Possible WindowsNT Fix

[Blackhorse]

Well, I finally got v2.0 to run on WinNT.

I have 635K of memory in DOS High, and I can't move it to low because the system won't allow me to access the autoexec.bat or config.sys files.

I still can not start the program from the icon, or from the .exe file. (It freezes on a black/blank screen after the credits). However, the program runs normally (so far!) if I start it from the DOS prompt.

Interestingly, my computer could not identify the default path --
C:/Matrixgames/ Pacific War The Matrix Project -- set up with the game. I changed the path to C:/Matrixgames/Pac and it runs fine when I type "Pac".

Hope this helps my fellow Pacwarriors!

Now, what do to now that the California is my only battlewagon afloat after the infamous attack on Pearl? -- assign Victor "Pug" Henry to command! (alert readers of 'The Winds of War' will understand this reference.)

[Aragorn]

Hi Blackhorse
How did you get that dos prompt open to start the game then? I've tried to rightclick the pif file and assign a copy of the config and autoexec which can be modified with the notepad. Unfortunately i don't remember the correct commands for these files.
anyone got pacwar working on win2000 and have a possibility to mail me a copy of your config and autoexec? Would be really grateful for help! (daniel.arnberg@spray.se)

Send my regards to Pug by the way... and Byron as well if you meet him!

[Blackhorse]

Originally posted by Aragorn:
Hi Blackhorse
How did you get that dos prompt open to start the game then? . . .

Send my regards to Pug by the way... and Byron as well if you meet him!

Aragorn,
From the 'Start' menu, I selected 'run.' That opens a window that says "Type in a program, folder, or document and windows will find it for you." I type in "cmd" (it's the default on my system) and that brings up the DOS screen.

[Who would've thought it could be so hard to find a DOS prompt?]

Once you're there, "C:" of course brings up the C prompt, then use the "cd" command to set the right path. "Pac" runs the program.

I hope this helps!

P.S. Pug says hello. He's p.o.ed about the damage to the California -- he's taking command of the CA Northampton, just to get back to sea. Last we heard, Byron was in Portugal, trying to get his family out. . .