The Kaptain's Korner

Ever log onto the site wondering what technical issues might be on krunch's mind at the moment, and then tear your hair out in frustration after being unable to locate the pertinent threads? No?

Well no matter: now the Captain's various technical ruminations can all be found in one stickied thread. Welcome to The Kaptain's Korner!

From AntiVirus program removal tips to operating system support status updates, it can all be found here. Check back frequently to:

- Get the latest scoop on Windows OSs and associated service packs

- Discover the best ways to remove and reinstall ToEE -- as often as you like!

- Learn the Kaptain's opinions on various ToEE bugs and startup issues

- Maybe even get some one-on-one time with the Kaptain himself!

If you need step-by-step instructions on cleaning your CDs, configuring that pesky anti-spyware software, or checking to see if your video drivers are up to date, post here and the Kaptain just might lend you a hand.

Just remember - like with all other Co8 personnel, krunch sometimes has RL issues to deal with, so he is not at your beck and call 24 hours a day. And of course, only krunch himself will decide if he actually wants to post here.

But enough delays and disclaimers. Let's jump right into the technical fun! The Kaptain's Corner is on the air! :dance:

- Gaear

 

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Here are two websites of our ToEE game friends.

Sorcerer's Place

Gamebanshee

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Here are 2 links to order ToEE from the USA.

1) USA Walmart
jewel case version of ToEE

2) USA amazon.com
retail boxed set version of ToEE

Here is a link to order ToEE from the USA, Canada, UK, and Germany.

3) International (count'em) 4 different country amazon sites
retail boxed set version of ToEE
* scroll to The Temple of Elemental Evil
You will see these links.
Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de

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Atari web pages (found - links are ONLY available here !!! )

download from Atari the ToEE patch1 and ToEE patch2

!!! Please do NOT download and install patch3

search Atari: troubleshoot ToEE game issues

search Atari: general PC System troubleshooting

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Temple of Elemental Evil game specs

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System Requirements (recommended):

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Pentium 4 - 1.7 GHz (or higher)
256 MB RAM
1.2 GB hard disk space
10x CD-ROM drive
64 MB Windows 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible 3D video card
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP DirectX certified sound card
DirectX version 9.0 (included) or higher
Keyboard and mouse

System Requirements (absolute minimum):

Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
Pentium III - 700 MHz
128 MB RAM
1.1 GB hard drive space
16 MB 3D Windows DirectX 9.0-compatible video card
Windows DirectX 9.0-compatible sound card
CD-ROM 4x
DirectX 9.0 (included)

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Re: How I fixed ToEE to run on XP Pro SP2

Congradulatios! Now you can enjoy this great game. I agree your fix should be saved for posterity, but instead of stickied i think it should be posted in Common Issues and solutions.

 

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install and patch ToEE

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refer to Zeb's instructions (LINK).

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install and patch KotB

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refer to Ted's instructions (LINK)

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Re: attached: Formatted Item List (excel).xls

interesting, and if you're using the latest patch by Ted, its out of date (might be cos of the source document you got it from).
It'd be helpful to those who don't know how to look at the decriptions.mes. I was almost going to say what a waste of time and then remembered that I was a Newbie at one time to and something like this would've been a great help, so good work, needs updating.

Some of those items REQUIRE either Cujo V1 or Teds mod... so to any of you who want to console in items on that list with number between 4400 - 4999 (except 4500, I think thats in Livs) and 6318 - 6999 then you'll NEED Teds latest patch, just a word of warning

 

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Test the RAM installed in your computer.

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Download the pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip) file for memtest86.

The file is named memtest86+-1.70.iso.zip.
* You will need to unzip the file (extract the content of the zip file) to your hard drive.

Burn a CDR using "write disk from ISO file.." or similar named option in your CD writing software. When done, boot the computer using the newly made bootable CD disk you make and run memory tests. This will tell you if the RAM memory installed in your computer has problems or not.

 

complete computer cleanup

(updated) for Windows XP Home/Pro and Windows 2000 Pro

- Delete temp files by doing a standard windows cleanup.

(1) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%userprofile%\local settings\temp
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every file that is possible to delete in the new window that opens. You can leave the folders alone and not try to delete them.

(2) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%userprofile%\local settings\temporary internet files
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every file you can delete in the new window that opens.

(3) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%userprofile%\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every FOLDER and ALL of the files in each subfolder. It wont let you delete the index.dat file; delete all the other files you are able to delete.

(4) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%userprofile%\UserData
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every FOLDER and ALL of the files in each subfolder. It wont let you delete the index.dat file; delete all the other files you are able to delete.

(5) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%windir%\temp
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every file and folder that is possible to delete in the new window that opens.

(6) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
%windir%\prefetch
Press enter or click ok.
Delete every file in the new window that opens.

