Virocop AGA - Harddisk install

Seiya · 19 March 2018, 12:39

I installed this game on Harddisk with its installer and it's ok. The Installer create also all assignments.
When i launch the game, it ask to insert volume "Virocop" that is the first disk.
In the past i have installed this game on real A1200, but i don't remember if it required some extra scripting.

Hired Guns is istalled correctly, when i launch form hardisk it loads, open the gui to choose language and then i have red screen in which it search to load from floppy. (i have make all assign to various disks)
i installed this game in WB1.3, 2.0 e 3.x..the same thing.

jotd · 19 March 2018, 19:55

Game has a whdload install, mind.

Seiya · 19 March 2018, 20:52

yes, but i need harddisk solution for my project. However i try to see whdload data if there is something different

Amiga1992 · 19 March 2018, 22:29

If your problem is lack of RAM, use JST or CD32Load instead of WHDLoad.

jotd · 19 March 2018, 22:37

Akira: JST probably won't help here. And CD32load cannot either, because Virocop is a Kickemu/AGA game, so no go.

Those assign stuff can drive you crazy. That's why whdload installs are better (also there's a quitkey)

Seiya · 20 March 2018, 10:20

i have made a "special collection" of amiga games that start only from harddisk installed by their original installer or however copied into hd. so no whdload, no jst or other.
In the past i'd like to have HD on my A500 and now with WinUAE i like to have/play with installed games.
I have already whdload virocop in any versions, but for this project i'd like not to use whdload.

edit:
for Hired Guns i resolved using .IPF file. The installer works and not require code protection
Maybe there are many other ipf file that installed on HD skip this protection. Now i try with Virocop.

StingRay · 20 March 2018, 12:52

Try copying the game to RAM: (and modify the Assigns accordingly) and see if that changes anything, game may have problems with large hard disks.

Seiya · 20 March 2018, 13:20

i use "Dir" in WinUAE with option "limit file size" to 1 GB. However, i tried to copy intro ram, but same result..

Retro1234 · 20 March 2018, 18:23

I'll try and look over the next couple of days if you don't find a solution.

Have you tried adding assign etc.

HOL HD install notes
'Drag the HD install icon on disk 1 to the HD to install."

Seiya · 20 March 2018, 19:53

yes, i have follow the instruction very well..The game start, but when i press fire button request me the disk "Virocop".

DamienD · 20 March 2018, 20:08

I really don't know why you are struggling? It's not rocket science...

...just tried this and all is working perfectly

Follow these instructions, I used my "Classic WB Lite 3.1" .HDF:

Boot "Classic WB Lite 3.1".
Insert all 3 x "Virocop [AGA]" disks.
Open "Virocop [AGA] - Disk 1" and then drag "Install to Hard Disk" to the hard drive's "System" folder.
Go into the "System" folder and double-click on "Install to Hard Disk".
After installation, delete the "Install to Hard Disk" and "Install to Hard Disk.info" files.

You will now have a directory "ViroCop" in the "System" folder; move it out if you like.

...no need to set assigns; these are handled when you double-click on the "ViroCop" icon to start the game

Retro1234 · 20 March 2018, 21:02

I'm also getting insert volume Virocop after the title screen unless Damien has nailed it?
the files have to be in the root directory I guess.
- the only way I think it might work is if I mount the disk images because it ran when I Disk copied program disk 1 to Rad:

DamienD · 20 March 2018, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro1234

I'm also getting insert volume Virocop after the title screen unless Damien has nailed it?
the files have to be in the root directory I guess.
- the only way I think it might work is if I mount the disk images because it ran when I Disk copied program disk 1 to Rad:

Not really sure what there is to nail???

You don't need to do any of that... just follow the instructions in my post above

In fact, I'll make it very easy for you guys; back in a minute or so...

StingRay · 20 March 2018, 21:25

I can confirm the "Insert Disk 1" problem, just installed the game and it shows the disk request after pressing fire. I may check later why that happens.

DamienD · 20 March 2018, 21:27

Ok, grab the file "ViroCopAGA.lha" from the EAB File Server under ~Uploads/DamienD/LHAs.

Extract to wherever you like

As an example; I just used a clean "Classic WB Lite 3.1" .HDF, extracted the archive to a folder "12345", then tested. All good!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingRay

I can confirm the "Insert Disk 1" problem, just installed the game and it shows the disk request after pressing fire. I may check later why that happens.

Weird, doesn't do that here...

Mind you, I'm using these .ADFs to install:

... Virocop (1995)(Renegade)(AGA)(Disk 1 of 3)[cr HLM][t +5 HLM].adf
... Virocop (1995)(Renegade)(AGA)(Disk 2 of 3).adf
... Virocop (1995)(Renegade)(AGA)(Disk 3 of 3).adf

Retro1234 · 20 March 2018, 21:28

Maybe Hoodlum crack is different it uses file named "loader" from Damien's picture ?

DamienD · 20 March 2018, 21:32

What are you guys using; the .IPFs?

...haven't tried those as I also wanted a nice trainer

StingRay · 20 March 2018, 21:38

Game tries to open ViroCOP:Pictures/1.AM and Open() fails. I believe there is a bug in the file loader somewhere.

DamienD · 20 March 2018, 22:05

Just for completeness; I tried with the IPFs...

