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PC ReadMe File - LAUNCH, No. 3
Please read the LAUNCH booklet first, for information on how to install and
use LAUNCH. This ReadMe file contains tips and late breaking information
about LAUNCH that is not included in the booklet.
WINDOWS95 USERS
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JUMPY VIDEO - If you are experiencing jumpy QuickTime video with your
Windows95 system, try the following fix:
Edit the qtw.ini file residing in your Windows directory.
- Add into the [video] section the following line:
optimize=driver
- Save this file and then try reloading LAUNCH
REQUIREMENTS
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Be sure your system has at least:
* 8 MB of Ram
* 486 processor
* 2x CD-ROM drive
* Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
* 16-bit sound card preferably
* Quicktime 2.0.3 drivers
INSTALLING QUICKTIME(TM)
------------------------
The included version of QuickTime(TM) for Windows is 2.0.3
When installing QuickTime(TM), the installer program may ask you if you
want to remove old versions of QuickTime. Go ahead and have the
installer delete these old versions. You must do this for the installation
to succeed.
In order to run the Quicktime installer, follow these directions:
* Exit Windows
* Change to the QTW20 subdirectory
* Run the file "setup.exe"
* Follow all instructions
Note: A Quicktime for Windows program group will be created on your
Windows desktop. The installer will place several files into this group.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO RUN ANY OF THESE FILES IN ORDER TO ACCESS LAUNCH.
These icons are just there as part of the Quicktime installation program.
8 AND 16 BIT COLOR
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************ There are 2 different versions ************
************of LAUNCH, 8 bit and 16 bit color. ************
You need to run the version that is appropriate for your system
configuration.
The 8 bit version is needed if your system display is running at 256
colors. The 16 bit version is needed if you are running 65K colors (65536).
The 2 versions need to be run from 2 different files:
* Run LAUNCH.EXE for 8 bit color.
* Run LAUNCH16.EXE for 16 bit color.
If you don't know what color depth your monitor is set, you can check
using Windows Setup, located in the Main program group in Windows(look under
the DISPLAY option.) From there, you can set your system to one of the
following resolutions and color depths:
* 640x480x256 (8 bit, 256 colors)
* 640x480x64K (16 bit, 64K colors)
Please note that if for some reason you run the wrong version of LAUNCH,
you may get an error message from Windows. Please set the correct color
depth or try running the other version of LAUNCH but only after RESTARTING
Windows to avoid any possible crashes.
OTHER PERFORMANCE ISSUES
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If you have any network software running, you should turn it off, as it
will slow down performance of LAUNCH.
INSTALLATION OF GAMES
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I. MECHWARRIOR 2
To install the MECHWARRIOR Demo, follow these instructions:
1. Quit to DOS.
2. Change to the MechWarrior directory on your CDROM drive
(e.g. cd d:\MWARRIOR)
3. Run "install" - Make sure your hard drive has at
least 22MB free for this program.
4. Follow on-screen instructions during installation.
If you have problems with any part of the MechWarrior 2
installation, please read the MW2INFO.TXT with its
subdirectory for helpful tips and suggestions.
II. FX FIGHTER Demo
To install the FX FIGHTER Demo, follow these instructions:
1. Quit to DOS.
2. Change to the FX FIGHTER directory on your CDROM drive
(e.g. cd d:\FXDEMO)
3. Run "install" - Make sure your hard drive has at
least 6MB free for this program.
4. Follow on-screen instructions during installation.
If you have problems with any part of the FX FIGHTER DEMO
installation, please read the README.TXT with its
subdirectory for helpful tips and suggestions.
BUGS AND OTHER PROBLEMS
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We have worked really hard to make LAUNCH bug-free and easy to use. But
there may still be some problems that you will encounter. If you are having
problems, first check to see that your computer is set up properly and
review some of the suggestions in this README file.
If you are convinced that everything is OK with your computer, you may have
discovered a bug or design problem. If so, we'd like to hear about it.
Please send e-mail to:
bugs@2launch.com
or a fax to the attention of
LAUNCH Technical Support, 310-576-6070.
Or, you can call the Technical Support helpline at
310-319-5320 (between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday
and between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday).
We also have an on-line Technical FAQ available at our website:
http://www.2launch.com
Describe the problem in as much detail as you can. Describe where and
how it happened. Include all the details about your computer too
(e.g. 486 66DX2 GATEWAY Computer Model xxx, a display card, sound
card, DOS version, Windows version). There are so many different
combinations of equipment and software, that it's difficult to know what is
going on without all the information describing a system. Your bug report
will help make future issues better.