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== ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' (PC) ==

''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' on PC was created for MS-DOS and requires an emulator, such as [https://www.dosbox.com/ ~~DosBox~~], to run on modern operating systems.

''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' on PC was created for MS-DOS and requires an emulator, such as [https://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox], to run on modern operating systems.

'''Save files:'''

*RAYMAN{Slot number}.SAV - Located in the install directory.

[http://raysaves.raymanpc.com/rayman1.html Download saves]

*RAYMAN{Slot number}.SAV - Located in the install directory.

'''Configuration files:'''

*RAYMAN.CFG - Located in the install directory.

[~~http~~://~~raysaves~~.raymanpc.com/~~rayman1~~.~~html Download saves]~~

**'''Note''': the configuration file is binary. The first byte determines the language, which is used in the game menus and the intro/ending movies (if available). 00 - English, 01 - French, 02 - German. Other values are invalid and cause an abnormal exit if used. The value is set by the installer, but some later program versions (like US v1.21 and FR v1.21) will change it every time the program is run. Patches exist to revert this behavior and make v1.21 honor the language setting in the configuration file.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''2D PC Rayman game EXE patchers (Make GOG Rayman 1 honour language setting, and others)'', https://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1438553#p1438553</ref>

=== Missing soundtrack ===

Due to the limited space on discs, some of the ports, such as ''[[Rayman Forever]]'', are missing a lot of the soundtrack. In ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' the soundtrack files can easily be replaced with the full soundtrack files.

[https://~~drive~~.~~google~~.com/~~file~~/d/~~0B_HAsjQRA3-kUlVxNXpVdk04QjQ/view~~ ''Rayman Forever'' full soundtrack files]

[https://www.mediafire.com/download/qxqatkzd9d04jc4/Rayman_GOG_Complete_Soundtrack.zip ''Rayman Forever'' full soundtrack files]

== ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' ==

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*.SCT files - Located in {install directory}\PCMAP

*RAYKIT.CFG - Located in {install directory}

*Mapper levels are saved within the world folders in the install directory.

'''Configuration files:'''

*RAYKIT.CFG - Located in {install directory}

*Ubi.ini - Located in {install directory}\ubisoft or C:\Windows\ubisoft

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=== Failed installation ===

On some copies of the game, most notably ''[[Rayman Gold]]'', the installer may report that the installation failed. Despite this, sometimes it will actually succeed. To keep the installed files the user will need to close the installer using the task manager, otherwise the installer will automatically remove them. If files are missing they can be copied over from the disc.

=== Missing soundtrack ===

The Focus / Revival UK re-release (CD part number ESS254 or REV023) is missing all audio tracks. The games will accept a different valid ''[[Rayman]]'' or ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' CD as a music source. Other discs may be used after applying a patch.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman DOS versions - no-CD patches'', https://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74645</ref>

=== Importing map errors ===

Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they~~'re~~ from another directory. This can easily be fixed by placing the map file in the RayKit directory or any of its sub-directories and importing from there.

Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they are from another directory. This can easily be fixed by placing the map file in the RayKit directory or any of its sub-directories and importing from there.

[[File:Mapper error.png|frame|left|Importing map error.]]

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=== Trojan in RayKit files ===

Many anti-malware programs have reported trojans in the RayKit directory, most notably in the Mapper file, in ''[[Rayman Forever]]''. According to RibShark on the GOG forums<ref>GOG ~~Forums~~ https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_being_flagged_by_antivirus_software/post7</ref>, there is in fact code for the CIH virus, although the exe has most likely been configured to not allow it to run. The virus should also not ~~effect~~ Windows systems running XP and above. For anyone who feels insecure, the files can easily be replaced by the ones from any other version of ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.

