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#4021388 - 10/12/14 10:43 AM Running Comanche Gold on native Windows 8  
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Installing and playing Comanche Gold on NATIVE Windows 8/8.1

Method:
1. Install Comanche Gold.
2. Install the CG Windows Vista/7/8 Fix (be sure to read the install instructions very carefully).
3. Install DXGL (a DirectDraw/Direct3D to OpenGL converter).
4. Open the DXGL configurator.
5. Add a profile for CG in DXGL, and in both the 'Global' and 'Wc3.exe' profiles, make sure to tick all 4 boxes under the Graphics section.

Additional notes:
* When you install the game, Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit asks permission to additionally install DirectPlay - AGREE.
* Even with DXGL, it's still possible to use the Modded WC3.MNU menu hack (which allows higher screen resolutions, greater game detail, etc.)

Credits:
NovaLogic - for an awesome sim.
SpeedySPCFan - for the How to Play Comanche Gold on Windows 8 video.
Kevin Bax - for the Windows Vista/7/8 Fix.
William Feely - for DXGL.
Reticuli - for discovering the hidden menu hacks.
DavidC99 - for the extra hidden menu tweaks.
ufolev - for the continued support, testing and additional notes.
Flyboy - for testing, hosting, etc.


Note: A version of this install guide will appear on my website at some point.

Disclaimer: As I personally don't have Windows 8 I cannot verify this install and running guide first-hand. If you encounter any problems or additional items to be added to the guide, please get in touch.

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#4023111 - 10/16/14 07:53 AM Re: Running Comanche Gold on native Windows 8 [Re: Flyboy]  
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Hi Flyboy :-)
very good job !

ufo :-)


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