is this game compatable for windows 8
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Yes & No - Yes if you are playing it WITH the 1.7version patch you get from Bethesda's website. This is to make it compatible with 4 core an more CPU/processors (game was built when 2 core's were common) an other things. Now for modding which I have done, I have no issues with Windows 7 nor should you with Windows 8 (I am aware of it's problems, why I stayed at W7 Pro). because there are mods & fixes for everything at NexusMods. Please remember to install game in folder other than Program Files because Windows UAC feature causes problems. For example C:Games/Fallout3. Also note that Windows Live no longer exists so you can not validate it nor do you have to. You essentially are buying this so not to get malware or viruses from pirated copies or you just do not want to wait forever to download it off steam. Took me 5 days to get it running good with over 50GB worth of mods. Great learning experience, awesome game, 10000X better than when I first played it.
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I had no problem running it on Win 8.1 Pro x64. I remember there is a small issue with GFW Live not working when I got GTA IV, but I found a patch that worked and I was able to play it with GFW fully working.F3 launched fine without any problems, GFW was working fine (since I fixed it before already for GTA, it did not need to be fixed again).My hardware is GTX 760, i7 4770K @ 4.5 Ghz, 4GB RAM. I made no modifications to the game other than adding a couple files to make my PS3 controller act as an xbox one in game. All fx settings are maxed, and I have no problems.PS, Steam warned me that it was not optimized for Win7 I had no problem running it on Win 8.1 Pro x64. I remember there is a small issue with GFW Live not working when I got GTA IV, but I found a patch that worked and I was able to play it with GFW fully working.F3 launched fine without any problems, GFW was working fine (since I fixed it before already for GTA, it did not need to be fixed again).My hardware is GTX 760, i7 4770K @ 4.5 Ghz, 4GB RAM. I made no modifications to the game other than adding a couple files to make my PS3 controller act as an xbox one in game. All fx settings are maxed, and I have no problems.PS,... » Read More I had no problem running it on Win 8.1 Pro x64. I remember there is a small issue with GFW Live not working when I got GTA IV, but I found a patch that worked and I was able to play it with GFW fully working.F3 launched fine without any problems, GFW was working fine (since I fixed it before already for GTA, it did not need to be fixed again).My hardware is GTX 760, i7 4770K @ 4.5 Ghz, 4GB RAM. I made no modifications to the game other than adding a couple files to make my PS3 controller act as an xbox one in game. All fx settings are maxed, and I have no problems.PS, Steam warned me that it was not optimized for Win7 « Show Less
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Originally I had problems with compatibility, because I noticed the game crashed everytime I started it, but after googling how to make it compatible, I had to tweak some of the games settings and scripts. Changed some values and numbers and walla works fine, never crashed since I fixed the values.
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Should be. I run it on Windows 8.1 with no problems, and 8.1 has more issues with gaming than 7 did in my experience.
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I have played the game on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 and it works fine on both. I have not had any issues since switching to Windows 8.
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I have planned the game on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 and the game works fine on both.
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I am running it on Windows 7 with no problems, but haven't upgraded to 8 yet. Wish I could be of assistance
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Yes, it can run on windows 8. Thats what my computer is. If you really want this, I recommend getting it very much.
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Yes. I have windows 8 and it runs great. Wonderful software. It is exactly like playing the video poker slot machines in the casinos.
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I haven't found any problems w/ playing this game on Windows 8, I have been playing for approx. one month.
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Not sure if any game runs on Windows 8.1. The Bridge Baron came on a CD which I then downloaded, but this is about 3 years ago and time and technology are changing. Good Luck
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No. I have installed it on my computer and took the disc out and it works fine on its own. Runs under XP and Windows 7, not sure about 8
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I have Windows Vista and it didn't work so I sent it back to ya'll.It's a older game & I really wouldn't think it will work on Windows 8.
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I have played in on Windows 8 no problem. I haven't had any games fail to run on Windows 8, for that matter; I think pretty much any game published after Vista came out runs fine on Windows 8.
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It does work on Windows 7; however, i would highly recommend patching/modding it so that it runs smoother. Due to its age, the game suffers from frequent crashes that may hinder gameplay if you don't save frequently (every 5 minutes).
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Yes... Currently running it right now on Windows 8. I believe we are running it in XP compatibility mode. I should note that I am using a Windows 7 emulator on that computer as I have found Windows 8 not conducive to being productive. The emulator just gives me back my start menu and multiple windows on screen, but it's still Windows 8.
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Yes it can run on Windows 8.1 However it will need to run on the Steam program which is free unless you desire to buy more engines and more tracks.
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Charles, just loaded this game on my Windows 8 computer and have played around six hours with no problems whatsoever. Happy gaming!
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Yes. My friend played it on windows 8. If any problems arise, you can always right click the game and go to "properties" and find the ability to run the game as an ealier edition of windows. Also, check out aoe2 hd. You might prefer it. Good luck.