Classic environment not supported?

ogacon · ogacon #1 (**permalink**)

04-23-2008, 11:21 PM

I tried installing star craft but it says it can't due to not supporting Classic Environment. Is there a way around this that is free and doesn't require to purchase an extra OS? Thanks! If I can't play SC I'll be disapointed

ogacon · ogacon #2 (**permalink**)

04-23-2008, 11:44 PM

Well I think I found a solution, it's for starcraft though. So if others are having problems with a program I can't help ya there. But here is a link for the classic installer patch. I'll see if it works.
http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/starcraf..._Installer.dmg

EDIT: I don't know if it installed it properly, or my SC is just lame cause my SC wont start

Chimpur · Chimpur #3 (**permalink**)

04-23-2008, 11:55 PM

Sheep shaver????

ogacon · ogacon #4 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 12:18 AM

but that requires a copy of the older os, which I don't have

I was hoping for a solution to allow me to run it in OS X without having to reinstall. I have it installed I think, but evertime I try run it, it starts up like it;s about to go but then it just turns off.

This sucks!

Soulwar · Soulwar #5 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 12:51 AM

Did you download the OSX "patch" for Starcraft? It will allow it to install thru OSX. Classic not needed or used.

ogacon · ogacon #6 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 12:54 AM

I tried that. But when I get it installed, and after installing the latest patch, when I run "Sarcraft (Carbon)" a wraith bounces in my bar and then mouse moves to the same spot each time and then nothing happens.

Soulwar · Soulwar #7 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 12:54 AM

Special Note for OSX users: You can use our OSX native installer to install StarCraft on OSX.
Run this then install.

You post fast...

Judy-Jude · Judy-Jude #8 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 01:34 AM

I have another problem with this "classic environment", whatever it is.

I'm trying to install the software associated with a secondhand CanoScan D660U colour image scanner and when I click on setup, I get the message: "Cannot open because classic environment is no longer supported."

Can anyone help with this please? I'm not totally computer illiterate but I've never heard of a "classic environment" before.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #9 (**permalink**)

03-21-2009, 04:15 AM

Classic is the older Mac OS like Mac OS9 and before that OSX replaced. Very different than OSX which is BSD based. It's now called Classic. After Tiger 10.4, Apple changed 10.5 Leopard enough that there is no longer a Classic interface option. The only way I know a way around it is SheepShaver.

pyromaniac234 · pyromaniac234 #10 (**permalink**)

01-19-2010, 10:06 PM

Hello everyone! I just purchased the classic version of Unreal Tournament for Mac. I also have a brand new Mac desktop, however when i tried to install the game on my Mac a message popped up that said it cannot install due to not supporting Classic Environment. How can i get this game to work?

bobtomay · bobtomay #11 (**permalink**)

01-19-2010, 10:09 PM

Check out the post right before yours.

pyromaniac234 · pyromaniac234 #12 (**permalink**)

01-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Do i install SheepShaver?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #13 (**permalink**)

01-20-2010, 04:17 PM

Like all emulators Sheeshaver is very, very slow. That is the price for forcing something to run in an environment it is not supposed to. Fior very, very slow consider VPC 6 as an equivalent:-

MacBook Runs Hot, SheepShaver Feedback, Replacing Home Page, and Another PowerBook 1400 Fan

Jamie-Jamie · Jamie-Jamie #14 (**permalink**)

02-26-2010, 02:22 AM

If you want to run games designed for Mac OS 9 and before, it's at this point honestly easier and cheaper to get a used Mac. 500MHz G4s can be found for less than $50.

Roy G Biv · Roy G Biv #15 (**permalink**)

07-17-2010, 11:40 AM

I'm perplexed. When installing, it asks for a 13-character cd-key. The cd-key on my disc envelope is one long 26-character cd-key. I tried inputting the first 13 and then the last 13; neither worked. Wtf?

