To overcome this, the latest Quake Shareware 1.06 (installer v0.99a), which is distributed with a Windows installer, can be used instead. Installing Quake Shareware 1.06 for Windows 10Īs is, the original Quake CD or the original Quake demo (shareware) will not install on Windows 10. An external USB CD ROM drive was also used. This process has been tested on Windows 10 (64-bit), but will probably work for any Windows subsequent to Windows ME. To be able to enjoy the full version of Quake, you will need access to your own Quake CD. The Quake CD files will not be supplied, but a method to install them on your hard drive is shown at the end of this post. Overall, this method will make the game use the original music from the CD and add support for Windows and OpenGL. Steam), this post will show how to use the latest Quake demo (Shareware 1.06) and turn it into the full version using the original CD.
With its, then, groundbreaking 3D graphics, revolutionised game engine and awesome multi-player mode, Quake (now known as Quake 1) is still fun to play alone, or with a few friends.Īlthough the full PC version of Quake can be purchased for a small price (e.g. in the comment section at the bottom of this page. Please suggest corrections, explanations, etc.
