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#Right click on the <code>SIMTUNES.EXE</code> file (located in the installation folder) and select "Properties". | #Right click on the <code>SIMTUNES.EXE</code> file (located in the installation folder) and select "Properties". | ||
#Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable "Run in 640x480 screen resolution". | #Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable "Run in 640x480 screen resolution". | ||
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Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. The only way to play it is to use an alternate installer: | Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. The only way to play it is to use an alternate installer: | ||
====Installing the game via alternate installer==== | ====Installing the game via alternate installer==== | ||
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# Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "SETUP". | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "SETUP". | ||
# Copy the contents of the SimTunes CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | # Copy the contents of the SimTunes CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | ||
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==="SimTunes requires your computer to be set in 256 color mode"=== | ==="SimTunes requires your computer to be set in 256 color mode"=== | ||
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#Right click on the <code>SIMTUNES.EXE</code> file (located in the installation folder) and select "Properties". | #Right click on the <code>SIMTUNES.EXE</code> file (located in the installation folder) and select "Properties". | ||
#Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable "Run in 256 colors". For Windows 8 and later, enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 8-bit color). | #Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable "Run in 256 colors". For Windows 8 and later, enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 8-bit color). |
Revision as of 09:30, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1996 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
SimCity (series) | |
SimEarth | 1990 |
SimAnt | 1991 |
SimLife | 1992 |
SimFarm | 1993 |
SimHealth | 1994 |
SimTower | 1994 |
SimIsle: Missions in the Rainforest | 1995 |
SimTown | 1995 |
SimPark | 1996 |
SimGolf | 1996 |
SimTunes | 1996 |
SimSafari | 1998 |
The Sims (series) | |
Sid Meier's SimGolf | 2002 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64-bit Windows
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Entire game can be copied to the hard drive. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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- This is the default location used. An alternate save game data location can be chosen via the options menu.
- Standalone saves are saved under
<path-to-game>\Alone
Video settings
Windowed
Although not a true windowed mode, the game can be run to give the impression. If the desktop resolution is greater than the game, the game will be centered in on the desktop at 640x480.
Here is how to toggle it should it become unusable:
Toggle windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues unresolved
Standalone saves crash on startup
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. The only way to play it is to use an alternate installer:
Installing the game via alternate installer
Setting up the game with an alternate installer[citation needed] |
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- While the main game will work, the tutorial is 16-bit and will not run
"SimTunes requires your computer to be set in 256 color mode"
Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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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 | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 | Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB | 53 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, XGA |