ogacon #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2008 Location: Twin Cities (Suburbs) Minnesota Posts: 645 Mac Specs:  15" 2.4 MBP  iPod Classic 80 GB, Silver	04-23-2008, 11:21 PM I tried installing star craft but it says it can't due to not supporting Classic Environment. Is there a way around this that is free and doesn't require to purchase an extra OS? Thanks! If I can't play SC I'll be disapointed Relay For Life Support me in Relay For Life! Run by American Cancer Society. Cancer research. What sound does your Rooster make?
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Member Since: Mar 16, 2008 Location: Twin Cities (Suburbs) Minnesota Posts: 645 Mac Specs:  15" 2.4 MBP  iPod Classic 80 GB, Silver	04-23-2008, 11:44 PM Well I think I found a solution, it's for starcraft though. So if others are having problems with a program I can't help ya there. But here is a link for the classic installer patch. I'll see if it works. http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/starcraf..._Installer.dmg EDIT: I don't know if it installed it properly, or my SC is just lame cause my SC wont start Relay For Life Support me in Relay For Life! Run by American Cancer Society. Cancer research. What sound does your Rooster make? Last edited by ogacon; 04-24-2008 at 12:19 AM.
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Member Since: Mar 16, 2008 Location: Twin Cities (Suburbs) Minnesota Posts: 645 Mac Specs:  15" 2.4 MBP  iPod Classic 80 GB, Silver	04-24-2008, 12:18 AM but that requires a copy of the older os, which I don't have I was hoping for a solution to allow me to run it in OS X without having to reinstall. I have it installed I think, but evertime I try run it, it starts up like it;s about to go but then it just turns off. This sucks! Relay For Life Support me in Relay For Life! Run by American Cancer Society. Cancer research. What sound does your Rooster make?
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Soulwar #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	04-24-2008, 12:51 AM Did you download the OSX "patch" for Starcraft? It will allow it to install thru OSX. Classic not needed or used. When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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ogacon #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2008 Location: Twin Cities (Suburbs) Minnesota Posts: 645 Mac Specs:  15" 2.4 MBP  iPod Classic 80 GB, Silver	04-24-2008, 12:54 AM I tried that. But when I get it installed, and after installing the latest patch, when I run "Sarcraft (Carbon)" a wraith bounces in my bar and then mouse moves to the same spot each time and then nothing happens. Relay For Life Support me in Relay For Life! Run by American Cancer Society. Cancer research. What sound does your Rooster make?
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Soulwar #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	04-24-2008, 12:54 AM Special Note for OSX users: You can use our OSX native installer to install StarCraft on OSX. Run this then install. You post fast... When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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Judy-Jude #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 21, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1 Mac Specs: OS X Version 10.5.5	03-21-2009, 01:34 AM I have another problem with this "classic environment", whatever it is. I'm trying to install the software associated with a secondhand CanoScan D660U colour image scanner and when I click on setup, I get the message: "Cannot open because classic environment is no longer supported." Can anyone help with this please? I'm not totally computer illiterate but I've never heard of a "classic environment" before.
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,771 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	03-21-2009, 04:15 AM Classic is the older Mac OS like Mac OS9 and before that OSX replaced. Very different than OSX which is BSD based. It's now called Classic. After Tiger 10.4, Apple changed 10.5 Leopard enough that there is no longer a Classic interface option. The only way I know a way around it is SheepShaver. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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pyromaniac234 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2010 Posts: 2	01-19-2010, 10:06 PM Hello everyone! I just purchased the classic version of Unreal Tournament for Mac. I also have a brand new Mac desktop, however when i tried to install the game on my Mac a message popped up that said it cannot install due to not supporting Classic Environment. How can i get this game to work?
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pyromaniac234 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2010 Posts: 2	01-19-2010, 10:21 PM Do i install SheepShaver?
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harryb2448 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,055 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	01-20-2010, 04:17 PM Like all emulators Sheeshaver is very, very slow. That is the price for forcing something to run in an environment it is not supposed to. Fior very, very slow consider VPC 6 as an equivalent:- MacBook Runs Hot, SheepShaver Feedback, Replacing Home Page, and Another PowerBook 1400 Fan
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Jamie-Jamie #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2010 Posts: 481 Mac Specs: Mac Pro, Power Mac G4, iMac G3, iPhone 3GS	02-26-2010, 02:22 AM If you want to run games designed for Mac OS 9 and before, it's at this point honestly easier and cheaper to get a used Mac. 500MHz G4s can be found for less than $50.
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Roy G Biv #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2010 Posts: 14	07-17-2010, 11:40 AM I'm perplexed. When installing, it asks for a 13-character cd-key. The cd-key on my disc envelope is one long 26-character cd-key. I tried inputting the first 13 and then the last 13; neither worked. Wtf?
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