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1.0 - Introduction The CHAMPgames were written between 1993 and 1997 - before Windows 98 was released. As with many older games, some users may experience problems running them on modern computer systems. Here are some tips which help you get them running. The following information are not a step-by-step instruction how to fix a sound problem or what is to do getting the joysick to work. If a CHAMPgame will not work correct, the following information shows different ways how to fix the problem. The CHAMPgames are written in and for the operating system DOS, so the games need DOS to run. The games will usually run under Windows without problems, it depends on your Windows version and the sound card of your computer.
1.1 - DOS
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GoTo:
FREE-DOS
is the future of DOS. Step in and download a free DOS !
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GoTo:
QuikMenu
is a powerful graphical, Windows-like desktop/menu system for DOS. The icon and button
interface allows for quick and intuitive interaction with everyday computer tasks.
A full set of desktop utilities are provided. Support CHAMPgames icons.
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GoTo:
Interesting DOS Programs
Great DOS-Collection. A MUST visit site for any DOS user.
1.2 - Windows 3.x
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GoTo:
Calmira
is a completely free Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the DOS-Extension
Windows 3.1x which updates your dull Windows 3.1x program manager GUI to an impressive
Windows 95 GUI Clone. Besides the new GUI, Calmira adds Windows 95 functionality such
as "my computer window", "shortcuts", "right click menus", "task bar" with "start menu" and
much more.
1.3 - Windows 9x
Using Windows 9x is a easy, good and comfortable way to enjoy the CHAMPgames without
trouble.
Note: Windows 98 is still very common, and mostly sound support in a DOS session under
Windows is available, even with a PCI sound card.
1.4 - Windows Me
There are guides on the Net which can tell you how to make DOS accessible under Windows Me
- I recommend you exercise caution and do not attempt this procedure unless you know what
you're doing.
1.5 - Windows NT/2000/XP
Windows NT, 2000 or XP provides DOS emulation for running the games but direct peripheral
access (to video devices, sound cards, game controllers, printer port) is limited
(dependent to the PC hardware too).
In case that you have sound problems or joystick problems I recommend you the following
external links:
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GoTo:
SoundFX 2000 is a commercial sound
card and game port emulator for DOS programms running on Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0.
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GoTo:
VDMSound is a free sound
and game port emulator for DOS programms running on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
1.6 - Still having problems under Windows NT/2000/XP?
If you are a big fan of DOS games, you really need DOS. Just set up a bootable DOS
partition and multiboot DOS and Windows. That way, you'll actually have DOS.
1.7 - Considerations for fans of real-mode DOS games: The sound card
If you have a bootable copy of DOS, and a jumpered, non-Plug 'n' Play Sound Blaster, you
should be set for just about every DOS game ever written!
1.8 - Sound Card problems under DOS
You need a 386SX or higher processor and (for best performance) a DOS operating system
with enough free conventional memory. Each newer CHAMP game will run under Windows
(WIN 3.x, WIN 9x). There are, however, some sound card issues when running the games under
Windows (though this is because the games are written in and for DOS).
The games can autodetect the sound hardware's port, DMA, and IRQ settings. To manually
configure your sound card, choose Configure Sound Card in the Sound menu.
2.0 - What is the CHAMP-Cable?
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CHAMP Asterocks, CHAMP Invaders, CHAMP Galagon and CHAMP Cable are trademarks of
CHAMProgramming Corporation.
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