Urban Runner Error on Win 10

[Urs]

Hello everyone,

I would like to apologize in advance for my bad English. I can't do it and have to work with the translator.

I have already spent several hours looking for a solution to get Urban Runner to run on a Win 10 PC.

I always get this 64-bit error message.

I have tried several times to install Windows 95 using Virtual Box or VMare but I still can't, even after watching lots of videos and downloading various files.

I would be happy if there is someone here who could help me, please.

I live in Switzerland.

Thank you very much for your efforts.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year 2025
Urs

[Tawmis]

Would you be able to translate what that error exactly says and post that?
I don't have Urban Runner, so my own support is gonna be minimal. But others may have it - or the error may give a clue.

I am guessing, that Urban Runner runs on Windows 95/98 - and the error - based off that last line - is something about Windows not being compatible.

I am wondering if you tried using ScummVM to run it, if that might work?

EDIT: https://collectionchamber.blogspot.com/ ... unner.html

[notbobsmith]

It basically says that the 16-bit installer can't be run on 64-bit Windows, which I didn't think was a problem with Windows 95/98. Or is this the error message trying to install Windows 95 itself?

Anyway, it shouldn't matter. Like Tawmis said, Urban Runner can be run with ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/compatibility/

[Urs]

Hello everyone,

Thank you very much for your quick response and help. I'm trying to start Urban Runner under Win10 with Win 95 compatibility. I get the error message mentioned.

I then did various things to install Windows 95. But none of it worked from the start. I'll try the suggested tool now.

Best regards
Urs

[Urs]

Hey guys!

The game runs on Scummvm. You guys are great!!

Thank you very much!

Best regards
Urs

[Urs]

Hello everyone,

the game is running now, but I can't save it. I get a message saying I have to save it via the game interface. But I haven't read anywhere how to do that.

I'm sorry for all these questions.

Best regards
Urs

[Urs]

Hello everyone,

unfortunately the joy doesn't last long. The game doesn't continue after I arrive at the occupied house and have to open the toilet door and turn on the light, take the board and then hide. Sometimes it just says that I didn't manage it. I cleaned the CD and also tried to start from the save location. It would be a shame if I couldn't play it after all.

Do I have to adjust something in the settings?

Best regards
Urs

[Urs]

It basically says that the 16-bit installer can't be run on 64-bit Windows, which I didn't think was a problem with Windows 95/98. Or is this the error message trying to install Windows 95 itself?

Anyway, it shouldn't matter. Like Tawmis said, Urban Runner can be run with ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/compatibility/

Hello,

Can this also be set to German?

Best regards
Urs

[notbobsmith]

It basically says that the 16-bit installer can't be run on 64-bit Windows, which I didn't think was a problem with Windows 95/98. Or is this the error message trying to install Windows 95 itself?

Anyway, it shouldn't matter. Like Tawmis said, Urban Runner can be run with ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/compatibility/

Hello,

Can this also be set to German?

Best regards
Urs

There is a German version of ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/de/

I know ScummVM supports games in different languages, so it should support the German version of Urban Runner.

[Urs]

It basically says that the 16-bit installer can't be run on 64-bit Windows, which I didn't think was a problem with Windows 95/98. Or is this the error message trying to install Windows 95 itself?

Anyway, it shouldn't matter. Like Tawmis said, Urban Runner can be run with ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/compatibility/

Hello,

Can this also be set to German?

Best regards
Urs

There is a German version of ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/de/

I know ScummVM supports games in different languages, so it should support the German version of Urban Runner.

Hello notbobsmith,

I don't mean the application.

But the game itself. Unfortunately I can't select it in German.

Best regards
Urs

[Tawmis]

Unless the game comes with a language option, I do not think that's possible. Not familiar enough with the game in question to know if it has language options. I know most of Sierra's games did not.

[Collector]

There was a German release of Urban Runner, but you would need to find a copy to play in German.

[Urs]

It basically says that the 16-bit installer can't be run on 64-bit Windows, which I didn't think was a problem with Windows 95/98. Or is this the error message trying to install Windows 95 itself?

Anyway, it shouldn't matter. Like Tawmis said, Urban Runner can be run with ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/compatibility/

Hello,

Can this also be set to German?

Best regards
Urs

There is a German version of ScummVM:

https://scummvm.org/de/

I know ScummVM supports games in different languages, so it should support the German version of Urban Runner.

Hello everyone,

I somehow found a version that needs my CDs for the ScummVM installation. And now I can play it in German I thank you all for your efforts and help. Really nice of you.

Best regards
Urs

[notbobsmith]

Congratulations. I'm glad you got it working.