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Inca,
Inca MM CD by Sierra Online
Executable: INCA.EXE
Inca programs the Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller incorrectly. It
must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Indy Car Racing by Papyrus
Executable: INDYCAR.EXE
Indy Car Racing makes incorrect assumptions about the system memory
configuration when Windows 95 is running, causing it to believe the
computer has a negative amount of memory. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
It may be necessary to delete the existing INDYCAR.PIF file before running
this program so that Windows can configure it properly.
Inferno: The Odyssey Continues by Digital Image Design
Executable: INFERNO.BAT
Inferno is distributed by Ocean Distributing. Inferno moves an active data
segment which results in a system hang if that data segment is needed while
it is being moved. This problem may be alleviated if you run Inferno in MS-
DOS mode.
Ishar 3 by Ready Soft
Executable: START.EXE
Ishar has a problem in its timing code that causes it to stop responding
(hang). There are also problems with the MS-DOS extender used by Ishar.
NOTE: Before installing this game, restart your computer, press F8 when you
see the "Starting Windows 95" message, then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt
Only from the Startup menu.
Isle of the Dead by Merit Software
Isle of the Dead requires MS-DOS mode.
Jutland by Software Sorcery
Executables: JUTLAND.EXE, JUTLANDV.EXE
Jutland does not run in Windows 95 due to an uninitialized variable. It
must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Kingdoms of England II - Vikings: Fields of Conquest by Realism
Entertainment
Executable: VIKINGS.EXE
The MS-DOS extender used by Kingdoms of England is incompatible with
Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
King's Quest III by Sierra Online
Executable: KQ3.BAT
King's Quest III must run in MS-DOS mode due to the way it implements copy-
protection.
Lawnmower Man by Sales Curve
Executable: LAWN.BAT
Lawnmower Man requires MS-DOS mode.
Lemmings by Psygnosis
Executable: LEMMINGS.BAT
Lemmings manipulates expanded (EMS) memory in a manner incompatible with
Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Lemmings II - Tribes by Psygnosis
Executable: L2.BAT
Lemmings II uses the timer in a manner not compatible with Windows 95. It
can be run in Windows 95, but does not run smoothly. Running in MS-DOS mode
allows the program to run smoothly.
Lemmings Chronicles by Psygnosis
Executable: L3.BAT
Lemmings Chronicles manipulates expanded (EMS) memory in a manner
incompatible with Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Links 386 CD by Access Software
Executables: GOLFCD.BAT, LINKSCD.BAT
Links 386 moves an active code segment, resulting in a problem if that code
segment is needed while it is being moved. The problem may be resolved in
MS-DOS mode.
Lost in Time by Sierra Online
Lost in Time requires MS-DOS mode.
Machiavelli the Prince by Microprose
Executable: PRINCE.EXE
Machiavelli the Prince uses Virtual Direct Memory Access Services (VDS)
incorrectly. Depending on your system configuration, it may play static
instead of sound and music. It may also hang when exiting due to another
problem in the program. If you encounter either of these problems, run
Machiavelli the Prince in MS-DOS mode.
Mammals
Executable: GO.BAT
Mammals detects the hard disk as a network drive if run under Windows 95.
It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Mechwarrior 2 by Activision
Executable: MECH2.EXE
Mechwarrior 2 plays the intro movie, but when you go into combat, a
page fault error occurs. The problem is resolved when the program is run
in the MS-DOS mode.
Menzoberranzan by Strategic Simulations (SSI)
Executable: MENZO.EXE
Menzoberranzan encounters internal assertion failures when run under
Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Metaltech: Earthsiege by Sierra Online
Executables: ES.BAT, ES.EXE
The way Metaltech uses the sound card is incompatible with Windows 95. It
must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Mickey's 1-2-3 by Disney
Executable: MICKEY.BAT
Mickey's 1-2-3 has a timing-related problem in its sound code that causes
it to hang. The problem may be resolved when Mickey's 1-2-3 is run in
MS-DOS mode.
Microcosm by Psygnosis
Executable: MCOSM.EXE
Microcosm uses a memory model that is not compatible with Windows 95. It
must be run in MS-DOS mode.
MIG-29 by Spectrum Holobyte
MIG-29 requires MS-DOS mode.
Mixed-up Mother Goose by Sierra Online
Executables: MGCD.BAT, MG.BAT
Mixed-up Mother Goose has a timing-related problem in its sound code that
causes it to hang. The problem may be resolved when the program is run in
MS-DOS mode.
More Lemmings by Psygnosis
More Lemmings manipulates expanded (EMS) memory in a manner incompatible
with Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Mortal Kombat II by Acclaim Entertainment
Executable: MKII.EXE
Mortal Kombat II makes incorrect assumptions about the system memory
configuration when Windows 95 is running. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
NASCAR Racing by Papyrus
Executable: NASCAR.EXE
NASCAR Racing makes incorrect assumptions about the system memory
configuration when Windows 95 is running, causing it to believe the
computer has a negative amount of memory. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
It may be necessary to delete the existing NASCAR.PIF file before running
this program, so that Windows can configure it properly.