(7) (Do this step on 4 year old or older computers.) Copy-and-paste the following path to the text field of the run box.
chkdsk /r
Press enter or click ok.
When you get the prompt asking if Windows should schedule and run a scan after rebooting, type a lowercase or uppercase y letter character and press the <enter> key.
Reboot the computer. Let it do the scan after rebooting.

(8) Run a FULL SCAN of Disk Defragmenter in Windows after all of the above steps have been done and are completed.
* Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

- Reboot the computer when done as a final step.

 

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Change the maximum number of concurrent downloads in Windows when using Internet Explorer to increase the maximum connections to 10 simultaneous downloads.

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1. Click Start. Select Run.

2. Type Regedt32.exe and click OK.

3. Locate the following key in the registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

4. Click Internet Settings. Select the Edit menu in the menu bar, point to NEW and click DWORD Value.

5. Type MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server for the name of this DWORD Value.

6. Double-click MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server you just created and enter the following new information.

Set the Base and, then, set the Value data.
Value data: 10
Base: Decimal

7. Click OK.

8. Repeat steps 4 and 5, except this time make a new DWORD Value. Name the new key MaxConnectionsPerServer and assign the same values as in step 6.

Set the Base and, then, set the Value data.
Value data: 10
Base: Decimal

9. Close the Registry Editor.

 

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How To" do a clean from scratch install of Windows XP.

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1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.

2. At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER.

3. Press the F8 key to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.

4. If you are prompted to repair an install, press the ESC key to bypass doing a repair.
* A repair serves a particular function, but not reinstalling XP.

5. DELETE ALL OF THE PARTITIONS !!!
* All the existing partitions and the unpartitioned spaces are listed for each physical hard disk. Use the ARROW keys to select one partition at a time. Press D to delete an existing partition. Then, press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System partition) to confirm that you want to delete the partition. Repeat this step for each of the existing partitions that you want to delete for the new partition. When all the partitions are deleted, select the entire remaining unpartitioned space [will be one item listed], and then press C to create the new partition.

6. Once the entire partition is selected, press the ENTER key to create the partition with the maximum size.

7. When prompted, use the ARROW keys to select the one single partition you just made and press the ENTER key.

8. Select the format option that you want to use for the partition, and then press the ENTER key.
• Format the partition by using the NTFS file system <--- Use this option.

9. After the Windows Setup program formats the partition, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to continue, including the reboots.
* Depending on the computer and what's in it, that should take between 1 and 2 hours.

And, don't forget to make sure you have your valid Windows XP serial number or CD key.

 

Re: do a standard windows cleanup

Is this better than using a program like ccleaner? Or does it reach parts other programs cannot reach?

http://www.ccleaner.com/

 

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the Release Candidate 2 of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate 2
Notes: Windows XP SP3 is a rollup that includes all previously released updates for Windows XP, including security updates, out-of-band releases, and hotfixes. It contains a small number of new updates, but should not significantly change the Windows XP experience.

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What is that Product Key for Windows XP?

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Recover Windows XP Product Key in Corrupted or Unbootable System
* hardcopy of instructions below

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Re: do a standard windows cleanup

index.dat is cleaned.

if program is open, pop-up warning offering the choice to skip, cancel or continue (after shutting down the program or it pops up again)

no malware

back-up registry which works (honest guv) if something screws up - just save before cleaning.

The registry cleaning stuff is optional anyways - you can just go in and clean the temp files without playing about with anything else.

Just a thought in any case.

 

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my experience with Windows Vista and ToEE

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I have Windows Vista on a laptop.
- Windows Vista Home Premium, version 6.0.6000 build 6000

fyi - I had to install the Bink RAD Video on my laptop with Vista. (not optional)

download The RAD Video Tools
Notice it does not have Vista listed, but it works on Vista. Well, it worked for the Vista on my computer.

Video Card and Driver
ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 (laptop)
ATI Radeon Xpress 8.332.0.0

information regarding Vista on my computer and the ToEE game
Notes
- disabled Vista UAC
- installed ToEE components using 'Run as administrator..'
- had to install Atari patch1 & patch2

Extra Notes
- I did not download and did not install any driver updates. (no Vista updates)
- I did not set any compatibility mode for launching or running the game.
- Windows Vista comes with dotNET 3; I did not install any dotNET versions.
- Bink RAD Video must be installed for Vista to handle BIK video files.
- I did not change any game options for particles, mouse acceleration, etc; I only made personal preference changes in the game options - when to end a turn, sound levels, etc.
- Even though the video screen is wide and is displayed at 1280x800x32 at 60 Hz, the ToEE game options lists the video at 800x600x32 at 60 Hz and the ToEE game completely accepts the ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 adapter.
- I did not change any of the ATI Control Panel settings.