How can I get Sam & Max Hit the Road working on Windows XP?

Solution 1:

Use ScummVM, it enables you to play a wide range of adventure games on platforms they were never originally available.

Solution 2:

ScummVM should be able to help you out on any platform, it looks like Sam & Max Hit the Road is compatible

Head over to http://www.scummvm.org/ and once installed search for the article "User Manual/Installing a game for use with ScummVM" on the wiki to help get you started.

Solution 3:

My suggestion would be to install DOSBox, and run it through the emulator. I use DOSBox for several old LucasArts games, and it works a treat.

The compatibility checker shows it should work well: http://www.dosbox.com/comp_list.php?showID=52&letter=S

Here is a good guide for getting DOSBox setup: http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=2502

Solution 4:

As other's have stated ScummVM will do the trick for Sam & Max and any other SCUMM based game.

For more general advice on getting old games working check out Vogons (Very old games on new systems)