Playing the settlers 4 under Windows 10 - is that possible?
If you want to play The Settlers 4 again, but use the unsupported Windows 10, you have to take a small detour to install it. In this practical tip, we will show you how to get the game running.
Windows 10: Install the settlers 4 - how it works
- First, install The Settlers 4 on your computer, but don't start the game yet.
- Download the latest patch from Ubisoft and install it.
- Now you need the DXGL tool. In the latest version, click on the "Download" button under "Binary".
- Install and start DXGL. Click on the "Add" button and navigate to the location of Die Siedler 4. This is usually located under "C: \ Programe \ BlueByte".
- In the "The Settlers IV" folder you will find the "S4_Main.exe" file in the "EXE" folder. Select this file.
- Click on the new icon on the left and select the "Aspect corrected strech" option under "Video mode" in the top right corner.
- Repeat the last two steps for the "S4.exe" file.
- Close the window with "OK". The Settlers 4 now runs on Windows 10.
- For a better resolution, download the following RAR file.
- Open the folder with the resolution you want and copy the file it contains into the "EXE" folder.
- You can simply rename the old "GfxEngine.dll" file and keep it as a backup.
- S4.exe starts the single player, S4_Main.exe the multiplayer.
- If the resolution you selected is not directly adopted in the game, change it to "1024x768" in the game.
Windows 10: Solving problems with The Settlers 4
If the Settlers 4 doesn't start or cause other problems, you have to run the game in compatibility mode:
- Open the location of Die Siedler 4 again and look for the "S4.exe" file.
- Right-click on it and select the "Properties" option.
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab above and activate the compatibility mode there.
- Select "Windows XP (Service Pack2)" as the operating system and close the window with "OK".
- Repeat these steps for the "S4_Main.exe" file.
In the next practical tip, we will show you the best tips for settlers online.