Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Digital releases of classic games are often modified to work on modern computers. This can make them incompatible with running them on authentic Retro PCs. In this video, I show a few methods to make them work again!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro - Digital Games not working on Windows 98
0:32 Age of Wonders - Missing video codec
1:53 Freespace - Missing audio codec
2:44 B-17 Flying Fortress - Visual C++ missing
3:28 Tomb Raider 2 - Missing setup options
4:35 Sponsor segment
4:57 Thief Gold - Hidden executable and missing video vodec
6:23 Thief 2 - Hidden executable
6:51 System Shock 2 - Community supplied executable
8:17 Blood 2 - Advanced options
9:12 Hitman Codename 47 - Remove nGlide
10:10 Dracula - DHOOK.DLL
12:00 Delta Force - NETSOCK.DLL
13:12 Descent 3 - Use patches to restore executable
14:27 Dungeon Keeper - DINPUT.DLL DDRAW.DLL
16:14 Dungeon Siege - DDRAW.DLL
17:04 Escape from Monkey Island - Transplant registry keys
20:19 Quake II - Redbook CD audio
25:22 Total Annihilation - Hex edit
28:11 Incoming - Launch parameter, Hex edit
29:33 Messiah - Remove nGlide, Redbook CD audio
30:18 Incoming release from Zoom platform
31:55 Redline - Redbook CD audio but game hangs
This video is sponsored by Instant Gaming. Consider buying games from here: instant-gaming.com/?igr=PhilsComputerLab
Digital releases of classic games are often modified to work on modern computers. This can make them incompatible with running them on authentic Retro PCs. In this video, I show a few methods to make them work again!
💙 Consider supporting me 💙 Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links. I receive a small commission when you make a purchase. There are no additional costs to you.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/PhilsComputerLab
Make a PayPal donation: paypal.me/PhilsComputerLab
Buy cheap DRM free games on GOG: adtr.co/es2hz1
Buy parts on Amazon: amzn.to/3fvz8sg
Buy parts on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFiZ7u1
Buy used parts on eBay: ebay.us/bKzLAW
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro - Digital Games not working on Windows 98
0:32 Age of Wonders - Missing video codec
1:53 Freespace - Missing audio codec
2:44 B-17 Flying Fortress - Visual C++ missing
3:28 Tomb Raider 2 - Missing setup options
4:35 Sponsor segment
4:57 Thief Gold - Hidden executable and missing video vodec
6:23 Thief 2 - Hidden executable
6:51 System Shock 2 - Community supplied executable
8:17 Blood 2 - Advanced options
9:12 Hitman Codename 47 - Remove nGlide
10:10 Dracula - DHOOK.DLL
12:00 Delta Force - NETSOCK.DLL
13:12 Descent 3 - Use patches to restore executable
14:27 Dungeon Keeper - DINPUT.DLL DDRAW.DLL
16:14 Dungeon Siege - DDRAW.DLL
17:04 Escape from Monkey Island - Transplant registry keys
20:19 Quake II - Redbook CD audio
25:22 Total Annihilation - Hex edit
28:11 Incoming - Launch parameter, Hex edit
29:33 Messiah - Remove nGlide, Redbook CD audio
30:18 Incoming release from Zoom platform
31:55 Redline - Redbook CD audio but game hangs
