Comments on: Zork

By: Norbert

Norbert — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:49:04 +0000

Hello get the same error Code like JT

“I have Win7 – made the modifications and I get an error “Error 17004: c:\Zork\eng\Main.cpp; Line 231; Invalid file line in nemesis.zix”

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:55:29 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I screwed up something on my domain settings, but have fixed it now. The Zork Library should show up correctly soon.

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:31:11 +0000

Is everything okay with The Zork Library? It’s suddenly redirecting here.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:55:42 +0000

That is weird. That’s a new one for me. Join other Zork fans and I at The Zork Library at http://www.thezorklibrary.com . Ask your question there any maybe someone else has run into this issue.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:07:07 +0000

I created the folder C:\Games\ZGI when I installed, I wouldn’t have dared do anything other than what you recommend! LOL. And, this is my personal laptop so I am the only user and run as Administrator. I don’t know what the problem is :S Maybe i need to buy an old system dedicated to playing Zork on

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:40:32 +0000

@Justin: Thanks for the feedback!

@Charlotte: Where did you install the files for ZGI? By default, it will install within the Program Files folder, but Windows Vista and 7 lock down that folder, which breaks ZGI. Install elsewhere, like C:\Games\ZGI as I recommend in my guide. If that doesn’t fix it, you may need to run the game from an administrator account in Windows. Depending on how your user accounts are setup, running as a regular user may not work.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:11 +0000

Hi there. I installed ZGI on vista today. Your guide was very helpful. Only problem is, I can’t seem to restore my game, I get a box saying There was a problem with Zork. Its a bit of a bummer cos I have to start the game again every time I want to play it. I installed ZN using your guide about a year ago and there are no problems with that one. Just wondered if this is a common problem or is just my system?

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:48:01 +0000

I used the Dosbox version for Windows XP. I’ve had no probs.

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:38:16 +0000

Having a problem with ZGI. Installed it per your instructions, but when i go to run it, there is a cursor on the screen (the Zork cursor) and nothing else. If I mouse around , the cursor will turn highlighted. I click there, and the game crashes.

I’ve tried different compatibility settings and everything, but no luck. Any advice?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:32:46 +0000

@Patrick: I responded to you via e-mail.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:37:25 +0000

For some reason the dosbox shortcut to rtz didn’t work. I just get dosbox and anytime I want to play zork I have to install it again and again…and again. I guess I missed something in the RTZ-vista install instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:53:55 +0000

@JT: Responding to you via e-mail.

By: JT

JT — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:21:33 +0000

I have Vista – made the modifications and I get an error “Error 17004: c:\Zork\eng\Main.cpp; Line 231; Invalid file line in nemesis.zix”

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