| Author |
File Description |
| scripter64 |
Posted on 11/28/11 @ 11:10 AM (updated 01/01/13)
| File Details |
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| Version: |
The Conquerors 1.0c |
Current Version (date-time)
DirectDrawFix 20130101-154045
Introduction
Windows Vista and Windows 7 break color compatibility with certain applications that depend upon palette-based, 256-color graphics. Due to changes to DirectX and DirectDraw, the colors of these applications and games may appear distorted under these newer operating systems. This issue applies to both The Age of Kings and The Conquerors Expansion.
DirectDrawFix will allow you to resolve this specific issue by applying required compatibility fixes to the registry. Elevation is required for this application to perform its updates. Windows XP and earlier operating systems are already compatible and do not require this update.
System Requirements
Windows Vista or later operating system
Elevated user account privileges |
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| Author | Comments & Reviews ( All | Comments Only | Reviews Only ) |
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Mash
(id: Mashek)
Staff
Official Reviewer |
Posted on 11/30/11 @ 11:18 PM |
panel
Official Reviewer |
Posted on 12/01/11 @ 08:37 AM |
scripter64
File Author |
Posted on 12/01/11 @ 10:38 AM |
panel
Official Reviewer |
Posted on 12/01/11 @ 11:43 AM
Usefulness/Novelty: 5
There are several ways to get around the color problem, but none of them is nearly as elegant and annoyance-free as this one. Another utility that addresses this issue is Lord Basse's fix, but this new utility has the huge advantage that it does not require windows explorer to be killed upon opening the game, therefore you can ctrl-esc out of the game to browse your computer without having to restart explorer. This was one of the most annoying things I was faced with until now when designing in AOK, and I have a feeling I wasn't the only one.
Quality/Instructions: 5
As far as my experience goes, the utility is perfect. Upon opening it, it only requires you to select the .exe file that you want to fix. (age2_x1 in our case). After which... it's done! You can play the game with perfect colors, without having to bother with any .bat files, task manager or anything else! Instructions are not even needed in this case.
Additional Comments:
A very important utility for anyone who uses windows vista or 7, and will greatly enhance one's experience playing the game on either of those operating systems. If you are in that category, it is mandatory to download. |
scripter64
File Author |
Posted on 12/11/11 @ 03:54 AM
- Adjusted for 64-bit compatibility. |
| damiankeur |
Posted on 12/14/11 @ 02:01 PM [Edited on 12/14/11 @ 02:01 PM]
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| Dementor561 |
Posted on 12/14/11 @ 06:48 PM |
scripter64
File Author |
Posted on 12/14/11 @ 06:52 PM
The game is typically installed to this path:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires II\age2_x1\
64-bit operating systems may find it here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires II\age2_x1\[Edited on 12/14/11 @ 06:54 PM]
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panel
Official Reviewer |
Posted on 12/15/11 @ 03:37 AM |
Possidon
Official Reviewer |
Posted on 01/03/12 @ 08:44 AM |
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