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{{ii}} The resolution specified in <code>csfix.ini</code> is used during gameplay; menus are letterboxed 4:3. | {{ii}} The resolution specified in <code>csfix.ini</code> is used during gameplay; menus are letterboxed 4:3. | ||
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# You may need to use the Windows Compatibility Administrator (32 bit) and enable DWM8And16BitMitigation to fix preview circle glitching. (Program available from Windows ADK from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install as an optional component) | # You may need to use the Windows Compatibility Administrator (32 bit) and enable DWM8And16BitMitigation to fix preview circle glitching. (Program available from Windows ADK from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install as an optional component) | ||
# If cutscenes run slower than the audio (causing sync issues) Try enabling "DisableDXMaximizedWindowedMode" from the aforementioned Compatibility Administrator. | # If cutscenes run slower than the audio (causing sync issues) Try enabling "DisableDXMaximizedWindowedMode" from the aforementioned Compatibility Administrator. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 12:10, 17 May 2020
Developers | |
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Zipper Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Engines | |
GameZ | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 2000 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
General information
- Official game site (archived)
- MontanaRaiders.com - A fan site for the Crimson Skies series
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.02
The latest patch can be downloaded from here.
Modern hardware support
Use csfix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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Notes
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NVIDIA settings[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SavedGames\[Note 2] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | TCP/IP or IPX | ||
Online play | 16 | Direct IP or via modem |
- Playing via MSN Gaming Zone is no longer possible.
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28805, 28801, 3040, 1121[3] |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/307554