How to install Settlers IV under Windows XP SP2 (Fatal Error solution)

[LPH 0]

 

1. Full install The Settlers IV + addons.

 

2. Run SIV_1516.exe patch.

 

3. Install Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 3.0 (use Google to find it - its free from Microsoft).

 

4. Run the program and create a new database.

 

5. Click Fix.

 

6. Name of the program to be fixed: Settlers IV - Name of the vendor for this program: Blue Byte.

 

7. Program file location: Browse for the location of S4_Main.exe in gamedir\Exe folder.

 

8. Operating System Modes: None - Click Next.

 

9. Compatibility Fixes: select EmulateSlowCPU - Click Next.

 

10. Click Finish.

 

11. Choose File and Install.

 

12. Run S4.exe to start the game.

 

[bafiol 0]

Merci ca marche ton truc..... mais est ce que tu pourrais expliquer en fait ce qu'il se passe et qu'est ce qu'on fait exactement en faisant cette manip

 

merci

[bafiol 0]

Sorry, your tip works for settlers IV but could you explain what I did exactly in doing this tip

 

Thanks

[bargemanos 0]

it works the same way with Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0?

[mianfei16 0]

Thanks for the info!! That's great!

 

quick info:

 

Application Compatibility

 

The Microsoft® Windows® Application Compatibility Toolkit is a collection of tools and documents that assist IT professionals and developers in achieving the highest levels of application compatibility with the Windows operating systems. Tools include the latest versions of the Microsoft Application Compatibility Analyzer that simplifies application inventory and compatibility testing, the Windows Application Verifier that assists developers and testers in locating common compatibility issues during the development cycle, and the Compatibility Administrator that provides access to the necessary compatibility fixes to support legacy applications in Windows.