Windows XP?

frostg1ant · 10-21-2001, 01:55 PM

Just wondering if I can install and run W&W under WinXP?

Thanks!

frosty

Xignal · 10-21-2001, 02:08 PM

It installs OK but you can expect a couple of problems that also occur with Win 2000. Be prepared to run the Virtualdub modification of the town AVI files; you may encounter difficulties with the "carry" ability; and you may need to tweak the graphics setup.

Xignal

frostg1ant · 10-25-2001, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the tips...is there anything else I should be concerned about doing? I have upgraded to WinXP Pro (OEM version) and would like to pick up where I had left off a few months ago. Since I switched systems I backed up the Save folder and the Save graphics. Is there anything else that I need to move over in order to retrieve my saved games?

Any other problems with WinXP? Can someone expand on the issue with the carry bug in Win2k/WinXP and the graphics tweaks mentioned above? I am using a GeForce3 if it makes a difference...

Thanks everyone!

frosty

[This message has been edited by frostg1ant (edited 10-25-2001).]

Sazerac · 10-25-2001, 05:41 PM

Possibly you need to import ROSTER.DAT as well. If your game doesn't work, try doing that and see if it helps.

I think Mark (Skywalker) posted a thread recently about an unofficial patch that fixes graphic problems. I don't know if it works under XP, though. I'll see if I can find the topic for you and bump it up.

-Sazerac

frostg1ant · 10-26-2001, 02:29 AM

Cool! Thanks alot Sazerac!

frosty

Xignal · 10-26-2001, 12:27 PM

Just installed W&W on the shipping version of Windows XP. I loaded the Heuristic patch and the unofficial hi-res patch for my Radeon card.

I also set up a shortcut on the desktop and set the WinXP Compatibility Mode to Windows 95. I have not had the "Crash to Desktop when Carrying" problem and I can now run in super hi-res hardware mode (1280x1024).

I encountered the Town AVI problem and fixed it with Virtualdub. Also, the mouse seems a bit sluggish but I've had no other problems, so far.

Xignal

frostg1ant · 10-26-2001, 05:45 PM

Hi Xignal,

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me where you found the high-res patch? Does such a thing exist for the GeForce3 cards?

Thanks!

frosty

Xignal · 10-26-2001, 06:24 PM

You can get the file here. The docs in the executable say it may work for other hi-res 3D cards. Let us know if it works for your system. Note: it modifies the deep6.exe directly (so back that file up beforehand) and it also requires that the Heuristic patch be installed first.

Xignal

Xignal · 10-27-2001, 02:37 PM

With all of the questions that have come up about W&W and Windows XP I decided to consolidate the info and add a new page to my site. It covers the Town AVI bug, Compatibility Mode, and installation of the Heuristic and Radeon/3D patches. Here's the link.

Xignal

frostg1ant · 10-27-2001, 02:55 PM

Thanks Xignal!

BTW, does one have to use Win95 compatibility mode or can you also use Win98? Is there a difference that you know of?

I have done everything except tried the high-res patch and it all works great! I have a GF3, so I may forego the high-res patch unless you would like to know if it works or not. I can test it if you like.

frosty

[This message has been edited by frostg1ant (edited 10-27-2001).]

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10-21-2001, 01:55 PM	#1
frostg1ant Dungeon Master Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 52	Just wondering if I can install and run W&W under WinXP? Thanks! frosty

10-21-2001, 02:08 PM	#2
Xignal Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 613	It installs OK but you can expect a couple of problems that also occur with Win 2000. Be prepared to run the Virtualdub modification of the town AVI files; you may encounter difficulties with the "carry" ability; and you may need to tweak the graphics setup. Xignal

10-25-2001, 12:02 PM	#3
frostg1ant Dungeon Master Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 52	Thanks for the tips...is there anything else I should be concerned about doing? I have upgraded to WinXP Pro (OEM version) and would like to pick up where I had left off a few months ago. Since I switched systems I backed up the Save folder and the Save graphics. Is there anything else that I need to move over in order to retrieve my saved games? Any other problems with WinXP? Can someone expand on the issue with the carry bug in Win2k/WinXP and the graphics tweaks mentioned above? I am using a GeForce3 if it makes a difference... Thanks everyone! frosty [This message has been edited by frostg1ant (edited 10-25-2001).]

10-25-2001, 05:41 PM	#4
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Possibly you need to import ROSTER.DAT as well. If your game doesn't work, try doing that and see if it helps. I think Mark (Skywalker) posted a thread recently about an unofficial patch that fixes graphic problems. I don't know if it works under XP, though. I'll see if I can find the topic for you and bump it up. -Sazerac

10-26-2001, 02:29 AM	#5
frostg1ant Dungeon Master Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 52	Cool! Thanks alot Sazerac! frosty

10-26-2001, 12:27 PM	#6
Xignal Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 613	Just installed W&W on the shipping version of Windows XP. I loaded the Heuristic patch and the unofficial hi-res patch for my Radeon card. I also set up a shortcut on the desktop and set the WinXP Compatibility Mode to Windows 95. I have not had the "Crash to Desktop when Carrying" problem and I can now run in super hi-res hardware mode (1280x1024). I encountered the Town AVI problem and fixed it with Virtualdub. Also, the mouse seems a bit sluggish but I've had no other problems, so far. Xignal

10-26-2001, 05:45 PM	#7
frostg1ant Dungeon Master Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 52	Hi Xignal, Thanks for the info. Can you tell me where you found the high-res patch? Does such a thing exist for the GeForce3 cards? Thanks! frosty

10-26-2001, 06:24 PM	#8
Xignal Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 613	You can get the file here. The docs in the executable say it may work for other hi-res 3D cards. Let us know if it works for your system. Note: it modifies the deep6.exe directly (so back that file up beforehand) and it also requires that the Heuristic patch be installed first. Xignal

10-27-2001, 02:37 PM	#9
Xignal Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 613	With all of the questions that have come up about W&W and Windows XP I decided to consolidate the info and add a new page to my site. It covers the Town AVI bug, Compatibility Mode, and installation of the Heuristic and Radeon/3D patches. Here's the link. Xignal

10-27-2001, 02:55 PM	#10
frostg1ant Dungeon Master Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 52	Thanks Xignal! BTW, does one have to use Win95 compatibility mode or can you also use Win98? Is there a difference that you know of? I have done everything except tried the high-res patch and it all works great! I have a GF3, so I may forego the high-res patch unless you would like to know if it works or not. I can test it if you like. frosty [This message has been edited by frostg1ant (edited 10-27-2001).]

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