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To make it work download official .exe patch: http://web.archive.org/web/20021201163927/http://www.lemon-interactive.pl/get_file.php?id=6
Then copy ddraw.dll from DDrawCompat: https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases to your main game folder
Works like a charm :)
2
DIY_Guy29 Jul. 2025
@WEEGEEBAD once I tried running in compat mode for XP-SP3, game 'tried' to run. I could hear soundtrack, then after long pause, choose icon and company name, but nothing after that but black screen with background music. Tried with and without 'Fix' file - NoJoy. Only Fond memories of the hours I spent enjoying this game long ago. May try tinkering with it more at a later date. Cheers
0
PERNA11 Sep. 2023
If you want this iso, i have it on .mdf files
1
Slick13 Aug. 2023
Or y'all could've used Power ISO instead.
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weegeebad23 May. 2023
i got this game to work by running it in windows xp sp3 virtual machine
1
sammy12 May. 2023
I got it all running wonderfully but only (1) map and (2) zoom in/out button do not work. Any advice?
2
chaz13 Mar. 2023
ive got the cd-rom that i bought years ago and i cant get it too run ether..sooo even back then it was not easy and full of bugs
1
Wizardus20 Feb. 2023
I spent two days attempting to make it work. The best solution is to download the ISO onto a Windows XP SP2 Oracle Virtual Box. Once you do that, you must configure the virtual machine the following way: System base memory: 512MB, Chipset PIIX3 Processors: 1 Video Memory: 32MB, with VBoxVGA and enable 3D acceleration Storage: 1 IDE with Win_.vdi and 10GB of storage (virtual size), non-solid state drive Audio Driver: Default, Audio Controller: ICH AC97, Enable Audio Output Network: Optional, Bridged Adapter. USB: USB 2.0
Download the ISO version, no patch required. Load it onto a virtual CD drive and install. The audio and speeds of the game are a little finicky but playable and fun.
3
Crackgreen07 Aug. 2022
The application allows you to create bootable CD, DVD, and USB drives with the registered ISO data. You can download the Ultra ISO download for Microsoft Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, etc. Currently, it can handle almost all types of image files including ISO and BIN. Which allows you to burn, create and edit CD and DVD image files: ISO, etc. UltraISO Crack Software
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Julia07 Jun. 2022
how can i switch to german language?
0
Bunny28 Mar. 2022
I was able to get the game to launch, but it isn't displaying correctly once in game. Hard to describe, but the background and the images overtop of it are almost at 2 different viewpoints. However, incase it helps someone:
1.Download the original .zip for Car Tycoon and extract. 2.In the folder you will find a "setup.bat", double click that an it will extract the other folders. 3.Download the EN_Fix and move those in, replacing them 4.Now go into CarTycoon/Sound/ copy 1.wav - end (all the wave files) to the same folder as the exe. 5. Change compatibility to Windows XP SP 2
This got the game launching and I can "play" it, however the graphics issues present a problem. Maybe someone can figure those out.
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Ulusoy02 Feb. 2022
I cannot fix it. I can named my firm but after then I just see black screen and I just hear a music.
0
Jamal19 Jan. 2022
Followed TACKLE instruction. Still not working, I can name my company but not play further, it's black screen.
1
mg03 Oct. 2021
Got it working with the results above but some button clicks throw an error like the minus button and the exit game button. tried a bunch of things but havent found a way around the issue. makes the game unplayable sadly
1
ramlan25 Jun. 2021
i am using win7, cannot install properly, need help
0
Tackle11 Apr. 2021
Also, make sure that the first sound is named "sound" then "sound1" "sound2" and so on. Mine was being iffy when clicking and I found I had to have the sound files in both /Car Tycoon/Sound as well as /Car Tycoon/ , so copy and paste the .wav files instead of simply moving. I have it running in Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode, and the only issue is the minimap is blackened out. Cheers ~ Tackle
1
Tackle11 Apr. 2021
2021 Fix for all those trying to run it on Windows 10. Download the original .zip for Car Tycoon and extract. In the folder you will find a "setup.bat", double click that an it will extract the other folders. Download the EN_Fix and move those in, replacing them Now go into CarTycoon/Sound/ You will see a bunch of "1.wav" or "2.wav" Use a mass file renamer (I used Advanced Renamer) and have it so it renames them to "Sound" with incremental numbering. Now go in and rename Sound01.wav thru Sound09.wav to not include the .wav Move those sound files into CarTycoon/ (the .exe should be in the folder) Run the .exe (You may need windows 98 or xp compatability) It might flicker and you will need to just click on the task, but it should run now! Cheers! ~Tackle
3
Msb12i06 Apr. 2021
VMWARE + XP = unplayable
VMWARE + WIN98SE = works great.
