Windows 95/98

Troubleshooting

This is an indication that DirectX was not successfully installed. To correct this, simply re-install DirectX from the CD.1. Go to Start, then Find, then click on File or Folders.2. In the Named field, type Dxsetup.exe. Make sure the Look in field specifies the CD-ROM drive.3. Click on Find Now.4. Double click on Dxsetup.exe and click on the Reinstall DirectX button.5. Restart the system when prompted.

To correct this problem on systems equipped with the Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 card, follow the procedure listed: With the A&A CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, go to Start, Run, and type in the command ""X:\DirectX\Dxsetup (where X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive), and click OK. When the DirectX setup window appears, if you are able to click on the button labeled RESTORE DISPLAY DRIVERS, click on it and restart if necessary. If that button is grayed out, click on REINSTALL DIRECTX. When it prompts you that it does not recognize the driver for your video card, click OK to update the drivers even if it does not recommend doing so. Restart the computer when prompted. If you still experience the problem after this, go to www.diamondmm.com to download the latest drivers for the Stealth 3D 2000 and repeat the above process.

This error is generated by the install program when it is unable to access enough memory in which to run. Close all other open applications, including screensavers and anti-virus programs, then install the game.

This will occur if there are too many units on the board. To try and avoid this, be sure to turn off the Quick AI option. To disable the Quick AI option, in the game, click on the Preferences button at the bottom. Click on the green light next to the Quick AI option at the top of the screen and then click Resume Game button.

This error is generated by the Install program itself. This can occur for a couple of different reasons:1. You have selected the root directory of a drive in which to install the game. Re-run the install program, and go with the default directories for the install. 2. This will occur if the install program is trying to copy a file that your system has locked as read-only or in use. Exit the install program, restart the system, and shutdown all other background applications to make sure all files are closed and can be copied. 3. You do not have enough free harddrive space to install the game. Free up at least 60mb of free space, then install the game.4. Make sure the Supplemental Cache Size for the CD-ROM is set to Large: - Right click on My Computer and left click on Properties. - Click on the Performance tab - Click on File System and Click on the CD-ROM tab. Make sure the slider bar is all the way to the right, and it is set for Quad-speed or higher.

These errors are not caused by the game, but are caused by an older version of the Jscript engine installed on your system. It may direct you to the downloads page. To correct this, you should download and install the latest version of the Jscript engine. Currently, that is available at www.microsoft.com/msdownload/scripting.html. ,br> NOTE: If you are using Windows 95 OSR1, or do not have IE 4.0, you need to download and install the DCOM components before using the new Jscript files. Go to www.microsoft.com/com/dcom95/download.htm to download and install this on your system.For more information on this problem, refer to the following Microsoft Kbase article: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q175/0/05.asp

The DirectX setup program has determined that there is not enough free uncompressed harddrive space to install DirectX. Remove any unneeded files and or applications to free up some space on the C: drive, then reinstall DirectX.

This will occur if the setup program for DirecfX detects an internal error. The main reason for this error is that Dsetup.dll could not load the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files. To correct this, rename the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files.1. Go to Start, choose Find, choose Files or Folders.2. In the Named box, type ""dsetup*.*"" (without the quotes), then click Find Now.3. In the files found, find the dsetup16.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup16.dxx.4. In the files found, find the dsetup32.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup32.dxx.5. Re-install DirectX.

This is a problem with one of the settings for a Zone program file. To correct this, go to Start, Find, Files or Folders. Enter the filename 'zonelan.exe' and click Find Now. Once it finds this file, Right-click on the file, and choose Properties. Click the Program tab, then the Advanced button. Un-check the box marked ""Suggest MS-DOS mode as necessary"". Click OK to save the changes.

Multiplayer

No, all players must be using the same version of the game, either all Axis & Allies or all Axis & Allies Iron Blitz.

Axis & Allies does not support a spawning feature. Each machine in a network game needs a CD.

