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Posted November 17, 2012
I Have a new computer and, of course, It is windows 8. I just have to ask, do most of the GOG work on that OS?
Posted November 17, 2012
As far as I understand, everything that works in W7 works in W8... might be wrong though.
Posted November 17, 2012
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geenea: I Have a new computer and, of course, It is windows 8. I just have to ask, do most of the GOG work on that OS?
Supported OS are shown on the game card, for example: http://www.gog.com/gamecard/syndicate.

Nothing "supports" Win 8.

I.e it might work, but no-one promises it.
Post edited November 17, 2012 by wpegg
Posted November 17, 2012
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geenea: I Have a new computer and, of course, It is windows 8. I just have to ask, do most of the GOG work on that OS?
The games that use DOSBOX will all run fine. Dunno about the others, but I guess most will.
Posted November 17, 2012
I do undestand that windows 8 is not listed. I was just curious .
Posted November 17, 2012
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geenea: I do undestand that windows 8 is not listed. I was just curious .
I wasn't suggesting you weren't just wanted to put the absolute answer up.

As for getting games working, I think you will find GOG support very helpful. You're basically a gineau pig for future situations, so when it doesn't work, log a support request with as much information as possible. You're a pioneer, and everyone loves them.
Posted November 17, 2012
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wpegg: You're a pioneer, and everyone loves them.
mmmmmm - with cranberry sauce.
Posted November 17, 2012
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wpegg: You're a pioneer, and everyone loves them.
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amok: mmmmmm - with cranberry sauce.
You can't eat a pioneer with cranberry! They have to be seasoned with mint for that. Most pioneers are better served with horseradish sauce.
Posted November 17, 2012
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amok: mmmmmm - with cranberry sauce.
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wpegg: You can't eat a pioneer with cranberry! They have to be seasoned with mint for that. Most pioneers are better served with horseradish sauce.
I like to smear them with ginger marmalade. Mmm... ginger.
Posted November 17, 2012
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wpegg: You're a pioneer, and everyone loves them.
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amok: mmmmmm - with cranberry sauce.
My favorite is the American Pie O'Near.
Posted November 17, 2012
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geenea: I Have a new computer and, of course, It is windows 8. I just have to ask, do most of the GOG work on that OS?
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Licurg: The games that use DOSBOX will all run fine.
Really? Well, that's not my case. Ultima 7 won't even launch.
Posted November 17, 2012
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Andanzas: Really? Well, that's not my case. Ultima 7 won't even launch.
Can you give any more info than that?
Posted November 17, 2012
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Andanzas: Really? Well, that's not my case. Ultima 7 won't even launch.
Well, it should work... Maybe you can give a few more details?
Posted November 17, 2012
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geenea: I Have a new computer and, of course, It is windows 8. I just have to ask, do most of the GOG work on that OS?
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Licurg: The games that use DOSBOX will all run fine.
Not necessarily:

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/windows_8_general_discussion/post430

http://www.gog.com/forum/general/windows_8_general_discussion/post431

So some extra tweaking may be necessary. Which I also find a bit surprising, considering we are talking about DOSBox games here which should be the least problematic.

EDIT: Ninja'ed by the original author.
Post edited November 17, 2012 by timppu
Posted November 17, 2012
Windows8 can cause problems with Securom activation.
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