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Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes (The) - Electronic Arts (1992)
Tested By: Sara

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
60% (playable)
  DOSBox version: 0.74-3 (playable)

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
90% (supported)
  DOSBox version: 0.72 (supported)

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
100% (supported)
  DOSBox version: 0.63 (supported)

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
100% (supported)
  DOSBox version: 0.62 (supported)

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
99% (supported)
  DOSBox version: 0.61 (supported)

runnable  -  playable  -  supported
80% (supported)
  DOSBox version: 0.58 (supported)


It works great on Linux Mint 18.1 (2017-09-15 23:01) juanca77
Ianski, are you running JEMMEX inside DosBox or before it? You are supposed to run it inside DosBox.

I am usind Linux Mint 18.1 (based on Ubuntu) and it works great using the patch (Martin Kiewitz's HOLMES FiX patch), then copying the JEMM folder inside the HOLMES folder. Then, set XMS, EMS and UMB to FALSE in your dosbox .conf file.

For me, it worked setting the game to Sound Blaster (both music and FX) and "do not use EMS".

Then, all I had to do was running the JEMMEX LOAD and HOLMES.BAT and that was it... I had FX and music without crashing.
JEMMEX LOAD on Dosbox on Ubuntu crashes (2017-03-25 06:20) Ianski
Following instructions left by others (fixing the conf file to disable memory, applying holmesfix, and installing jemm) worked great on my windows 7 box, but doesn't seem to work on my Ubuntu linux box - Jemmex Load crashes the dosbox on execution. The error is:
Exit to error: DRC64:Unhandled memory reference
Any thoughts on how to fix this? I can get the game to run by using GAME.EXE to bypass the scene with the cat, but then I only get music, no sound effects.
Adventure, good graphics - Supported (2016-03-28 23:47) ge2001
Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Rose Tattoo

You should select the correct midi/sound device. Even if the setup program responds okay inside the program the music/sound can be disabled. This setup is working for me:
MIDI music: Sound Blaster Pro (new Version)
Digital audio: Sound Blaster 16 or AWE32

If you can't save (Error 1, not enough disk space) take a look to the game directory. If a save game is present (HOLMES2.SAV) remove it. Now you should be able to load/save.

Test period: 20 Minutes
Win 7-64 Home Premium
Intel i5 M430, 4GB RAM
AMD Mobility RADEON HD 5000 Series (5650)
D-Fend and DOSBox 0.74
HOLMESFIX (2015-08-02 17:50) burzek

Hi,

I forgot to mention one important detail.

In order my previous dma segbound solution to work with this game, you need to apply the Martin Kiewitz's HOLMESFiX patch.
Without the patch the game cannot detect and run correctly.
You can find it already in game files, hosted in old game sites, hosting zipped versions.
For the original iso owners, you need to apply mentioned patch.
solved dma segbound wrapping problem (2015-08-02 17:36) burzek
Hi,

I can confirm a solution for dma segbound wrapping error, which is driving people mad.

You will need JEMM memory manager. Here is the link.

http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/micro/pc-stuff/freedos/files/dos/emm386/jemm386/JEMM578B.zip

Dosbox options set as follows:
xms=false
ems=false
umb=false

Copy the jemm files into the root folder of your mounted C drive.
Run dosbox
Mount your drive in dosbox
Type following command:
JEMMEX LOAD
Run the game...

For best experience I advise selecting Roland MT32 for music and sound blaster for digital audio using install.exe in game folder.

I have tested this in Win 7 64 bit.

Enjoy this masterpiece...
Regards...
freeze on DOSBox 0.74 (2013-03-23 05:16) cookiemaster
If the music turned on my version freezes when I leave the home of Holmes and he and Watson arrive to the street at the start of the game.
It doesn't matter which sound card I chose.
The DOSBox status window gives me this error:
Exit to error: DMA segbound wrapping (read)
Working 100% correctly in DOSBox 0.74! (2012-01-16 09:39) aRcAdEsTaTiOn
Working 100% correctly in DOSBox 0.74!
Needed some tweaking... (2010-08-19 15:39) Dark-Star88
The crash on the intro when the cat drops the bottle can be skipped by running GAME.EXE directly or disabling digital sound until you've seen it at least once. But the same error occurs again at different points later on, so be sure to save often.

