=============================== BLUR README

Last updated: April 7, 2010 ===============================

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. INSTALLATION AND SETUP Minimum and Recommended System Requirements Minimum System Requirements for Microsoft Windows XP Minimum System Requirements for Microsoft Windows VISTA or Microsoft Window s 7 Recommended System Requirements for Microsoft Windows XP Recommended System Requirements for Microsoft Windows VISTA Autoplay DirectX Detection and Installation Uninstalling

III. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. 2. 3. VIDEO ISSUES SOUND ISSUES INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY ISSUES

IV. KNOWN ISSUES

V. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

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--------------I. INTRODUCTION ---------------

This readme file contains all the information you need to get BLUR installed and set up on your computer and troubleshoot the latest issues that may arise durin g installations and setup.

---------------II. INSTALLATION AND SETUP ----------------

-=MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS=1. Microsoft Windows XP

CPU: Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.4 GHz or Intel Core 2 E6300 or AMD Athlon RAM: 1 GB of RAM

64 x2 3800+

VIDEO CARD: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0c-com pliant 256 MB video card and drivers: All NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets (excluding 8 400 cards). All ATI Radeon 1600XT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets (excluding X1800 GTO, Radeon HD2400, Radeon HD2600, and Radeon HD3450) rs SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 9.0c-compliant true 16-bit sound card and drive

HDD SPACE: 9 GB of uncompressed hard disk space (plus 400 MB for the Win dows swap file and 128 KB free for saved games) OTHER: 100% Windows XP-compatible mouse, keyboard and drivers

100% Windows XP-compatible 6x speed DVD-ROM drive (600 K/sec sustaine d transfer rate) and drivers** INTERNET: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer C onnectivity 2. Microsoft Windows VISTA or Microsoft Windows 7

CPU: Intel Pentium D Dual Core 3.4 GHz or Intel Core 2 E6300 or AMD Athlon 64 x 2 3800+

RAM: 2 GB of RAM

VIDEO CARD: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0c-co mpliant 256 MB video card and drivers: All NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets (excluding 8400 cards). All ATI Radeon 1600XT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets (excluding X1800 GTO, Radeon HD2400, Radeon HD2600, and Radeon HD3450) SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 9.0c-compliant true 16-bit sound card and drive

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HDD SPACE: 9 GB of uncompressed hard disk space (plus 400 MB for the Win dows swap file and 128 KB free for saved games) s OTHER: 100% Windows VISTA or Windows 7-compatible mouse, keyboard and driver

100% Windows VISTA or Windows 7-compatible 6x speed DVD-ROM drive (60 0 K/sec sustained transfer rate) and drivers** INTERNET: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer C onnectivity

-=RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS=3. Microsoft Windows XP

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 or AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 or higher processor RAM: 2 GB of RAM *VIDEO CARD: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0c-c ompliant 256 MB video card and drivers: chipsets rs NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets ATI Radeon 1800XT 256 MB RAM with Shader 3.0 capabilities and better SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 9.0c-compliant true 16-bit sound card and drive

HDD SPACE: 9 GB of uncompressed hard disk space (plus 400 MB for the Win dows swap file and 128 KB free for saved games) OTHER: 100% Windows XP-compatible mouse, keyboard and drivers

100% Windows XP-compatible 6x speed DVD-ROM drive (600 K/sec sustaine d transfer rate) and drivers** INTERNET: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer C onnectivity 4. Microsoft Windows VISTA or Microsoft Windows 7

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 or AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 or higher processor RAM: 2 GB of RAM *VIDEO CARD: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0c-c ompliant 256 MB video card and drivers: chipsets rs NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT 256 MB RAM and better chipsets ATI Radeon 1800XT 256 MB RAM with Shader 3.0 capabilities and better SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 9.0c-compliant true 16-bit sound card and drive

HDD SPACE: 9 GB of uncompressed hard disk space (plus 400 MB for the Win dows swap file and 128 KB free for saved games) s OTHER: 100% Windows VISTA or Windows 7-compatible mouse, keyboard and driver

100% Windows VISTA or Windows 7-compatible 6x speed DVD-ROM drive (60 0 K/sec sustained transfer rate) and drivers** INTERNET: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer C onnectivity

*Important Note: Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipsets listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by BLUR. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0c compatibility.

