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The Command Prompt is the command-line interpreter provided by Microsoft for Windows systems and is the not-as-powerful equivalent of the shell in [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS]]. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'cmd.exe' or by running a 'Batch file'. | The Command Prompt is the command-line interpreter provided by Microsoft for Windows systems and is the not-as-powerful equivalent of the shell in [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS]]. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'cmd.exe' or by running a 'Batch file'. | ||
====Admin Command Prompt==== | ====Admin Command Prompt==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Windows 8 and later|fix= |
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* Push {{key|Win+X}}, then push {{key|A}}. | * Push {{key|Win+X}}, then push {{key|A}}. | ||
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===Registry Editor=== | ===Registry Editor=== | ||
The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'Regedit.exe'. | The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'Regedit.exe'. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Basic Editing|fix= |
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# Push {{key|Win|R}}, type '''regedit''', then click '''OK'''. | # Push {{key|Win|R}}, type '''regedit''', then click '''OK'''. | ||
# Navigate to the desired registry key, such as <code>{{p|hkcu}}</code>, under the '''Computer''' category. | # Navigate to the desired registry key, such as <code>{{p|hkcu}}</code>, under the '''Computer''' category. | ||
# Double click on any entries on the right side, right after selecting a registry key, under the '''Name''' category, in order to edit them. | # Double click on any entries on the right side, right after selecting a registry key, under the '''Name''' category, in order to edit them. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Advanced Search|fix= |
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# Download [https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963880.aspx RegJump], extract it inside the root directory of the main '''Local Disk''' location. | # Download [https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963880.aspx RegJump], extract it inside the root directory of the main '''Local Disk''' location. | ||
# Copy any desired path into the clipboard. | # Copy any desired path into the clipboard. | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | <!-- Maybe we should have a separate page with features (relevant to gaming) added and removed across Windows versions, akin to wikipedia. Maybe a feature matrix. --> | ||
===SafeDisc protection doesn't work with Windows 10=== | ===SafeDisc protection doesn't work with Windows 10=== | ||
Previous Windows of versions included a compatible version of {{file|secdrv.sys}} for the Macrovision safedisc [[DRM]], but Windows 10 does not, rendering games requiring SafeDisc unplayable. According to a Microsoft representative "Safedisc is not supported on Windows 10" and people will have to wait for Macrovision to come out with an updated secdrv.sys.<ref>[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/games_windows_10/age-of-mythology-windows-10/c7142024-8298-4060-aeb8-0e77d9d83af7 Microsoft Community Forums :: Age of Mythology - Windows 10]</ref> | Previous Windows of versions included a compatible version of {{file|secdrv.sys}} for the Macrovision safedisc [[DRM]], but Windows 10 does not, rendering games requiring SafeDisc unplayable. According to a Microsoft representative "Safedisc is not supported on Windows 10" and people will have to wait for Macrovision to come out with an updated secdrv.sys.<ref>[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/games_windows_10/age-of-mythology-windows-10/c7142024-8298-4060-aeb8-0e77d9d83af7 Microsoft Community Forums :: Age of Mythology - Windows 10]</ref> | ||
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===Alt F4 doesn't terminate freezed applications=== | ===Alt F4 doesn't terminate freezed applications=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://stefansundin.github.io/superf4/ SuperF4]}} |
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− | }} | ||
===Older Games Missing .dll File on Windows Vista and later=== | ===Older Games Missing .dll File on Windows Vista and later=== | ||
{{ii}} Some .dll files have different names on Windows Vista and later. | {{ii}} Some .dll files have different names on Windows Vista and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy DLL to folder|fix= |
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# Make a note of the name of the missing .dll. | # Make a note of the name of the missing .dll. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> (or <code>{{p|windir}}\System32</code> if you are running a 32-bit version of Windows). | # Go to <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64</code> (or <code>{{p|windir}}\System32</code> if you are running a 32-bit version of Windows). | ||
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===Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix= |
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# Open the Start screen, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Open the Start screen, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Expand Legacy Components. | # Expand Legacy Components. | ||
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===Force CPU affinity=== | ===Force CPU affinity=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Provisional solution: Task manager|fix= |
− | + | # Open Windows [[#Task Manager|Task Manager]] | |
− | # Open Windows [[Task Manager]] | ||
