Tech:install XvT
X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter installation and setup for online play
In order to play X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter online, the following steps must be completed:
- Install the game - Copy the game files
- Apply patches - Get necessary updates, files etc.
- Networking - Port forwarding and firewalls
- Set up the Client - Enter the online gaming lobby to find opponents
Install the game
Windows 98/XP/2000 32-bit
You can install X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter using the stock installer from the CD.
Windows Vista or Windows 7 32-bit
You can install X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter using the stock installer from the CD.
You must run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 and [as an administrator]. Properties -> Compatibility tab -> click the Run as an Administrator check box and set the compatibility to Windows 98 for the following files:
- XWINGTIE.EXE
- Z_XVT__.EXE
For X-Wing Alliance the files are:
- Alliance.EXE
- XWINGALLIANCE.EXE
Windows Vista or Windows 7 64-bit
Manual Installation
If the installer fails to work you are most likely running a 64-bit operating system. The installers included with the CDs are very old 16-bit and 16-bit support was removed from Windows 64 bit operating systems.
The first and most utilized option to install X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter:
- Copy the game files manually. For example: You had XvT loaded and running on another (32 bit) machine. Copy the files from that computer to your 64 bit machine and import the registry settings. If you don't have the files lying around anymore. Ask another XvT player in the lobbies.
- Set up registry manually
You must run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98 and [as an administrator]. Properties -> Compatibility tab -> click the Run as an Administrator check box and set the compatibility to Windows 98 for the following files:
- XWINGTIE.EXE
- Z_XVT__.EXE
For X-Wing Alliance the files are:
- Alliance.EXE
- XWINGALLIANCE.EXE
Create a 64-bit installer
This process is more time consuming and detailed. It involves the creation of an installation CD that is 64 bit compatible.
Markus Egger has created the tools needed to accomplish this task which are accessed here:
All documentation and support is provided there.
Virtual Machine
Another option is to download [VMPlayer], or [VirtualBox] (both are free) and create a 32 bit XP virtual machine.
