Q184359: Outwars: Multiplayer Game Requires DirectPlay 5.0a or Later

Article: Q184359
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup kbimu msgamekbfaq
Last Modified: 23-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Outwars, version 1.0 
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SUMMARY
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To play Microsoft Outwars with other players, you must install DirectPlay
version 5.0a or later. The Outwars Setup program installs DirectPlay 5.0a during
the installation of DirectX.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you choose not to install DirectX when you install Outwars, follow these
steps to install DirectPlay 5.0a:

1. Insert the Outwars Disc 1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down
  the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the program from starting
  automatically.

2. Click Start, and then click Run.

3. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK

  <drive>:\Dplay50a\Dplay50a.exe

  where <drive> is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you are prompted to restart the
  computer, do so.

Additional query words: 1.00 msgame multiplay direct play

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Keywords          : kbsetup kbimu msgame kbfaq
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbOutwarsSearch kbOutwars kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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