Fix for Windows 8 not running the game

[Nagra]

Here's a fix for all Windows 8 users whose game simply doesn't launch :

Go to your Steam folder, and from there, go to :

"...\steamapps\common\Star Wars Jedi Knight" for Jedi Knight
"...\steamapps\common\Jedi Knight Mysteries of the Sith" for MotS

For Jedi Knight delete the Jedi.EXE file that you'll find there.
For MotS delete the Sith.EXE file that you'll find there.

Then you must change the compatibility settings for JK.EXE (for Jedi Knight) and JKM.EXE for MotS to Windows XP (Service Pack 3).

To do this, right-click the file, then click "Troubleshoot compatibility". Select "Try recommended settings". Windows should now automatically set the compatibility to Windows XP SP3.

You will then be asked to test the program before closing the window. Both games should now run normally. You're welcome.

Here's where I found the first part of this fix : http://www.overclock.net/t/1343907/star-wars-dark-forces-2-jedi-knight-mots-on-windows-8

Thanks to manuel for finding the second step.

[NateeTheGreatee]

Thanks. This really helped me.

[Nagra]

Originally posted by NateTheGreat:

Thanks. This really helped me.

You're welcome. A little comment on my profile ? :)

[tschrotty]

Thanks ... great Job

[feangren]

Thanks you, that was really helpful ! :)

[Nagra]

Originally posted by feangren:

Thanks you, that was really helpful ! :)

You're welcome. A little comment on my profile ? :)

[The Kaan]

Thanks [bli] [WUT] [FRIDOM] Nagra

Great advice. Appears to working fine now. Thanks again.

[Nagra]

You're most welcome :)

[-{RS}- Berserkorgoth]

thanks for the help and this fix works on Windows 7

[cap10wow]

the game keeps telling me to insert the game cd 1 any ideas?

[BenBoi]

Same as Cap10wow, please help.

[Ajax]

I have the same problem as Cap10wow and Farix, although I have Windows 7. I've tried the above but it doesn't work. Anyone have any solutions?

[Korey]

it still doesn't work for me... when i launch it's just a black screen for a second and then back to desk top

[mattjames121]

when i play only shows the black screen and the HUD

[max]

dude thx
u are the best

[LJ Tech]

This worked to get the game going, but it starts up in a window about 1/4 the size of my screen, alt-enter and alt-F12 don't seem to force it into fullscreen.