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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | |title = Sid Meier's Civilization II | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Civilization II cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 29, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 29, 1996}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|August 22, 1997}} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = Civilization II | ||
+ | |mobygames = sid-meiers-civilization-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Civilization II | |wikipedia = Civilization II | ||
+ | |winehq = 444 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Civilization}} | {{Series|Civilization}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/civilization-2-tot/ Civilization II: Test of Time on TheGameEngine.org] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v1}}. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} There are | + | ===Version differences=== |
− | + | {{ii}} There are four versions of Civilization II. The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civlization II. Fantastic Worlds is an expansion for the original. Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition is the original with all expansions. Civilization II: Test of Time is an enhanced remake and the latest version. [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions] | |
{{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time. | {{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time. | ||
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch] | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch] | ||
− | ==== | + | ====Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition==== |
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch] | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch] | ||
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch] | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/multiplayer-gold-edition-v1-3-german.61/ German v1.3 patch] | ||
====Civilization II: Test of Time==== | ====Civilization II: Test of Time==== | ||
− | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 patch] | + | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 English patch] |
+ | |||
+ | [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/test-of-time-german-v1-1.63/ Test of Time v1.1 German patch] | ||
{{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios. | {{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios. | ||
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{{++}} Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, a hostile AI fix, a no limits patch and a Midgard scenario patch . | {{++}} Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, a hostile AI fix, a no limits patch and a Midgard scenario patch . | ||
{{ii}} v1.1 must be installed first. | {{ii}} v1.1 must be installed first. | ||
− | {{ii}} May cause an alert from anti-virus software. | + | {{ii}} May cause an alert from anti-virus software. This is a false positive. Add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception to the anti-virus software. |
====Civilization Chronicles==== | ====Civilization Chronicles==== | ||
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer] | [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer] | ||
− | {{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. | + | {{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches. |
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
====[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack]==== | ====[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack]==== | ||
− | Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly. | + | Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly. This mod pack replaces those graphics with ones that, although without animated units, are much more colourful and detailed, taking advantage of the updated game engine. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-ii |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind 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 = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
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|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-2/civilization-2/230 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = 1) Russian language pack for Civilization 2 Test of Time – [http://www.thegameengine.org/civilization-2-tot/civilization-2-test-of-time-change-language/ download]<br>2) For Civilization II - Gold – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==='You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'=== | ==='You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'=== | ||
− | The version of Civilization II Test of Time included with Civilization II does not correctly install in the registry, so the patch cannot detect the game. Update the game using the unofficial patch installer. | + | The version of Civilization II Test of Time included with Civilization II does not correctly install in the registry, so the patch cannot detect the game. Update the game using the unofficial patch installer.<ref name="FAQ">[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm Catfish's Cave - FAQ]</ref> |
===When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen=== | ===When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/indeo_codec.htm Indeo video codec]|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Building a city crashes the game=== | ===Building a city crashes the game=== | ||
− | If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=15208 unofficial patch] that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved. | + | If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=15208 unofficial patch] that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved.<ref name="FAQ"/> |
===CPU runs at 100%=== | ===CPU runs at 100%=== | ||
− | When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2.html This patch] is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2tot.html this patch] is for Test of Time. Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception. | + | When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2.html This patch] is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2tot.html this patch] is for Test of Time. Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception.<ref name="FAQ"/> |
===Corrupted graphics when loading a save game=== | ===Corrupted graphics when loading a save game=== | ||
− | When saving a game in Test of Time, make sure to save the game in the correct sub folder. If you play Original, save in the Original folder. If you play ExtendedOriginal, save in the ExtendedOriginal folder. When playing a scenario, save in the scenario's folder. Saving in the main Test of Time folder will mean that the save game will not use the proper graphics when reloading. | + | When saving a game in Test of Time, make sure to save the game in the correct sub folder. If you play Original, save in the Original folder. If you play ExtendedOriginal, save in the ExtendedOriginal folder. When playing a scenario, save in the scenario's folder. Saving in the main Test of Time folder will mean that the save game will not use the proper graphics when reloading.<ref name="FAQ"/> |
==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'=== | ==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'=== | ||
− | Update Test of Time to v1.1 | + | Update Test of Time to [[#Patches|v1.1]].<ref name="FAQ"/> |
+ | |||
+ | ==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 exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 12:41, 16 February 2020
Developers | |
---|---|
MicroProse | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Varcon Systems |
Publishers | |
MicroProse | |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 29, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | August 22, 1997 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sid Meier's Civilization | 1991 |
Freeciv (unofficial) | 1996 |
Sid Meier's Civilization II | 1996 |
Civilization II: Test of Time | 1999 |
Sid Meier's Civilization III | 2001 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV | 2005 |
CivCity: Rome | 2006 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization | 2008 |
Sid Meier's Civilization V | 2010 |
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth | 2014 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VI | 2016 |
General information
Availability
Version differences
- There are four versions of Civilization II. The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civlization II. Fantastic Worlds is an expansion for the original. Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition is the original with all expansions. Civilization II: Test of Time is an enhanced remake and the latest version. A Summary of Civilization II Versions
- The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Each version of Civilization II has its own patch.
Sid Meier's Civilization II
Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition
Civilization II: Test of Time
Test of Time v1.1 English patch
Test of Time v1.1 German patch
- You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.
Test of Time Unofficial All-in-One Patch
- Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, a hostile AI fix, a no limits patch and a Midgard scenario patch .
- v1.1 must be installed first.
- May cause an alert from anti-virus software. This is a false positive. Add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.
Civilization Chronicles
- The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches.
Modifications
Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack
Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly. This mod pack replaces those graphics with ones that, although without animated units, are much more colourful and detailed, taking advantage of the updated game engine.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | 1) Russian language pack for Civilization 2 Test of Time – download 2) For Civilization II - Gold – download |
|||
Spanish |
Network
- Multiplayer modes require the Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Issues fixed
'You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'
The version of Civilization II Test of Time included with Civilization II does not correctly install in the registry, so the patch cannot detect the game. Update the game using the unofficial patch installer.[3]
When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen
Install Indeo video codec[3] |
---|
Building a city crashes the game
If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an unofficial patch that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved.[3]
CPU runs at 100%
When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. This patch is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and this patch is for Test of Time. Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception.[3]
Corrupted graphics when loading a save game
When saving a game in Test of Time, make sure to save the game in the correct sub folder. If you play Original, save in the Original folder. If you play ExtendedOriginal, save in the ExtendedOriginal folder. When playing a scenario, save in the scenario's folder. Saving in the main Test of Time folder will mean that the save game will not use the proper graphics when reloading.[3]
'Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'
Update Test of Time to v1.1.[3]
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.5.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | 10 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Catfish's Cave - FAQ