i7 with GTX1050Ti
0
Msb12i28 Feb. 2021
Tried VM ware. Games starts but graphics are laggy and unplayable.
0
selo23 Jan. 2021
a0Mia0a you need a mode for windows me 98 2000 the mode from windows 10 have no function for car tycoon
Getting black flickerin screen with the word "label" in the top left :(
Any ideas?
0
bugsy31 May. 2020
how can i installation in windows 10?
i just get 3 document but not one is to start up the game
-1
el mocambo27 Apr. 2020
install using virtual drive, before running game; set compatibility for all users to win98 and tick the resolution 640x480 box. Enjoy
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fiz30 Mar. 2020
how to install and play it?
0
mohit28 Mar. 2020
did anyone solve the issue of screen flicker in the start? i am unable to start the game on win 10.
1
Gastong31 Jul. 2019
Top comment
Same problem with win 10 It would just flash in the loading screen with a word "label" in the top left.
10
Firsk10 Jun. 2019
FYI - In order to run older games, you need to activate DirectPlay (Programs Functions for Windows Legacy Components)
2
Mark Langdahl13 Jan. 2019
I remember reviewing this game for the largest Danish games website at the time, Jubii Games. I wasn't kind to it. Probably the laziest excuse for a tycoon game I have ever seen.
2
Shawn20 Dec. 2018
Agreed with Jeffrey, had the exact same issue. Flickering small screen that said label on the upper left. Running it on Windows 10 with Windows 98 compatibility on.
0
Jeffrey23 May. 2018
Top comment
I was unable to get the game to work. It would just flash in the loading screen with a word "label" in the top left.
8
CsabaZz18 Feb. 2018
Thx for sharing, I wanted to play again with this game since months. ????
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No comment nor review for this game at the moment.
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To make it work download official .exe patch: http://web.archive.org/web/20021201163927/http://www.lemon-interactive.pl/get_file.php?id=6
Then copy ddraw.dll from DDrawCompat: https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases to your main game folder
Works like a charm :)
@WEEGEEBAD once I tried running in compat mode for XP-SP3, game 'tried' to run. I could hear soundtrack, then after long pause, choose icon and company name, but nothing after that but black screen with background music. Tried with and without 'Fix' file - NoJoy. Only Fond memories of the hours I spent enjoying this game long ago. May try tinkering with it more at a later date. Cheers
If you want this iso, i have it on .mdf files
Or y'all could've used Power ISO instead.
i got this game to work by running it in windows xp sp3 virtual machine
I got it all running wonderfully but only (1) map and (2) zoom in/out button do not work. Any advice?
ive got the cd-rom that i bought years ago and i cant get it too run ether..sooo even back then it was not easy and full of bugs
I spent two days attempting to make it work. The best solution is to download the ISO onto a Windows XP SP2 Oracle Virtual Box. Once you do that, you must configure the virtual machine the following way:
System base memory: 512MB, Chipset PIIX3
Processors: 1
Video Memory: 32MB, with VBoxVGA and enable 3D acceleration
Storage: 1 IDE with Win_.vdi and 10GB of storage (virtual size), non-solid state drive
Audio Driver: Default, Audio Controller: ICH AC97, Enable Audio Output
Network: Optional, Bridged Adapter.
