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Re: Directx 3 "upsets" existing DOS mode games

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From: Francis Chow
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 00:00
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> We are absolutely certain that the change was caused by installing
> Microsoft Directx 3 drivers. How has Directx 3 changed the way the
> previously working DOS games run? Help and advice most welcome.

This scenario seems very odd as DirectX only operates with games written
for it.  I've have DirectX 3 installed for some time now, and am capable of
running a few DOS programs with it.  I've run Duke3D no problem since then.
My advice would be to check the pif settings for the executable.  In the
Advanced settings on the Program options, select "prevent form detecting
Windows" instead of "suggest MS-DOS mode"  Otherwise, consider an F4 boot
to MS-DOS mode when playing MS-DOS games.  Or try Origin's Win95 update for
the MS-DOS version of WCIV at http://www.ea.com/origin
If that doesn't work, try taking the problem to news:alt.windows95.  I
highly recommend it as that is the place many people take their Win95
related problems to for help.

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From: "Francis Chow" <ibc...@ualberta.com>
Subject: Re: Directx 3 "upsets" existing DOS mode games
Date: 1997/04/12
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