Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

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Here is the official Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs readme file.

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Ubisoft Entertainment
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ v1.00
Jun-09
ReadMe.TXT

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Thank you for buying Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™.
This ReadMe file contains information not included in the game's manual.

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Table of Contents

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1. Installation Instructions
1.1. PC hardware requirements
1.1.1 Supported Video Cards
1.2. Language Selection
1.3. Uninstallation
2. Automatical Update System
3. Known Issues
3.1. Installing video drivers
3.2. Installing sound drivers
3.3. Installing DirectX
3.4. Windows Service Packs
3.5. PC Known issues
3.6. Sound Card Support
3.7. Suggestion
4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
4.1. Technical Support
4.2. Important Websites
5. Legal Information

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1. Installation Instructions

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1.1. PC hardware requirements

PC hardware minimum requirements ========================

Supported OS : Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP1
Processor : Pentium 4 / Athlon XP equivalent to 2Ghz
RAM : 512MB for XP / 1GB for Vista
Video Card : 64MB – 64Bit bus width DirectX 9.0c compatible video cards
Sound Card : Any DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
DirectX : DirectX 9.0c (included on disc)
DVD : 4x DVD or faster
Hard Drive Space : 3.5 GB free
Peripherals : PS2/USB Keyboard and Mouse required

PC hardware recommended requirements ========================

Supported OS : Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP1
Processor : Pentium 4 / Athlon 64 equivalent to 2.8Ghz
RAM : 1GB for XP / 2GB for Vista
Video Card : 128MB – 128Bit bus width DirectX 9.0c compatible video cards
Sound Card : Any DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
DirectX : DirectX 9.0c (included on disc)
DVD : 4x DVD or faster
Hard Drive Space : 3.5 GB free
Peripherals : PS2/USB Keyboard and Mouse required

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1.1.1 Supported Video Cards

NVIDIA GeForce 5 Series - GeForce FX5700, FX5800, FX5900, FX5950, PCX5300, PCX5750, PCX5900
NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series - GeForce 6100，6150，6200，6250，6500，6600，6800
NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series - GeForce 7025，7050，7100，7150，7200，7300，7350，7500，7600，7650， 7800，7900，7950
NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series - GeForce 8100，8200，8300，8400，8500，8600，8800
NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series - GeForce 9200，9300，9400，9500，9600，9800
NVIDIA GeForce 200 Series - GeForce GTX260, GeForce GTX280

ATI RADEON 9000 series - 9600，9700，9800
ATI RADEON X100 series - X300, X550, X600, X700, X800, X850
ATI RADEON X1000 series - X1050, X1300, X1550, X1600, X1650, X1800, X1900, X1950
ATI RADEON HD 2000 Series - HD 2400, HD 2600, HD 2900
ATI RADEON HD 3000 Series - HD 3400, HD 3600, HD 3850, HD 3870
ATI RADEON HD 4000 Series - HD 4300, HD 4500, HD 4600, HD 4770, HD 4830, HD 4850, HD 4870, HD 4890


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1.2. Language Selection

The language selected at the start of the installation is the language that will be used in-game. To change the language, please uninstall and reinstall the game.

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1.3. Uninstallation

Windows XP

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ can be uninstalled from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel). Locate the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ entry and click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game.

Windows Vista

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ can be uninstalled from the Programs and Features icon located in the Control Panel (Start->Control Panel). Locate the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ entry and click on the Uninstall button, then follow the instructions on-screen to uninstall the game.

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2. Automatical Update System

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There is a utility used in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ for detect if there are any new Patches to the game since you have purchased it. The update system is automatically runned when you launch the game everytime.

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3. Known Issues

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3.1. Installing video drivers

If you experience any graphical problems, please install the recommended video drivers for your video card. Links to the most popular video cards manufacturers are available at the end of this document.

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3.2. Installing sound drivers

If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound cards manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.

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3.3. Installing DirectX

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ needs DirectX End-User Runtimes (March 2009) to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...7-C693D210F616

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3.4. Windows Service Packs

It is recommended to install the latest service packs for all PC operating systems.

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3.5. PC Known issues

This game does not support Vista 64 because running the game with Vista 64 may cause crashes upon launch.

The pre-Radeon 9600 video cards will crash the game due to the outdated and no longer updated driver by ATI (the 6.11 driver).

The pre-GeForce 5700 video cards will not yield enough performance to run the game on a reasonable level even on the lowest settings.

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3.6. Sound Card Support

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ does not support sound device selection and it will use the default sound card set by the PC. To change the default sound device, go to Control Panel, select the Sounds and Audio Devices icon and select the Audio tap. In the Default device, pick the desire sound card from the drop down list.

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3.7. Suggestion

On Windows Vista, please use administrator user to install the game in case you encounter an installation error.

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4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support

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4.1. Technical Support

Before contacting Ubisoft Entertainment's Technical Support Department, please browse through our FAQ listings or search our support database at our website: http://www.ubi.com/US/Support/InternationalSupport.aspx. Here you will find the most recently updated information since the game's release.

Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements, as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers do not meet these criteria.

Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the following information or have it available if you are calling:

- Complete product title (including version number)
- Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the problem you're encountering
- Processor speed and manufacturer
- Amount of RAM
- Operating system
- Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has
- Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
- Type of sound card you are using

Contact Us Via the Internet
This is the best way to contact us. Our website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information available, including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update the Support pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems: http://www.ubi.com/US/Support/InternationalSupport.aspx

Contact Us by E-mail
For fastest response via e-mail, please visit our website at:

http://www.ubi.com/US/Support/InternationalSupport.aspx

From this site, you will be able to enter the Ubisoft Entertainment Solution Center where you can browse through our listings of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), search our database of known problems and solutions, or, for fastest e-mail response, you can send in a request for Personal Assistance from a Technical Support Representative. It may take up to 72 hours for us to respond to your e-mail depending upon the volume of messages we receive.

Contact Us by Phone

You can also contact us by phone by calling 0871 664 1000. Note that this number is for technical assistance only. No hints or tips are given over the Technical Support line. When calling our Technical Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all of the necessary information listed above at hand.

Be advised that our Technical Support Representatives are available to help you Monday-Friday from 11 am-8 pm. While we do not charge for technical support, normal long-distance charges apply. To avoid long-distance charges, or to contact a support representative directly after these hours, please feel free to use one of the other support avenues listed above.

E-mail issues usually receive a response within two (2) business days.
Contact Us by Standard Mail
If all else fails you can write to us at:
UBISOFT
1st Floor Chertsey Gate East
London Street
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8AP

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4.2. Important Websites

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ official web site:
http://cloudyvideogame.uk.ubi.com/#/home

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs™ registration link:
https://secure.ubi.com/login/edituse...ctregistration

DirectX End-User Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

Latest ATI Drivers:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html

Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/

Latest Intel Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

Latest AMD Drivers:
http://www.amd.com/


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5. Legal Information

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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS™ & 2009 SONY PICTURES ANIMATION INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. GAME SOFTWARE EXCLUDING SONY ELEMENTS: 2009 UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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