NOTE: The 1.2 patch of NASCAR.EXE runs in Windows 95, with some
reservations:
- If this is the first MS-DOS-based program that uses the sound card
after the system is restarted, it hangs the system.
- If this is the second MS-DOS-based program that uses the sound card,
it works correctly.
- With this patch, the program works properly at any time if the sound
card is disabled in Device Manager.
NBA Live '95 by Electronic Arts
Executable: NBA.BAT
NBA Live '95 has problems with timing and mixing sounds. It runs better in
MS-DOS mode.
NCAA Basketball - Road to the Final Four 2
Executable: NCAA2.BAT
NCAA Basketball fails when it attempts to access protected-mode operating
system data structures. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
One Must Fall by Epic
Executable: OMF.EXE
One Must Fall occasionally accesses memory it did not allocate. Windows 95
memory protection terminates the program due to an invalid operation. Run
One Must Fall in MS-DOS mode to avoid the problem.
One Must Fall comes with a custom .PIF file called OMF.PIF that you must
delete before running One Must Fall. This allows Windows 95 to create a new
OMF.PIF file that is properly configured.
Oregon Trail Deluxe by MECC
Executable: OREGON.EXE
Oregon Trail attempts to take control of the sound card if run under
Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode for sound to work properly.
Pacific Strike, by Origin
Executable: PACIFIC.EXE
Pacific Strike requires Virtual Control Program Interface (VCPI) services,
which are not supported by Windows 95. It must be run in MS-DOS mode.
PGA Tour Golf 486 by Electronic Arts
Executable: GOLF.EXE
PGA Tour Golf 486 has a problem in its timing code that causes it to pause
for long periods of time under certain conditions. You may also encounter
general protection faults with certain hardware. The problems may be
resolved in MS-DOS mode.
Pinball 2000 by Expert Software
Pinball 2000 requires MS-DOS mode.
Pinball Arcade by 21st Century
Executable: ARCADE.BAT
Pinball Arcade attempts to calibrate the computer in a manner not
compatible with Windows 95. Running it in MS-DOS mode allows the
calibration to succeed.
Pinball Fantasies by 21st Century
Executable: PINBALL.EXE
Pinball Fantasies attempts to calibrate the computer in a manner not
compatible with Windows 95. Running it in MS-DOS mode allows the
calibration to succeed.
The Playroom by Broderbund
The Playroom requires MS-DOS mode.
NOTE: Before installing this game, restart your computer, press F8 when you
see the "Starting Windows 95" message, then choose Safe Mode Command Prompt
Only from the Startup menu.
PowerHits BattleTech by ActiVision
PowerHits BattleTech must be run in MS-DOS mode.
PowerHits Movies by ActiVision
PowerHits Movies must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Privateer by Origin
Executable: PRIV.EXE
Privateer uses the Virtual Control Programming Interface (VCPI) which is
supported by Windows 95 only in MS-DOS mode.
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade by Humongous Entertainment
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade requires MS-DOS mode.
Quarantine by GameTek
Executable: Q.BAT
Quarantine programs the sound card to a rate faster than it can handle. It
must be run in MS-DOS mode.
Running an Application in MS-DOS Mode
Windows 95 usually runs programs that require MS-DOS mode in MS-DOS mode
automatically. If it does not, delete the corresponding .PIF file and
double-click the program icon again. Note that .PIF files usually have the
same name as the program file, but with a .PIF extension instead of the
.BAT, .COM, or .EXE extension. The corresponding .PIF file can be found in
one of the following locations:
- In the folder that contains the program file.
- In the hidden PIF folder in the Windows 95 folder.
- In a folder specified by your PATH statement.
To make certain you find all copies of the .PIF file, use the Find Files
Or Folders feature.
If Windows 95 does not configure the program to run in MS-DOS mode
automatically, follow these steps:
- Click the executable file with the right mouse button, then click
Properties on the menu that appears.
- On the Program tab, click the Advanced button.
- Click the MS-DOS Mode check box to select it.
- You can usually use the Use Current MS-DOS Configuration option.
However, some programs may require that you use the Specify A New
Configuration option. Consult the program's documentation for sample
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
- Click OK.
These steps cause the program to run in MS-DOS mode. You may need to
optimize the settings if the program requires a mouse, expanded memory, a
CD-ROM drive, or a sound card. Consult the program's documentation to
determine if it has specific needs.
NOTE: You may have to double-click the program icon in Windows Explorer or
My Computer, or type the program name in the Run dialog box, for the
program's settings to take effect. Typing the program name at an MS-DOS
prompt does not always cause the program's settings to be used.