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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1999}}
 
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|strategywiki = Test Drive 6
 
|strategywiki = Test Drive 6
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|wikipedia    = Test Drive 6
 
|wikipedia    = Test Drive 6
 
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\PlayerData\|{{p|game}}\Replay.*}}
 
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = false
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Enable by default
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = High (+300) fps makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Test Drive 6 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Effect, music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Effect, music.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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{{ii}}In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
 
{{ii}}In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
 
{{++}}Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music
 
{{++}}Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.6]
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file that was downloaded into a folder.
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder.
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# Copy <code>strmdll.dll</code> and <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder.
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# Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder.
 
# Right-click the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> and run it as administrator.
 
# Right-click the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> and run it as administrator.
 
# '''Download the''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec]
 
# '''Download the''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1211-divx-311-audio-codec/ DivX 3.11 audio codec]
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{ii}}If the text in the console window is red, then you need to run the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> as Administrator
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{{ii}} If the text in the console window is red, then you need to run the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> as Administrator
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{{ii}}Your anti-virus might stop the file from executing, you may have to click "More info" and then "Run anyway"
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{{ii}} Your antivirus might stop the file from executing, you may have to click "More info" and then "Run anyway"
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}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|collapsed=yes|fix=
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.6]
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file you just downloaded.
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder.
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# Copy <code>strmdll.dll</code> and <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder.
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# Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code> into the game's installation folder.
 
# Make a new directory in <code>C:\Windows\SysWOW64\</code> called <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code>
 
# Make a new directory in <code>C:\Windows\SysWOW64\</code> called <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code>
 
# Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code>, <code>strmdll.dll</code> and <code>dxmasf.dll</code> from the .zip file to the <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> folder
 
# Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code>, <code>strmdll.dll</code> and <code>dxmasf.dll</code> from the .zip file to the <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> folder
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===Low frame-rate and graphical glitches===
 
===Low frame-rate and graphical glitches===
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{{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10.
 
{{++}} Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches.
 
{{++}} Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches.
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{{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat</ref>|fix=
 
 
# Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/tag/v0.2.1 DirectDrawCompat] wrapper.
 
# Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/tag/v0.2.1 DirectDrawCompat] wrapper.
 
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the game's installation folder.
 
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the game's installation folder.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use a DirectX wrapper|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2] and unpack it.
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Install [[dgVoodoo_2#DirectX_2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]
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# Copy <code>d3d8.dll</code>, <code>ddraw.dll</code>, <code>d3dimm.dll</code> and the <code>dgVoodoo.exe</code> from the MS folder and paste them into the installation folder.
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}}
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# Open the <code>dgVoodoo.exe</code> and click the forward-slash "/" in the top right-hand corner of the window. Click "Apply" then "OK"
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# Launch the game.
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===Game runs too fast===
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'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix=
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{{--}} For systems that only meet the minimum system requirements, using a DirectX wrapper is not recommended.
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* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
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{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor on 60hz.|ref={{cn|date=January 2022}}|fix=
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===The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables with [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2570-test-drive-6-fixed-executables-for-extra-klasykas-release-of-the-game/ modified ones].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2023-01-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter
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|cutscenes notes  = 0.9d
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|cutscenes notes  = Bink Video v0.9d
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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|minDX    = 7.0
 
|minDX    = 7.0
 
|minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX 7 compatible
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|minother = 4X CD-ROM
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 13:27, 25 July 2023

Test Drive 6
Test Drive 6 cover
Developers
Pitbull Syndicate
Publishers
Accolade
North America Infogrames
Europe Cryo Interactive
Release dates
Windows November 17, 1999
Taxonomy
Genres Racing
Series Test Drive
Test Drive 6 guide on StrategyWiki
Test Drive 6 on MobyGames
Test Drive 6 on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
⤏ Go to series page
Test Drive 1987
The Duel: Test Drive II 1989
Test Drive III: The Passion 1990
Test Drive: Off-Road (series)
Test Drive 4 1997
Test Drive 5 1998
Test Drive 6 1999
Test Drive Le Mans 2000
Le Mans 24 Hours 2001
TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed 2002
Test Drive Unlimited (series)
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends 2012

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).

Key points

Has problems playing music on Windows Vista and above. See "Music is not present".

General information

Official game site from Internet Archive

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).

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\PlayerData\[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\Replay.*[Note 2]

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Stretched. Menu is always rendered at 640x480.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
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.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enable by default
60 FPS
120+ FPS
High (+300) fps makes the game move at an unplayable speed and boggles the camera
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Unable to be adjusted
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Effect, music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Polish
Available only in local retail release.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Music is not present

In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on newer versions of Windows
Completely restores and fixes issues with the playback of music
Install the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[3]
  1. Download the Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  3. Copy drmclien.dll into the game's installation folder.
  4. Right-click the ApplyPatch.bat and run it as administrator.
  5. Download the DivX 3.11 audio codec
  6. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  7. Right-click the DivX_Register.exe and run it as Administrator.
  8. Launch the game

Notes

If the text in the console window is red, then you need to run the ApplyPatch.bat as Administrator
Your antivirus might stop the file from executing, you may have to click "More info" and then "Run anyway"
Alternative install of the Windows Media Source Filter & DivX codec[4]
  1. Download the Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  3. Copy drmclien.dll into the game's installation folder.
  4. Make a new directory in C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ called Windows-Media-Source-Filter
  5. Copy drmclien.dll, strmdll.dll and dxmasf.dll from the .zip file to the Windows-Media-Source-Filter folder
  6. Run DSFMgr.exe as administrator and register the dxmasf.dll in the Windows-Media-Source-Filter folder.
  7. Download the DivX 3.11 audio codec
  8. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  9. Run DivX_Register.exe as Administrator.
  10. Launch the game

Notes

This modification does not affect Windows Media Player file playback adversely

Low frame-rate and graphical glitches

DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 8/10.
Stablizes gameplay along with fixing graphical glitches.
Use a DirectDraw wrapper[5]
  1. Download the DirectDrawCompat wrapper.
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into the game's installation folder.
  3. Launch the game.
Use a DirectX wrapper[citation needed]

Install dgVoodoo 2

Game runs too fast

Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed]
Set monitor on 60hz.[citation needed]

The game crashes without a message (eXtra Klasyka's release)

Replace the executables with modified ones.[6]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7 Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video, Windows Media Source Filter Bink Video v0.9d

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7.0 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 7 compatible
Other 4X CD-ROM


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]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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