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* If I suspect/know compatibility differs I also test in 7 (64-bit) and XP (32-bit, virtualised).
 
* If I suspect/know compatibility differs I also test in 7 (64-bit) and XP (32-bit, virtualised).
 
* I always install to the default location with the full install option (if an install size choice is given).
 
* I always install to the default location with the full install option (if an install size choice is given).
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* I test full versions where possible; demos sometimes have differing compatibility.
 
* For [[DOSBox]] games I test in the supplied version (for GOG.com etc.) or the latest version.
 
* For [[DOSBox]] games I test in the supplied version (for GOG.com etc.) or the latest version.
  
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* [[Flight Unlimited II]] (crashes at launch on Windows 8)
 
* [[Flight Unlimited II]] (crashes at launch on Windows 8)
 
* [[Sea Dogs]] (windowed mode has corrupted UI)
 
* [[Sea Dogs]] (windowed mode has corrupted UI)
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* [[Chessmaster 5500]] (crashes; seems to be ODBC-related; possibly unresolvable)
  
 
===Resolved problems===
 
===Resolved problems===

Revision as of 09:53, 8 April 2013

Oh hi! This is my me page! I also do some editing via Garrbot, a semi-automated bot account using AutoWikiBrowser.

You can often find me hanging around on IRC. You might also see me on WSGF as Garrett or GOG.com or Steam as Arkose.

My testing process

  • I do primary testing on Windows 8 (64-bit).
  • If I suspect/know compatibility differs I also test in 7 (64-bit) and XP (32-bit, virtualised).
  • I always install to the default location with the full install option (if an install size choice is given).
  • I test full versions where possible; demos sometimes have differing compatibility.
  • For DOSBox games I test in the supplied version (for GOG.com etc.) or the latest version.

Unresolved problems

Resolved problems

  • Gothic (fullscreen border on Windows 8; fixed with ForceSimpleWindow)
  • Gothic II (fullscreen border on Windows 8; fixed with ForceSimpleWindow)
  • Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX (using Program Files causes crash even when elevated)
  • Microsoft Golf 3.0 (workaround for 16-bit launcher)

Unresolvable problems

My pages

My computer

  • Windows 8 Pro (64-bit)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz
  • Radeon HD 3850 (256MB)
  • Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 2GB
  • Western Digital Caviar SE 500GB HDD

Don't pretend you aren't jealous of my 2007-era specs!

I mostly play older games so it does the job for now. :)