Unable to install and/or run game

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Install from command line
 
When running the game, make sure you are running the game through a MS-DOS window and/or MS-DOS shell. If the game reports errors you will be unable to read them as Windows closes command line windows immediately after completion. 
 
Use 8.3 format
 
Make sure the name of the directory you are installing the game into is no longer than eight characters. Although Windows supports longer filenames and directories, some older MS-DOS games do not. For example, do not install older games in the "Program Files" directory.
 
Check for patches
 
If the game developer is still in business, see if any patches or updates are available for that game that may help to resolve issues that you are encountering.
 
Change compatibility
 
If you are running Windows 95, 98, ME, or XP, change the compatibility of the program by right-clicking on the shortcut, clicking on properties, and clicking the compatibility tab.
 
Use a boot diskette
 
If you're computer is using FAT16 or FAT32 and not NTFS create a boot disk and boot from that diskette to run the game.