Windows 10: I have 3 high end PC's that vary in age. None are windows 11 compatible. How can this be....

I have 3 high end PC's that vary in age. None are windows 11 compatible. How can this be. It must be something simple I can do to make them so. Can you Help?Have I started a discussion? Is anyone out there?

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Graphics on Age of Empires 3 faulty after Windows 10 upgrade

Hi Mark,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

• What is the make and model of the graphic card?
• How did you install the Age of empire 3 game?

If you have installed the game from cd or from online then I suggest you to uninstall the game and then reinstall the game in compatibility mod and check if the issue persists.

Also I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the graphic card drivers as below and check.

Follow the steps to uninstall the Display driver:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click
  Device Manager.
• Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
  
• Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
• Select the option to Delete driver software.
• Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Now download the drivers the manufacturer website and install it in Windows 8.1 compatibility mode. Follow the steps provided below to install the drivers in compatibility mode:

• Right-click on the driver and click on ‘properties’.
• Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box "Run this program in compatibility mode for
  “and select Windows 8.1 operating system from the drop down.
• Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

I installed Age of Empires 3 but the expasions won't install

Hi Guillermo,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Age of empire 3 is not compatible with Windows 10. However you can try installing the program in Compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Refer the steps to install a program in compatibility mode:

• 
  Right click on the setup file of the program and select
  Properties
  
• 
  Select Compatibility Tab
  
• 
  Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list
  
• 
  Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.
  

Check if it helps.



If the issue persists, I suggest you to check with the developer customer support and see if it resolves the issue.



Please reply with the details and updated status of the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Is Age of Empires 3 compatible with Win 10

Hello Steve,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

The Age of Empires: Castle Siege game, which is available from Windows store is compatible with Windows 10.

If you are downloading this game from the store then it is compatible with Windows 10. All the games in Windows store are compatible with Windows 10.

If you are having any issues with the Age of Empire 3 game, you may install the game in compatibility mode and check.

Please follow the below steps for the same.

a. Right click/tap twice the program setup file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.

b. Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.

c. Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.

d. Try installing the driver/software and check.

Hope the information helps. Do reply if you need further assistance.

Thank you.