How can I install Age of Empires 3 (for XP) on my laptop using Windows 7?

I was SO excited to finally get a laptop (Asus K series) game with a quality graphics card, a serious upgrade from my old Dell Inspiron. I was disappointed, however, after discovering the lack of compatibility and therefore the obstacle to play, with Age of Empires 3 fantastic games.  I would really like to play the game as it was meant to be played, but I have no idea how to install it.

Is there a compatibility program I can run, or a shortcut through it all?

Thank you!

~ archaeknight

I found this on the forums of AoE, it seems reasonable:

When you install the game on Windows 7 won't allow the CD autoplay but rather explore and click on setup.exe, and select 'run as administrator '. After that the game installs explore the directory of Age of Empires and find the application, create a shortcut for it and in the properties of the shortcut, check both boxes "Run as Administrator" and set the compatibility "Windows XP, Service Pack 3.
(http://forum.agecommunity.com/forums/thread/907500.aspx)

The steps suggested here can also help: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistagaming/thread/64ac2aed-1241-4076-ab53-10be9999fad3.

"192GO should be enough for everyone." (of the miniseries "Next generation jokes")

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