# Find game's process name (right click on its task and press "Go to process") | # Find game's process name (right click on its task and press "Go to process") | ||
# Right click on the process name | # Right click on the process name | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Permanent solution: customized shortcut|fix= |
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# Right click on your desktop | # Right click on your desktop | ||
# Make a new shortcut to <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe</code> | # Make a new shortcut to <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Permanent solution: flag game executable|fix= |
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# Download [http://www2.robpol86.com/guides/ImageCFG/ ImageCFG] | # Download [http://www2.robpol86.com/guides/ImageCFG/ ImageCFG] | ||
# Place it in the same folder of the game exe | # Place it in the same folder of the game exe | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use PsExec|fix= |
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# Download [https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897553.aspx Sysinternals's PsTools] | # Download [https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897553.aspx Sysinternals's PsTools] | ||
# Extract PsExec in the game executable folder | # Extract PsExec in the game executable folder | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use RunFirst|fix= |
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# Download [http://www.activeplus.com/Products/RunFirst RunFirst] | # Download [http://www.activeplus.com/Products/RunFirst RunFirst] | ||
# Create a shortcut to <code>RunFirst.exe</code> with the path to game executable as a parameter | # Create a shortcut to <code>RunFirst.exe</code> with the path to game executable as a parameter | ||
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===4-Gigabyte Tuning=== | ===4-Gigabyte Tuning=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Windows XP and Server 2003 (x86 only): edit boot configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff556232%28v=vs.85%29.aspx /3GB (Windows Drivers) - Microsoft Developer Network]</ref>|fix= |
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# Open [[#Command Prompt|command prompt]] under administrator privileges | # Open [[#Command Prompt|command prompt]] under administrator privileges | ||
# Type <code>bootcfg /raw "/3GB /userva=2048" /A /ID 1</code> (where 1 is the boot entry id) | # Type <code>bootcfg /raw "/3GB /userva=2048" /A /ID 1</code> (where 1 is the boot entry id) | ||
− | {{Fixbox | + | }} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Windows Vista and later (x86 only): edit boot configuration database|ref=<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff542202.aspx#_______increaseuserva________megabytes______ BCDEdit /set (Windows Drivers) - Microsoft Developer Network]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Open an elevated [[#Command Prompt|command prompt]] | # Open an elevated [[#Command Prompt|command prompt]] | ||
# Type <code>BCDEdit /set increaseuserva 2048</code> | # Type <code>BCDEdit /set increaseuserva 2048</code> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Windows default setting of 2048MB of user-mode virtual address space is used in the examples. Higher values may be attempted at risk of system instabilities | + | {{ii}} Windows default setting of 2048MB of user-mode virtual address space is used in the examples. Higher values may be attempted at risk of various system instabilities<ref>[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20040805-00/?p=38233#comment-201583 The oft-misunderstood /3GB switch – The Old New Thing]</ref><ref>[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20040806-00/?p=38223 Kernel address space consequences of the /3GB switch – The Old New Thing]</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force IMAGE_FILE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE flag in executables|fix= |
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# Download [http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware enabler] | # Download [http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large Address Aware enabler] | ||
# Open it and select game executable | # Open it and select game executable | ||
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===Shoddy coded applications mess system-wide registry setting=== | ===Shoddy coded applications mess system-wide registry setting=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit key ACL|fix= |
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# Open [[#Registry Editor|regedit]] | # Open [[#Registry Editor|regedit]] | ||
# Navigate to the relevant key | # Navigate to the relevant key | ||
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===Codec hell=== | ===Codec hell=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reset DirectShow filters|fix= |
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# Download and open [http://www.softella.com/dsfm/index.en.htm DirectShow Filter Manager] | # Download and open [http://www.softella.com/dsfm/index.en.htm DirectShow Filter Manager] | ||
# Go to the Troubleshooting tab | # Go to the Troubleshooting tab | ||
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===Missing codecs=== | ===Missing codecs=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://ffdshow-tryout.sourceforge.net/ ffdshow]|ref=<ref>[http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=190254&page=65#post7309217 Tomb Raider 6 Modding Thread - www.tombraiderforums.com]</ref>|fix= |
