diff --git a/engine/client/winquake.rc b/engine/client/winquake.rc
index b90d25d2..1a3395b3 100644
--- a/engine/client/winquake.rc
+++ b/engine/client/winquake.rc
@@ -69,6 +69,9 @@ END
 // String Table
 //
 
+// define this to prevent syntax error
+#define IDS_STRING1 1
+
 STRINGTABLE DISCARDABLE 
 BEGIN
     IDS_STRING1             "WinQuake"