Lode Runner-Windows Version
Patch to Update to Version 1.3
November 22nd, 1994


INTRODUCTION

This diskette or archive file contains the necessary files
to update your copy of Lode Runner-Windows to version 1.3.  This
update corrects several problems and enhances the overall play of Loderunner.

THIS UPDATE IS FOR THE WINDOWS VERSION ONLY!  DO NOT USE THIS UPDATE FOR 
THE MS-DOS VERSION OF LODERUNNER!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

In Windows, from the Program Manager: 

1.)	Choose RUN from the FILE pull down menu.  
2.)	Click on the "Browse..." button.
3.)	Move to the drive and directory of the patch.  
4.)	Select the file named "PATCHER.EXE" in the File Name window 
	to the left.
5.)	When PATCHER.EXE appears in the COMMAND LINE window, click 
 	on OK.
6.)	Confirm the path to where LodeRunner is installed on your 
 	computer.  Click on CONTINUE.
7.)	Next, confirm the path to the patch disk or patch files.  
 	Click on CONTINUE.
8.)	After the patch is installed, choose OK to return to Windows.

NOTE:  If you encounter a  "System Error Cannot  Read  From  Drive X" 
       (where X is  the drive letter of your CD ROM) error message while 
       applying the  patch, put a  computer CD in  your CD ROM drive and 
       choose RETRY.
	
WHAT THIS UPDATE (V. 1.3) DOES:

1.	 Provides faster engine logic for the game.

2. 	Adds the high scores list.

3. 	CD optimizations were worked into this version.

4. 	Corrects "Divide by Zero" error some computers encounter after the 
	Windows joystick drivers are installed.

5.	Corrects GPF error messages encountered when restoring games.

6.	In two player mode, some users have had the Bunglers freeze.  This 
            has been corrected.

7.	Pauses in animation when the music loops is also corrected with this 
	patch.

8.	Corrects save game problems with version 1.02 patch.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If  you  continue to  experience  any  problems,  our Technical Support 
Team will be more than happy to assist you.  Please call (206) 644-4343 
between 8:15 am  and 4:45 PM Monday through  Friday  Pacific  time.  We
can  also  be  reached  by  fax  at (206) 644-7697 or  by  mail  at the 
following address:

			SIERRA ON-LINE
			 P.O. BOX 85006
		    BELLEVUE, WA  98015-8506
		    ATTN:  TECHNICAL SUPPORT

You can also reach the Technical Support Department on the following services:

Sierra BBS.................(206)644-0112(Settings 8,N,1 up to 14,400 bps)
CompuServe Access:.........GO SIERRA
Compuserve.................GAMAPUB (Technical Support ID 76004,2143)
America Online.............Keyword: Sierra

Please outline the problem(s) along with specific information about your 
computer system, and we will gladly respond to your fax, letter or BBS 
message as soon as possible.