Manual:Install

Features

Manual

Running Vega Strike

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A short guide on how to install Vegastrike under various operation systems.

See also

• Howto list
• HowTo#Installing - Installing/compiling Howtos
• FAQ:Installing - Frequently Asked Questions on installing.

Install from binary distribution

Obtain the correct file from the Downloads Page

A copy of the latest binary distribution may sometimes be available for purchase on CD at Cafepress

Windows

Installing

• Vega Strike is packaged in a self-installable, executable program. Locate this file (either from your download or on the CD), then double click to execute. It will begin verifying the installer (be patient, this will take a short while). Read the License Agreement (a copy can be accessed online at the website, as well as in the program directories).

• Component selection. Note that the Vega Strike files are required to play Vega Strike, and the Music files are recommended for full immersion in the game.

• Destination folder selection

• Installing ...

• Display Manual? To view the Player's Guide you will need a .pdf reader.

• Display Story? Do you want to read the Vega Strike Introduction?

• Startmenu after Installation

Uninstalling

• Confirmation

• Component selection

• Finished

Linux

Install as a user

• sh vegastrike.run;
• Enter directory to locate the files (default is /home/username/vegastrike);
• Enter directory to put symlinks to binaries. If you do not have a location for binaries in your $path, uncheck the “install symlinks to binaries