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  Computer crash to reinstall factory disc.  Have reinstalled Age of Empires II gold Edition, but it does not start, the message of windows is windows has a problem and we will contact you as soon as a solution is available.

  Tried it does not work, the installation was not the problem. Something happened and it lacked the EULA and my security system blocked the program game to start.

  All fixed up now I thank you for your reply and your help.

• Age of Empires 3 does not start on a vista machine, get this error "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III\d3dx9_25.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error."

  I'm trying to play age of Empires 3 on my computer running windows vista Home premium and the program does not start. I get the error message: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III\d3dx9_25.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error." I tried many suggestions from Microsoft (resettlement program, reinstall in safe mode, update & reinstall the drivers for my video card, the compatibility issues with vista, updating and reinstalling directx 9.0 c, install vista service packs 1 & 2) but nothing has worked so far. I was able to play the game on the same computer with windows xp installed (it's a different hard drive that is not in the computer, and everything is the same) and it worked fine. My computer is old enough, but like I said the game worked before installing vista. ASUS A7N8x deluxe, AMD Athlon xp 3200 +, ATI radeon 9600, 2 GB OCZ ram that all suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

  Hi Raygun55,

  Welcome to Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

  This problem may occur if the Microsoft DirectX file that is mentioned in the error message is damaged or is not copied correctly.

  I suggest that you copy the file manually by following the steps and check if you are able to play the game without any problems:

  Manually copy the file

  To do this on a computer that is running Windows Vista, follow these steps:

  1 insert the disc 1 CD for one of the following games into the player from the computer:

  o Age of Empires III

  o Fable: The Lost Chapters

  o Zoo Tycoon 2

  o Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

  2. click on start to reduce this includes this image and then click Documents.

  3. Locate, and then click computer.

  4. search and then click on the CD drive.

  5. Locate and then click the following folder:

  CD player :\ DirectX9

  Note In this folder path, the CD player represents the drive letter of the CD drive.

  6 double-click on Apr2005_d3dx9_25_x86.cab, right click on d3dx9_25.dlland then click copy.

  In Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends, double click Aug2005_d3dx9_27_x64.cab right-click d3dx9_27.dlland then click copy.

  Note Use the Apr2005_d3dx9_25_x64.cab file for the x 64 version of the Windows operating system.

  7. find one or more of the following folders, depending on the games that are installed on the computer:

  By car : \Program Files\Microsoft: Age of Empires III

  By car : \Program Files\Microsoft Games\Fable - The Lost Chapters

  By car : \Program Files\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2

  By car : \Program Files\Microsoft Games\Rise of legends

  Note In these folder paths, drive represents the letter of the drive where the game is installed.

  8. right click on the folder of the game which is the part that is installed on the computer, and then click Paste.

  Note If you have installed more than one game on the computer, repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other games.

  You can check the link for more information: error message when you try to start a Microsoft game: "the file d3dx9_XX. DLL was not found": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910813

  Alternatively, you can try to install the game in XP compatibility mode and check if you are able to play or not.

  Right-click on the game > click Properties > click on the Compatibility tab > select for XP compatibility mode > click OK.

  Let me know if it worked.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Swathi B - Microsoft technical support.
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• Installation of Age of Empires III on a Vista-based computer

  I'm having trouble installing this game (AOE III) on my computer which is a Windows Vista 64 - bit-based computer.
  I already used it with Windows XP. I don't know which version it is and if it would make a difference. I put the game a few months after it was initially released.

  When I inserted the cd in the drive, a window opens has indicated that there is a compatibility issue.  I tried to use the program compatibility Wizard, but it does not work. Please, can anyone offer help? Thank you.

  Hi Mohan:
  I bought another game. It says it works with XP or higher. I installed it without error message and everything works fine.   I thank you and appreciate the help.

• Error trying to open the Age of Empires III: initialization failed could not load DATAP. BAR

  Hello, when I try to open AOE III it shows that error.

  Do you have the latest patch?

  http://www.ensemblestudios.com/gameUpdates.aspx

  If this does not work, I would try reinstall the game and making sure the clean disc. Paul Smith - MVP for Windows desktop experience... I crawled off NNTP - for now. Detachment Aldershot, United Kingdom. On the internet at windowsresource.net and dasmirnov.net. Please post back to let us know what works and what does not. :-)

• Cannot install 'Age of Empires III War Chiefs' on Windows 8.

  Original title: Age of Empires III war Chifes does not install

  I got a new computer Windows 8 64-bit. When I tried to install my favorite game Age of Empires III, the expedition of warlords will not be installed at the same time the Asian Dynasties and the Age of regular Empires is installed and works very well.

  I searched the web and couldn't find the answer, when I try to install I get error of 1268. I tried all solution on the web. I'll be glad if someone can guide me throw it.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  I had problems to install this game as well.
  The error occurred to me was that the program was not installed for all users.
  I found a solution to:
  1. go to computer > C: and the option to display hidden items.
  2. after a hidden folder named ProgramData will appear.
  3. then you should go ProgramData > Microsoft > Windows > StartupMenu > programs.
  4. When you are in that folder you just create another folder named Microsoft Games.
  5. inside of this new folder, you create another one named Age of Empires III
  6. now just try to reinstall.
  It worked for me on Windows 8, I hope it helps someone.

