Is there any way to install Dungeon Keeper 2 on Win 8.1.?
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installing l Dungeon Keeper 2 on Win 8.1.
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I haven't tried it on 8.1, but I have run it on Win 7. I had to set the program compatibility to run under XP, that worked, although I could have set it to run under Win 98. I would imagine you can run it the same way on 8.1. Check out the link on setting program compatibility.
I enjoy playing some of the older games. Serious Sam 1 & 2, Dungeon Keeper 1, Star Trek Armada 2 & Diablo 1 & 2
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Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows - Microsoft Windows Help
I enjoy playing some of the older games. Serious Sam 1 & 2, Dungeon Keeper 1, Star Trek Armada 2 & Diablo 1 & 2
. Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows - Microsoft Windows Help
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Playing DK2 under win 8 can be quite difficult depending on your configuration, it is copy protected and that can bring problems when installing , hardware acceleration doesn't work very well on win 7/win 8 (graphic glitches), running in compatibility mode resets the game options all the time, and it doesn't support multiple cores. There are various fixes for all of those, here are a few links :
You can also try running it under VirtualBox (https://www.virtualbox.org/) or VMware Player (VMware Player Plus: Easiest Way to Run a Virtual Machine | United States).
The easiest though is probably to buy it from GOG : Dungeon Keeper 2 for download $5.99 - GOG.com, gog's versions include most recent fixes official and unofficial to make them run on modern OSes.
- Dungeon Keeper 2: How to run under XP/Vista/Win7 - Dungeon Keeper 2 Forum - Neoseeker Forums
- Do you know if is possible play Dungeon Keeper 2 in w7? How? - Steam Users' Forums
- - DK2 Troubleshooting -
- Dungeon Keeper II - How I got it running with Hardware Acceleration turned on in win7
You can also try running it under VirtualBox (https://www.virtualbox.org/) or VMware Player (VMware Player Plus: Easiest Way to Run a Virtual Machine | United States).
The easiest though is probably to buy it from GOG : Dungeon Keeper 2 for download $5.99 - GOG.com, gog's versions include most recent fixes official and unofficial to make them run on modern OSes.
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Haven trouble playing dungeon keeper 2 on window 8.1. the game installed with no problem. but when it comes to actually game play I get a black or pixelated screen. tried the trouble shooting with no luck. anyone have any suggestion.
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Did you read the post just above yours? Wondering because you don't mention trying any of the workarounds. And welcome to the forum!
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