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W H O W A N T S T O B E A M I L L I O N A I R E ?
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IMPORTANT LAST MINUTE INFORMATION
Sold Out Software ReadMe V.2.5 ENGLISH
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**NOTE**
For further help and information please refer to the Sold Out
HelpBox, which is on the Sold Out Installer. To open the
HelpBox, click on the <?> icon on the left-hand side of the Sold
Out installers screen.
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Contained in this 'ReadMe' file:
1. Sold-Out Software quick reference guide
2. About Adobe Acrobat Reader.
3. Instructions for installing the software.
4. Instructions for loading the software.
5. Last Minute Information & FAQ's
6. Troubleshooting.
7. Product Support
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1. SOLD OUT SOFTWARE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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Loading computer games can sometimes be a daunting task. We here
at Sold Out Software try to make the installation of our games
as quick, simple and effortless as possible. To aid yourself in
the installation of this piece of software it is helpful that you
have at hand certain bits of information regarding your
system set-up.
1. The drive letters associated with your machine:
All computers have letters assigned to different drives. By
default your 'floppy' drive will have the letter A:\ assigned to
it, your hard drive will be C:\ and your CD-ROM will be lettered
D:\. If, let's say, you have more than one hard Drive then it is
most likely that the second hard drive would be D:\ and your
CD-ROM would have E:\ assigned to it.
To avoid confusion, it is recommended that you familiarise
yourself with the letters assigned to your computer's drives
before trying to install your game. To do this, click on the
'My Computer' icon on your Windows desktop with your right
mouse button and then select 'Explore' with the left mouse
button. The left-hand window will contain all your drives and
applicable letters.
2. When we specify 'default directory' it means the directory
and drive that the game installation has been pre-set to install
to. You may change the installation directory if, let's say, all
games are installed to a directory called 'Games' on
your system.
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2. ADOBE ACROBAT READER AND YOUR ELECTRONIC MANUAL
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We have provided an electronic manual for this product.
This manual is in a PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat
Reader 4.0 or better to view. We have provided you with Adobe
Acrobat Reader 4.0 for Windows 95/98, Me and XP.
Once you have successfully installed Acrobat Reader 4.0 you can
open the electronic manual PDF file, which is located on your
CD-ROM and called MANUAL. Use the scroll bar to browse through
the pages (for full instructions on Acrobat Reader use the
on-line guide from the Help menu).
You are free to distribute Adobe Acrobat Reader but you must
follow to Adobe's License Agreement and proprietary notices
that are contained in the Reader installer program. For further
information see the ADOBE_C file within the
SONOW\ACROBAT folder on your CD-ROM.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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To manually install Acrobat Reader you should do the
following:
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\SONOW\ACROBAT\SETUP.EXE
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
Manual
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To view the manual you should do the following:
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\MANUAL.PDF
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
Or simply open the manual by clicking the 'View Manual'
button on our installer.
(Scroll down to section 3 for details on how to launch
the Sold Out installer)
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3. INSTALLING WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
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The following is the complete step-by-step loading instructions
for WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?.
1. Insert the 'WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?' CD in your
CD-ROM drive.
2. The Autorun should automatically launch the Sold Out
installer, if it does not come up then follow these
instructions:
Click 'START' on your Windows taskbar,
Select 'RUN' and then type:
D:\SETUP.NOW.EXE
(Where D: represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive)
Click OK.
If you still cannot see the Sold Out installer then please
refer to Section 6 (Troubleshooting) later in this file.
3. Click on the 'Install Game' button.
4. At the Welcome screen click 'Next' to continue.
5. Read through the terms and conditions and click "I Accept",
then click "Next".
6. Please select a user option (Windows XP users only), and
click 'Next' to continue
7. Select which installation size you would like Complete
Install (Recommended) or Custom Install. Also select if
you would like to install DirectX 7.0a and click 'Next'.
8. Click 'Install' to begin the installation.
9. Please wait while the game files are now copied to
your machine.
10. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation.
11. If you have installed DirectX you will need to restart your
computer before playing the game.
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4. LOADING WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
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Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
Select - 'Programs',
Select - 'Eidos Interactive',
Select - 'Hothouse Creations',
Select - 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire',
Then click on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'.
You will be ready to play the game.
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5. LAST MINUTE INFORMATION & FAQ's
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Video Issues
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If you encounter any video problems then you will need to obtain
the latest drivers for your card. These can usually be found on
the manufacturers web site.
On some systems you may experience minor graphical corruption on
the loading screen when returning to the game after switching
out to windows or another application.
If you observe flickering graphic elements on a system equipped
with a GeForce2 graphics card then you will need to download
the latest drivers from http://www.nvidia.com/
There is some known graphical corruption with Diamond FireGL
1000 PRO AGP cards under Windows 2000. There are no known
solutions at this time.
Performance Issues
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If the video sequences are running slowly, then you can either
switch them to Low Quality or completely disable them from
the Options screen, which is accessible from the Main Menu.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? runs best if you make sure
you have no other programs running in the background,
including ones that are in the Windows task bar before you
run the game.
Game performance can be significantly greater when you have
more available system memory and/or video memory.
Driver Problems
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The vast majority of problems that you are likely to encounter
are probably related to drivers that allow the game to make
optimum use of your systems resources. In particular, video
games are most influenced by Microsoft’s DirectX drivers,
which are responsible for various aspects of your system
including: video, sound, controller input, 3D graphic
functions, CD ROM access and other functions. If you do
experience problems, always ensure that you are using the
latest drivers for these devices, and that your DirectX
installation shows these devices as being certified
(with DXDIAG).
