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Chessmaster 5500
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Mindscape |
Windows |
October 31, 1997 |
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Key points
- Sounds and voice don't work correctly on modern versions of Windows (see Crashes constantly for the necessary fixes).
Availability
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
-
cm.ini
contains general game settings.
-
cmsound.ini
contains sound settings.
- Other
*.ini
files do not need to be edited.
Save game data location
- Saves can be saved anywhere (the default is the installation folder).
Video settings
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Input settings
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Audio settings
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Network
Multiplayer types
Issues unresolved
SmartBoard Error at launch
Chessmaster 5500 relies on a VXD driver that is not compatible with Windows XP and newer. This error appears even if SmartBoard is disabled in the settings.
Issues fixed
Crashes constantly
- Chessmaster 5500 crashes constantly on Windows XP and later because of a sound incompatibility; the changes below prevent these crashes.
Interface is offset
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95 | |
Processor (CPU) |
P-90 IBM PC or compatible | |
System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
13 MB |
500 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
SVGA 640x480 256 colors | |
References