Use DOSBox to run it instead of trying to run it in Windows.

i have it. but i have no idea how to get dosbox to run it.

Here's a beginner's guide: http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=14406

cheers for the guide!
i couldn't locate the "DOSBox.conf." file under the dosbox shortcut in the start menu.
i looked for the config file within the main dosbox folder in my c drive.
i used the start menu search function.

i couldn't find it :(

if it help:

i'm running dosbox 0.74
vista 32

The config file location was changed since .72, IIRC. You can access the default config using Options -> DOSBox 0.74 Options in the Start menu. Here's a screenshot.

done it!
there were some 'issues' with dox box. when using it to install norton commander, you are effectively 'locked' into dosbox, so you can't get out to the desktop to scroll down your web page guide to see what step to take next.
the only way i could do this was cntrl/alt/del, which gave me back control of the mouse to use the desktp!

i have heard that the cdshock exe is the best to run, as it has all the cut scenes etc.

one thing:
i was confused by the inst/initial.exe.
there was sound set-up options, so i made sure they were set as described in your guide. when i came to the option to 'save and quit', i was told i need to install it (strange, as the game runs fine from the exe of course..).

You could also alt+tab out of it... :p

There also an option in the config file to set the "mouse trap" feature off (although it is really helpful when playing mouse-driven games in windows mode). Look for "autolock=true" in DOSBox.conf, and change it to "autolock=false". But, again, I think it's better get used to alt+tab out of it, because autolock is really useful.

ah, alt-tab!

thnx for that. i'll stick with that :)

apparently the cdshock exe is supposed to be better than the shock.exe.
i tried them both and they look exactly the same.
i thought that the text was supposed to be clearer etc.?

i was watching this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqB-e...578F5ADD47FD4A

i realize he was using updated music files, but his version has an updated graphics.
is this a patch?
i always run the cdshock.exe from dosbox and it doesn't look the same at all.

any ideas?

Seems to be running this:
SS1 SYSTEMSHOCK-Portable v1.2.2