Absolute Beginner

10 December 2005, 12:48

(I'm a bit worried about posting this, as I'm predicting some abuse, but hopefully someone can help me!)
I'm a total novice, who just wants to play some old Amiga games, and I have very little computing knowledge. I'm finding the FAQs here assume a bit too much prior knowledge, don't start at the beginning, and are lacking a very basic walkthrough of how to operate an emulator. (If I've missed something there please feel free to point me in the right direction).

I've downloaded WinUAE, I have some old games in ZIP files, and I have (legally!) obtained the correct ROM file - but that's as far as it goes. Is anyone prepared to explain the process to me, and how I can get my Amiga games up and running?

Many thanks for all your help.

woody57 · 10 December 2005, 19:30

I will agree there is not an obvious to find "Idiots guide to WIN UAE" though don't assume I am labeling all NON previous Amiga users as morons

There have been a few attempts to create simpler to follow set up guides but without genuine "newbie" feed back, its difficult to know which is going to work best for a first time user .

The easiest one I have attached below PLEASE let me KNOW if it works for you !

Charlie · 10 December 2005, 21:33

@rick4676:
The Amiga is a very complex computer so not suprisingly so is the emulator.
Keep @ it - it's well worth the effort.

If you're using *UAE for Games only @ present you may find the following of use:
http://www.lemonamiga.com/
I hope it doesn't muddy the waters if you give it a go.

I'm glad to say I've never been flamed for asking 'dumb' questions on this board - got to start somewhere - so ask away.

Bloodwych · 11 December 2005, 11:06

Well, if you've read the FAQ you should have already given pre-installed setups a try:

http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=19056

Install this, download killergorilla's whdload packs and un-archive them into the games directory and you're good to go.

If you have any problems, post in the classicwb forum for help.

10 December 2005, 12:48	#1
rick4676 Posts: n/a	Absolute Beginner (I'm a bit worried about posting this, as I'm predicting some abuse, but hopefully someone can help me!) I'm a total novice, who just wants to play some old Amiga games, and I have very little computing knowledge. I'm finding the FAQs here assume a bit too much prior knowledge, don't start at the beginning, and are lacking a very basic walkthrough of how to operate an emulator. (If I've missed something there please feel free to point me in the right direction). I've downloaded WinUAE, I have some old games in ZIP files, and I have (legally!) obtained the correct ROM file - but that's as far as it goes. Is anyone prepared to explain the process to me, and how I can get my Amiga games up and running? Many thanks for all your help.

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10 December 2005, 21:33	#3
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	@rick4676: The Amiga is a very complex computer so not suprisingly so is the emulator. Keep @ it - it's well worth the effort. If you're using *UAE for Games only @ present you may find the following of use: http://www.lemonamiga.com/ I hope it doesn't muddy the waters if you give it a go. I'm glad to say I've never been flamed for asking 'dumb' questions on this board - got to start somewhere - so ask away.

11 December 2005, 11:06	#4
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Well, if you've read the FAQ you should have already given pre-installed setups a try: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=19056 Install this, download killergorilla's whdload packs and un-archive them into the games directory and you're good to go. If you have any problems, post in the classicwb forum for help.

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