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{{Fixbox/fix|Make necessary changes|<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-NV-P8ovFo Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Make necessary changes|<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-NV-P8ovFo Shadows of the Empire (PC Win 7 64 Bit Installation Guide) - YouTube]</ref>}} | ||
# Copy the CD contents to a folder somewhere. | # Copy the CD contents to a folder somewhere. | ||
| − | # Download [http:// | + | # Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer]. |
# Extract <code>Is3Engine.zip</code> to the <code>INSTALL</code> folder. | # Extract <code>Is3Engine.zip</code> to the <code>INSTALL</code> folder. | ||
# Run <code>setup32.exe</code> and follow the steps. The CD folder can now be deleted. | # Run <code>setup32.exe</code> and follow the steps. The CD folder can now be deleted. | ||
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| Developers | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 17, 1997 |
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Key points
- Modern systems need workarounds for some compatibility problems; see installing on modern versions of Windows.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Essential improvements
1.1 Update patch
The latest patch is 1.1 Update. It provides support for more graphics cards.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- Some settings are stored in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company\Shadows of the Empire
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues unresolved
Background music
The background music will not play on Windows XP or newer systems. The game reads the audio from the CD in audio-CD format in some fashion that is incompatible with more recent versions of Windows.
Issues fixed
Installing on modern versions of Windows
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | 600 MB |