Dawn of War Winter Assault

[sonicbuddha]

Originally Posted by Mkilbride2599

Lol, I already tried that method, was pasted way back in the beggining of the thread. So don't go boasting how easy it is, when it doesn't work for all people.


- Wait...how do I change the binaries to 2000 compat mode? it doesn't have the option

Heh. I'm not off my rocker, huh.

I got this from an earlier post which suggested setting the compatiblity to the shortcut, which I couldn't. I would have posted more details but it was late and my eyes were blurry from playing...

Ok, to change the compatibility setting (this is from memory, so please bear with me. I am at work and don't have access to a windows machine.):

First, find the application directory, usu C:/Program files/THQ/Dawn of War (I think). In this directory there are four binaries, the two Dawn of War binaries and the two Winter Assult binaries. By binaries I mean the exe files. Right click on the WA exe's and among the tabs <i>should</i> be a compatibility tab. If not, its at least on one of the available tabs. There is a drop down menu for which OS. Choose Windows 2000. I am guessing the security check that is preventing Alcohol from working doesn't work on Win 2000 so when you set the compatibility, it doesn't try it. Or not. Heck if I know, it just works.

Remember to use the original DoW exe and the most recent Alcohol. I didn't need to set any of the emulation options on Alcohol either. I didn't try it with the mini image but I have been using an image created with BlindWrite, if that makes a difference.

I really hope this helps some of those who are stuck. I know I was sweating over it for too long! Having to switch out that CD w/o a backup can be a real pain in the posterior.

BTW, WA is nice, but, actually, I prefer DoW. (*ducks head*)