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[TUTORIAL] Fix crashes (when entering places from the map + no dvd errors + other crashes)

By Dimi

-Fix crashes (when entering places from the map + no dvd errors + other crashes)
-Can launch the game normal through steam and playtime will be logged.

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Languages: English

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14 Dec, 2019 @ 3:59pm

30 Dec, 2024 @ 2:46pm

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Overview

Introduction:

How to?

BONUS TIP FOR FIXING TANK CONTROLS:

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Introduction:

After following this guide you can launch the game normal through steam, with your playtime counting.

It will solve IN-game crashes and even the DVD errors some people get.

You might have seen the tool I use in this guide in other guides. The difference here is that we only use the tool to fix the crashes/erros by creating a new launcher.

Afterwards we get rid of this tool and you will never have to use it again. Unlike other guides where you must continue to use the tool to start the game.

TESTED AND WORKS ON WINDOWS 10.

WARNING: DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK ON WINDOWS 11!!!!!!! I DON'T HAVE A WINDOWS 11 COMPATIBLE PC TO TEST THIS MYSELF

How to?

Download "EMILauncher.exe" from here:
https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/emi-launcher

Place this into your game folder (\ Steam \ steamapps \ common \ Escape from Monkey Island) run it and go to "Change Resolution":
-Pick the default one 640*480. (nothing else)
-Click on "Change"
-Exit the launcher.

This will create "PatchedMonkey4.exe"
Delete your original "Monkey4.exe" file.
Rename "PatchedMonkey4.exe" to "Monkey4.exe"

You can now safely delete "EMILauncher.exe" and launch the game through steam.
You will no longer experience any crashes when entering places from the map.
This should also fix other random crashes and even the no disc (dvd) errors some people seem to get. I myself experienced zero crashes during my playthrough after applying this fix (Windows 10).

PS:

Don't use this program to change the resolution settings to something higher.
This because it will be stretched in fullscreen anyway.

If you want to properly fix/increase the resolution look at my other tutorial:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1936963724

BONUS TIP FOR FIXING TANK CONTROLS:

-Use a controller (xbox360 one worked for me).
-Make sure it's recognised by steam (Steam => Settings => Controller)
-Launch the game and go to the ingame options.
-Change "Movement Mode" to "Camera-Relative".
This way your character will move in the direction of your stick, so no more resident evil tank controls.
Don't forget to Configure the keys (also in options) so the D-pad on your controlller cycles objects up and down. This makes it easier to select what you want ingame.

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11 Comments

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Dimi [author] 12 Mar @ 12:43pm

@kapu

Np, glad it's still helping people out!

kapu 10 Mar @ 7:55pm

Thank you for all of this hard work! I had no idea what I was doing, but your directions were very clear. Much appreciated!

Hazebro 8 Feb @ 5:37pm

@Geber M

I found the solution for the Chess / Brittany Bug. You just have to wait 1 minute when it freeze,it seems the timing is totally off. After waiting for 1 minute,the game should just work fine and will go on. Hope it helps someone out there

Dimi [author] 30 Dec, 2024 @ 2:42pm

@Geber M

As my previous comment. Sadly this guide was made in the Windows 10 area, before windows 11 even existed. This is why it probably doesn't work on newer operating systems. I do not own Windows 11 to test tis myself since I don't have spare money to buy a new pc that supports windows 11.

Geber M 29 Dec, 2024 @ 2:40pm

I used the fix, but unfortunately the game keeps freezing when Guybruysh tells to the chessplayer skinny pirate britanny is around and he makes a wrong move. After that, game freezes, 'pause' is the only option. Music continues. I use windows 11 and play with an xbox controller (already tried with keyboard and it keeps freezing). Tried quitting and reloading a save from before too. None of it works =/ Almost giving up on this game

Dimi [author] 14 Oct, 2023 @ 8:45am

@BoardGamePirate Sadly this guide was made for windows 10. I can not confirm it will work on windows 11. I don't own windows 11 so can't test that. Try compatibilty mode or so. Or wait untill someone else confirms it working on windows 11.

BoardGamePirate 12 Oct, 2023 @ 1:20pm

Been trying to get the game to work for several days... so far bupkis on my WIN11...
Tried following both your guides. Any advice how to get this working on WIN 11 ?

Dimi [author] 6 Jun, 2023 @ 12:55am

@muppolle

Glad it worked out for you and thanks for the tip. I thought it was already linked in the other guide, but alas I forgot back then ; )

muppolle 5 Jun, 2023 @ 11:39am

Fixed my crashes, thanks! You should link to this guide from your other EMI guide. I almost didn't find it since it's not ranked high.

Dimi [author] 1 Mar, 2021 @ 2:13pm

@Aporpheus

It should be safe to combine the two, but it seems even with this fix there are still people who seem to have strange game crashes. So I can't 100% guarantee this will solve your specific issue. ; )

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