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		+	<!--{{ParentArticle|[[Guides, FAQs, and ReadMes]]}}-->
		+	If you experience errors or other problems while following this tutorial, consult the FAQ. If that does not help, visit the [http://forum.team17.com/forumdisplay.php?f=68 Team17 support forum] to report errors and request assistance.
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		+	== 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.
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		+	=== 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 ==
		+
		+	[http://worms.thecybershadow.net/files/WA_update-3.6.28.0_Beta_Installer.exe Click here] to download the update installer wizard. Run the wizard.
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		+	''NOTE: The version 3.6.29.0 beta was not compatible with Windows 95/98. The link provided is version 3.6.28.0.''
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		+	== Running the game ==
		+
		+	OPTIONAL: 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:
		+
		+	:"C:\Worms Armageddon\WA.exe" /nointro
		+
		+	Run WA by double-clicking the shortcut.

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Revision as of 00:48, 18 October 2009

Welcome to the sandbox! This is a really cool page you can use for testing, before diving in on our collective Worms domination effort. When doing so, please leave this paragraph and start below the horizontal line.

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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.

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

1. Insert the WA CD into the CD-ROM drive and wait a moment for the Autorun window.
2. Follow the instructions to install WA.

If the Autorun window does not appear,

1. Double-click on "My Computer", right-click on the the drive containing the WA CD, select "Explore".
2. Open the "Install" folder, and double-click on "Install.exe".
3. Follow the instructions to install WA.

Sold-Out Software

1. Insert the WA CD into the CD-ROM drive and wait a moment for the Autorun window.
2. Select "Install" from the left-hand menu and then click "Install" in the lower right-hand corner.
3. 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,

1. Double-click on "My Computer", right-click on the the drive containing the WA CD, select "Explore".
2. Double-click on "Setup.Now.exe".
3. Follow the above instructions to install WA.

Patching and Updating

Click here to download the update installer wizard. Run the wizard.

NOTE: The version 3.6.29.0 beta was not compatible with Windows 95/98. The link provided is version 3.6.28.0.

Running the game

OPTIONAL: To skip the introduction screens,

1. Right-click your WA shortcut and select "Properties"
2. Select the "Shortcut" tab
3. In the "Target" textbox, add /nointro at the end, outside of the quotation marks:

"C:\Worms Armageddon\WA.exe" /nointro

Run WA by double-clicking the shortcut.