Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Golf 3.0"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see [[#Installing on 64-bit Windows versions|Installing on 64-bit Windows versions]]. | ||
{{++}} Highly customisable, resizeable interface that can make full use of modern resolutions. | {{++}} Highly customisable, resizeable interface that can make full use of modern resolutions. | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Multimedia features that require the CD can be [[#Use multimedia features without the disc|copied to the hard drive]] for convenience. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | CD key only; no disc check or DRM.}} | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | CD key only; no disc check or DRM.}} | ||
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| + | ==Improvements== | ||
| + | ===Use multimedia features without the disc=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} 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. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy disc files to the game folder}} | ||
| + | # Copy the <code>BANFF_SP</code> and <code>HARBOUR_</code> folders from the disc to the game's main folder (skipping existing files). | ||
| + | # Copy <code>AIM.AVI</code> and <code>SWING.AVI</code> from the <code>GOLF</code> folder on the disc to the game's folder. | ||
| + | # Open <code>msglfcrs.ini</code> | ||
| + | # Under each course, change <code>NewFlyByPath</code>, <code>FlyByPath</code> and <code>AmbientPath</code> to match <code>CoursePath</code> | ||
| + | # Change the <code>AimDemoPath</code> and <code>SwingDemoPath</code> paths to point to the game's main folder. | ||
| + | # Save your changes. | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the game says course files are missing after this change you have made a mistake with the steps above. | ||
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# For Windows 8, go to the Compatibility tab and set Windows 7 compatibility mode (this fixes a [[#Title bar partially off-screen (Windows 8)|title bar issue]]). | # For Windows 8, go to the Compatibility tab and set Windows 7 compatibility mode (this fixes a [[#Title bar partially off-screen (Windows 8)|title bar issue]]). | ||
# The game will now run correctly when using this shortcut. | # The game will now run correctly when using this shortcut. | ||
| − | {{ii}} If you see | + | {{ii}} If you see the "crucial files are missing" error when launching you have made a mistake with the steps above. |
| − | {{ii}} Video features | + | {{ii}} Video features give this error when playing without the CD; insert it or [[#Use multimedia features without the disc|use multimedia features without the disc]]. |
}} | }} | ||
===Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"=== | ===Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"=== | ||
The installer scans the entire system drive 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. | The installer scans the entire system drive 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. | ||
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| + | ==="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|use multimedia features without the disc]]. | ||
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| + | This error will also occur when trying to run the game without installing it first or using <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> without the necessary adjustments (see [[#Installing on 64-bit Windows versions|Installing on 64-bit Windows versions]]). | ||
===Title bar partially off-screen (Windows 8)=== | ===Title bar partially off-screen (Windows 8)=== | ||
Revision as of 03:25, 21 March 2013
Template:Infobox Links (series) Key points
- 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see Installing on 64-bit Windows versions.
- 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
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
- Saves are
*.GAM.
Video settings
Input settings
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit Windows versions
- 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 drive 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 Windows versions).
Title bar partially off-screen (Windows 8)
Set GLFMOD3.EXE to run in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
System requirements