DirectPlay error Windows 10

[Azmodeus]

Hi, anyone knows why my game dont start? after i hit play button on steam it opens a windows telling me it needs DirectPlay installed to run and give me 2 options install it or ignore...

If i choose install it shows a error telling me Directplay cant be installed and the game never start...

And if i choose ignore the game also dont start(even if i run it from INSTALL folder using directly the Walords .exe)

And i just Found out that on the store here on steam in both Recommended and minimum it dont mention windows 10, why? it cant run on windows 10(my system)?

[Naska]

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode?

[Azmodeus]

It doesnt change nothing still getting error. Looks like the game is doing installation of needed files because its the firt time i run the game.

But he cant complete because windows 10 dont allow the installation of this Directplay(wich i believe its from an older version of directx).

Anyone playing in windows 10 without problems?

[Vile]

I own the game on GOG. I don't have windows 10, but GOG's store page mentions windows 10 compatibility, however it also mentions;

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

So I guess Windows 10 users will experience issues, perhaps even for some time...though on GOG's forums people say that if you set the exe to Windows XP compatibility mode it should work. Maybe it's best for Windows 10 users to still wait before purchasing until Retroism adds Windows 10 to the requirements on the store page.

[Azmodeus]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/433280/discussions/0/451851477877183931/

Follow the steps on this topic if you have any problems i can run the game fine now that i installed directplay following this instructions.

[oifsoldier_808]

Originally posted by Azmodeus:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/433280/discussions/0/451851477877183931/

Follow the steps on this topic if you have any problems i can run the game fine now that i installed directplay following this instructions.

Thanks!!