The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn.

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Here is the official The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn readme file.

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Ubisoft Entertainment
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
README.TXT 1.00

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Table of contents
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1. Installation Instructions
1.1. System Requirements
1.2. Language Selection
1.3. Saved games information
2. Known Issues
2.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
2.2. Installing Sound Drivers
2.3. Installing DirectX
2.4. Bugs and Comments
3. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
3.1. Technical Support
3.2. Important Websites

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1. Installation Instructions
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1.1. System Requirements

Minimum Configuration:
SUPPORTED OS: Windows XP (32/64 bits), Windows Vista (32/64 bits),
Windows 7 (32/64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core Duo 2GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0 compliant video card (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller


* This product does not support Windows 98/ME/2000/NT

Recommended Configuration:
Processor: Intel Core Duo 2 GHz,
Video Card: NVIDIA 9xxx, ATI 58xx or better
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)


Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI RADEON HD 4000/5000/6000 series
NVIDIA GeForce 8/9/100/200/300/400/500 series

Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported.
The chipsets above mentionned are the only ones that will run this game.
For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website at http://support.ubi.com.


* For best experience, run the game in 1280x720 or higher resolution.


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1.2. Language Selection

To change the language, launch the Game Shortcut from Desktop or Start Menu.
Choose Configure option and then choose a different language from Language drop-down list.

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1.3. Saved games information

Saved games are located under the default folder:

Win7 and Vista
C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Documents\The Adventures of Tintin

Win XP
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\My Documents\The Adventures of Tintin


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2. Known issues
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2.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers

If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.


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2.2. 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 card manufacturers are available at the bottom of this document.

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2.3. Installing DirectX

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn requires DirectX runtime DLLs from June 2010 or later to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder Support\DirectX.

If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from the install disc to correct the problem.

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2.4. Bugs and Comments

* It is not advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system drive (usually C:\).

* It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts.

* If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's control panel is not configured to override application settings.

* Full vibration support is only available if using the Xbox 360 controller.

* If using the Saitek P2600 Rumble Force Pad, it is recommended to use the drivers published by Saitek (see section 3.2) instead of the drivers that come with Windows. With the Windows drivers, you may need to remap the Up/Down axis of the right stick through the in-game options menu for it to work properly.

* MadCatz Modern Warfare controller
To use this pad, install the madcatz, saitek software. Then use the pad in-game with a mouse/keyboard configuration. (the madcatz, saitek software emulates a mouse and keyboard) http://www.madcatz.com/Default.asp?Page=213. It works as a keyboard mouse emulator instead of native gamepad controls.

* Generic controllers display problem in Hud and Menu
On some controllers with letter buttons, the game will display them as numbers using DirectInput.

* If you have several screens with different resolutions connected to your computer, the fullscreen mode of the game will only function with native resolution on the main screen.

* Nvidia 3D Vision option from Configure menu works only on GeForce video cards; it also requires to have installed the 3D Vision Nvidia hardware and enable the 3D Stereoscopic feature from the video card's driver.

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3. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
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3.1. Technical support

UBISOFT at your service…

CUSTOMERS SERVICE :
Troubles installing or launching one of our software products?
Having problems with your Ubi.com account?
Please follow the link below:
http://support.ubi.com/
You will find:
A FAQ regularly updated, helping you to solve your problems in a few clicks.
- The latest updates (patches) of our games to download.
- Our games forums,allowing you to exchange with other gamers.
- An interface allowing you to submit your question to our technical support representatives
- A personal webmail in order to follow the treatment process of your problems.
You could also call our technical support representative Monday through Friday from 10am-8pm at this number: 04.88.71.1000 (cost of a local phone call).


CUSTOMER SERVICE: INFO, TIPS AND HINTS:
Are you stuck in a game? Do you need help overpass an obstacle?
Are you looking for tips to evolve?
Contact us by calling:
0.892.70.50.30 (0,34 € /min)
Fax: 04.42.16.52.99
You will find:
- All the tips and hints of our complete catalogue.
- A voice server regularly updated and available 24 / 7.
- The opportunity to speak directly with our secialists Monday through Friday 9.30am-1pm, and 2pm-7pm.

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3.2. Sites Web utiles

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/

Lates AMD Drivers:
http://www.amd.com/
Latest Saitek Driver:
http://www.saitek.com/