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Aug 31, 2017 @ 12:04am

UI Scaling

I have a new laptop with a 4k screen and the game runs but all the interface buttons are tiny and im super zoomed out is there anyway of fixing this i dont mind the zoomed out part but i can see the interface

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Originally posted by Terminator:

I'm quite sure that you can use the Compatibilty Mode in all Windows 10 Releases. Here is a guide how to access it:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862524297

Edit: Added "I'm quite sure that", just to be safe. ;)

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Terminator has Age of Empires II (2013)

Aug 31, 2017 @ 3:09am

There is a 4k mod in the workshop for that purpose, but mostly this fixes only part of problem.

Last edited by Terminator; Aug 31, 2017 @ 3:10am

Zorp

Feb 23, 2018 @ 5:51am

Win10Pro FIX

1) right click '.../Steam/SteamApps/common/Age2HD/AoK HD.exe"
2) left click 'Properties'
3) goto 'Compatibility'
4) checkmark 'Override high DPI scaling behavior'
5) select Scaling performed by: 'System (Enhanced)'
6) press 'OK'

GOBLIN

Feb 24, 2018 @ 10:05am

Originally posted by Zorp:
Win10Pro FIX

1) right click '.../Steam/SteamApps/common/Age2HD/AoK HD.exe"
2) left click 'Properties'
3) goto 'Compatibility'
4) checkmark 'Override high DPI scaling behavior'
5) select Scaling performed by: 'System (Enhanced)'
6) press 'OK'

where is compatibility? i couldnt find it

Auto

Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:33am

you have to highlight the AOK HD file
although i tried this and my game bugged out so not too sure might try uninstalling and reinstalling but goodluck hope it works for you

Zorp

Feb 25, 2018 @ 1:36am

Originally posted by outlander79@:
where is compatibility? i couldnt find it

Do you use 'Win10 Home'?

Compatibility mode is a 'Win10 Professional' feature only.

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Terminator has Age of Empires II (2013)

Feb 25, 2018 @ 5:13am

Last edited by Terminator; Feb 25, 2018 @ 5:15am

Auto

Feb 25, 2018 @ 9:16pm

Originally posted by TerminatorIV:
I'm quite sure that you can use the Compatibilty Mode in all Windows 10 Releases. Here is a guide how to access it:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=862524297

Edit: Added "I'm quite sure that", just to be safe. ;)

Cheers mate You the real MVP :)

Dandy

Jun 18, 2019 @ 3:17pm

Originally posted by outlander:
Originally posted by Zorp:
Win10Pro FIX

1) right click '.../Steam/SteamApps/common/Age2HD/AoK HD.exe"
2) left click 'Properties'
3) goto 'Compatibility'
4) checkmark 'Override high DPI scaling behavior'
5) select Scaling performed by: 'System (Enhanced)'
6) press 'OK'

where is compatibility? i couldnt find it

ur4rob

Dec 22, 2022 @ 6:31pm

Originally posted by Zorp:
Win10Pro FIX

1) right click '.../Steam/SteamApps/common/Age2HD/AoK HD.exe"
2) left click 'Properties'
3) goto 'Compatibility'
4) checkmark 'Override high DPI scaling behavior'
5) select Scaling performed by: 'System (Enhanced)'
6) press 'OK'

Sir, I love you. Worked perfectly. Dec 22, 2022 6:32 pm Pacific.

Last edited by ur4rob; Dec 22, 2022 @ 6:32pm

Rich

Dec 29, 2023 @ 9:55pm

Originally posted by Zorp:
Win10Pro FIX

1) right click '.../Steam/SteamApps/common/Age2HD/AoK HD.exe"
2) left click 'Properties'
3) goto 'Compatibility'
4) checkmark 'Override high DPI scaling behavior'
5) select Scaling performed by: 'System (Enhanced)'
6) press 'OK'

this does not work anymore

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