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Minimum Requirements

- Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
- Pentium III or Athlon 1Ghz
- 256Mb RAM
- 2Gb Hard Disk Space
- DirectX 9 compatible soundcard
- 8X Speed CD-ROM Drive
- Supported 32Mb graphics card

Supported Graphics cards

ATI Technologies Inc.: Radeon 8xxx, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800
NVIDIA Corporation: nForce 1 & 2, GeForce 2/3/4, Geforce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950

Other Requirements

Not tested with onboard sound/graphics cards, including laptops

Problem

The message "Wrong Volume inserted" appears during installation, despite the fact that the correct disk is in the drive.

Solution

Ensure that any anti-virus software is disabled prior to installation.

If the problem persists, browse the contents of disk 2 and run the file called "wmfdist". Now try installing the game again.

Problem

The message "Wrong Volume inserted" appears during installation, despite the fact that the correct disk is in the drive.

Solution

Ensure that any anti-virus software is disabled prior to installation.

If the problem persists, browse the contents of disk 2 and run the file called "wmfdist". Now try installing the game again.

Problem

The mouse cannot be used to rotate the camera.

Solution

1) You should adjust your mouse software so that the middle (scroll) button is set to the default value. Or if this doesn't work, and you can define the scroll button to centre mouse button, use this option.

2) If you are using a Microsoft mouse and the Intellimouse software, you will find that no mouse setting will work. You should try uninstalling your Intellimouse software, or use the keyboard commands, below.

3) If you are unable to get the mouse command working, the camera can be rotated by using the 7 and 9 keys on your keyboard number pad.

Problem

The mouse cannot be used to rotate the camera.

Solution

1) You should adjust your mouse software so that the middle (scroll) button is set to the default value. Or if this doesn't work, and you can define the scroll button to centre mouse button, use this option.

2) If you are using a Microsoft mouse and the Intellimouse software, you will find that no mouse setting will work. You should try uninstalling your Intellimouse software, or use the keyboard commands, below.

3) If you are unable to get the mouse command working, the camera can be rotated by using the 7 and 9 keys on your keyboard number pad.

Problem

In the 4th mission in the Russian campaign (Theft), it is not possible to switch one of the points on the train tracks, because the train is in the way.

Solution

Use Direct Control to move the train back a few extra metres. You can do this by selecting Direct Control (press end with the Train selected) and then using your cursor keys to move the train away from the points. Be careful, though, as moving the train back too far will cause the train to explode.

Problem

In the 4th mission in the Russian campaign (Theft), it is not possible to switch one of the points on the train tracks, because the train is in the way.

Solution

Use Direct Control to move the train back a few extra metres. You can do this by selecting Direct Control (press end with the Train selected) and then using your cursor keys to move the train away from the points. Be careful, though, as moving the train back too far will cause the train to explode.

Problem

The sound distorts after applying the Multiplayer Upgrade.

Solution

In the game's options, select Audio and ensure that the "Force Software Processing" checkbox is ticked.

Problem

An error message concerning "registry nodes not found" is reported

Solution

Start the game and go to options. Under the key settings, choose default settings. This should cure the problem.

Problem

What ports are needed to play Soldiers multiplayer?

Solution

Clients need to map/open UDP 2302
Hosts need to map/open UDP 6073

You may also need to map/open 2302-2400 UDP and 6073 UDP

Problem

The game does not run under Windows Vista

Solution

Unfortunately Soldiers does not currently work under Windows Vista. It will only work with those versions of Windows listed on the back of the box.

Patch to allow Soldiers - Heroes of World War II to run under Windows Vista.

22.02.2007

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The Soldiers - Multiplayer Combat Upgrade will allow you to play full competitive multiplayer with up to 16 players.

With 5 new MP modes, 12 brand new maps and a host of new units, you can download extra content for free.

A number of bug fixes is also included:

>Improved inventory sorting
>Equip / search / pick up / use all while lying prone
>Units now have weapon specialisations (visible on HUD)
>New rocket launcher trail physics and balancing
>Server browsing support
>Various levels of game speed not just ‘normal’ and ‘slow mo’
>Players can place marker points in multiplayer to aid communication,
i.e. calling in coordinates for artillery
>Brand new buy dialogue, command points and money system for
multiplayer
>Grenade throwing speed increase
>You can now melee attack units that are on the floor
>Bazooka infantry can run whilst bazooka equipped
>Mines will now go off from nearby explosions
>Mine detector works by just equipping, i.e you don’t need to use the
‘use’ key any more
>Anti-aliased fonts in front-end
>Items in shallow water can now be retrieved
>Fog of war can now be enabled in single player

04.11.2004

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This upgrade contains fixes for Co-op multiplayer, new menu system for mods, re-definable keys and chicken physics fixes.

This upgrade is an English language patch; a multi-lingual patch will follow shortly.

05.07.2004

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