Add-On Features

    Since this is an add-on pack for an existing game, the hints and gameplay tips are the same as for the original Majesty game. These hints and tips are available in Document #37032: Majesty Hints.

    Some of the new features in the Northern Expansion add-on pack include:

    • New Scenarios
    • New Buildings
    • New Characters

    All of the new elements to the game are detailed in the manual and the Readme file that come with the add-on pack.

InstallationBack to Top

    This game supports the Windows AutoPlay feature. Simply insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the installation screen to appear. Then, simply follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

    If the AutoPlay program does not start automatically:

    1. Make sure that you already have the original Majesty game installed on your system before attempting installation of the Northern Expansion add-on pack.
    2. Double click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop
    3. Double click the game icon.
    4. Click the Setup.exe icon.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

TroubleshootingBack to Top

Installation ProblemsBack to Top

"The Installer starts to copy files, but then just quits to the desktop."

    Make sure that you have enough hard drive space available on your system before installing. If you don't have at least 100 Megabytes free, the game can't install.

    If you have enough space, check the shiny underside of the CD for fingerprints, smudges, scratches, or anything else that may cause your drive to have trouble reading it.

    If the CD looks clean and undamaged, then your CD-ROM drive may be running in "MS-DOS Compatibility Mode".

    To learn how to see if your CD-ROM drive is in MS-DOS compatibility mode, please refer to our Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting FAQ.

Unexplained Lockups & CrashesBack to Top

"During Launch, the screen just turns black or quits back to Windows without any error message."

    There are several things that you can try to fix this problem:

    1. Shut down any other applications that you may have running on your system such as screen savers, virus
    2. scanners, etc.
    3. Turn down video hardware acceleration in the Windows control panel.
    4. Try resetting your computer's video resolution to 640x480 with 256 colors.
    5. Update your video card drivers.

    For further information on any of these solutions, please see the following documents:

    Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting
    Windows 95/98/ME Video Troubleshooting
    How to Update Your Drivers

Standard TroubleshootingBack to Top

"I've encountered a problem that was not mentioned in this document."

    1. REBOOT your computer after installation, especially if you needed to install or update DirectX. Several updated system files are copied to your hard drive during installation, which can't take effect until you reboot.

    2. Make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements as listed on the box and at the top of this document. If your system does not meet or exceed the minimum requirements, it will run poorly, or not at all.

    3. Shut down all other programs that you may have running on your system before playing. Other programs can interfere with the operation of the game. For detailed instructions on shutting down all of your other applications, please see our Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting FAQ.

    4. Make sure you have plenty of room left on your hard drive, or Windows may not have enough room for a swap file. This can cause some very strange problems. (As a general rule, make sure you have at least 100 MB free on your C: drive for your swap file.)

    5. Make sure that the CD itself is not dirty or damaged in any way. If the CD is dirty, it can be cleaned. Most computer stores carry inexpensive CD-ROM cleaning kits that will safely restore your CD. If you want to try cleaning the CD without a kit, you can wash the CD using lukewarm water, MILD NON-ABRASIVE dish soap, and a very soft and clean COTTON cloth. Do NOT use any kind of paper product or abrasive soap to clean the CD, as these WILL scratch! Once the CD is clean, be sure to let the CD dry completely before inserting it into your CD-ROM, or damage may result.

    6. If the CD is scratched or physically damaged in any way, you may need to send it in for replacement. For our mailing address and other important information regarding replacements, please see our Consumer Service Policies and Information.

    7. Try uninstalling, and then re-installing the game.