Many anti-malware programs have reported trojans in the RayKit directory, most notably in the Mapper file, in ''[[Rayman Forever]]''. According to user RibShark on the GOG forums,<ref>GOG.com discussion forums, ''Rayman being flagged by Antivirus Software'', https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_being_flagged_by_antivirus_software/post7</ref> there is in fact code for the CIH virus, although the exe has most likely been configured to not allow it to run. The virus should also not affect Windows systems running XP and above. For anyone who feels insecure, the files can easily be replaced by the ones from any other version of ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.

=== Missing configuration file (ubi.ini) ===

Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually the user will have to add the following text to the configuration file (or create the file if it's missing):

Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually the user will have to add the following text to the configuration file (or create the file if it is missing):

''Note: The configuration below will only work if the configuration file is located in the installation directory. If it's located in the Windows directory the content, specifically the paths, will have to be altered manually.''

''Note: The configuration below will only work if the configuration file is located in the installation directory. If it is located in the Windows directory the content, specifically the paths, will have to be altered manually.''

<pre>

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=== Controller not recognized ===

Place the following .dll file in the game directory.

[https://~~drive~~.google.com/~~file~~/d/~~0B_HAsjQRA3~~-~~kcm1SWjh3UXpNZGc~~/~~view~~ ''Rayman 2'' controller patch.]

[https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads ''Rayman 2'' controller patch.]

=== Wrong speed ===

If the game is running using nGlide the speed can be changed by changing the refresh rate. Usually setting it to ~~120hz~~ will fix any speedups.

If the game is running using nGlide the speed can be changed by changing the refresh rate. Usually setting it to 120 Hz will fix any speedups.

== ''[[Rayman M|Rayman M/Arena]]'' (PC) ==

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[https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=25010 ''Rayman Arena'' widescreen patch.]

=== Compatibility with modern operating systems ===

The installer on the original disc may not work on recent versions of Microsoft Windows. ''Rayman Control Panel'' may be used to install the game. Some releases use SafeDisc DRM, which is incompatible with Windows 10. To play the game installed from such a release, no-CD patched executables must be used. The widescreen resolution fixes incorporate the no-CD patch as well.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Installing Rayman Arena on Windows 10'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1414098#p1414098</ref>

== ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (PC) ==

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=== jade_enr.exe error ===

This is a known error with no current solution. ~~The~~ GOG version ~~does not fix~~ this ~~issue~~.

This is a known error with no current solution. It is not completely clear which game versions/systems are affected. There is evidence that the GOG version 2.0.0.4 runs fine without this error on 64-bit Windows.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1365186#p1365186</ref>

=== Black background ===

If the background appears black, with the text still showing, it is due to the contrast and brightness values being corrupted. A simple fix for this is to simply navigate to the in-game options and turn up the brightness and contrast. If this does not work, the registry keys should manually be deleted. Do so by going to the registry editor (regedit) and find:

<pre>

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Rayman4\HKEY_CU RRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Rayman4\{05D2C1BC-A857-4493-9BDA-C7707CACB937}\Basic video

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'''Configuration files:'''

*Settings - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\

*General Settings - ''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\''

*Language Settings - ''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\Settings'' (''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\'''WOW6432Node'''\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\Settings'' on 64-bit Windows)

=== Changing language after installation ===

The GOG version includes a small GUI utility ('''language_setup.exe''') to change the language. All it does is modify the registry key above. The settings are specified in '''language_setup.ini'''. The parameter name is ''Language'' of type DWORD, with the following values: 0-English, 1-French, 2-Japanese, 3-German, 4-Spanish, 5-Italian, 8-Portuguese, 10-Polish, 11-Russian, 12-Dutch, 13-Czech, 14-Hungarian.

Changing the language by modifying the parameter manually in the registry works in the retail version of the game as well, with the exception of Russian, Czech and Hungarian, which will show only blank text boxes. Conversely, the country-specific retail versions of the game may fail to show text in any language other than the native for that release. Since the data files are identical, the difference must be in the main program code ('''Rayman Origins.exe'''). The GOG version is the only one known so far to support all languages in the same installation.

