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===First Run=== | ===First Run=== | ||
Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this. | Windows 8 ''may'' detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this. | ||
===Metro UI (Start Screen)=== | |||
Windows 8 includes a new user interface (UI) designed for touch screens, called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start_screen#Start_screen Start Screen]. After installing a simulation, Windows 8 will add a program icon to both the traditional Windows desktop as well as the new Start Screen. | |||
===License Insertion=== | ===License Insertion=== | ||
License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys|here]]. | License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described [[Licence_Keys|here]]. | ||
===Networking and Firewalls=== | ===Networking and Firewalls=== | ||
When doing network play (Multiplayer plugins or Line Operations) Windows Firewall will ask you to allow it or deny it. If you have a different firewall installed, consult that program's manual if necessary. | |||
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Revision as of 03:11, 9 November 2012
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Windows 8
At this time, there are no known issues running simulations on Windows 8.
.Net Framework
Windows 8 does not have the .Net Framework 2.0 installed by default. .Net Framework 2.0 is required in order to run any of the simulations. It is recommended that you install the framework prior to installing anything else: Microsoft has several methods for easily downloading and installing the framework here.
Installing
When installing a simulation under Windows 8 without the .Net Framework 2.0 installed, the installer will attempt to download and install it automatically.
First Run
Windows 8 may detect that .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed (even if it was installed automatically during installation). If so, Windows 8 gives you the option to download .Net Framework 3.5 (which includes 2.0.) Installing the framework first avoids this.
Metro UI (Start Screen)
Windows 8 includes a new user interface (UI) designed for touch screens, called the Start Screen. After installing a simulation, Windows 8 will add a program icon to both the traditional Windows desktop as well as the new Start Screen.
License Insertion
License keys can still be inserted using the standard method described here.
Networking and Firewalls
When doing network play (Multiplayer plugins or Line Operations) Windows Firewall will ask you to allow it or deny it. If you have a different firewall installed, consult that program's manual if necessary.