As it took me at least 5-10 hours of messing with different releases and figuring out how to fix all kinds of problems with my Jim 3D installation, I have decided to put this guide together to save others from the same fate.

Step 1: Download everything in this link: https://mega.nz/file/fIQmgBLZ#ktHVJZveJKc5OFK41Cdyj0F9-2a7gWzgTydVxVecc6k This link contains everything needed to have a smooth running Jim 3D

Step 2: Extract everything from the downloaded .zip file. The jim3d folder inside the zip is where the game executable is located, as well as DXWnd for playing in windowed mode. I recommend placing the jim3d folder inside the Program Files (x86) folder.

Step 3: a. If you have a CD drive (and do not want to mount the disk image): Burn the .mds disk image file to a CD and put it in your disk drive when you want to play.

b. If you do not have a CD drive (or would rather mount the disk image): Use a mounting program (the version of Daemon Tools Lite included will work if you do not have one installed already) to mount the Jim 3D .mds file to the highest drive letter possible (I have mine mounted to A:). To change the drive letter (in Windows 7), after mounting the Jim 3D image, open Disk Management and right click on the "Earthworm Jim 3D" drive and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths" and set it to the highest letter available (A:\ is preferred).

Step 4: Open dxwnd.exe (located inside the jim3d folder). If you placed the jim3d folder in Program Files (x86), then nothing needs to be changed, otherwise right click on the path shown and select Modify. Click on the "..." button in the top right and navigate to the "EarthwormJim3D.exe" file in the jim3d folder, and leave all other settings as they are. NOTE: DXWnd must be running while playing Jim 3D in order to have the game run in windowed mode. Just minimize it while you play.

Step 5: Run EarthwormJim3D.exe and the game should be in windowed mode. To change the window size, just drag at the corners like a normal window. The game will still run at whatever resolution it is set to in-game, but the window size will not automatically adjust to the game resolution.

OPTIONAL Step 6: Download the Stage Select Save Pack in the Resources section on here, which will allow you to practice any level (in the state it will be in during the run) as much as you want.