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README – Close Combat I Trial/Demo
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1. Overview
   - Developed by Atomic Games for Windows 95. 
   - Runs on Windows 11 with adjustments.

2. Installation
   - Installer runs without compatibility settings.
   - After installation, set program compatibility mode to Windows 95 
     (may also work with 98 or XP).

3. Compatibility Notes
   - Reduced colour mode (8-bit / 256 colours) recommended.
   - Sound issues: crashes on modern systems. Works if sound is disabled.
   - May work with legacy sound adapters (e.g. SoundBlaster 16).
   - Virtual Machine (Oracle VirtualBox) tested with Win95/98/XP:
     - Sound works with SB16 audio.
     - Mouse pointer may disappear during gameplay (still functional).

4. Credits
   Author: Atomic Games  
   Curated by: vonB  
   Contact: vonb@thewizard.org  
   Website: vonb.thewizard.org  
   Release date: 15/12/2025

5. Checksums for cctrial.EXE
   SHA‑256: DF3759A8E5CEBEABE47283F1A5C00ED8A0A6F7C09F839C822E4C3BD8CAB592A8
   MD5: 95DF8FC160D40F2B84ADA3702133F47E

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