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{{ii}} Choose the release with the number of bits your troublesome application is compiled for, regardless of the actual OS instruction set | {{ii}} Choose the release with the number of bits your troublesome application is compiled for, regardless of the actual OS instruction set | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=QuickTime for Windows is no more|ref={{CN|date=February 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Install [http://www.free-codecs.com/qt_lite_download.htm QT Lite] for apps that use Apple's codecs. | ||
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{{ii}} Upgrading or refreshing your Windows installation will move some files and folders to a <code>Windows.old</code> folder on the system drive. | {{ii}} Upgrading or refreshing your Windows installation will move some files and folders to a <code>Windows.old</code> folder on the system drive. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Retrieve files from windows.old|ref=<ref>[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-files-upgrade-windows-old Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder - Microsoft Windows Help]</ref>|fix= |
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# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>Computer</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>Computer</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Go into the system drive (usually C:). | # Go into the system drive (usually C:). | ||
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{{ii}} Easiest way to fix issues is to set Windows non-unicode language to language game origins from, but in some scenarios it may introduce unwanted changes in other programs, especially if OS language is other than English. This includes some basic characters being incorrectly replaced, programs defaulting to set non-unicode language and other programs suddenly not being able to launch or crash. | {{ii}} Easiest way to fix issues is to set Windows non-unicode language to language game origins from, but in some scenarios it may introduce unwanted changes in other programs, especially if OS language is other than English. This includes some basic characters being incorrectly replaced, programs defaulting to set non-unicode language and other programs suddenly not being able to launch or crash. | ||
{{++}} AppLocale runs the application with same effect without effecting system. | {{++}} AppLocale runs the application with same effect without effecting system. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Microsoft AppLocale|fix= |
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# Download Microsoft AppLocale [https://web.archive.org/web/20050115055602/http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8c4e8e0d-45d1-4d9b-b7c0-8430c1ac89ab&displaylang=en here] and install it. | # Download Microsoft AppLocale [https://web.archive.org/web/20050115055602/http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8c4e8e0d-45d1-4d9b-b7c0-8430c1ac89ab&displaylang=en here] and install it. | ||
#* With Windows versions after XP installation will fail. Simply put installer to XP SP3 compatibility mode to continue. | #* With Windows versions after XP installation will fail. Simply put installer to XP SP3 compatibility mode to continue. | ||
# Open AppLocale follow instructions. It should automatically detect programs language. | # Open AppLocale follow instructions. It should automatically detect programs language. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change non-unicode language|ref=<ref>[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-system-locale Change the system locale - Windows Help]</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to Control Panel, Clock, Language and Region and Regional and Language Options. | # Go to Control Panel, Clock, Language and Region and Regional and Language Options. | ||
# From Administrative tab change non-unicode language. | # From Administrative tab change non-unicode language. | ||
# Restart computer for changes to take effect. | # Restart computer for changes to take effect. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===IPX protocol deprecated=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} IPX was a LAN protocol commonly used with older programs, especially games. Unfortunately it was removed entirely from Vista and later with no indication of returning. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Try a wrapper|ref={{CN|date=February 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | Try one of the following: | ||
+ | * [http://ipxemu.sourceforge.net ipxemu] | ||
+ | * [http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper] | ||
+ | * [http://www.kali.net Kali] - This one's more for tunneling IPX over the internet rather than LAN, but still works. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy support files from Windows XP|ref=<ref>https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/82727f50-9e1b-4fcf-8a38-e45567938ec4/ipx-on-windows-7?forum=w7itpronetworking</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | What you need: a working installation of Windows XP sp2. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Step 1. | ||
+ | Ctrate a new folder c:\temp | ||
+ | |||
+ | Step 2. | ||
+ | Copy the following files to the directory c:\temp *and* to the corrsponding vista directories: | ||
+ | Note: You might need to open up an "elevated" command prompt, "run as administrator", (to get write access to directories). | ||
+ | |||
+ | Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkipx.sys | ||
+ | Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkflt.sys | ||
+ | Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkfwd.sys | ||
+ | Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnknb.sys | ||
+ | Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkspx.sys | ||
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+ | Windows\System32\rtipxmib.dll | ||
