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|cover = Avencast Rise of the Mage cover.jpg | |cover = Avencast Rise of the Mage cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|ClockStone | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|ClockStone}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Lighthouse Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Lighthouse Interactive}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|avencast-rise-of-the-mage|68}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|avencast-rise-of-the-mage|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-Eye View }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 46410 | |steam appid = 46410 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1731734113 |
+ | |hltb = 744 | ||
+ | |mobygames = avencast-rise-of-the-mage | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Avencast: Rise of the Mage | |wikipedia = Avencast: Rise of the Mage | ||
|winehq = 6055 | |winehq = 6055 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1731734113|avencast_rise_of_the_mage}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46410/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/46410/manuals/Avencast_Manual_UK_LR_5.pdf Manual] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B003A8373G | unknown | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | avencast-rise-of-the-mage-4668a2 | unknown | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | avencast_rise_of_the_mage | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | avencast-rise-of-the-mage | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46410 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46410 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.meridian4.com/collections/all/products/avencast-rise-of-the-mage | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00BLS4FCY | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | avencast-rise-of-the-mage | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable intro in game.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go into <code>cfg</code> in the installation folder. | # Go into <code>cfg</code> in the installation folder. | ||
# Edit <code>game.cfg</code>. | # Edit <code>game.cfg</code>. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\cfg\}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>game.cfg</code> contains general settings. | {{ii}} <code>game.cfg</code> contains general settings. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = unknown |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage settings.png| | + | {{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage settings.png|Avencast Options (<code>Options.exe</code>).}} |
{{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/avencast-rise-mage |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Works using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Works using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
|anisotropic notes = Set in launcher (on/off only). | |anisotropic notes = Set in launcher (on/off only). | ||
|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Set in launcher. | |vsync notes = Set in launcher. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 200 FPS limit by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change FPS limit in the config file|fix= |
+ | #Open {{file|{{P|game}}\cfg\game.cfg}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | #Change the <code>maxFPS</code> line to the desired framerate limit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Setting <code>maxFPS</code> to <code>0</code> for no limit may prevent save game loading. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Supports two keys per function. | |key remap notes = Supports two keys per function. | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Listed as Mouse speed. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Spells and attacks can be cancelled with {{key|Space}}. | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Avencast Rise of the Mage audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effect, Music, Speech and Ambient noises. | |separate volume notes = Effect, Music, Speech and Ambient noises. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/830-avencast-rise-of-the-mage-german-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Avencast:_Rise_of_the_Mage Details] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/avencast_rise_of_the_mage/files/2465.html Unofficial localization by «NeoGame»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Avencast_/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | |minOS = XP, Vista, 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = 2.2 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2200+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 2200+ | ||
− | |minRAM = 512 MB (1 GB Vista) | + | |minRAM = 512 MB<br />(1 GB Vista) |
|minHD = 4.4 GB | |minHD = 4.4 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = GeForce FX 5700 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:44, 10 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
ClockStone | |
Publishers | |
Lighthouse Interactive | |
Meridian4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable intro in game.cfg[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\cfg\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46410/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
game.cfg
contains general settings. -
controls.cfg
contains control settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46410/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works using Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in launcher (on/off only). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in launcher. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 200 FPS limit by default. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Change FPS limit in the config file |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Supports two keys per function. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Listed as Mouse speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
- Spells and attacks can be cancelled with Space ␣.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effect, Music, Speech and Ambient noises. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Video subtitles are set in launcher; gameplay is always subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Polish | Retail only Details | |||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «NeoGame» |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, see vorpx forum. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 2200+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (1 GB Vista) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9700 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (46410) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.