Again, no issue what-so-ever and played level 1

Here's what the "ViroCopHD" script looks like from the .IPFs install:

StingRay · 20 March 2018, 22:33

Oh Jesus Bloody Christ... Found the problem and as I have guessed the file loader is buggy! move.w #MODE_OLDFILE,d2. Any coder should spot the problem immediately. I may create a fix for this game tomorrow, for now I can't stand looking at buggy code anymore.

19 March 2018, 12:39	#1
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	Virocop AGA - Harddisk install I installed this game on Harddisk with its installer and it's ok. The Installer create also all assignments. When i launch the game, it ask to insert volume "Virocop" that is the first disk. In the past i have installed this game on real A1200, but i don't remember if it required some extra scripting. Hired Guns is istalled correctly, when i launch form hardisk it loads, open the gui to choose language and then i have red screen in which it search to load from floppy. (i have make all assign to various disks) i installed this game in WB1.3, 2.0 e 3.x..the same thing. Last edited by Seiya; 19 March 2018 at 12:49.

20 March 2018, 10:20	#6
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	i have made a "special collection" of amiga games that start only from harddisk installed by their original installer or however copied into hd. so no whdload, no jst or other. In the past i'd like to have HD on my A500 and now with WinUAE i like to have/play with installed games. I have already whdload virocop in any versions, but for this project i'd like not to use whdload. edit: for Hired Guns i resolved using .IPF file. The installer works and not require code protection Maybe there are many other ipf file that installed on HD skip this protection. Now i try with Virocop. Last edited by Seiya; 20 March 2018 at 12:47.

20 March 2018, 13:20	#8
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	i use "Dir" in WinUAE with option "limit file size" to 1 GB. However, i tried to copy intro ram, but same result.. Last edited by Seiya; 20 March 2018 at 13:28.

20 March 2018, 20:08	#11
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	I really don't know why you are struggling? It's not rocket science... ...just tried this and all is working perfectly Follow these instructions, I used my "Classic WB Lite 3.1" .HDF: Boot "Classic WB Lite 3.1". Insert all 3 x "Virocop [AGA]" disks. Open "Virocop [AGA] - Disk 1" and then drag "Install to Hard Disk" to the hard drive's "System" folder. Go into the "System" folder and double-click on "Install to Hard Disk". After installation, delete the "Install to Hard Disk" and "Install to Hard Disk.info" files. You will now have a directory "ViroCop" in the "System" folder; move it out if you like. ...no need to set assigns; these are handled when you double-click on the "ViroCop" icon to start the game

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19 March 2018, 19:55	#2
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,161	Game has a whdload install, mind.

19 March 2018, 20:52	#3
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	yes, but i need harddisk solution for my project. However i try to see whdload data if there is something different

19 March 2018, 22:29	#4
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	If your problem is lack of RAM, use JST or CD32Load instead of WHDLoad.

19 March 2018, 22:37	#5
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,161	Akira: JST probably won't help here. And CD32load cannot either, because Virocop is a Kickemu/AGA game, so no go. Those assign stuff can drive you crazy. That's why whdload installs are better (also there's a quitkey)

20 March 2018, 12:52	#7
StingRay move.l #$c0ff33,throat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berlin/Joymoney Posts: 6,863	Try copying the game to RAM: (and modify the Assigns accordingly) and see if that changes anything, game may have problems with large hard disks.

20 March 2018, 18:23	#9
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	I'll try and look over the next couple of days if you don't find a solution. Have you tried adding assign etc. HOL HD install notes 'Drag the HD install icon on disk 1 to the HD to install."

20 March 2018, 19:53	#10
Seiya Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 2,342	yes, i have follow the instruction very well..The game start, but when i press fire button request me the disk "Virocop".

20 March 2018, 21:02	#12
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	I'm also getting insert volume Virocop after the title screen unless Damien has nailed it? the files have to be in the root directory I guess. - the only way I think it might work is if I mount the disk images because it ran when I Disk copied program disk 1 to Rad:

20 March 2018, 21:25	#14
StingRay move.l #$c0ff33,throat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berlin/Joymoney Posts: 6,863	I can confirm the "Insert Disk 1" problem, just installed the game and it shows the disk request after pressing fire. I may check later why that happens.

20 March 2018, 21:28	#16
Retro1234 Phone Homer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 5150 Posts: 5,773	Maybe Hoodlum crack is different it uses file named "loader" from Damien's picture ?

20 March 2018, 21:32	#17
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	What are you guys using; the .IPFs? ...haven't tried those as I also wanted a nice trainer

20 March 2018, 21:38	#18
StingRay move.l #$c0ff33,throat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berlin/Joymoney Posts: 6,863	Game tries to open ViroCOP:Pictures/1.AM and Open() fails. I believe there is a bug in the file loader somewhere.

20 March 2018, 22:05	#19
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Just for completeness; I tried with the IPFs... Again, no issue what-so-ever and played level 1 Here's what the "ViroCopHD" script looks like from the .IPFs install:

20 March 2018, 22:33	#20
StingRay move.l #$c0ff33,throat Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berlin/Joymoney Posts: 6,863	Oh Jesus Bloody Christ... Found the problem and as I have guessed the file loader is buggy! move.w #MODE_OLDFILE,d2. Any coder should spot the problem immediately. I may create a fix for this game tomorrow, for now I can't stand looking at buggy code anymore.

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