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Civilization II -- Frequently Asked Questions (23-Apr-96)
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Q: Where can I get the latest patch for Civ2?
A: The latest patch is now available
for download. If you're having problems and you haven't
downloaded the latest patch yet, DO IT! The patch can be
found on our ftp site (ftp.microprose.com, under "new
versions"), our web site (www.microprose.com, under CivII,
"latest"), or on Compuserve or AOL.
Q: The game tells me to run "VFWFIX.BAT" on the CD but I cannot find it!
A: Actually, the file is "VFWFIX.REG" and you can still run the file. If you
double-click on the file in the File Manager (Win3.1) or "My Computer"
(Win95), the information in the file will be added to the Windows registry
and the problem should be fixed. Sorry for the confusion.
Q: The heralds appear but they aren't animating (Win 95 machines only).
A: You are probably using the 32-bit Indeo driver. You can check this by
looking for a file called IR41_32.DLL in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
If this is the case, you can either uninstall the 32-bit version and install
the Video for Windows on the Civ 2 CD, or you can wait for a patch which we
hope will be ready soon.
Q: The game can't find the CD after I have been playing for a while.
A: If you open the CD-ROM drive during the course of gameplay, the game will
stop recognizing the presence of the CD. For now, the only fix is to not
to open the CD-ROM drive during the course of gameplay. We are working on
improving the game's recognition of the CD for the version 1.07 patch.
Q: I get strange shifting colors when the Wonders videos are played.
A: Switch your video display to 256 color mode.