                             ALIENS 1.0.3 UPDATE

How to Install Aliens

1 - Copy the contents of the diskette to the ALIENS directory on the hard disk.

	Example:  if the ALIENS directory is on C, type
			c:\			(return)
			cd aliens		(return)
			copy a:\*.*		(return)

2 - Then run the ALIEN103.EXE file
        Type            ALIEN103                (return)

3 - Afterwards, to run Aliens, to reinstall it or to change the sound
  configuration, you must run the programs that are ON YOUR HARD DISK
  (and not on the CD-ROM).  Of course you must also have the disk in
  the CD-ROM drive in order to be able to run the game.


To start the installation, type:

INSTALL.BAT

To start the setup, type:

SETUP.EXE

To run Aliens, the game, type:

ALIENSP2.EXE


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Most Commonly Asked Questions

Q:  My mouse panics and becomes uncontrollable.
A:  Aliens can disturb some Logitec mouse drivers
    (the 6.24 for example).  It's preferable to use a Microsoft mouse driver.

Q:  Aliens clogs up when the Sheridan lands !
A:  Some PCs and some sound cards present this problem.
    A patch from Aliens 1.03 will correct the problem.

Q:  When I get to the second CD, I can no longer save or dialog with the
    characters.
A:  This problem can occur with the first versions of Aliens.
    A patch for the 1.03 version will correct the problem.

Q:  When I try to install Aliens, Windows displays an error message.
A:  Aliens functions in DOS mode.  So you have to reboot Windows in DOS mode.
    Consult your Windows documentation if you don't know how to do this.

Q:  I cannot access my CD-ROM drive.  A DOS informs me that the drive is not
    valid.
A:  Some badly configured PCs may allow access to the CD-ROM under
    Windows 95, but not in DOS mode.  To do this you must reinstall Windows 95.

Q:  I cannot install Aliens because the computer reboots each time.
A:  You must have a non-VESA video card, or else a VESA 2.0 compatible video
    card (e.g. the Matrox Millenium).  In this case, you must get a patch in order
    to have the 1.03 version.  This will correct the problem.

N.B.  You can run Aliens only if you have a VESA card that supports a resolution of 640x480.

Q:  Sounds end prematurely and characters say "crrrrrrrrt" instead of talking.
    Then the program displays "bad chunk in file.nis".
A:  Your CD-ROM may be damaged.  Clean it and check for scratches.

Q:  The game reboots all over the place.
A:  Use scandisk to make sure your hard disk is all right, and reinstall
    Aliens.

Q:  I cannot install Aliens because I keep running into a red box full
    of strange characters.
A:  There is not enough room on the hard disk.  Make more space and completely
    destroy the Aliens
    directory on the hard disk.

Q:  I can't get both music and sounds simultaneously on my Gravis.
A:  That's normal.  Most games cannot play General MIDI compatible music and sounds at the same time.
    This is because of the card itself and cannot be changed.

Q:  Aliens doesn't run with my sound card.
A:  Check that your sound card drivers are installed in the config.sys.
    Otherwise, reinstall your sound card using the installation diskettes.


NOTICE

In order to run Aliens you need at least 6.5 MB of EMS/XMS memory.








