Launch the newly unblocked Age III executable again. I have the March AppCompat update installed, but when I elevate permissions from the UI dialog to unblock the launch, the dialog will dismiss itself without any further feedback. OR Disable blocking all programs in Parental Controls (though I would imagine this is much-less desired).Note that Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (age3y.exe) is also verified fixed in the upcoming June Vista shim. Launch Windows Update and install the March AppCompat update ( KB932246).

Issue: After setting parental controls in Vista, Age3 or TWC will not properly launch for a user. Access this by clicking on 'Help and Tools' from the main menu, then 'Update Game'. To correct the autopatch functionality, download and apply the latest stand alone patch.ġ) Download the latest Age of Empires III patch from our game updates page.Ģ) Once the patch has been downloaded to your PC, you just need to double click on it to update your game.įor any future patches, you will be able to update the game with our in-game auto update feature. It specifically refers to an issue with how the in-game autopatcher works under Windows Vista security settings. This alert appears when installing or launching Age III (not Warchiefs) on any version of Windows Vista. This works I promise, me and my husband tested it last night and played for over 2 hours like this with no crash, or lag.Known Issue: 'This program has known compatibility issues' alert on Windows Vista If you have problems after reverting to 4.3, I would go ahead and do a total 'remove local content' and reinstall the game (I know a real pain).Īnd YES you can play multiplayer but your friends MUST have 4.3 installed not 4.4. I also reinstalled my whole game client for good measure before doing this. Yes you can't play TAK but you can still play with anyone that has 4.3 and play the old campaigns and standard game. This will start a 248(ish) MB download that will REVERT your AoE2 HD back to the last fully working patch (4.3) before the release of TAK. Left Click to select 'patch43 - Patch 4.3'

Use the drop down menu to highlight 'patch43 - Patch 4.3'

Wait for it to load all versions (this may take a moment) Look for tab that says 'BETA' and then open that tab (2nd tab to the far right)

'Properties' (down at the bottom of the list) Till they can hotfix their hotfix and get the game in working order again. HOWEVER, if will let you play with your friends and play the old campaigns. OK it's not totally a 'fix' since it will not allow you to play the new expansion pack.

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