March 14, 2004, 05:18
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Settler
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civ3 in a window in XP?
Is it possible to play civ3 in a window rather than a full screen under XP?
if so how do I make it so...
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March 14, 2004, 07:00
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Not possible.
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March 14, 2004, 10:31
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there is no need too, just use the windows key.
There is some kind of 'forced window' play, but that does require to fiddle around with the INI. settings.
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March 14, 2004, 14:55
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Not supported in a window, but as alva said you can use the window key.
I also get good use of the show desktop icon.
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March 14, 2004, 16:03
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Settler
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thx for the info!
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March 14, 2004, 18:15
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another thing civ2 had that c3 dont...
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March 14, 2004, 19:26
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Civ2 also had a more beautiful number 2, another thing that civ3 hasn't got 
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March 14, 2004, 21:54
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Civ2 would have that issue if used the Direct X suite.
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March 16, 2004, 04:54
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It may be possible to play civ3 in a window. Just install vmware(or some other virtual machine thingy) on your comp, install windows on the VM and then civ3 on top of that...If vmware supports directx it should work.
Haven't tried it myself though. I will if I someday lay my greasy hands on vmware *drooling*
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March 16, 2004, 12:08
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King
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the civ3\conquests\conquests.ini file settings are:
KeepRes=1
Video Mode=1280
keepres = 1 means it uses the forced window mode, and video mode should be your desktop's resolution.
you get a much bigger game map like this btw, so it might be slow on lower end machines.
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March 16, 2004, 12:16
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King
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All you need is the KeepRes line. It will start the same as your desktop resolution.
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