=== Using controller ===

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 == ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' (PC) ==
-''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' on PC was created for MS-DOS and requires an emulator, such as [https://www.dosbox.com/ DosBox], to run on modern operating systems.
+''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' on PC was created for MS-DOS and requires an emulator, such as [https://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox], to run on modern operating systems.
 '''Save files:'''
+*RAYMAN{Slot number}.SAV - Located in the install directory.
+[http://raysaves.raymanpc.com/rayman1.html Download saves]
-*RAYMAN{Slot number}.SAV - Located in the install directory.
+'''Configuration files:'''
 *RAYMAN.CFG - Located in the install directory.
-[http://raysaves.raymanpc.com/rayman1.html Download saves]
+**'''Note''': the configuration file is binary. The first byte determines the language, which is used in the game menus and the intro/ending movies (if available). 00 - English, 01 - French, 02 - German. Other values are invalid and cause an abnormal exit if used. The value is set by the installer, but some later program versions (like US v1.21 and FR v1.21) will change it every time the program is run. Patches exist to revert this behavior and make v1.21 honor the language setting in the configuration file.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''2D PC Rayman game EXE patchers (Make GOG Rayman 1 honour language setting, and others)'', https://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1438553#p1438553</ref>
 === Missing soundtrack ===
 Due to the limited space on discs, some of the ports, such as ''[[Rayman Forever]]'', are missing a lot of the soundtrack. In ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' the soundtrack files can easily be replaced with the full soundtrack files.
-[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kUlVxNXpVdk04QjQ/view ''Rayman Forever'' full soundtrack files]
+[https://www.mediafire.com/download/qxqatkzd9d04jc4/Rayman_GOG_Complete_Soundtrack.zip ''Rayman Forever'' full soundtrack files]
 == ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' ==
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 *.SCT files - Located in {install directory}\PCMAP
-*RAYKIT.CFG - Located in {install directory}
 *Mapper levels are saved within the world folders in the install directory.
 '''Configuration files:'''
+*RAYKIT.CFG - Located in {install directory}
 *Ubi.ini - Located in {install directory}\ubisoft or C:\Windows\ubisoft
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 === Failed installation ===
 On some copies of the game, most notably ''[[Rayman Gold]]'', the installer may report that the installation failed. Despite this, sometimes it will actually succeed. To keep the installed files the user will need to close the installer using the task manager, otherwise the installer will automatically remove them. If files are missing they can be copied over from the disc.
+=== Missing soundtrack ===
+The Focus / Revival UK re-release (CD part number ESS254 or REV023) is missing all audio tracks. The games will accept a different valid ''[[Rayman]]'' or ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' CD as a music source. Other discs may be used after applying a patch.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman DOS versions - no-CD patches'', https://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=74645</ref>
 === Importing map errors ===
-Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they're from another directory. This can easily be fixed by placing the map file in the RayKit directory or any of its sub-directories and importing from there.
+Sometimes the Mapper program won't import maps if they are from another directory. This can easily be fixed by placing the map file in the RayKit directory or any of its sub-directories and importing from there.
 [[File:Mapper error.png|frame|left|Importing map error.]]
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 === Trojan in RayKit files ===
-Many anti-malware programs have reported trojans in the RayKit directory, most notably in the Mapper file, in ''[[Rayman Forever]]''. According to RibShark on the GOG forums<ref>GOG Forums https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_being_flagged_by_antivirus_software/post7</ref>, there is in fact code for the CIH virus, although the exe has most likely been configured to not allow it to run. The virus should also not effect Windows systems running XP and above. For anyone who feels insecure, the files can easily be replaced by the ones from any other version of ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
+Many anti-malware programs have reported trojans in the RayKit directory, most notably in the Mapper file, in ''[[Rayman Forever]]''. According to user RibShark on the GOG forums,<ref>GOG.com discussion forums, ''Rayman being flagged by Antivirus Software'', https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/rayman_being_flagged_by_antivirus_software/post7</ref> there is in fact code for the CIH virus, although the exe has most likely been configured to not allow it to run. The virus should also not affect Windows systems running XP and above. For anyone who feels insecure, the files can easily be replaced by the ones from any other version of ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
