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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} The only official patch for the game is the [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&cid=62&lid=127&ttitle=Midtown_Madness_2_XP_Compatibility_Patch#dldetails XP Compatibility Patch]
 
{{ii}} The only official patch for the game is the [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&cid=62&lid=127&ttitle=Midtown_Madness_2_XP_Compatibility_Patch#dldetails XP Compatibility Patch]
 
{{ii}} [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&cid=62&lid=119&ttitle=Speed_Boot#dldetails Speed Boot] can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace Midtown2.exe within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first.
 
{{ii}} [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&cid=62&lid=119&ttitle=Speed_Boot#dldetails Speed Boot] can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace Midtown2.exe within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first.
  
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===More resolutions - Widescreen Hack===
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===[https://github.com/Fireboyd78/mm2hook MM2 Hook]===
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{{ii}} [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=ns_getit&cid=60&lid=235&type=mirror_one#get Download widescreen hack]
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{{++}} Fixes random crash bugs, as well as a fix for the heap overrun error, and allows for further control of the game.
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{{ii}} MM2 Hook supports some [[Glossary:Command line arguments|custom parameters]] to enable or disable functions and patches. These are the most commonly used:
  
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===Modern Windows compatibility===
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{{Standard table|Argument|Parameter|Description|content=
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{{ii}} Drag&Drop MS files of dgvoodoo2
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{{Standard table/row|-nopause|Allows the game to keep running even when unfocused.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-width ''<window_width>''|Sets the window width in pixels.}}
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===IPX LAN support on Modern Windows===
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{{Standard table/row|-height ''<window_height>''|Sets the window height in pixels.}}
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{{ii}} Download [http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ Download IPXWRAPPER], drag & drop the files, run 32 or 64bit reg and enable automatic windows firewall exception in ipxconfig.exe, any internet connection will link 2 computers
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{{Standard table/row|-sw|Forces the game to run in software mode.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-borderless|Sets the window to borderless mode.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-novsync|Disables vertical sync.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-nohwtnl|Disables hardware T&L.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Forces the game to windowed mode.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Forces the game to fullscreen mode.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-bitdepth ''<bit_depth>''|Sets the bit depth in bits.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-heapsize ''<size_in_mb>''|Sets the heap size, in megabytes. (e.g. <code>-heapsize 256</code> for a 256 MB heap).}}
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{{Standard table/row|-allRewards|Unlocks all rewards.}}
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 WSGF entry] or [http://www.mmarchive.com/file_details.php?file_id=366 MM2 Widescreen Tool].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/midtown-madness-2 WSGF entry] or use [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=ns_getit&cid=60&lid=235&type=mirror_one#get MM2 Widescreen Tool].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = See [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]].
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
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|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
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|vsync notes                = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2] or see [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
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===IPX LAN support on modern systems===
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{{ii}} Download [http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWRAPPER], drag & drop the files, run 32 or 64bit reg and enable automatic windows firewall exception in ipxconfig.exe, any internet connection will link 2 computers
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} Setting the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Settings|Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode]] can help with running the game on modern operating systems.
 
{{ii}} Setting the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Settings|Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode]] can help with running the game on modern operating systems.
  
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===Shuttering Game Play on Windows 8 or Newer===
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===Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later===
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{{Fixbox|description=Shuttering Game Play on Windows 8 or Newer|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
 
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgvoodoo2].
 
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgvoodoo2].
 
# Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the "MS" folder), & D3DImm.dll (also from the "MS" folder) and place these files to the installation folder of Midtown Madness 2.
 
# Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the "MS" folder), & D3DImm.dll (also from the "MS" folder) and place these files to the installation folder of Midtown Madness 2.
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===Heap Overrun Error===
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===Heap Overrun error===
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{{Fixbox|description=Heap Overrun Error|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2018}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use MM2 Heap Patcher|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
 
# Download [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=65 MM2 Heap Patcher].
 
# Download [http://www.mm2x.com/page.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=65 MM2 Heap Patcher].
 
# Extract MM2HeapPatcher.exe to the Midtown Madness 2 installation folder.
 
# Extract MM2HeapPatcher.exe to the Midtown Madness 2 installation folder.
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 7
 
|direct3d versions      = 7
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|direct3d notes        = Using dgVoodoo2 will require a video card with DirectX 10.1 or greater.
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|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|software mode          = no
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|software mode          = true
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|software mode notes    =  
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|software mode notes    = See [[#MM2 Hook|MM2 Hook]].
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  

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Midtown Madness 2
Midtown Madness 2 cover
Developers
Angel Studios
Publishers
Microsoft
Release dates
Windows September 22, 2000
Midtown Madness 2 on Wikipedia
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Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Midtown Madness
Midtown Madness 1999
Midtown Madness 2 2000

Key points

Extensive modding can make the game unstable on modern operating systems.

General information

Midtown Madness 2 eXtreme

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Patches

The only official patch for the game is the XP Compatibility Patch
Speed Boot can help decrease the amount of time it takes for Midtown Madness 2 to launch on Windows XP, Vista and 7. Replace Midtown2.exe within the installation folder with the one inside the archive. The XP Compatibility Patch must be installed first.

MM2 Hook

Fixes random crash bugs, as well as a fix for the heap overrun error, and allows for further control of the game.
MM2 Hook supports some custom parameters to enable or disable functions and patches. These are the most commonly used:
Argument Parameter
-nopause Allows the game to keep running even when unfocused.
-width <window_width> Sets the window width in pixels.
-height <window_height> Sets the window height in pixels.
-sw Forces the game to run in software mode.
-borderless Sets the window to borderless mode.
-novsync Disables vertical sync.
-nohwtnl Disables hardware T&L.
-windowed Forces the game to windowed mode.
-fullscreen Forces the game to fullscreen mode.
-bitdepth <bit_depth> Sets the bit depth in bits.
-heapsize <size_in_mb> Sets the heap size, in megabytes. (e.g. -heapsize 256 for a 256 MB heap).
-allRewards Unlocks all rewards.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows

Save game data location

System Location
Windows

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Only Single Player available.
LAN play
Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode.
Online play
Racing (Checkpoint or Circuit), Cops & Robbers, and Cruise Mode. NOTE: Need to use third-party software (such as Game Ranger) to setup online matches.

IPX LAN support on modern systems

Download IPXWRAPPER, drag & drop the files, run 32 or 64bit reg and enable automatic windows firewall exception in ipxconfig.exe, any internet connection will link 2 computers

Issues fixed

Setting the game to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode can help with running the game on modern operating systems.

Compatibility issues on Windows 8 and later

Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed]
  1. Download dgvoodoo2.
  2. Extract dgVoodooSetup.exe, DDraw.dll (from the "MS" folder), & D3DImm.dll (also from the "MS" folder) and place these files to the installation folder of Midtown Madness 2.
  3. Open dgVoodooSetup.exe; click on the "DirectX" tab and change the following: Videocard needs to be changed to "dgVoodoo Virtual 3D Accelerated Card" if it isn't already selected.
  4. Click "Apply" and close out of dgVoodooSetup.exe and open Midtown Madness 2.
  5. When the main menu loads, navigate to "Options"; "Graphics"; then change the video accelerator to "dgVoodoo2 w/ T&L" and click "OK".

Heap Overrun error

See MM2 Hook[citation needed]
Use MM2 Heap Patcher[citation needed]
  1. Download MM2 Heap Patcher.
  2. Extract MM2HeapPatcher.exe to the Midtown Madness 2 installation folder.
  3. Click and drag the MM2.exe over the MM2HeapPatcher.exe and Midtown Madness 2 will be patched. Consult Readme.txt for more information/usage.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Software renderer
See MM2 Hook.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, Me, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 233 MHz Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB 400 MB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7.0a compatible 		8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7.0a compatible
Other 4x CD-ROM drive

Notes

  1. ↑ 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]

References