Warlords Battlecry 3 and Windows 7 DOESNT work

[rang3k1ng163]

I thought they were compatible?
Im trying since 3 days now to get a fix but i keep on getting blackscreen.

i cant install "directplay" because i dont have it in my windows features which is a common problem for windows 7 users all over the internet.

https://gyazo.com/da7fcbf5aaa4e13d7cb7e4009d860940

im using win 7 prof x64 nvidia geforce gtx 1070

can someone help me?

[Karol13]

there must a known fix.
I am running it on Win8 x64 notebook with most ♥♥♥♥♥♥ drivers from the manufacturer (that tend to fight with the ones from MS and sometimes with original Nvidia drivers too :D )

Some good tips are on this forum as well, I thought they are pinned, tho

Directplay -> isn't dat only for the opening video? If so, there must be a way to disable the video and it's fixed.

[Joe the Bartender]

Are you using Jake's widescreen patch?

[itlog ni batman]

You dont need to install directplay, just go to your steam folder > commonapps > warlords battlecry 3 folder > then right click app, run compatibility as windows XP/98. That will solve it

[Mendo2033]

Hi all,

Not the original poster, obviously, but I'm having the same problem. I've tried that last method (running compatibility as Windows XP) : when I click to run the program and test the new compability, Windows aks me to authorize the program to run changes (you know the drill), and then, well...nothing. It won't run. I guess I have to try something else, but I'm clueless. Any ideas ?

Thanks

[Jorboc]

Fought with this a little myself awhile back, but I got it working on W7 64-Bit. My executable is set to Win XP Service pack 2 Compatibility, running as Admin, and with Visual Themes, Desktop Composition, and Display scaling all Checked "Disabled."

In addition to this, make sure the executable is white-listed on Windows Firewall, and for good measure, but optional, you can use The Large Address Aware program.

There may have been something else, in addition to everything listed above, but I got it working.