SE in VPC then since VPC doesn't support D3D and it's running in DirectDraw mode then it's possible that disabling D3D in XP would solve the crashing problems for people.

[Bigotes 0]

Hey guys, just new to this. Would this process apply also to Win98se? I found that since I installed the latter windows updates, I've had trouble running DK2 as well.

 

Must... whip... mistresses...

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

Bigotes

[ironeagle19 0]

hey im haveing a problem with DK2, i recently purchased a new copy as my old one had gotten lost/stolen, the problem im haveing is the version i have is in german, is there any way i can fix this, ive tryed going to options in the game its self but since i cant read german i have no clue what im doing.

 

any suggestions would help

[Wilhelmus 1]

2 choices:

1) Return the package back to where you bought it and ask for English version.

2) Erlernen Sie Deutsch. Ja.

[kkfok 0]

I am using Virtual PC 2004 on XP, Installed WIN98 SE on the virtual PC. DK2 is running perfectly smooth now

[mikeul 0]

Originally posted by LPH:

Quote:

This is how you install Dungeon Keeper 2 under Windows XP SP2:

 

1. Full install Dungeon Keeper 2.

 

2. Apply patch 1.7.

 

(if you during installation get an error message saying "Can't run 16-bit Windows Program. Cannot find file..."

then go to Start - Run... and type regedit. Make sure the following key is disabled (set to 0):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem\NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation=0)

 

Hello,

 

Despite this modification, I still get this error when I try to execute the patch.

 

I am under Windows XP Pro SP1

 

thanks if you'v got an idea !

 

Mikeul

[Dodos 0]

Hey,

 

I found a solution to this problem

 

Go to this site and download the files there

 

Hope that works for you

[mikeul 0]

Originally posted by dodos:

Quote:

Hey,

 

I found a solution to this problem

 

Go to this site and download the files there

 

Hope that works for you

 

I found a solution : desactivating the hardware 3D acceleration. But the game crash very often, it is really painful playing DK2 !

 

[Lady V 0]

Originally posted by LPH:

Quote:

3. Install Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0 (use Google to find it - it's free from Microsoft).

 

4. Run the program and create a new database.

 

5. Click Fix.

Hello, I installed Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 and it seems to be quite a bit different. With some pain I managed to create an SQL server. I can't find a way to get the Collector to work or create any logs. It's way too complex, please help.

 

[miskoCroatia 0]

Hey....

 

As you know, I had the same problem with DK2 under XP...and I was trying everything...but after all that everything ther was a big NOTHING....

 

So I didn't gave up...I was searching and searching and searc.....

 

 

And I found it!!!!

 

 

It's right there http://66.79.179.19/dungeon_keeper_2.htm

 

Just download the .rar file and read the instructions....And it's the solution for all the problems you ever had with DK2 and XP....

If you want to thank me....feel free... matawww@yahoo.com

 

Enjoy your Dungeon Keeper 2!

 

MTH

[selfhiya 0]

Hi everybody,

i was so happy when i saw your link because there are so many days now that i look for a solution with no success...But, but your link is sooo dead, do you have another solution or could you please please send me the file you're talking about? i can't wait to play DKII...

Thanks

[selfhiya 0]

Finally miskoCroatia gave me the good adress to go for the dungeon keeper fix

Here is the link to get the fix :

http://go.to/gamefix

 

Enjoy !

[zorablade 0]

well I tryed going to that site.. clicked on the DK2 link and nothing happened.

 

The only problem I'm having is getting the bastard to run.

 

it installs good, reinstalls good but doesn't run. I have XP pro and I get a error saying "DKII.exe has encountered a problem and needs to be closed." so I did all the last posts trying to fix it and nothing worked.

 

The weird thing is I installed it 3 days ago and it worked perfectly fine for at least 5 hours of play. I didn't do any thing to it either.

 

I'm asuming my DKII.exe is corupted or something. any one have a site to get a non-corupted one?

 

Thanks,

-Jenn