Is there anyway to make Quake 1 to run on my system?

SaiZo · Jan 29, 2012

Ok, first of, specs of system:
Windows 7 Ultimate (Eng), x64
8Gb memory (DDR3)
Phenom II class CPU
nVidia GTS 250 1Gb graphics card
Built in soundcard

I remember that I once used something like DOS Box to get the game running, but there was no sound if I recall correctly. But I didn't have Windows 7 at that time, and it was a X86 OS.

Recently found my old games collection (Quake 2 runs perfectly, no CD audio however).
Just wanted to 'kill' some time, and test out some of the old mods I still have on another disc (CTF + bots).

stinger608 · Jan 29, 2012

As I recall I was running Quake I on Windows XP just fine. What you could do is partition the hard drive and dual boot with Windows 7 and Windows XP. Of course providing you have a copy of Windows XP.

You could also grab the virtual XP from Microsoft and set up the Virtual machine running Windows 7 Ultimate. The graphics for that would probably run the first Quake just fine.

Frick · Jan 29, 2012

Dosbox have improved a lot over the years, try it again.

SaiZo · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks, I do have extra harddrives installed in my system. Some are 'blank' (no data), I'll try both options. Also, just spoke to one of the guys at the hardware store, he said google for "DirectQ".

So I did, and found something that will make it run without altering any game files, like a mod almost. Installing Q1 later this evening and will try it.

EDIT: It uses DirectX instead of OpenGL..

Disparia · Jan 29, 2012

^ Cool, hadn't seen it before: http://directq.codeplex.com/

There's also WinQuake, which is how I played it last.

Muhad · Feb 2, 2012

Have you tried to install as Administrator and before starting the install right click on the .exe and choose Windows XP and the O/S to run the game under? Worth a try anyway.

Wrigleyvillain · Feb 2, 2012

Yeah dude try XP compatibility mode first.

Goodman · Feb 2, 2012

I just installed &... Quake 1 works great on my Win7x64 at 1280x1024 but i do have/use Winquake

EDIT: I also tried Unreal 1 works great too but only at 800x600... :ohwell:

EDIT 2: I found a great link for Quake 1 -->http://planetquake.gamespy.com/quake1/

EDIT 3: Now playing Unreal 1 at 1920x1080 with the 227 patch --> http://www.oldunreal.com/downloads.html

Cheeseball · Feb 2, 2012

FitzQuake

Pop that into your Quake folder and play.

stinger608 · Feb 3, 2012

Damn!!!!! This thread is totally awesome!!! Old school games on new school systems!!! I love it!!!

I like the looks of the RemakeQuake that you listed Goodman! Going to give that a shot. Also knew about the 227 patch for the original Unreal. That frigging game was soooooo far ahead of its time it was unreal..........LOL, pun intended.

happita · Feb 3, 2012

stinger608 said:
Damn!!!!! This thread is totally awesome!!! Old school games on new school systems!!! I love it!!!

I like the looks of the RemakeQuake that you listed Goodman! Going to give that a shot. Also knew about the 227 patch for the original Unreal. That frigging game was soooooo far ahead of its time it was unreal..........LOL, pun intended.

You know who started it all though right? It's all TRWOV's fault on that 3dfx thread of his :toast:

And then it got everyone all sentimental about wanting to relive the good ole days :laugh:

stinger608 · Feb 3, 2012

happita said:
You know who started it all though right? It's all TRWOV's fault on that 3dfx thread of his And then it got everyone all sentimental about wanting to relive the good ole days

Ya got that right Hap!!! Of course I really miss them simple days of gaming, drinking, and not giving a shit :roll:

Drone · Feb 3, 2012

I play Quake I-x64. Yes it won't run on x86 lol

uuuaaaaaa · Feb 3, 2012

you could try
http://ezquake.sourceforge.net/
or
http://nquake.com/

on a side note, if you love quake visit www.esreality.com, you can get usefull info like tournament dates and streams

, game configs, demos etc etc

RevengE · Feb 7, 2012

you could do a retro build just for older games?

yogurt_21 · Feb 7, 2012

available on steam along with the others, just in case a few cents isn't worth the hassle for you. Any retro games I buy on steam seem to work on my current platform no matter how old the game, just saying.

happita · Feb 7, 2012

yogurt_21 said:
available on steam along with the others, just in case a few cents isn't worth the hassle for you. Any retro games I buy on steam seem to work on my current platform no matter how old the game, just saying.

I tried running Hexen 2 on my system and it gives me an OpenGL error.

RevengE said:
you could do a retro build just for older games?

^
Which is why I am doing this now

Drone · Feb 8, 2012

happita said:
I tried running Hexen 2 on my system and it gives me an OpenGL error.

Download and install nglide and play it in "wrapped" 3dfx mode.

It works perfectly for all ID games, Half-Life, Daikatana, Diablo 2 and all games based on Unreal engine

http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide/compatibility

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Is there anyway to make Quake 1 to run on my system?

SaiZo

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

SaiZo

Disparia

Muhad

Wrigleyvillain

PTFO or GTFO

Goodman

Cheeseball

Not a Potato

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

happita

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

Drone

uuuaaaaaa

RevengE

yogurt_21

happita

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