CD ROM Problems
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Make sure that the CD ROM disk is in the correct drive, with the
label facing upwards. The CD ROM disk must be in the drive to
install or run the game. If you have two CD-ROM drives, the CD
must be placed in the drive whose drive letter comes
alphabetically first for the game to work.
Ensure that the CD ROM disk is free from any markings or
scratches which may interfere with normal operation. If the disk
requires cleaning, gently wipe the surface with a dry,
non-abrasive cloth.
Sound Problems
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Make sure that your speakers or headphones are plugged into the
correct socket, and that the volume control is at an appropriate
level. If you are using powered speakers, ensure that the power
is on.
If you continue to experience problems, ensure that the Volume
Control taskbar icon (depicted by a small yellow speaker) is
present. Double-clicking this icon will open the Volume
Control window.
Make sure that the Wave and Master Volume controls are set at an
appropriate level and that the Mute feature is not enabled.
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
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More Help
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For further help and information please refer to the Sold Out
HelpBox, which is on the Sold Out Installer. To open the HelpBox,
click on the <?> icon on the left-hand side of the Sold Out
installer's screen.
The Sold Out installer does not load
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For the Sold Out installer to work you must have the following
configuration on your machine:
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or above
* Macromedia Shockwave(TM) Player
* Display properties must be 'Small fonts'.
If you get an error message on the Preload screen then click on
the 'AutoFix' button.
To change you display properties to small fonts:
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1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Settings',
3. Select 'Control Panel',
4. Double-click on the 'Display' icon,
5. Select 'Appearance',
6. Change the font settings to 'Small Fonts'.
7. Click on 'OK' button to apply changes
OR
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Settings',
3. Select 'Control Panel',
4. Double-click on the 'Display' icon,
5. Click on the 'Settings' tab,
6. Click on the 'Advanced' button,
7. Select the 'General' tab,
8. And change the font settings to 'Small Fonts'.
9. Click on 'OK' button to apply changes
To bypass the Sold Out installer and load the separate
components on this CD follow the instructions below.
The Game
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To install the game you should do the following...
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\SETUP.EXE
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
5. You should now refer to Section 3 from step 4, to
install the game.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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To install Adobe Acrobat Reader you should do the following...
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\SONOW\ACROBAT\SETUP.EXE
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
Manual
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To view the manual you should do the following...
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\MANUAL.PDF
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
Internet Explorer
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To install Microsoft Internet Explorer you should do
the following...
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\SONOW\IE\IE5SETUP.EXE
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
Macromedia Shockwave(TM) Player
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To install Macromedia shockwave(TM) Player you should do
the following...
1. Go to the 'Start' button on your Windows taskbar,
2. Select 'Run',
3. Type:
D:\SONOW\SW\SWSETUP.EXE
(Assuming that the letter of your CD-ROM drive is D:)
4. Click 'OK'.
MSVBVM50.DLL Error
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If the error "The MSVBVM50.DLL file is linked to missing export
OLEAUT32.DLL:421." occurs while installing the game.
The error occurs because during the setup process, the
MSVBVM50.DLL file requires a version of OLEAUT32.DLL that is
newer than what comes with the original version of Windows 95.
Therefore you will need to replace this file with the copy
supplied with this software. To replace the file simply
double click on AXDIST.EXE file which can be found in
\SONOW\EXTRAS directory on the CD.
You will also have to restart your computer for the changes
to take effect.
When done, launch SETUP.NOW again and try to reinstall.
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7. PRODUCT SUPPORT
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Please read the following section before calling technical
support:
Because of the millions of different hardware and software
combinations possible with today's Personal Computers, you may
still have to refer to your computer manufacturer of software
publisher to properly configure their product to run our game.
Contacting Tech Support
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If you have technical questions about the game, our Technical
Support Department is here to help. Our web site contains
up-to-date information on the most common difficulties with our
products. If you are unable to find the information you need on
our web site, please feel free to contact us via e-mail,
telephone, Fax or mail (for contact us details - see below).
If possible, be at your computer when you call. The support
representative will need specific information about your
computer and may need you to access or change some of the
files while you are on the telephone. If it is impossible for
you to be at your computer, be sure to have the following
information:
A listing of your computer's hardware and the settings from
Device Manager, including what sound and video card you system
has. (Contact your computer manufacturer if you aren't sure.)
What version of Windows® you are using.
What version of DirectX(tm) is currently loaded on your computer?
How the game is currently configured.
The version number of the game (if possible).
Our tech support personnel will do their very best to get our
software working on your system, so please be patient with them.
Certain times of the year (around Christmas, or when we release
a brand new game) the Tech Support lines can get rather busy. If
you need faster support or wish to view the most frequently asked
questions (FAQs) please use our web site and check the Tech
Support web pages (see below). This is where the most common
problems can be fixed with easy step-by-step instructions, and we
recommend trying it before contacting the Tech Support line. The
answer to your question just might be sitting right there.
Also, if you have any questions about this or any other Sold Out
Software product, please contact our Customer Service/Technical
Support Group. For contact us details see below.
Contact "Sold Out Software" details:
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Customer Service is available on Monday to Friday
(except Public and Bank holidays) from
10.00AM to 1.00PM and 2.00PM to 5.00PM (GMT).
Address: Technical Support
Sold Out Software
122 Southwark Street
London SE1 0SW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7928 9655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7261 0540
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sold-out.co.uk
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Disclaimer
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Although Sold Out believes this Game and any attachments to be
free of any virus or other defect which may affect your computer,
it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is
virus free and Sold Out does not accept any responsibility for
any loss or damage arising in any way from its use.
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