by Tom C. (with a few additions by Stella)

Tomb Raider 1 and the Unfinished Business expansion were designed to run in DOS, not Windows, so a bit of effort is needed to make them work on newer systems. If you've never done anything like this before, the process can seem a little intimidating, but it's really not that hard.

The following is a simple, step-by-step guide to installing Tomb Raider 1 and the Unfinished Business bonus levels on a PC running Windows XP or 2000. After the basic instructions you'll find links to more advanced options in case you want to try them.

IMPORTANT: These instructions do not apply to Windows Vista. To play TR1 and Unfinished Business on a system running Vista, you may want to try VDos32 + Glidos. Instructions for setup are included on a separate page.

THE USUAL DISCLAIMERS: Tombraiders.net does not support any of these files and is not responsible for anything that happens to your computer as a result of downloading or installing them. All the files on this site have been checked for viruses. Still, I recommend taking precautions with any downloaded file, including downloading from reputable sites, scanning with an anti-virus/spyware program, following installation instructions, and backing up your existing files before installing anything new.

Necessary Files

* VDMSound can be downloaded from tombraiders.net, but I do not offer support or documentation. For this, you can go to the VDMSound page on SourceForge.net or the VOGONS forum.

1. Download all the required files (above).
2. Install VDMSound. Run the vdmsound.exe file you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions. Unless you have a reason to do otherwise, choose the 'Typical' installation. Be sure to restart your computer after installing VDMSound.
3. Install Glidos (optional). Run the Glidos.exe file you downloaded and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Insert your Tomb Raider CD. If your computer has more than one CD-ROM drive, be sure to use the one with the letter designation closest to A. For example, use C: rather than D:.
5. Exit the program without installing but leave the CD in the drive.
6. Run the Tomb Raider Advanced Installer. Follow the on-screen instructions:
   
   
   1. Click "Next" on the welcome screen.
   2. Indicate whether you are installing the original Tomb Raider or Tomb Raider Gold (the 4 bonus levels which can be found on the second game CD or downloaded). Click "Next".
   3. Indicate whether you want to use Glidos, DGVoodoo (included with the installer) or neither. (If you will not be using Glidos, I recommend choosing the DGVoodoo option for better graphics than the game alone.) Click "Next".
   4. Select "I want the installer to configure my sound card" and choose IRQ 7. (This should work with most computers. See notes on sound, below.)
   5. The installer will do its work and after everything is installed, you'll be given several options:
      
      
      1. If you will be using Glidos, select "I want the installer to create a PIF file for me." Then click "Finish".
      2. If you will be using DGVoodoo, select "I want the Installer create a game shortcut on desktop." Then click "Finish".
      3. If you will be using neither Glidos nor DGVoodoo, select both "I want the installer to create a PIF file for me" and "I want the Installer create a game shortcut on desktop." Then click "Finish".
7. Replace the original game program with the updated Voodoo Rush version. (This step only necessary if you will be using Glidos or DGVoodoo.)
   
   
   1. Open My Computer.
   2. Open the hard drive where you installed Tomb Raider (usually C:).
   3. Open the TOMBRAID folder.
   4. Inside you should see the game program, tomb.exe. (If you like, you can create a new folder and move that version of tomb.exe into it to save it.)
   5. Leaving that window open, find the Voodoo Rush version of tomb.exe (either on the game CD or the file you downloaded) and move that version of tomb.exe into the TOMBRAID folder, replacing the original tomb.exe.
8. Run the game. If you installed Glidos, start the game by double-clicking the Glidos icon on the desktop or by running Glidos from the Windows Start Menu. Under "Game," select "Tomb Raider" or "Unfinished Business". Then, if you like, you can make changes in by clicking the "Adjust" button. (For example, set screen resolution, windowed or full-screen mode, select downloaded texture packs, etc.). If you didn't use Glidos, start the game using the shortcut the Tomb Raider Advanced Installer placed on your desktop.

• If you are using Glidos and like the way it runs, visit the Glidos site and pay to unlock Glidos and remove the spinning Glidos logo from the game.
• If you prefer not to use the TR Advanced Installer, there are alternate installation instructions on the Glidos site.
• If the game runs but the graphics are hideous, welcome to 1996, the year the game was released. If you're not using any Glide wrapper (Glidos or DGVoodoo), try pressing F1 during gameplay for slightly nicer graphics. Or, better yet, try Glidos or DGVoodoo with the Rush patch. You'll see a great improvement. For optimum graphics, use Glidos with the Tomb Raider Xtra texture packs. Wow!
• Pressing F1, as described in the previous tip, doesn't work when playing in Software mode with VDos32 and Windows Vista and can actually make the game unplayable. Just press F1 again to return to normal. See the Vista setup page for more info.
• If the game runs but the FMV movie sequences are cut short, try this: Open My Computer, then the hard drive where Glidos is installed, then Program Files, then Glidos (or use Search in the Windows Start Menu to find the Glidos.ini file). Open it using Notepad and, in the sections about Tomb Raider and/or Tomb Raider Gold, delete the line:
  
         VESASupport: Yes
  
  Then save the modified Glidos.ini file, close it and re-start the game.
• Or, if you can't see the FMV movies at all, you can run them outside the game using EscapePlay. The readme.txt file included with the download explains how to use it.
• If the installation goes well but you have no sound at all, try repeating step 6 (running TR Advanced Installer) but when asked to configure the sound card in step d, choose IRQ 5. If the sound still doesn't work, visit one or more of the support sites listed below.
• If you can hear the gameplay sounds (footsteps, gunshots, etc.) but no music or background sounds, there are two possible fixes: If you have the Sold Out Software version of the game, the fault is with the CD itself. This version does not include the music or background audio. You can restore the missing sound—plus bonus audio tracks that were originally included in the PlayStation game but not the PC version—using the Tomb Raider Audio Pack from Glidos site. Or, if you are not running the game with Glidos, you can create a replacement CD by following tombraiderchronicles.com's CD Audio Repair guide.

If you're having problems installing the game using these instructions, or if you have issues not covered above, please visit these sites. You'll find better technical help there than I can offer.

• Glidos.net - Info about Glidos as well as general troubleshooting tips.
• Dracman's Site - Additional info, files and tips for running and enhancing Tomb Raider and Unfinished Business using various hardware configurations.
• VOGONS Forum - V.O.G.O.N.S. = "Very Old Games On New Systems". Peer support for DOS games with sections on Glidos and VDMSound.
• Tombraiderchronicles.com's Windows Vista/XP/2000 Guide - Support for the TR Advanced Installer, plus info on running all the other TR games with XP, 2000 and Windows Vista.
• Tomb Raider Hub's TR1 FAQ - Same basic info as the tombraiderchronicles.com guide but also includes some extra troubleshooting.
• Stella's Tech Support Links - Links to other sites with message boards and tech support info.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Glidos was created by Paul Gardiner. His site includes additional credits for the help he received in its development. Tomb Raider Xtra is a project of Matthew Hill and associates. The Advanced TR Installer was created by Slobodan Ratkovic (ratkovicdesign.net). DGVoodoo was created by DÉGÉ. VDMSound was created by Vlad Romascanu. ESCAPEplay is the property of Eidos Interactive.

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