Welcome to the troubleshooting page especially for purchasers of the CD-ROM version.
Please contact us if you find a bug or have a problem with the game not listed below.
We have listed some of the problems and/or limitations players have encountered.
Some are easy to solve, others are more complicated. If you don't find your
problem listed here, please let us know. Thanks!
Every time I get ready to play Qoheleth, the computer asks me if I want to restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. What is this?
You are running Windows 95 or 98, and the CD-ROM contains the MS-DOS version of Qoheleth. If you say 'yes' when the computer
asks if you want to restart in MS-DOS mode, the game will automatically reboot your computer in MS-DOS mode and begin the game.
When you quit the game, your computer will automatically bring you back into Windows 95/98. This is a common solution to operating
certain types of DOS programs in a Windows 95 environment, and typically has no effect on Windows 95/98. If you do not wish for your computer
to restart in MS-DOS mode to play Qoheleth, you can download the Qoheleth95 upgrade patch
(for Windows 95/98).
Where's the game manual?
You have an on-line manual which can be accessed from the MS-DOS editor by typing "edit manual.doc"
at the DOS prompt in the directory where you installed the game (probably C:\QOHELETH).
If you have Windows 95/98, you will want to quit game play before going to the DOS prompt.
You may want to print out the game manual while you are in the MS-DOS editor
(select Print under the File drop down menu bar). The manual is approximately
30 to 40 pages long. You can also access basic keystroke help during game play by pressing
F1 at any time. The F2 through F6 keys give additional hints and help.
I know I have a sound card, but I don't get any sound.
The MS-DOS version of Qoheleth uses sound software only compatible with true
SoundBlaster sound cards and certain SoundBlaster "clones". The upgrade
Qoheleth 95 for Windows 95 should work with the vast majority of sound
cards.
When I try to start the game, I get a message about EMM386.
The memory management program EMM386 can create some problems for Qoheleth. One of the
most common problems is insufficient DMA buffers. Your computer may print a message
such as "add D=64 to your EMM386.EXE command." Please contact us via e-mail if you
receive a message of this nature, and we will guide you through the necessary procedures
to deal with this.
I downloaded the Qoheleth 95/98 upgrade patch and installed it, but when I
try to start the game, I get a message "DDRAW.DLL Not Found."
Qoheleth for Windows 95/98 uses DirectX, a Microsoft package of products. DirectX
is available for free downloading at www.microsoft.com/directx.
Select the option titled something like "End User Downloads" and follow the instructions. DirectX
is about 3 to 5 MB, so it may take about 30 minutes to download. (NOTE: Many users will already
have DirectX installed on their computers, especially if they have any other games designed for Windows 95/98).