While Axis & Allies CD-ROM does not come with PBEM (Play-By-Email) as a multiplayer option, it can be played as an Email game using the following procedure. During the turns, the AI will decide losses and retreats for the non-active players.The USSR player will start the game, so you should agree ahead of time on the rules options and variants to be enabled. 1. Start the game. 2. Choose Multiplayer from the main menu.3. Choose TCP/IP or IPX protocol. 4. Choose HOST. Click Begin.5. When the Setup screen appears, the Russian player should make themselves the USSR player, and leave the rest of the players as AI players. Setup any options, then click Begin. 6. When the Load/Save Dialog box appears, click NEW. 7. The USSR player will take their turn, and the AI will handle any losses for defenders. 7. When the turn gets to the Collect Income phase, and the dialog box appears with the number of IPC's collected, click the Preferences option. 8. On the Preferences screen, choose Load/Save. 9. Select a game slot, then click in the top box, and type in a name for the game (i.e, myturn). 10. Click Save, then Exit game.Exit the game, and email the resulting Save game file (myturn.sav) to the next player(Germany). When the next player receives this file, place this file into your SaveGames folder in your Axis & Allies folder on your hard drive. Follow the steps below to take your turn.1. Start the game. 2. Choose Multiplayer, then choose IPX or TCP/IP. 3. Choose Host, then click Begin. 4. Set yourself as the next player (in this example, Germany), and all other players as the AI. 5. Click Begin. 6. When the Load/Save dialog appears, select the saved game you were sent(in this example, myturn.sav), then click Load). The game will take up at the Collect Income phase for the previous player with the AI in control of that player, and will then continue to your turn. As in the previous example, each player should save the game at the Collect Income phase, then exit, and send the save to the next player to take their turn.

To setup a IPX network game:From the main menu select MUTI-PLAYER GAMEFrom the Multi-Player Menu, select IPX.At Enter User Name, type in your name If you are the Host, assure the Host Game light is on and select the BEGIN button.From the Multi-Player Owner Game Setup window you will wait for other players to connect.At this point wait for the other player to show up in the lower left-hand box.Choose your country by click on the up/down buttons for the corresponding countries and select BEGIN.Then select NEW for a new game.To join, you want to select Join Game, and then BEGINHere you will see the MultiPlayer Client Game Setup screen. Choose your country by click on the up/down buttons for the corresponding countries, and select ACCEPT and wait for the host to start the game.

There are updated drivers available that are DirectX compatible that will correct this problem. They are available for download from www.ensoniq.com or www.creativelabs.com. depending on whether your card was manufactured by Ensoniq or by Creative Labs.

These errors are not caused by the game, but are caused by an older version of the Jscript engine installed on your system. It may direct you to the downloads page. To correct this, you should download and install the latest version of the Jscript engine. Currently, that is available at www.microsoft.com/msdownload/scripting.html. ,br> NOTE: If you are using Windows 95 OSR1, or do not have IE 4.0, you need to download and install the DCOM components before using the new Jscript files. Go to www.microsoft.com/com/dcom95/download.htm to download and install this on your system.For more information on this problem, refer to the following Microsoft Kbase article: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q175/0/05.asp

Sound Problems

This will occur if the screen is not maximized, and you are running with DirectX Direct3D Hardware Acceleration enabled. To correct this, obtain the latest drivers from ATI, version 4.10.2278 or later, that will correct this problem. These can be obtained from their website, at www.atitech.com.

There are updated drivers available that are DirectX compatible that will correct this problem. They are available for download from www.ensoniq.com or www.creativelabs.com. depending on whether your card was manufactured by Ensoniq or by Creative Labs.

This is a known issue with this particular processor. When DirectX installs, the processor emulates Soundblaster, so DirectX installs the certified Sound Blaster drivers, but they do not work with the Cyrix MediaGX. Compaq has available a service pack that will install the proper drivers, and also adds DirectX certification for the sound card. To determine if you have this MediaGX processor, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the System icon. Click the Device Manager tab, and then click the '+' sign by Sound, Video and Game Controllers. If you see either XpressAUDIO 16-bit Sound or Cyrix XpressAUDIO listed, then you have this processor and will need to get the service pack from Compaq to correct this problem.