0.74 (2010-06-18 14:01) Wandrell
Gets stuck on the intro, when the cat drops the bottle.
0.72 (2008-10-15 00:29) rabyte
Game exits after intro, needed to run GAME.EXE seperately.
DOSBox 0.70 (2007-07-18 21:25) Marian
It works perfectly with zero problems.
What works for me. (2004-11-13 07:23) sliver
Works with or without expanded memory.

Voices are OK. What you'd expect from 27MB game.

Had to hack the HOLMES.BAT file a bit. Here's what works for me:

LOGO
TITLE %1 %2
GAME %1 %2
Addendum (2004-07-11 12:23) DrFred
Sorry for wrong settings: You can use Extended memory or not, and every Soundcard setting. Just ignore the Message of "Can't run driver for some reason" or similar. If it prints out some RAM stats, just type in "MEM" and enter, and start GAME.EXE then it'll run.

Version is 0.61

Have fun!
Part 1 of the "Trilogy" (2004-07-11 11:00) DrFred
German Version, working very good, i give it 98%, no special settings needed, _BUT_ TURN OFF! Expanded Memory use in setup/install. Voices are bad quality, but seems original.
Note: (2003-03-31 15:43) Sara
bad/scratchy voices, could be due to rip, unsure


Game directory (browsing from L)
Game: Year:   Version:   Status: runnable - playable - supported
L'Air c'est la Vie 1993   0.72   supported 80% (supported)
L'Empereur 1989   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
L.A. Crackdown 1988   0.71   supported 100% (supported)
L.A. Law 1992   0.70   supported 90% (supported)
La Abadia del crimen 1998   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
La Belle et la Bête 1993   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
La Vie du Lac 1989   0.74-3   supported 80% (supported)
Labrynth of Zeux v2.21 1993   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Labyrinth of Light 1994   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Lakers vs Celtics 1989   0.71   supported 100% (supported)
Lakers3 1996   0.71   supported 100% (supported)
Lamborghini American Challenge 1992   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Lame Duke (Duke Nukem 3D Beta) 1994   0.71   supported 100% (supported)
Lamers 1992   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lancelot 1988   0.65   supported 80% (supported)
Lands of Lore 1993   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lands Of Lore - TOC CD-ROM version 1993   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lands of Lore: Throne of Chaos 1993   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lane Mastodon vs. The Blubberman 1988   0.61   supported 80% (supported)
Lars the Wanderer 1995   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Laser Light 1994   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Laser Squad 1992   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Last Action Hero 1994   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Last Mission, The 1987   0.60   supported 95% (supported)
Last Ninja 1988   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Last Ninja 2 1989   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Last Rites 1997   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Laura Bow 1992   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Law Mower 1987   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lawn Mower 1987   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Le Fetiche Maya 1989   0.65   supported 81% (supported)
Le Fetiche Maya 1990   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Learn About Astronomy 1992   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Learn About Human Body 1992   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Leather Goddesses of Phobos 1986   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2 1992   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Leeds United 1992   0.74-3   runnable 28% (runnable)
legacy of the ancients 1988   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Legacy of the Ancients 1988   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Legacy, The 1993   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Legend 1992   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Legend 2 - Son of the empire 1994   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Ancient Dragon Pursival 1996   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Djel 1989   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Kyrandia: Book 1 (CD) 1992   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Kyrandia: Book 2 (CD) 1993   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Kyrandia: Book 3 1994   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of Myra 1993   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Legend of the Sword 1987   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Legends 1996   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Legends of Valor 1993   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 1 (Original) 1987   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 1 VGA Remake 1991   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 2 1989   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 3 1989   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 5 1991   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 6 1993   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry 7 1996   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry Casino 1994   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! 1996   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings 1992   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings (Holiday Edition) 1993   0.72   supported 95% (supported)
Lemmings 2 Tribes 1993   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings 3 : Chronicles 1994   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings 3: Chronicles v1.53 1994   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings 3D 1996   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lemmings Official Companion 1993   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Lemonade Stand 1999   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Lemris - Tetris with Lemmings 1994   0.61   supported 100% (supported)
Les Manley - Search for the King 1990   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Les Manley 2 - Lost in LA 1992   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Les Portes du Temps 1989   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lethal Tender 1993   0.73   supported 90% (supported)
Lethal Weapon 1992   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Lew Leon 1997   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Lexi-Cross 1998   0.60   supported 90% (supported)
LHX Attack Chopper 1990   0.63   supported 90% (supported)
Liberty or Death 1993   0.61   supported 80% (supported)
Liero 1999   0.70   supported 90% (supported)
Liero 1996   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Life & Death 2: The Brain 1990   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Life and Death 1988   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Life and Death 1988   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lighthouse: The Dark Being 1996   0.61   supported 100% (supported)
Lightspeed 1990   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
LineWars II 1994   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Links 386 pro 1992   0.73   supported 95% (supported)
Links LS 1996   0.73   supported 94% (supported)
Links: The Challenge of Golf 1992   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Lion 1995   0.72   supported 85% (supported)
Lion King 1994   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
lionking 1994   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Litil Divil 1995   0.73   supported 80% (supported)
Litil Divil CD (enhanced) 1994   0.60   supported 98% (supported)
Little Big Adventure 1994   0.74-3   supported 65% (supported)
Little Big Adventure 2 1997   0.72   supported 96% (supported)
Little Red Riding Hood 1991   0.74-3   supported 92% (supported)
Liverpool 1992   0.65   supported 80% (supported)
Living Pinball 1995   0.61   supported 100% (supported)
Livingstone 2 1989   0.61   supported 80% (supported)
Livingstone Supongo 1986   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Llamatron 1992   0.65   supported 95% (supported)
Loader Larry 1992   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodin 1995   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lock-On 1986   0.61   supported 80% (supported)
Locomotion 1992   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Lode Runner 1982   0.74-3   playable 60% (playable)
Lode Runner 1993   0.74-3   runnable 10% (runnable)
Lode Runner 3.0 1983   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Logical 1991   0.60   supported 100% (supported)
Logo 1990   0.72   supported 90% (supported)
Lollypop 1995   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lombard RAC Rally 1989   0.61   supported 80% (supported)
Lone Eagle: Colombian Encounter 1994   0.58   supported 80% (supported)
Lone Wolf - The Mirror of Death 1990   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Loom 1990   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Loopy 1994   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Loopz 1990   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lord Avalot 1994   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lord of the Rings - volume I 1990   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lord of the Rings - volume II 1991   0.70   supported 95% (supported)
Lords of Conquest 1987   0.61   supported 100% (supported)
Lords of Doom 1991   0.72   supported 70% (supported)
Lords of Doom: The Black God 1996   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Lords Of The Realm 1994   0.65   supported 100% (supported)
Lords of the Realm II 1996   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lorna 1990   0.62   supported 85% (supported)
Lost Admiral, The 1991   0.61   supported 95% (supported)
Lost Eden 1995   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes (The) 1992   0.74-3   playable 60% (playable)
Lost in Time 1993   0.70   supported 99% (supported)
Lost Vikings 1992   0.63   supported 100% (supported)
Lost Vikings 2 1996   0.70   supported 100% (supported)
Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge 1993   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Low Blow 1990   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lucky's Casino Adventure 1995   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lunar Command 1993   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lure of the Temptress 1992   0.72   supported 100% (supported)
Lurid Land 1997   0.73   supported 100% (supported)
Lurking Horror 1987   0.74-3   supported 100% (supported)
Lychnis 1994   0.72   supported 100% (supported)

