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Area 51, run on Windows 11, DxWnd
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How to run Area 51 (1995) on newer versions of windows

Get the ISO data https://www.myabandonware.com/game/area-51-c5g

This has two files:

Area51 v1_0.bin
Area51 v1_0.cue

Open the bin file in Virtual Clone Drive (choco install virtualclonedrive).

It now mounts a folder that has the cd contents. Go to

E:\AREA51\AREA51.EXE

And try to run it.

DirectDraw Error

DirectDraw Error : (DDEER_UNSUPPORTED). Action not supported. Code Location : (201).

If it doesn't run, open it using DxWnd. (choco install dxwnd --version=2.05.70)

According ChatGPT:

DxWnd is a tool designed to make older Windows games run in windowed mode, but it also includes numerous fixes and compatibility tweaks for older games. You might be able to use this tool to get your game running.

After DxWnd is open, drag the AREA51.EXE into the blank window and it should work!

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