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| − | '''Windows Vista''' is an [[Operating System]] for the [[PC]] by [[Microsoft]]. It was published in 2007 and is | + | '''Windows Vista''' is an [[Operating System]] for the [[PC]] by [[Microsoft]]. It was published in 2007 and is no longer supported with updates since 2017. |
| − | ==Tomb Raider Games | + | ==Tomb Raider Games Compatible With Windows Vista== |
{{Remark|Compatibility of the original game discs| |with [[Windows]]||on newer versions (like downloadable Steam games)|Steam|}} | {{Remark|Compatibility of the original game discs| |with [[Windows]]||on newer versions (like downloadable Steam games)|Steam|}} | ||
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* [[Tomb Raider]] | * [[Tomb Raider]] | ||
:* Windows Vista does not supports real mode [[DOS]]. | :* Windows Vista does not supports real mode [[DOS]]. | ||
| − | :* Running 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider is technically impossible on 64-bit versions of Windows. You will have to use Glidos or DosBox. | + | :* Running 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider is technically impossible on 64-bit versions of Windows. You will have to use Glidos and/or DosBox. |
| − | ===using compatibility mode and or patches=== | + | ===using compatibility mode and/or patches=== |
The following games will work with Windows Vista by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial [[patch]]. | The following games will work with Windows Vista by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial [[patch]]. | ||
* [[Tomb Raider II]] | * [[Tomb Raider II]] | ||
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: Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled. | : Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled. | ||
* [[Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness]] | * [[Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness]] | ||
| − | : In Vista Microsoft | + | : In Vista Microsoft the Direct3D interface used by [[EAX]] has been removed. Owners of a Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card manufactured by Creative can avoid this problem by using the program [[ALchemy]]. You might also try the Multi Patch listed at [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/vista/patch.html tombraiderchronicles.com]. |
===out-of-the-box=== | ===out-of-the-box=== | ||
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* [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] | * [[Tomb Raider (2013)]] | ||
| + | === unknown === | ||
| + | The following games can not be verified to run on Vista, as they were released after support ended or shortly before. | ||
| + | * [[Rise of the Tomb Raider]] | ||
| + | : Steam lists Vista as supported | ||
[[Category:Platforms]] | [[Category:Platforms]] | ||
[[de:Windows Vista]] | [[de:Windows Vista]] | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 8 July 2017
Windows Vista is an Operating System for the PC by Microsoft. It was published in 2007 and is no longer supported with updates since 2017.
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Tomb Raider Games Compatible With Windows Vista
using third party software
The following game will work with Windows Vista by using Glidos or DosBox:
- Windows Vista does not supports real mode DOS.
- Running 16-bit applications like the original Tomb Raider is technically impossible on 64-bit versions of Windows. You will have to use Glidos and/or DosBox.
using compatibility mode and/or patches
The following games will work with Windows Vista by either using the compatibility mode and/or an unofficial patch.
- Tomb Raider II through Chronicles will for the most part run at once or with the "Windows 98/ME" compatibility mode enabled.
- In Vista Microsoft the Direct3D interface used by EAX has been removed. Owners of a Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card manufactured by Creative can avoid this problem by using the program ALchemy. You might also try the Multi Patch listed at tombraiderchronicles.com.
out-of-the-box
The following games will work in Windows Vista. For some of these Service Packs have to be installed.
unknown
The following games can not be verified to run on Vista, as they were released after support ended or shortly before.
- Steam lists Vista as supported