Video

This can be corrected by disabling DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration. Using Windows Explorer, browse the Axis & Allies CD-ROM, and open the DirectX folder. Double-click on DXTOOL, and un-check the box for 'DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration.' Click APPLY. If this does not correct the problem, check with the video card manufacturer for the latest drivers for your card that are DirectX 5.2 certified.

In order to correct this problem, re-install DirectX from the Axis & Allies Cd, and let it update your video drivers. That will install drivers that are certified, and the game should then work. 1. Go to Start, then Run.2. Type the command X:\DirectX\dxsetup.exe where X is the letter the CDROM drive containing the A&A cd. 3. Click on Re-install DirectX, and follow the prompts.

This can be fixed by turning on the Sound Blaster Full Duplex option.hello 1. Go to START, SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL. 2. Double click on SYSTEM.3. Click on DEVICE MANAGER. 4. Click the '+' sign next to SOUND, VIDEO and GAME CONTROLLERS. 5. Double click on the SOUND BLASTER 16 entry. 6. Click on the SETTINGS tab. 7. Put a check in the box for FULL DUPLEX. 8. Click OK and CLOSE.

This usually occurs when DirectX installs drivers that are not compatible with your video card. The following steps will allow you to correct this problem.1. Boot into SAFEMODE. To boot into SAFEMODE in Windows 95, press the F8 key when you see the words ""Starting Windows 95"". In Windows 98, hold down the left Shift key. This will bring up an option menu. Choose number 3 or SAFEMODE.2. Once your are in the Windows SAFEMODE. Go to Start, Settings and Control Panel. 3. Double click on ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS. 4. Double click on DIRECTX.5. Click on the Restore Display Driver button. 6. Press Ok and restart your computer.

To correct this, turn off DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration. 1. Go to Start, then Run. 2. Type the command ""X:\DirectX\dxtool"" where X is the letter of the CDROM drive containing the A&A Cd.3. Uncheck the box for DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration. 4. Click Apply, then OK.

This is a problem with Hardware Acceleration related to DirectX. To correct this, turn down Hardware Acceleration. 1. Go to Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon.3. Click the Performance tab, then the button labeled Graphics. 4. Move the slider for Hardware Acceleration one notch to the left. 5. Click Apply, then OK or Close, and restart the system when prompted. If that does not correct the problem, disable DirectDraw acceleration. 1. Go to Start, then Run.2. With the A&A Cd in the drive, type the command X:\DirectX\DXTOOL. Click OK.3. When the DirectX dialog box appears, Uncheck the option for DirectDraw Acceleration. 4. Click Apply, then OK.

Hints and Tips

To activate Paratroopers, enable the Paratrooper variant from the Preferences menu before starting the game. You will be able to use Bombers to carry 1 Infantry unit to a battle.

Press the ESC key to remove the chat window from view.

Press the ESC key to remove the chat window from view.

To setup a IPX network game:From the main menu select MUTI-PLAYER GAMEFrom the Multi-Player Menu, select IPX.At Enter User Name, type in your name If you are the Host, assure the Host Game light is on and select the BEGIN button.From the Multi-Player Owner Game Setup window you will wait for other players to connect.At this point wait for the other player to show up in the lower left-hand box.Choose your country by click on the up/down buttons for the corresponding countries and select BEGIN.Then select NEW for a new game.To join, you want to select Join Game, and then BEGINHere you will see the MultiPlayer Client Game Setup screen. Choose your country by click on the up/down buttons for the corresponding countries, and select ACCEPT and wait for the host to start the game.

Below are some tips for the Allied player:- Russia needs to take out the German subs and ships. Attack Eastern Europe or Finland to keep Germany at bay, and remember to fortify Karelia against the inevitable German assault. Once you've tied up Germany, buy INF and ARM to hold out against Japan.- Britain needs to dig in until the US can get troops across to help them out. Send a couple of FTR's or INF over to Karelia to help out Russia; transport units to Africa to keep Germany from having a cakewalk. - The US needs to buy and transport troops to Western Europe as soon as possible. Start after Japan only after Germany is no longer a serious threat.