+ | Windows\System32\wshisn.dll | ||
+ | Windows\System32\nwprovau.dll | ||
+ | |||
+ | Windows\inf\netnwlnk.inf (*) | ||
+ | Windows\inf\netnwlnk.pnf (*) | ||
+ | |||
+ | (*) The directory "inf" is hidden | ||
+ | |||
+ | Step 3. | ||
+ | Go to "manage network connection" (in control panel-> network). Right click your LAN adapter connection, click "install", "protocol", "Add", Do not select the IPX that is already in the list, be sure to select "have disk". Navigate to "c:\temp" and select file "netnwlnk.inf", now select "WLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS". You will get a warning it's not verifyable, install anyway (or not..). | ||
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+ | If you get an error message about a missing module, you forgot to copy the above files to the windows 7 directories. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Step 4. | ||
+ | Reboot computer. | ||
+ | {{--}} Only works on 32-bit version of Vista and later. | ||
+ | {{--}} Some parts of protocol don't even work (properties button greyed out in setting, ect.) | ||
+ | {{ii}} Support files can also be downloaded [http://ccm.net/download/download-3890-support-ipx-for-vista here] in case you don't own XP. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==DOS compatibility (32-bit Windows only)== | ==DOS compatibility (32-bit Windows only)== | ||
− | In the transition from Windows 9x to NT based versions, DOS compatibility was temporarily maintained, at least for 32-bit editions. For modern versions of Windows, we recommend you use [[DOSBox]]. | + | In the transition from Windows 9x to NT based versions, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_DOS_machine#Windows_NTVDM DOS compatibility was temporarily maintained], at least for 32-bit editions. For modern versions of Windows, we recommend you use [[DOSBox]]. |
If you're having trouble getting DOS games to run on older versions of NT (XP & 2000) checkout [http://www.sierrahelp.com The Sierra Help Pages]. | If you're having trouble getting DOS games to run on older versions of NT (XP & 2000) checkout [http://www.sierrahelp.com The Sierra Help Pages]. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
− | ===Running previous | + | ===Running previous Windows versions bundled games on newer ones=== |
{{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150311235209/http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/33214-How-to-use-Microsoft-Games-from-Windows-7-in-Windows-8-x Automatic patcher thing.] | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20150311235209/http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/33214-How-to-use-Microsoft-Games-from-Windows-7-in-Windows-8-x Automatic patcher thing.] | ||
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Windows | November 20, 1985 |
Microsoft Windows is a popular family of operating systems.
General
Command Prompt
The Command Prompt is the command-line interpreter provided by Microsoft for Windows systems and is the not-as-powerful equivalent of the shell in Linux and Mac OS. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'cmd.exe' or by running a 'Batch file'.
Admin Command Prompt
Windows 8 and later |
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Task Manager
The Task Manager is an application built into Windows that allows for the managing running processes as-well as providing information about computer performance. It can be accessed by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choosing Task Manager or you can press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc to open it directly.
Device Manager
The Device Manager is an application built into Windows that allows for the management of device drivers. It can be accessed from the Control Panel.
Registry Editor
The Registry Editor allows users to edit the Windows registry. It can be accessed by going to 'run' and typing 'Regedit.exe'.
Basic Editing |
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Advanced Search |
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Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
A Blue Screen of Death (a.k.a BSOD or Bluescreen) is an error screen that Windows produces when it encounters an error that it cannot recover from.
DirectX
DirectX is a collection of APIs for Windows that allows programs to interact directly with hardware.
.NET Framework
The .NET Framework is a software framework for Windows that is required for games built in .NET-aware languages (such as C# or Visual Basic), including those that use XNA. Different games may require different versions of .NET Framework. A list with download links to all versions may be found on MSDN. Windows 8 and 10 users may want to read this.
DLLs
DLL stands for "Dynamic Link Library". DLL files (.dll) are Windows exclusive library files containing code and data that can be used over several applications.
While they can save time for developers, these files can cause problems for the end-user (commonly referred to as "DLL Hell").
Issues unresolved
SafeDisc protection doesn't work with Windows 10
Previous Windows of versions included a compatible version of secdrv.sys
for the Macrovision safedisc DRM, but Windows 10 does not, rendering games requiring SafeDisc unplayable. According to a Microsoft representative "Safedisc is not supported on Windows 10" and people will have to wait for Macrovision to come out with an updated secdrv.sys.[1]
Screen recorders, overlays, injectors won't work with Windows Apps
See Windows Store article for this and other Windows Apps related issues.
Issues fixed
Alt F4 doesn't terminate freezed applications
Use SuperF4 |
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Older Games Missing .dll File on Windows Vista and later
- Some .dll files have different names on Windows Vista and later.