Compatibility statistics (3930 games in database)
Version: Games broken: Games runnable: Games playable: Games supported:
DOSBox 0.74-3 (1256) 16 (1.27%) 34 (2.71%) 48 (3.82%) 1158 (92.20%)
DOSBox 0.73 (644) 16 (2.48%) 23 (3.57%) 17 (2.64%) 588 (91.30%)
DOSBox 0.72 (722) 45 (6.23%) 24 (3.32%) 31 (4.29%) 622 (86.15%)
DOSBox 0.71 (164) 29 (17.68%) 12 (7.32%) 8 (4.88%) 115 (70.12%)
DOSBox 0.70 (952) 23 (2.42%) 17 (1.79%) 29 (3.05%) 883 (92.75%)
DOSBox 0.65 (727) 39 (5.36%) 30 (4.13%) 41 (5.64%) 617 (84.87%)
DOSBox 0.63 (918) 76 (8.28%) 45 (4.90%) 46 (5.01%) 751 (81.81%)
DOSBox 0.62 (395) 56 (14.18%) 24 (6.08%) 27 (6.84%) 288 (72.91%)
DOSBox 0.61 (998) 87 (8.72%) 59 (5.91%) 68 (6.81%) 784 (78.56%)
DOSBox 0.60 (774) 108 (13.95%) 73 (9.43%) 72 (9.30%) 521 (67.31%)
DOSBox 0.58 (1149) 266 (23.15%) 15 (1.31%) 20 (1.74%) 848 (73.80%)






 
 
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