Axis & Allies had had many pages of tips and strategies written about it, so there is no way to cover all of the different strategies and tips available. However, below are a few general tips if you are playing as the Axis:- Germany should wipe out the UK Navy, and blockade Eastern Europe with as many troops as you can spare. Try to take Karelia as soon as you can, and blitz through Africa for those much-needed IPC's. - Japan should try to transport as many units, including tanks, to Asia to help take out Russia. Watch the situation in the Pacific, and make sure to defend against the US until you've built up industrial strength. (one popular move is for the Japanese player to buy an IC and place it in Manchuria or French Indo-China.).

According to the rules for the CD-ROM game, this a 3rd edition rule (which are on by default when you start a game). You can now place multiple AA guns within a single territory. However, only one of these AA guns can fire in a turn.

When you do an Amphibious assault, ALL land units involved, including those that are supporting the assault from adjacent territories, cannot retreat. To quote from the Milton Bradley rules clarifications concerning retreats from Amphibious assaults, ""There is no retreating for the amphibious assault force. It is a fight to the death. This is an exception to the normal retreating rules. Any air or adjacent land units supporting the amphibious assault CANNOT retreat either."" Note that if you have the 3rd Edition rules option of Air Retreat enabled, AIR units supporting the assault CAN retreat, but NO land units involved in the assault CAN retreat.

This is correct. The Super Sub advantage of hitting on a roll of 3 only applies to attack rolls, not defensive rolls. From the MB Axis & Allies Rules Clarifications: ""Super submarine development allows each sub to attack by rolling a 3 or less,on the die instead of a 2 or less; each sub continues to defend by rolling a 2 or less on the die.""

Yes, Submarines get the 'first strike' attack at the beginning of EACH round of combat, not just the first. (MB 2nd Edition Rules Clarifications).

Moving into a neutral territory costs 3 IPC's. If you attempt to move into a neutral territory during Combat Movement with not enough IPC's to do so, you will receive a message that this is an illegal move. If you are planning on moving into a neutral territory on your turn, you must watch what you spend during the Purchase Units phase, so that you leave enough IPC's to be able to enter neutral territories.

This is correct. Certain territories, such as French West Africa, are owned in the start of the game by a certain country. When such territories are taken by an enemy, they change to the color and control of the conquering country(for instance, FWA would change to German control if it was taken by the Germans). If one of the UK Allies (USA or USSR), liberates that country, it reverts to UK control, since it was originally owned by the UK, and not to US or USSR control.

This is a known issue. The only workaround at this time is to save at the end of the entire round, or save the game at some other point in the turn.

This is a problem that has been addressed in the update, available for downloading from http://support.hasbro.com, or by requesting a copy from our technical support staff by calling 1-410-568-2377, or sending an email requesting the update to hasbro_support@aqinc.com.

General Information

Axis & Allies does not support a spawning feature. Each machine in a network game needs a CD.

No, you do not need to install Axis and Allies before installing Axis and Allies Iron Blitz. Axis & Allies Iron Blitz is a stand-alone expansion to the original game.

