Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Golf 3.0"
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Revision as of 01:46, 19 January 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Access Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 7, 1996 |
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| World Class Leader Board | 1988 |
| Links: The Challenge of Golf | 1990 |
| Links 386 Pro | 1992 |
| Microsoft Golf | 1992 |
| Links Pro | 1993 |
| Microsoft Golf 2.0 | 1995 |
| Links LS 1997 | 1996 |
| Microsoft Golf 3.0 | 1996 |
| Links LS: 1998 Edition | 1997 |
| Links LS 1999 | 1998 |
| Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition | 1998 |
| Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition | 1999 |
| Links Extreme | 1999 |
| Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition | 2000 |
| Links LS 2000 | 2000 |
| Links 2001 | 2001 |
| Links 2003 | 2002 |
| Links E6 | 2021 |
Key points
- 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
- Highly customisable, resizeable interface that can make full use of modern resolutions.
- Multimedia features that require the CD can be copied to the hard drive for convenience.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
CD key only; no disc check or DRM. | |
Essential improvements
Use multimedia features without the disc
- Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the game's folder instead.
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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- Multiplayer settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\multplyr\
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Video settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Direct IP | Use Address Book, Network button. |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below.
| Instructions |
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Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"
The installer scans the entire system partition looking for existing installation files; this can take a long time on modern systems and Windows will think it is not responding, but it will eventually finish and setup will proceed normally.
"Crucial files are missing, please reinstall Microsoft Golf" error
Golf 3.0 needs the CD for some multimedia features (e.g. Flybys) and gives this confusing error message if it isn't present; either insert the disc or set the game to use multimedia features without the disc.
This error will also occur when trying to run the game without installing it first or using GLFMOD3.EXE without the necessary adjustments (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
Title bar partially off-screen
- This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later.
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 3.51 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 486/66 | Pentium 90 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16+ MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 40 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 256-color SVGA | |