We hope that you will enjoy this game to the fullest. Here below you will find the latest additions and
installation procedures.
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Microforum
Installation Procedures
Requirements:
Win95
8MB of RAM
486 DX 50 or higher
Double Speed CD-ROM drive or better
DirectDraw compatible SVGA video card
DirectDraw (Included on the CD-ROM)
At least 500KB of free Hard Disk space (for DirectDraw)
Optional: Microphone
Installation procedures:
- Run Windows 95.
- Insert the CD containing the Virtual Corporation demo.
- Click on the CD-ROM icon (either via Explorer, or in the My Computer folder).
- Open the VCORP folder
- Click on the SETUP icon or file.
- If the demo was not installed previously, the setup will attempt to run the voice recognition. If it fails see troubleshooting guide.
- The setup will now ask you to say: "Virtual Corporation" when ready. Click on Ok and say: "Virtual
Corporation". If the computer fails to understand your voice, try again. If it still does not understand your
voice, please see troubleshooting guide.
- Once the setup program has understood your voice, click OK. The setup is not finished yet! The setup
program must now install DirectDraw. (If you already have installed DIRECT DRAW the setup will skip
this!)
- The computer will now re-boot. Please click OK
- To start the program, click START on the tool bar, then click on programs, click on Microforum and
finally click on Virtual Corporation Demo. (You can make a short-cut, see the Windows internal help file
on short-cuts).
Latest addition not included on the manual
- You can activate the voice recognition by pressing the right mouse key.
- You can use the voice at Gamesworld and Destiny travel i.e. left, right.
- Do not switch application while playing the game. Even though this game is a 32 bit application,
switching applications while playing may cause the game not to run properly. It is advised to exit the
game first before switching applications.
- You can press F3 on the phone directory and type in a question.
Trouble shooting guide and FAQ
1. What is the goal of the game?
The goal of the game is to become President.
2. The Setup does not start.
Solution A)
- Click on start, then click on run and then type d:\vcorp\setup.exe (where D: is your CD ROM drive)
Solution B)
- Click on start, then click on run, then type win.ini
- Go to the end of the win.ini, delete the Virtual Corporation part, then save the file (If you are not sure please call Microforum at 1-800-465-2323).
- Follow the step in Solution A.
3. The voice test failed.
- Make sure the mike is plugged in the mike-in jack and turned on.
- Go to sound recorder under Windows accessories and try to record. If it fails, the mike is not plugged
in correctly, power is off or you have a conflict with other hardware (See windows hardware conflicts
help online).
4. My voice is not recognized during the game.
- You can use the shift key or the right mouse key to initiate the voice recognition.
- Speak loud and clearly right after the "Speak now" prompt.
- If you sound card has a line in, use it instead of mic/mike in.
- Reduce background noise (music, radio, tv, etc. ).
- If all fails you can use the keyboard by pressing F1.
5. Some videos have static.
- This is the way they are, in Virtual Corporation people try to break through private lines to steal
information. The static is an interruption in your private line. Do not adjust your computer.
6. What happens when you lose to Pong Virus?
You are deducted money, if you have no money you are kicked out of the net. You can buy anti-virus
for Pong at the Net Police.
7. What do I do when I am in the city?
If you don't have a job, you should apply for a job at Pogodyne. To do so say: "Go to Pogodyne". See
walkthrough below.
8. How can I reach Microforum's technical support ?
If all fails please call Microforum at 1-800-465-2323 for North America, and 1-416-656-6406 for
international calls. Or by email at support@microforum.com
9. Where do I get upgrades and answers to common questions?
http://www.microforum.com
10. The color is gone strange, what do I do?
- Make sure you have the latest version of your video card drivers. End the game and reboot the
computer.
- Make sure your card can support 256 colors, and is set at 256 colors or higher.
11. Can I say anything else beside yes and no?
In most cases for yes you can say: "Sure", "Yup", "No problem".
In most cases for no you can say: "No", "Nope", "No way".
12. The game takes place in the 21th century but the salaries are very low, why?
The stock market in 2007 had crashed, and a new stronger dollar was introduced which is 100 times
more valuable than the old one.
13. I keep getting terminated!
There are only one or two correct answers for most of the questions posed to you by the characters. If you pick the wrong answer, you will eventually get terminated later on.
14. I get a "Your display driver is not Windows 95 compatible. DirectDraw supports Windows 95 compatible drivers." error.
The video drivers for your video card do not support DirectDraw, which Virtual Corporation uses. Check your video card manual or manufacturer for the lastest drivers that support DirectDraw.
15. I get a "Connect is not available now" email in the city screen.
The demo does not have all the features that are in the full version. Those features not available will result in the above email.
Walkthru
* Words or phrases inside <> are words or phrases you use in the game. You can press F1 and choose that item, or click with the left mouse button on the BrainStorm box and select that item, or use the voice system to speak that item.
* Names/phrases inside [ ] (e.g. [Gary]) are video sequences.
* In most cases, <Use phone> means wait for phone to ring and then <Use phone>.
* If you get a "no help message" help message, you can press any key, click on the message or say anything.
* For email responses you have to use the keyboard or mouse.
* You can click on the elevator to enter it; the phone to use it; the bottom of the screen to exit; and the Power Plant buttons to buy that much energy.
1. Logon as a new user and proceed to the government node.
2. Pick the first male persona from the left side that costs 5000 credits (you may need to scroll the screen to the left).
3. <Goto Pogodyne>, <Apply for job>.
4. At interview (in the full version you will get a different job depending on your responses) answer the questions in the following order: <Yes>, <Yes>, <Business>, <A good job>, <Yes>.
5. You should have the Beta Tester job.
6. Check your status (press F2).
7. <Enter Elevator>.
8. <Use phone>, [Ben], <No>.
9. <Use phone>, [John], <Ben Owens>.
10. <Use phone>, [John].
11. <Use phone>, [John], <Yes>.
12. <Use phone>, [Ben], <No>.
13. <Use phone>, [John].
14. [News about Mad Hatter].
15. Play pong virus - unless you are low on credits, it won't matter if you lose.
16. Email from Mad Hatter.
17. <Use phone>, [Marnie], <Yes>.
18. <Use phone>, [Linda], <No>.
19. <Use phone>, [Ben], <No>.
20. [News about anarchy.org].
21. Email about promotion.
End of demo. To try out the full version, contact Microforum or your local software store.