Once installed, the game will likely crash immediately upon startup. This is due to a coding issue with the original executable regarding processor speeds on modern CPUs.
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The original Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Collection discs utilized a DRM (Digital Rights Management) software called SecureROM. This software is incompatible with modern Windows and will prevent the game from launching. Once installed, the game will likely crash immediately