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First post, by arinlares

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I used the forum search before asking this, but I'm still rather confused.

I'm in Windows XP SP3, on a 3.06Ghz Intel Celeron D Single-core processor, 1.5G of RAM, I can't get my motherboard info right now. I'm running DOSBox Portable (it's based on DOSBox 0.72, from PortableApps.com).

I mount my flash drive to C (using "mount c J:\PortableApps\DOSBoxPortable\Programs), the directory mounts properly. I then navigate to the newly mounted C ("C:\") type "Zork1\_ZORK1.com (the executable is stored at J:\PortableApps\DOSBoxPortable\Programs\Zork\_ZORK1.com). The output I get from DOSBox is "Fatal Error: Game file not found."

I downloaded Zork 1-3 here: http://www.LINK-DELETED/downloads.html

I think it's legal, but I'm not sure. Anyway, any pointers you guys can give will help. By reading the posts here, I read about something called the Zork Interpreter or something... Might that be what I need? If so, how do I use it?

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Reply 1 of 7, by DosFreak

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Download Winfrotz. Copy the Zork .dat files to the Winfrotz directory.
Don't use DOSBox for Zork 1-3.

Also Zork 1-3 are not free.

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Reply 4 of 7, by Hater Depot

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Activision owns the rights to the Infocom catalogue. Years ago they ran temporary promotion where the Zork games were free to download, but it is long over. It is a persistent myth that they are now freeware.

Reply 5 of 7, by MiniMax

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Off-topic: Ever tried the Activision web site? I HATE IT!!

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Reply 6 of 7, by Paratech2008

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Oddly enough they were added to a PC gamer "retro CD" issue even though they weren't listed on the CD.

You might be able to find it on EBAY?

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Reply 7 of 7, by Paratech2008

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Here's where it's located on the CD.

I'm only posting again because it didn't let me post 2 pictures in a single post?

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