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{{ii}} If the .exe file doesn't run the game, make a shortcut to it, right-click and properties, add this to the end of the target: <code>-RunningFromAlice2</code>
 
{{ii}} If the .exe file doesn't run the game, make a shortcut to it, right-click and properties, add this to the end of the target: <code>-RunningFromAlice2</code>
{{ii}} It is highly recommended to run the .exe as an administrator to prevent freezes such as "Archiving recursive error".
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{{ii}} It is highly recommended to run the .exe as an administrator to prevent freezes such as "Archiving recursive error".{{CN|does this happen due to program files folder impossible to write or something else? Only then this may be an actual point}}
 
{{++}} Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures.
 
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==Issues fixed==
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===Can't enable A3D===
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|recOS    = 98, ME
 
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American McGee's Alice
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
Rogue Entertainment
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
id Tech 3
Release dates
Windows December 5, 2000
Mac OS (Classic) July 2001
macOS (OS X) July 2001
American McGee's Alice on Wikipedia

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
American McGee's Alice
American McGee's Alice 2000
American McGee's Alice (2011) 2011
Alice: Madness Returns 2011

Key points

If the .exe file doesn't run the game, make a shortcut to it, right-click and properties, add this to the end of the target: -RunningFromAlice2
It is highly recommended to run the .exe as an administrator to prevent freezes such as "Archiving recursive error".[citation needed]
Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures.

General information

Alice Wiki - A wiki for the series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
DRM: CDILLA 2 disc check.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Amazon.com
Origin
Remastered version included as part of the Alice: Madness Returns Complete Collection.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches are available.

Peixoto's patch

This unofficial patch fixes issues with widescreen and controller support and adds a few new features to the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video settings

General settings.
General settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

High frame rate

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dutch
Use the Alice Dutch Patch.

VR support

Issues fixed

Can't enable A3D

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) AMD K6-2 400 MHz
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible

References