Carnivores 2 - PC

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System Requirements


Minimum:
  • An IBM PC or Compatible computer
  • A Pentium 233 or faster processor
  • Windows 95/98 or '98
  • 32MB of RAM
  • 200MB of free hard disk space (for installation)
  • A 8x CD-ROM drive
  • A DirectX compatible video card
  • A DirectX compatible sound card
All of your hardware must be 100% DirectX Compatible.

Recommended:
  • A Pentium II processor
  • 64MB or more of RAM
  • An EAX, A3D, or DS2D sound card
  • A Direct3D or 3DFX accelerated video card.

Installation


This game supports the Windows 95/98 AutoPlay feature. Simply insert the game CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the installation window to appear.

If the AutoPlay program does not start automatically:
  1. Double click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
  2. Double click the Carnivores2 icon.
  3. Double click the Setup icon.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing DirectX:

This game requires that Microsoft's DirectX version 6.1 is installed on your computer prior to playing the game. You will be prompted to install DirectX from the game CD during the game's installation procedure.

If you do not already have DirectX version 6.1 or higher installed on your machine and you did not choose to install it during installation, or you need to re-install it for any reason, just follow these steps.
  1. Double click on the My Computer icon on your Windows Desktop.
  2. RIGHT click on the Carnivores 2 icon
  3. LEFT click on "Open".
  4. Double click on the DirectX folder.
  5. Double click on the file named DXSETUP.EXE.
  6. Click on "Install DirectX" or "Reinstall DirectX", and select OK or YES to each question.
  7. Ignore any warnings you may receive by clicking on YES.
  8. Restart windows to complete the installation.
NOTE: DirectX version 7 is also included on the CD in the DirectX7 folder on your CD. You do not have to install this version, as the game only requires version 6.1. Version 7 should be installed only if you encounter any problems with video or sound while playing.

Launching the game

To launch the game after installation:
  1. Insert the Game CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  2. Click the Windows 95/98 Start button.
  3. Select Programs.
  4. Select the Carnivores 2 folder.
  5. Click on the Carnivores 2 icon.
Uninstall

Should you ever need to remove Carnivores 2 from your computer, just follow these steps:
  1. Click on the Windows 95/98 Start button.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Control Panel.
  4. Double click on Add/Remove Programs. You will see a list of programs that are currently installed in Windows.
  5. Click once on Carnivores 2.
  6. Click on Remove.

Gameplay Issues


"After killing dinosaurs and evacuating the area, the game shows no points or trophies for the dinosaurs I've killed."
    Before the hunt begins you must use your available points to obtain a license to kill certain dinosaurs. If you kill any that you are not licensed for, then they will not earn you any points and will not show up in the trophy room.
"The weights for some of the dinosaurs in my trophy room such as the Spinosaurus and Ceratosaurus are incorrect."
    This problem will be fixed with an update patch.

Lockups & Crashes


"Whenever I launch the game it freezes on a Black Screen or quits back to the Windows Desktop without any error message". "The game locks up or crashes randomly throughout the game."

Video Problems


"The colors or textures in the game don't display correctly."
    Make sure that you have installed DirectX version 6.1 or higher on your system before playing. If you have already done this and the problem occurs anyway, then you'll need to update your video card drivers with the latest versions available from the manufacturer.

    For more information about DirectX, please see our DirectX Frequently Asked Questions.

    To learn how to update your video card drivers, refer to our How to Update your Drivers FAQ.
"There are black boxes all over the screen."

Installation Problems


"The game starts to install, but then stops partway through." "Nothing happens when I insert the game CD into my CD-ROM drive."
    The Windows 95/98 AutoPlay feature may be disabled on your system. You can either enable AutoPlay, or install the game using the Manual installation instructions as listed at the top of this document.

    For help with enabling AutoPlay, please see our Windows 95/98 General Troubleshooting FAQ.

Sound Problems


"I can't hear any sound or music in the game."
    1. Make sure that your speakers are turned on and any volume controls on them are turned up.
    2. Check your Windows volume settings by clicking on the small yellow speaker icon on your taskbar.

    If none of the steps above work, then make sure you have installed DirectX version 6.1 from the CD, or the latest version available from Microsoft. If you have already tried this too, then you'll need to update your sound card drivers to the latest version available from the manufacturer.

    For more information about DirectX, please see our DirectX Frequently Asked Questions.

    To learn how to update your video card Drivers, refer to our How to Update your Drivers FAQ.

    If the problem you've encountered isn't listed here, check out our Windows 95/98 Sound Troubleshooting FAQ.