Topic: Can't get SFC 1 to Install w/Vista OS

[shogun_six]

Hello one and all:

Every time I try to install SFC 1 on my laptop I get the following error:

sfc setup.exe - entry point not found 
                       the procedure entry point SUnMapls_IP_EBP_20 could not be located in the dynamic link library kernel32.dll.

I've searched the forum and found out other folks have had the same problem, however, they also have had Windows XP, and I'm running Vista. I've read some of the troubleshooting advice but my problem is that I can't even get the game to install. I've used the SETUP.EXE as suggested instead of the SFCSETUP.EXE- I've turned off Norton, firewalls, downloaded the TweakUAC and tried all sorts of compatibility combinations without success. I've even seen comments on the forum where folks have had absolutely no problems with Vista! I'll get the error message - twice - then I'll get the splash screen where it acts like it's going to install, but then it hangs up.

I apologize in advance if I've missed the post dealing with this issue. It seems I've looked all over the Internet, but this place seems like THE place for all things Starfleet Command. Thank you for any help you may be able to give.

[Age]

Right click on the cd drive and run as Admin.

[shogun_six]

Thanks for the quick reply. I've tried running the SETUP.EXE as administrator without success. In the meantime I've found an SFC 1 demo from Fileplanet!

I have great memories of playing this game back when I lived in New Orleans. Starfleet Command + Pete's Wicked Ale = A Great Night!

[shogun_six]

Any other suggestions? I haven't had too much of a chance to mess around with it the past few days but I'm going to try and work on it this weekend.

[shogun_six]

Belay my last...

...I don't know what I did differently. Although it acted like it normally does - error message twice, then hang up on the install screen - it actually went through with it this time. I know I had run the setup at administrator, but I didn't set anything on the compatibility mode.

[sfcv]

Well, try exploring the disc and try compatibility manager. Since SFC1 is a game which was released before 2000.

[ShadowDiver]

I'm running vista and SFC1, SFC2 EAW, SFC2 OP, SFC3 and believe it or not New Worlds and Birth of the Federation!

this is what I did....

1. Insert CD and run setup exe as administrator.

2. Once files are loaded, go into the install directory. across the top where the name, size, type is located click on the file type.

3. then click on applications, to bring up only the exe files..

4. Right click on each exe file. click on properties,  click on compatibility tab.

5. put a check in compatibility mode for (believe it or not) windows 2000...go figure.

6. Now the boring stuff...  put a check in both visual themes and desktop composition and run in admin.

7. if you want to be real sure click on the show setting for all users tab and redo the whole process once more.

I took the time and everything is working GREAT!!

if you have sound issues I can fix that too.

Shadowdiver.