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| − | '''Windows | + | '''Windows XP''' is an [[Operating System]] for the [[PC]] by [[Microsoft]]. It was published in 2007 and is still supported with updates up until 2017. |
| − | ==Tomb Raider | + | ==Tomb Raider Games for Windows Vista== |
| − | The games [[Tomb Raider II]] | + | {{Remark|Compatibility of the original game discs| |with [[Windows]]||on newer versions (like downloadable Steam games)|Steam|}} |
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| + | ===using third party software=== | ||
| + | The following game will work with Windows Vista by using [[Glidos]] or [[DosBox]]: | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider]] | ||
| + | :* Windows Vista does not supports real mode [[DOS]]. | ||
| + | :* Running 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider is technically impossible on 64-bit versions of Windows. You will have to use Glidos or DosBox. | ||
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| + | ===using compatibility mode and or patches=== | ||
| + | The following games will work with Windows Vista by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial [[patch]]. | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider II]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider III]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider IV The Last Revelation]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]] | ||
| + | : Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled. | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness]] | ||
| + | : In Vista Microsoft has removed the Direct3D interface used by [[EAX]]. Owners of a Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card manufactured by Creative can avoid this problem by using the program [[ALchemy]]. You might also try the Multi Patch listed at [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/vista/patch.html tombraiderchronicles.com]. | ||
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| + | ===out-of-the-box=== | ||
| + | The following games will work in Windows Vista. For some of these Service Packs have to be installed. | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider Legend]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider Underworld]] | ||
| + | * [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:12, 6 December 2014
Windows XP is an Operating System for the PC by Microsoft. It was published in 2007 and is still supported with updates up until 2017.
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Tomb Raider Games for Windows Vista
using third party software
The following game will work with Windows Vista by using Glidos or DosBox:
- Windows Vista does not supports real mode DOS.
- Running 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider is technically impossible on 64-bit versions of Windows. You will have to use Glidos or DosBox.
using compatibility mode and or patches
The following games will work with Windows Vista by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial patch.
- Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled.
- In Vista Microsoft has removed the Direct3D interface used by EAX. Owners of a Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card manufactured by Creative can avoid this problem by using the program ALchemy. You might also try the Multi Patch listed at tombraiderchronicles.com.
out-of-the-box
The following games will work in Windows Vista. For some of these Service Packs have to be installed.
