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*# Select the "Shortcut" tab. | *# Select the "Shortcut" tab. | ||
*# In the "Target" textbox, add /nointro at the end, outside of the quotation marks: | *# In the "Target" textbox, add /nointro at the end, outside of the quotation marks: | ||
| − | *#:<pre>"C:\Worms Armageddon\WA.exe" /nointro</pre> | + | *#: <pre>"C:\Worms Armageddon\WA.exe" /nointro</pre> |
| − | * In Windows Vista/7, | + | * In Windows Vista/7, there are some known problems when running WA: |
| + | **[[Troubleshooting FAQ#The game colours get all messed up|The game colours may get all messed up]]. | ||
| + | **[[Troubleshooting FAQ#"ERROR: Could Not open/create team File" when editing teams|WA may not be able to save team or map files]] if WA's directory denies non-administrator access. | ||
Revision as of 06:19, 3 August 2010
If you experience errors or other problems while following this tutorial, consult the FAQ. If that does not help, visit the Team17 support forum to report errors and request assistance.
Contents
Installing
NOTE: In Windows 2000/XP or later, do not attempt to run WA after installing it. You may need to update it first. Attempting to run WA before updating it may prevent it from running at all, and you will need to uninstall and re-install WA again.
Original CD
- Insert the WA CD into the CD-ROM drive and wait a moment for the Autorun window.
- Follow the instructions to install WA.
If the Autorun window does not appear,
- Double-click on "My Computer", right-click on the the drive containing the WA CD, select "Explore".
- Open the "Install" folder, and double-click on "Install.exe".
- Follow the instructions to install WA.
Sold-Out Software
- Insert the WA CD into the CD-ROM drive and wait a moment for the Autorun window.
- Select "Install" from the left-hand menu and then click "Install" in the lower right-hand corner.
- A window will appear asking if you want help with the installation. Click "No" - you won't need it.
If the Autorun window does not appear,
- Double-click on "My Computer", right-click on the the drive containing the WA CD, select "Explore".
- Double-click on "Setup.Now.exe".
- Follow the above instructions to install WA.
Patching and Updating
NOTE: The Sold-Out installation setup will insist that you install the v3.5 Beta 2 update[verification needed] before you run the game. Click "No" because it's not needed here (unless you want to play the old version).
To update to the latest version, click on the links below to download the update installer wizard. Run the wizard.
- Windows 95/98/ME: v3.6.28.0 Beta update
- Windows 2000/XP or later: v3.6.29.0 Beta update
Running the game
Run WA by double-clicking the shortcut.
- To skip the introduction screens,
- Right-click your WA shortcut and select "Properties".
- Select the "Shortcut" tab.
- In the "Target" textbox, add /nointro at the end, outside of the quotation marks:
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"C:\Worms Armageddon\WA.exe" /nointro
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- In Windows Vista/7, there are some known problems when running WA:
- The game colours may get all messed up.
- WA may not be able to save team or map files if WA's directory denies non-administrator access.
