Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Golf 3.0"
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{{ii}} Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the installation folder instead. | {{ii}} Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the installation folder instead. | ||
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# Copy the <code>BANFF_SP</code> and <code>HARBOUR_</code> folders from the disc to the installation folder (skipping existing files). | # Copy the <code>BANFF_SP</code> and <code>HARBOUR_</code> folders from the disc to the installation 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 installation folder. | # Copy <code>AIM.AVI</code> and <code>SWING.AVI</code> from the <code>GOLF</code> folder on the disc to the installation folder. | ||
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{{ii}} Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below. | {{ii}} Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below. | ||
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# Install Golf 3.0 normally (it may appear to [[#Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"|stop responding]] while "searching for installed components"). | # Install Golf 3.0 normally (it may appear to [[#Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"|stop responding]] while "searching for installed components"). | ||
# Open <code>MSGOLF.INI</code> in the installation folder and add the following two lines at the bottom:<br><code>[Control]</code><br><code>Name=Player</code> | # Open <code>MSGOLF.INI</code> in the installation folder and add the following two lines at the bottom:<br><code>[Control]</code><br><code>Name=Player</code> | ||
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{{ii}} This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later. | ||
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Set <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> to run in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | Set <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> to run in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:22, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Access Software | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 1996 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
World Class Leader Board | 1988 |
Links: The Challenge of Golf | 1990 |
Links 386 Pro | 1992 |
Microsoft Golf | 1992 |
Links Pro | 1993 |
Microsoft Golf 2.0 | 1995 |
Links LS 1997 | 1996 |
Microsoft Golf 3.0 | 1996 |
Links LS: 1998 Edition | 1997 |
Links LS 1999 | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition | 1999 |
Links Extreme | 1999 |
Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition | 2000 |
Links LS 2000 | 2000 |
Links 2001 | 2001 |
Links 2003 | 2002 |
Links E6 | 2021 |
Key points
- 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
- 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
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD key only; no disc check or DRM. |
Essential 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 installation folder instead.
Copy disc files to the installation folder[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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- Multiplayer settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\multplyr\
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Address Book, Network button. |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below.
Bypass 16-bit launcher[citation needed] |
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Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"
The installer scans the entire system partition 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 versions of Windows).
Title bar partially off-screen
- This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later.
Use Windows 7 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Set |
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, NT 3.51 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486/66 | Intel Pentium 90 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16+ MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 40 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 256-color SVGA |