Difference between revisions of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Temporarily start SafeDisc service|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Temporarily start SafeDisc service|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | The game requires a form of DRM, known as SafeDisc implemented in secdrv.sys. | + | The game requires a form of DRM, known as SafeDisc implemented in secdrv.sys. Unfortunately, it is a gaping security flaw, and evidently couldn't be fixed without being removed. Microsoft disabled it in Windows 7 and removed it in Windows 10. The following has been tested in Windows 7 to work. |
− | Navigate to the game folder and create a new Windows batch file (extension .bat). | + | Navigate to the game folder and create a new Windows batch file (extension .bat). Insert the following: |
<code>@echo off<br/> | <code>@echo off<br/> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} This effectively reopens the security hole, starts the game, and then patches the vulnerability again after 1 second. | + | {{ii}} This effectively reopens the security hole, starts the game, and then patches the vulnerability again after 1 second. You'll likely need to run the script in Administrator mode. |
{{ii}} You can experiment with different timings if 1 second turns out to be too short on your system. | {{ii}} You can experiment with different timings if 1 second turns out to be too short on your system. | ||
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# Locate <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section | # Locate <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> section | ||
# Change <code>DeadZoneRUV=False</code> to <code>DeadZoneRUV=True</code> | # Change <code>DeadZoneRUV=False</code> to <code>DeadZoneRUV=True</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==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 support = | ||
+ | |vulkan support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = unknown | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
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|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 8.0 | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
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|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 8.0 | |recDX = 8.0 | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 03:18, 26 December 2016
Template:Infobox game/row/macporterTemplate:Infobox game/row/osxporter
Developers | |
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KnowWonder | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 28, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | August 15, 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Key points
- Released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in North America.
- Non-working on some Windows 10 64-bit systems.[1][2]
General information
- Harry Potter Wiki - A massive wiki for the Harry Potter universe
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Input settings
Controller support
- Triggers can't be mapped in XInput controllers.
- Lack of Deadzone in Right Thumbstick, makes camera spinning. See Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Czech | Only available in Czech & Slovak retail release. |
Issues fixed
Fails to Start Windows 8.1 and Below
Instructions |
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Low frame rate on Windows 8 & Windows 8.1
Instructions |
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Low frame rate on Windows 8 and later
Instructions |
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Camera spinning with Xbox 360 Controller
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz AMD K6-2 266 MHz |
Intel Pentium II 400 MHz AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
- Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce3, NVIDIA GeForce2, NVIDIA GeForce 256, NVIDIA Riva TNT2, NVIDIA Riva TNT, 3dfx Voodoo5, ATI Radeon, ATI Rage 128 Pro, ATI Rage 128, Matrox MGA-G550, Matrox MGA-G450, Matrox MGA-G400, Matrox MGA-G200, PowerVR3 Kyro II, PowerVR3 Kyro, S3 Savage2000