7/23/2023 0 Comments Rad video tools safeBy default the game works only in 4:3 screen resolution, but you can run it in widescreen by registry editing, read this guide how to do that.Also, if you see graphical glitches - right click GreatEscape.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Check "Disable fullscreen optimizations".For some users the game didn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP but worked with Windows 2000 If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP - try to run it in compatibility mode with older Windows versions (Windows 2000, Windows 98/Me, etc.).Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer Select 'Turn Windows features on and off', click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'. The game works on DirectX 8, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable DirectPlay: Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'.Also it is recommended to install RAD Video Tools and K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos.It is recommended to install old versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for the correct work of the game.If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP).Don't forget to close rundll32.exe process in Task Manager after finishing playing Now try to launch the game again, it must work. Close GreatEscape.exe but don't touch rundll32.exe (it's a Windows app for running old apps from 32-bit operational systems, most old games running through rundll32.exe). If the game doesn't work - try to launch the game, then open Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del by default) and check for processes GreatEscape.exe and rundll32.exe. Right click on GreatEscape.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP" and "Run as administrator" Open the directory with the game and find GreatEscape.exe.After you installed the game - install NoCD (simply copy GreatEscape.exe from the archive and replace the original exe-file inside the game folder).Also it is recommended to install DirectX 8 from the disc (if you're using Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay, read this or this guide how to do it).In example, if CD1 was in virtual drive G:, CD2 must be mounted in virtual drive G: as well CD2 must be mounted in same virtual drive as CD1, so first un-mount disc image of CD1 and then mount the disc image of CD2. When the installation process will ask for CD2 - mount the disc image of CD2.C:/Program Files/SCi Games/The Great Escape) It is recommended to install the game in path by default (i.e.Start the installation (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc).You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite If you have troubles with running the game on modern systems - check our Notes The game with NoCD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works fine. If you worry about safety, it is recommended to launch the game on Virtual Machine with old Windows (Win2000 or WinXP) for 100% safety. NoCD showed a lot of generic warnings on VirusTotal, it is safe to use.
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