USB: USB 2.0
Download the ISO version, no patch required. Load it onto a virtual CD drive and install. The audio and speeds of the game are a little finicky but playable and fun.
The application allows you to create bootable CD, DVD, and USB drives with the registered ISO data. You can download the Ultra ISO download for Microsoft Windows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, etc. Currently, it can handle almost all types of image files including ISO and BIN. Which allows you to burn, create and edit CD and DVD image files: ISO, etc.
UltraISO Crack Software
how can i switch to german language?
I was able to get the game to launch, but it isn't displaying correctly once in game. Hard to describe, but the background and the images overtop of it are almost at 2 different viewpoints. However, incase it helps someone:
1.Download the original .zip for Car Tycoon and extract.
2.In the folder you will find a "setup.bat", double click that an it will extract the other folders.
3.Download the EN_Fix and move those in, replacing them
4.Now go into CarTycoon/Sound/ copy 1.wav - end (all the wave files) to the same folder as the exe.
5. Change compatibility to Windows XP SP 2
This got the game launching and I can "play" it, however the graphics issues present a problem. Maybe someone can figure those out.
I cannot fix it. I can named my firm but after then I just see black screen and I just hear a music.
Followed TACKLE instruction. Still not working, I can name my company but not play further, it's black screen.
Got it working with the results above but some button clicks throw an error like the minus button and the exit game button. tried a bunch of things but havent found a way around the issue. makes the game unplayable sadly
i am using win7, cannot install properly, need help
Also, make sure that the first sound is named "sound" then "sound1" "sound2" and so on. Mine was being iffy when clicking and I found I had to have the sound files in both /Car Tycoon/Sound as well as /Car Tycoon/ , so copy and paste the .wav files instead of simply moving. I have it running in Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode, and the only issue is the minimap is blackened out.
Cheers ~ Tackle
2021 Fix for all those trying to run it on Windows 10.
Download the original .zip for Car Tycoon and extract.
In the folder you will find a "setup.bat", double click that an it will extract the other folders.
Download the EN_Fix and move those in, replacing them
Now go into CarTycoon/Sound/
You will see a bunch of "1.wav" or "2.wav"
Use a mass file renamer (I used Advanced Renamer) and have it so it renames them to "Sound" with incremental numbering. Now go in and rename Sound01.wav thru Sound09.wav to not include the .wav
Move those sound files into CarTycoon/ (the .exe should be in the folder)
Run the .exe (You may need windows 98 or xp compatability)
It might flicker and you will need to just click on the task, but it should run now!
Cheers!
~Tackle
VMWARE + XP = unplayable
VMWARE + WIN98SE = works great.
i7 with GTX1050Ti
Tried VM ware. Games starts but graphics are laggy and unplayable.
a0Mia0a you need a mode for windows me 98 2000
the mode from windows 10 have no function for car tycoon
Using Windows 10:
1. I extracted with: https://www.ultraiso.com/
2. I installed the game
3. i installed patch 1.28: https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/3441/Car_Tycoon/Patch_128_dt.html
4. i made both exe´s in compatibility-mode win98 and resolution 640*480
Getting black flickerin screen with the word "label" in the top left :(
Any ideas?
how can i installation in windows 10?
i just get 3 document but not one is to start up the game
install using virtual drive, before running game; set compatibility for all users to win98 and tick the resolution 640x480 box. Enjoy
how to install and play it?
did anyone solve the issue of screen flicker in the start? i am unable to start the game on win 10.
Same problem with win 10 It would just flash in the loading screen with a word "label" in the top left.
FYI - In order to run older games, you need to activate DirectPlay (Programs Functions for Windows Legacy Components)
I remember reviewing this game for the largest Danish games website at the time, Jubii Games. I wasn't kind to it. Probably the laziest excuse for a tycoon game I have ever seen.
Agreed with Jeffrey, had the exact same issue. Flickering small screen that said label on the upper left. Running it on Windows 10 with Windows 98 compatibility on.
I was unable to get the game to work. It would just flash in the loading screen with a word "label" in the top left.
Thx for sharing, I wanted to play again with this game since months. ????
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.