Call of Duty 5: Readme File

Last updated 11-05-2008

INTRODUCTION

This readme file contains all the information you need to get Call of Duty: World at War Patch installed and set up on your computer and troubleshoot the latest issues that may arise during installations and setup.

INSTALLATION

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP or Windows Vista(R) (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
• Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c (included)

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.0 GHz or AMD(R) Athlon(TM) 64 3200+ processor or better supported
• RAM: 512MB RAM (1GB for Windows Vista)
• VIDEO CARD: 256 MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon(TM) 1600XT or better
• SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
• HDD SPACE: 1GB of free hard drive space
• CO-OP / MP HOSTING: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended.
• INTERNET: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity

DIRECTX

Call of Duty: World at War (hereafter COD:WaW) requires that your computer have the latest version of DirectX 9.0c installed in order to run. This is included with COD:WaW and will run automatically during installation of the main game, and is also available online at:

http://www.microsoft.com

In order for the game to run, Windows Vista users will need to install the update for DirectX 9.0c that is included on the game disc. This is necessary even if DirectX 10 is installed.

PUNKBUSTER(TM)

During the installation of the COD:WaW main game, you will be given the option to install Even Balance, Inc.'s PunkBuster anti-cheat system. This is optional, however if it is not installed you will not be able to play on servers that have PunkBuster enabled.

ULTRASTATS(TM)

In the extras section, you will have the option to install Ultrastats, a server side stats tracking tool for COD:WaW.

UNINSTALLING

COD:WaW can be uninstalled from your system from the Add/Remove programs section of the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel). Select COD:WaW from the list of applications installed and select Change/Remove, then follow the instructions on screen.

HOSTING A SERVER

NOTE: Activision does not provide support for running or maintaining a server beyond the initial stages of launching the server. Activision only provides support for the Windows server shipped with the game

NOTE: The maximum number of supported players is 32 

You will first need to determine the server type which best suits your needs, Listen or Dedicated.

A Listen server is ideal for small to mid-sized LAN games, or small internet games where all participants are able to directly connect to the server via a known IP address. Listen servers are not intended to run indefinitely. Also, Listen servers allow the host to play the game on the machine acting as the server.

A dedicated server is ideal for large LAN or internet games. Dedicated servers are able to run for long periods of time with little maintenance if properly configured. Also, dedicated server capable of appearing in the master server list for internet games. It is not possible to play on a machine hosting a dedicated server.

· Launching a listen server. 1) Launch Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer. 2) Click Start New server. 3) Select the Gametype and map. 4) Set your server name and any other options. 5) Ensure "Dedicated" is set to NO. 6) Click Start.

· Launching a dedicated server. 1) Launch Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer. 2) Click Start New Server. 3) Select the Gametype and map. 4) Set your server name and any other options. 5) Ensure "Dedicated" is set to LAN or Internet. 6) Click Start. 7) The game will now close and the server will run in a console window.

NOTE: Your dedicated server may not appear instantly in the Internet Server Browser. Please be patient.

TROUBLESHOOTING

VIDEO ISSUES

Most video issues can be resolved by installing the latest drivers for your video card from the manufacturer's website.

ATI
NVIDIA

SOUND ISSUES

Most sound issues can be resolved by ensuring you have the latest AC97 drivers for your sound card installed. Check the website of your sound card manufacturer for the latest AC97 driver release if you are encountering problems with audio playback.

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY ISSUES

COD:WaW requires an active Internet connection for online play. If you are having problems connecting to a server, make sure your Internet connection is active (try websites, other online games, etc).

If you are having problems hosting a server, please ensure that your firewall and/or router are properly configured. Activision does not provide support for routers and firewalls.

KNOWN ISSUES

DIRECTX CRASH AT LAUNCH

If you encounter the following error: "This application has failed to start because d3dx9_34.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem." Try installing the latest version of DirectX 9.0c (found on the game disc, or www.microsoft.com)

CRASH WITH REALTEK ONBOARD SOUND CARDS

Users with Realtek(TM) onboard sound cards and Windows(R) Vista will need to use Microsoft Audio Drivers 6.0, which can be found at www.microsoft.com

CRASH WITH SIGMATEL ONBOARD SOUND CARDS

There are issues with running the game and using Sigmatel(R) onboard sound cards. If you are experiencing this issue, and you are running the game from the primary partition, then you will need to install all Windows(R) Vista updates, and the latest Sigmatel drivers from www.dell.com.

If you are running the game from a secondary partition, then follow the above instructions, in addition to downloading the latest BIOS from your motherboard manufacturer.

PUNKBUSTER AND INSTALLATION

When installing COD:WaW, the user has the option to install Punkbuster(TM). If the user chooses not to install Punkbuster(TM) during the game installation, but wishes to install it after the game is installed, then they will need to uninstall the game, and reinstall it, choosing to then install Punkbuster(TM).

Another option is to install the standalone installer for Punkbuster(TM). For Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) XP 64, and Windows(R) Vista Ultimate users, install the PBSETUP utility which can be found at http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php.

For Windows(R) Vista Ultimate 64, Windows(R) Vista Home Premium, and Windows(R) Vista Business users, install the PBSETUP and PBSVC utility which can be found at www.evenbalance.com

ISSUES WITH NETGEAR WGR614v5 ROUTERS

Due to an issue with this hardware revision of the router, players will be unable to host a game using the Netgear WGR614v5 router. Players will, however, still be able to join a game, as long as the proper ports have been forwarded

WINDOWS(R) VISTA USER ACCOUNT CONTROL

For Windows(R) Vista Ultimate 64, Windows(R) Vista Home Premium, and Windows(R) Vista Business users , if “User Account Control” is set to on, Punkbuster(TM) will not function correctly when hosting a server. Please run the program as Administrator when attempting to host a PunkBuster server to ensure full functionality.

Using a Windows(R) Vista profile with no admin rights when “User Account Control” is on will prohibit you from changing the key code via the Options menu. Please run the program as Administrator when attempting change the Key Code to ensure that the change is properly updated.

ONLINE PROFILES

Online profiles are unique, and as such, once created, your player name cannot be changed without deleting the profile. You are allowed five online profiles. Your player name can only be changed for an offline profile, for use in situations such as LAN play.

PUNKBUSTER

If you do not choose to install Punkbuster when installing the game, but want to later, you will need to uninstall the game and reinstall it. Alternatively, install the PBSETUP utility which can be found at http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php.

FIXES IN PATCH 1.1

1.1

• Mods are now enabled in Co-op, Single Player, and Multiplayer.

• Players will now be notified when a new patch is available.

• Improvements for SLI support.

• G_Spawn: no free entities crash has been fixed.

• Server no longer runs out of script variables.

• License key is no longer required to run a Dedicated Server.

• A Dedicated Server can now be started from the Command Line via Remote Desktop Connection.

• Various fixes in Server Browser.

• Players will no longer see multiple friend invites from the same friends.

• When a player calls in a recon plane in a Hardcore match, the HUD will properly appear.

• Clan Tags will now display in game where appropriate.

• Map holes fixed

• Spawn improvements and weapon balancing

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Uses Bink Video. Copyright (C) 1997-2007 by RAD Game Tools, Inc. PunkBuster(TM) is copyright 2000-2007 by Even Balance, Inc.