If the game fails to load citing an incorrect start directory, simply delete all PIF files in the Dune2 folder. If the game window quickly minimises, this implies that the game isn't emulating an earlier version of Windows. Simply right click on the "Dune2" executable, select properties and the compatibility tab. Check the box that will emulate Windows 95. The game should now load perfectly.

First of all, try running the Dune 2 or Waveset batch file. Alternately, right click on the DUNE2.EXE program and change the settings under the "Memory" tab. Select "Auto" in the XMS memory area. If this doesn't work, change the other settings in this window. The actual Setup program will have no effect on the memory settings to any noticeable extent.

I have noticed that many people have problems getting the sound, music and voice to work in Dune 2. Mostly because the current system specifications are to advanced to handle Dune 2. I have the solution: DosBox, an MS-DOS based DOS simulator. It simulates a 386 environment. And guess what, the sound, music and voice works perfectly when playing Dune 2 via DosBox. To get yourself a copy of DosBox go here.

To play Dune 2 at C:\Games\Dune2, start up DosBox. You will see two screens, the screen that displays "MIDI:Opened device:win32" must stay open, do not close it while running DosBox. In the second screen, the actual DosBox screen, you will see a familiar MS-DOS prompt such as: Z:\>. If you type C:, DosBox says "Drive C does not exist!", even though it is actually there. Mount to your C Drive by typing: mount c c:/ - DosBox will report: Drive C mounted as local directory. Now you are able to switch to your C drive using C: Then type: cd/games/dune2 - you will see: C:\games\dune2>
Now, enter setup and configure Dune 2 to use all SoundBlaster option for sound, music and voice. Safe changes and type dune2 to start Dune 2. Have fun!

Go through the Setup program and select Soundcanvas, then Soundblaster Pro for the second and third sound options. Use Extended Memory and the Mouse for game control. Please consider downloading the Dune II Sound Patch, released by Westwood shortly after releasing the 1.07 version of the game (included in the download). Generally, just run the Dune 2 or Waveset batch file for sound on multiple devices (with all modern systems).

In this case, to switch back to Windows press Alt Tab. Go through the setup and select "No Sounds" for all screens. You should be able to change this back to "Soundblaster" or "Soundblaster Pro" once you are into the game with saved missions of a certain house.

You can either view the text file included with the Dune II download or visit a colourful guide to all units and buildings at DuneII.com. Enter all values as you see read them including units of measurement.

Simply press Alt Tab to minimise, then click the game on the task bar to maximise. This should sort out the colours.