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 |
Retail |
|
CD key only; no disc check or DRM. |
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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 game's folder instead.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Multiplayer settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\multplyr\
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
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.
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.
System requirements
Windows |
|
Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95, NT 3.51 | |
Processor (CPU) |
486/66
| Pentium 90 |
System memory (RAM) |
8 MB |
16+ MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
20 MB |
40 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
256-color SVGA | |
References