While Axis & Allies CD-ROM does not come with PBEM (Play-By-Email) as a multiplayer option, it can be played as an Email game using the following procedure. During the turns, the AI will decide losses and retreats for the non-active players.The USSR player will start the game, so you should agree ahead of time on the rules options and variants to be enabled. 1. Start the game. 2. Choose Multiplayer from the main menu.3. Choose TCP/IP or IPX protocol. 4. Choose HOST. Click Begin.5. When the Setup screen appears, the Russian player should make themselves the USSR player, and leave the rest of the players as AI players. Setup any options, then click Begin. 6. When the Load/Save Dialog box appears, click NEW. 7. The USSR player will take their turn, and the AI will handle any losses for defenders. 7. When the turn gets to the Collect Income phase, and the dialog box appears with the number of IPC's collected, click the Preferences option. 8. On the Preferences screen, choose Load/Save. 9. Select a game slot, then click in the top box, and type in a name for the game (i.e, myturn). 10. Click Save, then Exit game.Exit the game, and email the resulting Save game file (myturn.sav) to the next player(Germany). When the next player receives this file, place this file into your SaveGames folder in your Axis & Allies folder on your hard drive. Follow the steps below to take your turn.1. Start the game. 2. Choose Multiplayer, then choose IPX or TCP/IP. 3. Choose Host, then click Begin. 4. Set yourself as the next player (in this example, Germany), and all other players as the AI. 5. Click Begin. 6. When the Load/Save dialog appears, select the saved game you were sent(in this example, myturn.sav), then click Load). The game will take up at the Collect Income phase for the previous player with the AI in control of that player, and will then continue to your turn. As in the previous example, each player should save the game at the Collect Income phase, then exit, and send the save to the next player to take their turn.

To determine what version of Axis & Allies PC you have, start the game, and get to the main menu screen. On the lower right, below the Hasbro Interactive name, will be a version number. If there is nothing there, then you have 1.0 installed, and do not have the update. It is available for download from support.hasbro.com or www.axisandallies.com.

Press the ESC key to remove the chat window from view.

According to the rules for the CD-ROM game, this a 3rd edition rule (which are on by default when you start a game). You can now place multiple AA guns within a single territory. However, only one of these AA guns can fire in a turn.

The DirectX setup program has determined that there is not enough free uncompressed harddrive space to install DirectX. Remove any unneeded files and or applications to free up some space on the C: drive, then reinstall DirectX.

This will occur if the setup program for DirecfX detects an internal error. The main reason for this error is that Dsetup.dll could not load the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files. To correct this, rename the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files.1. Go to Start, choose Find, choose Files or Folders.2. In the Named box, type ""dsetup*.*"" (without the quotes), then click Find Now.3. In the files found, find the dsetup16.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup16.dxx.4. In the files found, find the dsetup32.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup32.dxx.5. Re-install DirectX

This is a known issue with this particular processor. When DirectX installs, the processor emulates Soundblaster, so DirectX installs the certified Sound Blaster drivers, but they do not work with the Cyrix MediaGX. Compaq has available a service pack that will install the proper drivers, and also adds DirectX certification for the sound card. To determine if you have this MediaGX processor, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the System icon. Click the Device Manager tab, and then click the '+' sign by Sound, Video and Game Controllers. If you see either XpressAUDIO 16-bit Sound or Cyrix XpressAUDIO listed, then you have this processor and will need to get the service pack from Compaq to correct this problem

This is a problem actually with the Riva TNT chipset the Diamond Viper V550 uses. To fix this you will need to download the Riva TNT drivers from http://www.nvidia.com . Then you will need to install the drivers from Diamond (http://www.diamondmm.com ). This is a problem that Diamond is aware of and is primarily affecting Windows 98 machines.

To correct this, disable Direct3D and DirectDraw. 1. Go to Start, then Run.2. Type the command D:\Directx\dxtool, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive containing the A&A CD-ROM.3. Click OK.4. When the DXTOOL utility appears, Uncheck the boxes for Direct3D Hardware Acceleration and DirectDraw acceleration. Click Apply.

Axis and Allies CD-ROM is only available for the PC platform. There are no plans for a Macintosh version.

There is no way to print out the map in the game.

If the cursor is responding slowly, check the following. 1. Make sure your system meets or exceeds the minimum requirements as listed on the Axis & Allies box.2. End task on any background applications before running the game. 3. If your system is using the Microsoft Intellimouse software, or similar software for your mouse (such as Logitech), disable the 'Snap To' function.

To correct this, disable Direct3D and DirectDraw. 1. Go to Start, then Run. 2. Type the command D:\Directx\dxtool, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive containing the A&A CD-ROM. 3. Click OK. 4. When the DXTOOL utility appears, Uncheck the boxes for Direct3D Hardware Acceleration and DirectDraw acceleration. Click Apply.