Copy DLL to folder |
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Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later
Install DirectPlay |
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Note: Normally Windows 8+ automatically detects if an application needs DirectPlay or other legacy components when it launches and prompts the user to install DirectPlay, but this requires a certain combination of services to be active such as the Diagnostic Policy Service which are sometimes disabled by the user. |
Force CPU affinity
Provisional solution: Task manager |
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Permanent solution: customized shortcut |
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Permanent solution: flag game executable |
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Use PsExec |
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Use RunFirst |
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4-Gigabyte Tuning
Windows XP and Server 2003 (x86 only): edit boot configuration file[2] |
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Windows Vista and later (x86 only): edit boot configuration database[3] |
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Force IMAGE_FILE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE flag in executables |
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Shoddy coded applications mess system-wide registry setting
Edit key ACL |
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Codec hell
Reset DirectShow filters |
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Missing codecs
Install ffdshow[7] |
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QuickTime for Windows is no more[citation needed] |
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Game files missing after upgrading or refreshing Windows
- Upgrading or refreshing your Windows installation will move some files and folders to a
Windows.old
folder on the system drive.
Retrieve files from windows.old[8] |
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Non-unicode applications
- This is most commonly issue with Japanese games and visual novels. Games may work directly, but usually there may be scrambled text, bugs, game won't start or refuses to even install.
- Easiest way to fix issues is to set Windows non-unicode language to language game origins from, but in some scenarios it may introduce unwanted changes in other programs, especially if OS language is other than English. This includes some basic characters being incorrectly replaced, programs defaulting to set non-unicode language and other programs suddenly not being able to launch or crash.
- AppLocale runs the application with same effect without effecting system.
Use Microsoft AppLocale |
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Change non-unicode language[9] |
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IPX protocol deprecated
- IPX was a LAN protocol commonly used with older programs, especially games. Unfortunately it was removed entirely from Vista and later with no indication of returning.
Try a wrapper[citation needed] |
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Try one of the following:
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Copy support files from Windows XP[10] |
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What you need: a working installation of Windows XP sp2. Step 1. Ctrate a new folder c:\temp Step 2. Copy the following files to the directory c:\temp *and* to the corrsponding vista directories: Note: You might need to open up an "elevated" command prompt, "run as administrator", (to get write access to directories). Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkipx.sys Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkflt.sys Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkfwd.sys Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnknb.sys Windows\System32\drivers\nwlnkspx.sys Windows\System32\rtipxmib.dll Windows\System32\wshisn.dll Windows\System32\nwprovau.dll Windows\inf\netnwlnk.inf (*) Windows\inf\netnwlnk.pnf (*) (*) The directory "inf" is hidden Step 3. Go to "manage network connection" (in control panel-> network). Right click your LAN adapter connection, click "install", "protocol", "Add", Do not select the IPX that is already in the list, be sure to select "have disk". Navigate to "c:\temp" and select file "netnwlnk.inf", now select "WLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS". You will get a warning it's not verifyable, install anyway (or not..). If you get an error message about a missing module, you forgot to copy the above files to the windows 7 directories. Step 4. Reboot computer.
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DOS compatibility (32-bit Windows only)
In the transition from Windows 9x to NT based versions, DOS compatibility was temporarily maintained, at least for 32-bit editions. For modern versions of Windows, we recommend you use DOSBox.
If you're having trouble getting DOS games to run on older versions of NT (XP & 2000) checkout The Sierra Help Pages.
Other information
Running previous Windows versions bundled games on newer ones
Game Bar
See Game Bar.
References
- ↑ Microsoft Community Forums :: Age of Mythology - Windows 10
- ↑ /3GB (Windows Drivers) - Microsoft Developer Network
- ↑ BCDEdit /set (Windows Drivers) - Microsoft Developer Network
- ↑ The oft-misunderstood /3GB switch – The Old New Thing
- ↑ Kernel address space consequences of the /3GB switch – The Old New Thing
- ↑ Windows Vista File and Registry Virtualisation – Richard's Weblog
- ↑ Tomb Raider 6 Modding Thread - www.tombraiderforums.com
- ↑ Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder - Microsoft Windows Help
- ↑ Change the system locale - Windows Help
- ↑ https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/82727f50-9e1b-4fcf-8a38-e45567938ec4/ipx-on-windows-7?forum=w7itpronetworking