• Isn't CD player to play Age of Empires 3 complete Collection and Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition

  Original title: age of empires 3 complete edition

  I recently bought a laptop Windows 8, which is not equipped with a cd player. I have Age of Empires 3 complete Collection and Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition on CD. is there a way I can download games in my new laptop and use my product key to play?

  Hi Omarreyes,
   
  You can copy the contents of the game on the game CD on a removable media such as flash media, and then try to install the game.
   
  You can also use another external CD/DVD drive to install and play the game from the CD.
  If the problem persists, I suggest you to contact direct support for Windows games in the context of this question. You can check the link:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/games/en-GB/support/pages/default.aspx
   
  Let us know if you have more queries on Windows.

• age of empires III ERROR 1603 consult windows install help (msi.chm) or MSDM for more information

  I tried to install age of empire III on my computer windows 7, but I got an error until I had to even insert the key (ERROR 1603 consult windows help install (msi.chm) or MSDM for more information). I tried to enter in the files and run the setup.exe as an administrator, but it did not help.

  Anyone know why this happens and how to fix it?

  AoE3 is fully compatible with Win7 and I had no problem at the facility, but it may not be compatible with

  your graphics accelerator if it's an older 'integrated' graphics chip.

  (This should show a different kind of error message, but sometimes Windows spits a seemingly unrelated error message.)

  Try to post on AOE3 forums below. There may be someone who has had the problem with the installation of the game-

  Age of Empires III heaven Forum

  Age of Empires Forums - Forums

  This thread is related to Vista, but you can find something useful-

  Installation of Age of Empires III on a Vista based computer - Microsoft Answers

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• I can't install/editing my "age of empires III the Warchiefs"

  Whenever I have comand to install/editing my "age of empires III the Warchiefs", it is said:
  Error number: 0 x 80040702
  Description: Failed to load DLL: FirewallInstallHelper.

  What can I do to make this work?

  Hello Moh9212,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft answers Forum.

  The error that you have posted, it seems that the game is trying to add a firewall exception to play online and is a problem loading the dll for the specific part of the game.

  The problem you are experiencing could be related to permissions to install the game. Please make sure that you have administrator rights to install the game and all files.

  The question you have posted is related to Age of Empires and would be better suited to the support of Age of Empires community. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the support you want.
  http://www.ageofempires3.com/

  Judd
  Engineer Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties uninstalling problem

  I installed Age of Empires III and two packs of its expansion. But when uninstalling, I left the Asian Dynasties and proceeded with the other two, and now I can not uninstall the package Asian Dynasties. Even when I try to install all the Asian Dynasties installation program once again, try to uninstall and fails to do so, stating the reason in the form of two missing files. Is it possible to remove the traces of the previous installation, as all the files in the installation directory have been removed?

  Hey aniket_s,

  What are the two missing files?

  You may need to rely on software from third parties to remove the traces of the previous installation of the registry.

  Please use your favorite search engine, and find one that is used.

  Before reinstalling the game, temporarily disable any anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware software running on your system, then try reinstalling.

  To get help, view your concerns the forum below.

  http://Forum.AgeCommunity.com/forums/default.aspx

  Note: Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be resolved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

   

  Note: Runs the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; don't forget to activate the security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after you have identified the problem.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I can't uninstall Age of empires III. It is said it was removed, but still show on the control panal

  When I deleted the program, it shows that it is uninstalled and brings me to a page of Age of Empires III, which gives me an option to 'complete '.  Supposedly the game has been removed but still appears in the Panel control as the games installed.   I have uninstalled several times without change.  Help

  Hello

  Follow these methods and check if that helps.

  Method 1:

  There is a 'Rapid Product Removal Tool' from Microsoft which can be used to remove the programs that we are not able to remove it by using the functionality of the program.

  Diagnose and solve the program installation and uninstallation problems automatically

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

  Method 2:

  I suggest you to follow the steps in this Microsoft KB article troubleshooting and check if it helps.

  How to solve problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651

• age of empires II gold edition screen goes black and nothing happens

  After I installed my Age of Empire II gold Edition I clicked to play the game, the screen turns black like its going to work then it fails just and do not work alsoi have window 7 Home Premium 64-bit.  Can someone help.

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  I downloaded the demo version of AoE II and it works without problems with the following parameters: 'compatibility mode', the value Windows 98 / ME (XP will not work), "run as administrator" and (perhaps not necessary) adjust your firewall settings to allow this program run on private networks. As always, do not install older programs in folders protected system (C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x 86)), choose a different folder target installation instead.

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  How to replace disc 1 of my Age of Empires III without having to buy a completely new game? I have the key product, manual, 2 disks, 3 and expansion of warlords as a quick reference guide, but cannot locate disc 1.

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• Age of Empires III is not installed. This Setup will now stop.

  Whenever I have try and install Age of Empires III it gives me this "Age of Empires III is not installed. This Setup will now stop. "I have windows 7. Does anyone know why this might happen?

  Not sure, but I would try to open the installation program by double-clicking on it and selecting 'Run as administrator' to try to prevent what whatsoever to interrupt the installation.