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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 1999}} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658959 |
|strategywiki = Dungeon Keeper 2 | |strategywiki = Dungeon Keeper 2 | ||
+ | |mobygames = dungeon-keeper-2 | ||
|wikipedia = Dungeon Keeper 2 | |wikipedia = Dungeon Keeper 2 | ||
|winehq = 631 | |winehq = 631 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Dungeon Keeper}} | {{Series|Dungeon Keeper}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://dungeonkeeper.wikia.com/wiki/Dungeon_Keeper_Wiki Dungeon Keeper Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://dungeonkeeper.wikia.com/wiki/Dungeon_Keeper_Wiki Dungeon Keeper Wiki] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658959|dungeon_keeper_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | dungeon_keeper_2 | DRM-free | Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dungeon_keeper_2 | DRM-free | Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | dungeon-keeper-2 | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | dungeon-keeper/dungeon-keeper-2 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | |
− | # | ||
# Rename the following files to something else. | # Rename the following files to something else. | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [http://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=6 v1.7] is the latest patch available. The GOG.com version of game includes latest patch, and is compatible with modern systems. | |
− | + | {{ii}} [http://keeperklan.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=6 General Improvement Mod (GIM)] - community made, fixing some issues on modern systems. Includes the v1.51 executable for DKII.exe (last version with functional AI) alongside a fixed v1.7 DKII-DX.exe, combined with GOG's fixed graphics renderer. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | The GOG.com version of game includes latest patch, and is | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | General Improvement Mod (GIM) | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Save|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} Campaign data located in <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player</code> | {{ii}} Campaign data located in <code>{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player</code> | ||
===[[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 store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-keeper-2 |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeon-keeper-2 WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Input.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Input.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = 1st Person view only. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = 1st Person view only. | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeon Keeper 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Voice, Music, Sfx. | |separate volume notes = Master, Voice, Music, Sfx. | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Important messages have associated text.<br/>Briefing, debriefing have absent subtitles, and some are overridden when the Horned Reaper collects the portal gem. | + | |subtitles notes = Important messages have associated text.<br/>Briefing, debriefing have absent subtitles, and some are overridden when the Horned Reaper collects the portal gem. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Censored (registry entry "Torture Detail" set to 0). Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation: [http://files.elite-games.ru/games2/DK2russound.exe audio] or [http://files.elite-games.ru/games2/DK2rustext.exe text] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.6]], read important settings hints [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-keeper-2/ here]. <code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dungeon-keeper-2/ 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 7575 | |tcp = 7575 | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Main menu frame rate=== | ===Main menu frame rate=== | ||
− | The main menu (and anything associated with that area) has a generally poor frame rate. | + | The main menu (and anything associated with that area) has a generally poor frame rate. It is most likely caused by the display of the menu or overlay. |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===LAG and low FPS - Windows 7, 8, 8.1 - 64 bit=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
+ | # Download wndmode.zip from https://steamcommunity.com/app/299050/discussions/0/617319461009610021/ | ||
+ | # Unzip the archive in the same folder where the game is located. There are three files in the archive: directdraw.dll, wndmode.dll and wndmode.ini. | ||
+ | # That's all. Run the game and enjoy the fluid action. :) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Windows Vista compatibility=== | ===Windows Vista compatibility=== | ||
Known issues include startup crash, a black cover over what should be visible, and in-game crashes. The following steps fix most of these problems. | Known issues include startup crash, a black cover over what should be visible, and in-game crashes. The following steps fix most of these problems. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[http://www.esotericarticles.com/Dungeon_Keeper_2_Vista.html Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Set compatibility mode for DKII.EXE to Windows XP (or Windows 2000). | # Set compatibility mode for DKII.EXE to Windows XP (or Windows 2000). | ||
# Create or modify a shortcut to Dungeon Keeper 2, and add commandline parameters <code>-32biteverything</code> and <code>-disablegamma</code>. | # Create or modify a shortcut to Dungeon Keeper 2, and add commandline parameters <code>-32biteverything</code> and <code>-disablegamma</code>. | ||
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{{ii}} The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect. | {{ii}} The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Editor installation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | Extract the files within <code>DK2Editor.zip</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\editor</code> instead of the folder described in the readme. | |
− | Extract the files within < | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If it was installed in the | + | {{ii}} If it was installed in the installation folder, you will receive an error message about being unable to find <code>GlobalVariables.kwd</code>, and will need to kill the process (as it will otherwise remain at 100% CPU). |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = unknown | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
Revision as of 09:41, 23 May 2020
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 1999 |
Dungeon Keeper | |
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Dungeon Keeper | 1997 |
Dungeon Keeper 2 | 1999 |
General information
- Dungeon Keeper Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
BullfrogIntro.tgq INTRO.TGQ |
Patches
- v1.7 is the latest patch available. The GOG.com version of game includes latest patch, and is compatible with modern systems.
- General Improvement Mod (GIM) - community made, fixing some issues on modern systems. Includes the v1.51 executable for DKII.exe (last version with functional AI) alongside a fixed v1.7 DKII-DX.exe, combined with GOG's fixed graphics renderer.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Settings[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Save[Note 2] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player |
- Campaign data located in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Bullfrog Productions Ltd\Dungeon Keeper II\Configuration\Player
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | 1st Person view only. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Voice, Music, Sfx. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Important messages have associated text. Briefing, debriefing have absent subtitles, and some are overridden when the Horned Reaper collects the portal gem. |
|
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Local retail version only. | |||
German | Censored (registry entry "Torture Detail" set to 0). Local retail version only. | |||
Italian | Local retail version only. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation: audio or text | |||
Spanish | Local retail version only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, read important settings hints here. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 7575 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
The main menu (and anything associated with that area) has a generally poor frame rate. It is most likely caused by the display of the menu or overlay.
Issues fixed
LAG and low FPS - Windows 7, 8, 8.1 - 64 bit
Instructions |
---|
|
Windows Vista compatibility
Known issues include startup crash, a black cover over what should be visible, and in-game crashes. The following steps fix most of these problems.
Instructions[3] |
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|
Crashes etc.
Copy unofficial patch "GIM_v1.05" (latest version, download), and run game through DKII-DX.exe
(set compatibility to windows 2000[citation needed]).
Map editor installation
- The instructions for installing the map editor are incorrect.
Editor installation[citation needed] |
---|
Extract the files within Notes
|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
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
- ↑ Dungeon Keeper 2 on Vista