5. -=AUTOPLAY=-**

If the Windows Autoplay feature is enabled on your computer, the installer will begin when you insert BLUR DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen ins tructions to continue the installation. If the game is already installed on your system, the BLUR Game Launch screen will appear. If the Autoplay feature is disabled, you can begin the installation by doing the following**:

a) Go to the Start Menu and select Run. b) Type D:\SETUP.EXE (assuming D is your DVD-ROM drive letter) and press Enter. -ora) Double-click on My Computer b) Double-Click your DVD-ROM drive icon. -ora) Navigate to your DVD-ROM drive with Windows Explorer b) Double-click on SETUP.EXE

6. -=DIRECTX DETECTION & INSTALLATION=-

BLUR requires that your computer have the latest version of DirectX 9.0c instal led in order to run. This is included with BLUR and will run automatically durin g installation, and is also available online at:

http://www.microsoft.com

At the end of BLUR install setup, the installer will automatically install Direc tX 9.0c and all required runtime updates on your computer. If you already have o ther Windows games on your computer, chances are you already have a version of D irectX installed. In this case, the Microsoft installer will detect it and will not overwrite any files. You will not need to restart your computer after instal lation in order to run BLUR. If, however, you do not already have DirectX 9.0c i nstalled the Microsoft installer will detect and overwrite any previous versions with DirectX 9.0c. At that point, you will need to restart your computer for th e changes to take effect. You can also manually install it later. To do so, use the following instructions **: 1. Place your BLUR disk in the DVD-ROM drive. The Launch screen should appear. ( See the AutoPlay section above if it does not appear.) 2. Click on the "Extras" button. 3. Click on "DirectX" and follow the installation process. When DirectX installa tion finishes, you will need to restart your computer for the new drivers to wor k. If you encounter the following error message, then you have tried to start the g ame without the correct version of DirectX installed on your computer: "DirectX 9.0c is not installed on this computer. Install it and try again." You will need to follow the directions above to install DirectX before starting the game.

7. -=UNINSTALLING=-

BLUR can be uninstalled from your system from the Add/Remove programs section of the Windows Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel). Select BLUR from the list o f applications installed and select Uninstall, then follow the instructions on s creen.

You will need to manually delete your save games after uninstalling. To do so, u se the following instructions

Windows XP Save games are stored in the users Application Data folder, under C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Bizarre Creations\blur\save\ . Files are nam ed blursave and are appended with the account username (e.g. blursavemyprofile ). If no account has been created then there is only one save file, named blursave .

Windows 7 or Windows Vista Save games are stored in the users Application Data folder, under C:\Users\usernam e\AppData\Roaming\bizarre creations\blur\save\ . Files are named blursave and are ap pended with the account username (e.g. blursavemyprofile ). If no account has been created then there is only one save file, named blursave .

**Not applicable if software was purchased via digital download.

------------------III. TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------

1. -=VIDEO ISSUES=-

*Most video issues can be resolved by installing the latest drivers for your vid eo card from the manufacturer's website.

ATI: http://www.ati.com NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com

2. -=SOUND ISSUES=-

Most sound issues can be resolved by ensuring you have the latest AC97 drivers f or your sound card installed. Check the website of your sound card manufacturer for the latest AC97 driver release if you are encountering problems with audio p layback.

3. -=INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY ISSUES=-

BLUR requires an active Internet connection for online play. If you are having problems connecting to a server, make sure your Internet connection is active (t ry websites, other online games, etc).

If you are having problems hosting a game, please ensure that your firewall and/ or router are properly configured. Activision does not provide support for route rs and firewalls.

--------------IV. KNOWN ISSUES ---------------

DIRECTX CRASH AT LAUNCH

If you encounter the following error: "This application has failed to start beca use d3dx9_34.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the proble m." Try installing DirectX 9.0c (found on the game disc**, or http://www.microso ft.com)

ATI RADEON X SERIES GRAPHICS CARDS

Blur has a known issue which may affect ATI Radeon X series graphics cards. An u pdate may be made available to fix these issues. Please follow the prompts in ga

me to install the latest updates.

------------------------V. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION -------------------------

Uses Bink Video Copyright 1997-2008 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.