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{{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | {{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ fullscreen fixes] and [[#Run in 32-bit color|run in 32-bit color]]. |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix|ref=<ref>This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of <code>lithtech.exe</code> (other LithTech games are unaffected).</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Apply the fix|ref=<ref>This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of <code>lithtech.exe</code> (other LithTech games are unaffected).</ref>}} | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. |
# Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | # Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | ||
# Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | # Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). |
Revision as of 02:24, 7 May 2017
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New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
3DO | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
LithTech Talon|LithTech|LithTech Talon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Key points
- TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch).
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen fixes and run in 32-bit color.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD key. SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
GamersGate | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
Essential improvements
TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)
TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Run in 32-bit color
- 32-bit color mode slightly enhances visual quality and also fixes a freezing issue on Windows 8.
- The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Skip launcher
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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<path-to-game>\autoexec.lith
contains special settings that can't be changed in-game.
Save game data location
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Instructions |
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- Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode).
Instructions |
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"The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
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