Wing Commander Privateer 2: The Darkening: Deluxe Edition
Instructions on how to play Wing Commander Privateer 2: The Darkening: Deluxe Edition in Windows XP:
Create a hard drive directory for the game prior to inserting the first disc. C:\Dark is the default. An Error! message will display with a message about insufficient disk space if this folder has not been made.
Insert P2 Deluxe disc 1 and the installer should automatically appear. If no window pops up, navigate to the disc and double-click on the install.exe file.
Once the installer is running, the installation directory or input method can be changed. P2 only supports keyboards, joysticks or joystick/throttle combos. Click Install to proceed. All options are selected by clicking the round balls next to the descriptive text.
The game will probably not allow you to fly into space without compatibility mode enabled. Turn this on for DARK.EXE located in C:\Dark\ by default. See General Windows tips for specifics on enabling compatibility mode.
The game will probably run too fast without the speed patch. Download the patch here and unzip it in the P2 directory. Run patch.exe to fix the game.
Important Note: To save the game and find a variety of other optins, press P to bring up the PAD and click on the triangle computer icon at the bottom.