 === Missing configuration file (ubi.ini) ===
-Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually the user will have to add the following text to the configuration file (or create the file if it's missing):
+Sometimes the configuration file isn't added properly during installation. To add it manually the user will have to add the following text to the configuration file (or create the file if it is missing):
-''Note: The configuration below will only work if the configuration file is located in the installation directory. If it's located in the Windows directory the content, specifically the paths, will have to be altered manually.''
+''Note: The configuration below will only work if the configuration file is located in the installation directory. If it is located in the Windows directory the content, specifically the paths, will have to be altered manually.''
 <pre>
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 === Controller not recognized ===
 Place the following .dll file in the game directory.
-[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcm1SWjh3UXpNZGc/view ''Rayman 2'' controller patch.]
+[https://code.google.com/archive/p/noser-sandbox/downloads ''Rayman 2'' controller patch.]
 === Wrong speed ===
-If the game is running using nGlide the speed can be changed by changing the refresh rate. Usually setting it to 120hz will fix any speedups.
+If the game is running using nGlide the speed can be changed by changing the refresh rate. Usually setting it to 120&nbsp;Hz will fix any speedups.
 == ''[[Rayman M|Rayman M/Arena]]'' (PC) ==
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 [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=25010 ''Rayman Arena'' widescreen patch.]
+=== Compatibility with modern operating systems ===
+The installer on the original disc may not work on recent versions of Microsoft Windows. ''Rayman Control Panel'' may be used to install the game. Some releases use SafeDisc DRM, which is incompatible with Windows 10. To play the game installed from such a release, no-CD patched executables must be used. The widescreen resolution fixes incorporate the no-CD patch as well.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Installing Rayman Arena on Windows 10'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1414098#p1414098</ref>
 == ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (PC) ==
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 === jade_enr.exe error ===
-This is a known error with no current solution. The GOG version does not fix this issue.
+This is a known error with no current solution. It is not completely clear which game versions/systems are affected. There is evidence that the GOG version 2.0.0.4 runs fine without this error on 64-bit Windows.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1365186#p1365186</ref>
 === Black background ===
 If the background appears black, with the text still showing, it is due to the contrast and brightness values being corrupted. A simple fix for this is to simply navigate to the in-game options and turn up the brightness and contrast. If this does not work, the registry keys should manually be deleted. Do so by going to the registry editor (regedit) and find:
 <pre>
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Rayman4\HKEY_CU RRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Ubisoft\Rayman4\{05D2C1BC-A857-4493-9BDA-C7707CACB937}\Basic video
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 '''Configuration files:'''
-*Settings - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\
+*General Settings - ''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\''
+*Language Settings - ''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\Settings'' (''HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\'''WOW6432Node'''\Ubisoft\RaymanOrigins\Settings'' on 64-bit Windows)
+=== Changing language after installation ===
+The GOG version includes a small GUI utility ('''language_setup.exe''') to change the language. All it does is modify the registry key above. The settings are specified in '''language_setup.ini'''. The parameter name is ''Language'' of type DWORD, with the following values: 0-English, 1-French, 2-Japanese, 3-German, 4-Spanish, 5-Italian, 8-Portuguese, 10-Polish, 11-Russian, 12-Dutch, 13-Czech, 14-Hungarian.
+Changing the language by modifying the parameter manually in the registry works in the retail version of the game as well, with the exception of Russian, Czech and Hungarian, which will show only blank text boxes. Conversely, the country-specific retail versions of the game may fail to show text in any language other than the native for that release. Since the data files are identical, the difference must be in the main program code ('''Rayman Origins.exe'''). The GOG version is the only one known so far to support all languages in the same installation.
 === Using controller ===