Axis & Allies PC requires the following:CPU: P133 or higherOS: Windows 95/98RAM: 16 MBVIDEO: 1 MB SVGA cardAUDIO: Windows compatible sound cardHard Drive: 40 MB free spaceDIRECTX: DirectX 5.0 compatible video and sound card drivers28.8 Baud or faster modem and existing Internet connection required for Internet play.Microsoft Compatible mouseCD-ROM: 4X or faster

The 1.33 update includes all the fixes in the previous updates, and includes improved synchronization for Multiplayer games. You can download the patch from our support site (http://support.hasbro.com):- Multiplayer synch issues. - The Ai would purchase units (especially subs or ships), and never place them.- Ships could be moved through enemy-occupied sea zones. - The 'Land Bridge' between Turkey and Eastern Europe has been removed- After the liberation of a capital previously captured, IPC's were being taken from the occupying country. - The Fighter/Carrier problem has been corrected. - In some cases, a combination of paratroopers and bombing raids caused the game to hang in combat (this would also cause the 'Max history log' error).- The AI will make better choices in choosing losses from defending forces made up of 2 or more Allies- Mid East movement problems have been addressed- The AI was able to land Air units in territories just captures.- Some AI adjustments were made.

The program will not work in Windows NT. The game requires direct interaction with the computers hardware which NT will not allow.

DirectX Installation

This is an indication that DirectX was not successfully installed. To correct this, simply re-install DirectX from the CD.1. Go to Start, then Find, then click on File or Folders.2. In the Named field, type Dxsetup.exe. Make sure the Look in field specifies the CD-ROM drive.3. Click on Find Now.4. Double click on Dxsetup.exe and click on the Reinstall DirectX button.5. Restart the system when prompted.

This will occur if the screen is not maximized, and you are running with DirectX Direct3D Hardware Acceleration enabled. To correct this, obtain the latest drivers from ATI, version 4.10.2278 or later, that will correct this problem. These can be obtained from their website, at www.atitech.com.

This can be corrected by disabling DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration. Using Windows Explorer, browse the Axis & Allies CD-ROM, and open the DirectX folder. Double-click on DXTOOL, and un-check the box for 'DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration.' Click APPLY. If this does not correct the problem, check with the video card manufacturer for the latest drivers for your card that are DirectX 5.2 certified.

The DirectX setup program has determined that there is not enough free uncompressed harddrive space to install DirectX. Remove any unneeded files and or applications to free up some space on the C: drive, then reinstall DirectX.

The DirectX setup program has determined that there is not enough free uncompressed harddrive space to install DirectX. Remove any unneeded files and or applications to free up some space on the C: drive, then reinstall DirectX.

This is a known issue with this particular processor. When DirectX installs, the processor emulates Soundblaster, so DirectX installs the certified Sound Blaster drivers, but they do not work with the Cyrix MediaGX. Compaq has available a service pack that will install the proper drivers, and also adds DirectX certification for the sound card. To determine if you have this MediaGX processor, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the System icon. Click the Device Manager tab, and then click the '+' sign by Sound, Video and Game Controllers. If you see either XpressAUDIO 16-bit Sound or Cyrix XpressAUDIO listed, then you have this processor and will need to get the service pack from Compaq to correct this problem

In order to correct this problem, re-install DirectX from the Axis & Allies Cd, and let it update your video drivers. That will install drivers that are certified, and the game should then work. 1. Go to Start, then Run.2. Type the command X:\DirectX\dxsetup.exe where X is the letter the CDROM drive containing the A&A cd. 3. Click on Re-install DirectX, and follow the prompts.

This will occur if DirectX was unable to install successfully or update the drivers. To correct this, Re-install DirectX from the Axis & Allies CD-ROM. Go to Start, Run, and enter ""X:\DirectX\DXsetup"" where X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Click OK, then click on 'Reinstall DirectX"" and follow the prompts. If the problem persists, check to see if the Dplayx.dll file is in the Windows\System folder. If it is not, copy that file from the Axis & Allies CD-ROM, then re-install Directx again.

