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(A big thank you to user zerodarkage from GOG forums for providing the fix. His post can be found here: https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_shooter_series/game_keeps_crashing_1/post10. Edited the info for 64-bit executable to "false".) |
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | |cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alien Shooter }} | ||
|steam appid = 33100 | |steam appid = 33100 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658898 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 360 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 24685 | ||
|wikipedia = Alien Shooter | |wikipedia = Alien Shooter | ||
|winehq = 3324 | |winehq = 3324 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658898|alien_shooter_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}} in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | alien_shooter_expansions | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alien_shooter_expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | alien-shooter-1-expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam | Version 1.22. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/action/alien-shooter.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}}. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/special-offers/alien-shooter-gold-pack.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect }}. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.ru/content/view/6/7/ | Activation | Russian version. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\|{{p|game}}\AlienShooter.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\{{p|uid}}}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Alien shooter launcher.png|Game's launcher.}} | {{Image|Alien shooter launcher.png|Game's launcher.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A [https://www.moddb.com/mods/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack/downloads/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack hack for GOG version] enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1435188296 a similar one for Steam]. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. Steam version toggleable. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry to set window mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
{{ii}} Playing in a window mode may be problematic, as the mouse cursor is not grabbed by the game's window. | {{ii}} Playing in a window mode may be problematic, as the mouse cursor is not grabbed by the game's window. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\ETeam\SW</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\ETeam\SW</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync by editing AlienShooter.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> | # Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
− | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | + | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change controls by editing AlienShooter.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> using Notepad. | # Open <code>AlienShooter.cfg</code> using Notepad. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2716-polish-translation-for-alien-shooter/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488786690 download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, [https://www.romhacking.net.br/index.php?topic=2623.0\ Download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===The game crashes at level 1=== | ||
+ | When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]| fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases dgVoodoo2]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files from the archive. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|D3D8.dll}} from {{Folder|extracted archive folder\MS\x86}} to the game folder. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|dgVoodoo2.conf}} file from the extracted archive folder to the game folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Reborn crash=== | ||
+ | If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Medkit crash=== | ||
+ | If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Erroneous Display Problem=== | ||
+ | This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 50 MB | |minHD = 50 MB |
Latest revision as of 08:41, 29 March 2024
Developers | |
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Sigma Team | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 12, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Alien Shooter |
Key points
- Very limited graphical options.
- Keys can only be rebound by editing a config file.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ASProtect DRM in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with both expansions. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled with both expansions. | |||
Steam | Version 1.22. | |||
Developer website | ASProtect DRM. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | |||
Developer website | ASProtect DRM. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | |||
Developer website | Russian version. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Fight for Life | ||
The Experiment |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\ <path-to-game>\AlienShooter.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\<user-id> |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A hack for GOG version enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's a similar one for Steam. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. Steam version toggleable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Windowed
Edit registry to set window mode[citation needed] |
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|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Remapping
Change controls by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Portuguese | Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, Download |
Issues fixed
The game crashes at level 1
When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes.
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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|
Reborn crash
If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash.
Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
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Medkit crash
If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game.
Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
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Erroneous Display Problem
This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth.
Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher. |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33100/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.