I'm using ScummVM on Linux Mint and bought King's Quest from GOG. The download is an EXE installer, but I only want to get the game data files that ScummVM needs. What's the easiest way to install or extract the contents on Linux? I tried using innoextract with `GOG_Galaxy_Kings_Quest.exe`, but it reported: "Not a supported Inno Setup installer!"
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`innoextract` only works with installers made by supported versions of Inno Setup, so the error means this particular GOG EXE uses a different installer format. Rather than forcing it, run the installer with Wine or use Heroic, Lutris, or Bottles to install it, then point ScummVM at the installed game files.
The easiest approach is to run the GOG installer through a compatibility or game-management tool such as Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris, Bottles, Wine, or Steam. After installation, open the resulting game directory and copy the files listed for the King’s Quest series in the ScummVM documentation into the folder you configure ScummVM to use. Some launchers can also recognize ScummVM-based GOG games and help start them directly.
I tried `innoextract`, but it failed with “Not a supported Inno Setup installer!” on the GOG King’s Quest executable.