This is a problem with Hardware Acceleration related to DirectX. To correct this, turn down Hardware Acceleration. 1. Go to Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the System icon.3. Click the Performance tab, then the button labeled Graphics. 4. Move the slider for Hardware Acceleration one notch to the left. 5. Click Apply, then OK or Close, and restart the system when prompted. If that does not correct the problem, disable DirectDraw acceleration. 1. Go to Start, then Run.2. With the A&A Cd in the drive, type the command X:\DirectX\DXTOOL. Click OK.3. When the DirectX dialog box appears, Uncheck the option for DirectDraw Acceleration. 4. Click Apply, then OK.

Installation

Try the following suggestions to help you install the game:1. Go to Start and choose Run.2. Type SYSEDIT in the dialog box, and click OK.3. Look in the 'C:\Autoexec.bat' window of the System Configuration Editor. Is there an entry for SET TEMP=?4. If not, start a new line and type SET TEMP=C:\windows\temp. 5. Go to File and choose Save.6. Restart your system and try the installation again. If this does not work, try the following: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then double-click the C: drive icon.2. Double-click the Windows folder, then double-click the Temp folder. 3. Choose Edit, then Select All. When all the files in the Temp folder are highlighted, hit the Delete key on your keyboard. These files are just temporary files used in installations and have no practical purpose on your system. 4. Close all these windows to return to your desktop. 5. With your Right mouse button, click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and choose Properties from the menu. 6. Click the Performance tab, then the Graphics button. 7. Move the slider for 'Hardware Acceleration' one notch to the left. (It should now say ""Most Accelerator Functions"") 8. Click OK, close the window, and restart the system when prompted. 9. When your system is running again, hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE on your keyboard, and select any item in the dialog box, except 'Explorer' and 'Systray.' Click End Task. Keep doing this until there is nothing left in the dialog box except 'Explorer' and 'Systray.'10. You should now be able to successfully install the game.

This error is generated by the install program when it is unable to access enough memory in which to run. Close all other open applications, including screensavers and anti-virus programs, then install the game.

This error is generated by the Install program itself. This can occur for a couple of different reasons:1. You have selected the root directory of a drive in which to install the game. Re-run the install program, and go with the default directories for the install. 2. This will occur if the install program is trying to copy a file that your system has locked as read-only or in use. Exit the install program, restart the system, and shutdown all other background applications to make sure all files are closed and can be copied. 3. You do not have enough free harddrive space to install the game. Free up at least 60mb of free space, then install the game.4. Make sure the Supplemental Cache Size for the CD-ROM is set to Large: - Right click on My Computer and left click on Properties. - Click on the Performance tab - Click on File System and Click on the CD-ROM tab. Make sure the slider bar is all the way to the right, and it is set for Quad-speed or higher.

There is a problem currently with all Compaq models with the CD-ROM drive working intermittently, or generating errors such as 'drive d: not accessible"". If you are experiencing any of these symptoms when trying to read the CD-ROM or when attempting to install the game, please refer to the information at the link below for instructions on refreshing the drivers for the CD-ROM to correct the problem . HTTP://www.compaq.com/athome/support/paqtip/20075.html

The DirectX setup program has determined that there is not enough free uncompressed harddrive space to install DirectX. Remove any unneeded files and or applications to free up some space on the C: drive, then reinstall DirectX.

This will occur if the setup program for DirecfX detects an internal error. The main reason for this error is that Dsetup.dll could not load the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files. To correct this, rename the dsetup16.dll and dsetup32.dll files.1. Go to Start, choose Find, choose Files or Folders.2. In the Named box, type ""dsetup*.*"" (without the quotes), then click Find Now.3. In the files found, find the dsetup16.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup16.dxx.4. In the files found, find the dsetup32.dll file. Right-click on it, choose Rename, and rename it to dsetup32.dxx.5. Re-install DirectX.