Duke Nukem 3D disk not installing on Windows 7

Duke Nukem 3D disk not installing on Windows 7 "x64 bit."

Optimist_Prime

#1 Posted 25 May 2010 - 09:32 AM

I tried installing my Duke Nukem 3D game disk ( 100% valid from 3D Realms I bought in '96 ) on my computer with Windows 7 X64 bit OS. I was wondering if there is a program that can help with this, or do I have to pony up and buy a new copy? I'd really appreciate some help with this. Thanks.

The Commander

I used to be a Brown Fuzzy Fruit, but I've changed bro...

#2 Posted 25 May 2010 - 10:37 AM

Download this

http://dukeworld.duk...e32_current.zip

Then extract that to a empty folder, then copy and paste the file called "DUKE3D.GRP" from your Duke Nukem CD into the folder that you extracted "eduke32_current.zip"

Launch eduke32.exe and bobs your uncle.

Hendricks266

Weaponized Autism

#3 Posted 25 May 2010 - 12:15 PM

Copy DUKE.RTS as well, just because.

bagpip

#4 Posted 17 June 2011 - 07:00 PM

The Commander, on 25 May 2010 - 10:37 AM, said:

Hi,
I tried that, but nowhere on the CD can i find that file. I searched it repeatedly, and no file. Can you tell me WHERE on the CD it is?
Thanks a lot
Bill

Master Fibbles

I have the power!

#5 Posted 17 June 2011 - 08:38 PM

Where did you get this "CD"?

It has been too long since I've looked around at a Duke3D CD but I assume the files are pretty much all on the root of the disk.

The Commander

I used to be a Brown Fuzzy Fruit, but I've changed bro...

#6 Posted 17 June 2011 - 10:19 PM

Mr.Flibble, on 17 June 2011 - 08:38 PM, said:

It has been too long since I've looked around at a Duke3D CD but I assume the files are pretty much all on the root of the disk.

It may actually be archived inside one of the .DAT files that it would get extracted from when you install it through the dosbox type installer.

I don't even know where my Duke cd's have gone now.

But it would help if we knew if it was the Atomic edition or just the plain 1.3 version.

zirkoni

#7 Posted 17 June 2011 - 11:43 PM

1.3:
You can find DUKE3D.GRP in DN3DINST folder on the CD.

Atomic Edition:
You can find DUKE3D.GRP in ATOMINST folder on the CD.

At least that's where they are on the CDs I have.

This post has been edited by zirkoni: 17 June 2011 - 11:44 PM

Master Fibbles

I have the power!

#8 Posted 18 June 2011 - 06:51 AM

The Commander, on 17 June 2011 - 10:19 PM, said:

It may actually be archived inside one of the .DAT files that it would get extracted from when you install it through the dosbox type installer.

I know they aren't hidden in dat files or anything. I remember just grabbing it off the CD and putting it in the folder. Only the Plutonium Pack or other add-ons (Like Duke it Out in DC) needs to be installed via dos or some patch. Those are in special packages that extract and amend the GRP or something.

zirkoni, on 17 June 2011 - 11:43 PM, said:

1.3:
You can find DUKE3D.GRP in DN3DINST folder on the CD.

Atomic Edition:
You can find DUKE3D.GRP in ATOMINST folder on the CD.

Nice find.

bagpip

#9 Posted 18 June 2011 - 08:11 PM

Mr.Flibble, on 18 June 2011 - 06:51 AM, said:

bagpip

#10 Posted 18 June 2011 - 08:15 PM

To all responders,
Thanks for the info.
It is the Atomic edition.
Last night i finally had it working and was playing. However today i cannot find the file to launch the game, and its not "foramlly installed" sice it didn't show up in my start menu etc. So now the files there in one of the folders, but how do i loaunch the game?
Thanks agin!