If your settings.txt is empty, reinstall will do the trick.
Except HoI3 from Vista's data execution prevention.ġ9.
Use with caution for testing purposes! Turn off user account control if you run Vista.ġ8. If you get the side-by side error on launch, you need to install these (x84):ġ7. If you get this, please tell us what antivirus program this was so we can fix it.ġ6. Some antivirus software have removed ggcoins.dll and/or lua51.dll. This is just a symptom, an intermediate solution, when we have fixed the bug this will not be necessary.ġ5. If you are using HDMI, try switching to DVI if you have the possibility. This will be either what you have in windows, or, if you changed that, you can look at the monitor manufacturer home page to find it.ġ4. If you have the demo installed, uninstall both the demo and the game, then reinstall only the game.ġ3. Run Checkdisk and defrag your harddrive, even if you have Vista.ġ1. For freezes and choppy gameplay, try to shut any resident program in the background such as antivirus software.ĩ&10. This update from Microsoft have solved issues for some: /kb/971633Ĩ. This could also be used if you happen to set a bad setting in the ingame interface.ħ. If you crash on startup, find the settings.txt and make sure that the default screen resolution is something that works on your gfx card and monitor.
If you are still experiencing problems on Vista, running the game in XP compability mode has been documented to work for a few people.Ĭheck this link to lead how to set vista in compatibility mode: /6037Ħ. In Vista, try running the game as administrator. Windows update doesn't always get you the latest versions. Make sure you have the latest graphics drivers, either from ATI/nvidias websites, or from your laptop maker if it requires special drivers. Make sure you have the latest directx 9.0c.ģ. If you have started experiencing crashes after installing 1.2, try this:ī) starting hoi3 from the.