ageof empires 2 (CD) not starting on windows 10 [fixed] Zooptastic 27 subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 TheAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition game doesn’t download or install on my PC via the Microsoft Store no matter what I do. Tried resetting the store app, erasing 875357Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2 . Windows Firewall in Windows Vista. To resolve this issue, follow the steps in the appropriate section. Port listings for Age of Empires III. If you do not use the Windows Firewall program, you can still open the ports that are used by the game when you Idon’t know if this is relevant (or not), but the last Windows 10 version is the 1909 (November Update).I received it with Windows Update, but it can also be downloaded with the Windows Update Assistant Tool and you can also have a fresh installation with the Media Creation Tool. Theroot issue here is that 16-bit code CAN NOT EXECUTE on 64-bit; MSFT intentionally did not include the 16-bit emulation layer on these versions of Windows. This ended up breaking DirectDraw (which has LONG been depreciated). 1 Check Minimum PC Requirements Unless you have a very old PC, most of the new generation PCs should be able to run this game. Microsoft has shared the Solution1. Run the Game in Compatibility Mode Solution 2. Update Your Graphics Card Driver Solution 3. Disable the Age of Empires 2 Launcher Solution 4. Verify the Integrity of Game Files Solution 5. GAMEINFORMATION 👇 These details are CRITICAL; DO NOT skip them or your issue may not be reviewed. GAME BUILD #: Cannot see this because I cannot launch GAME PLATFORM: Steam OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 7 ISSUE EXPERIENCED 👇 DESCRIBE THE ISSUE IN DETAIL (below). LIMIT TO ONE BUG PER THREAD. When I ImranChand. As you have already tried a lot of things already, please check if the graphic card/Display adapter drivers are updated. If not please visit the manufacturers site and get the drivers updated to the latest ones. Age of Empires 2 – The Conquerors expansion edition is not listed in Windows 7 Compatibility Center, so the status of Troubleshootgame installations on a Windows 10/11 device; I cannot see or install the app from the Microsoft Store; 🛠 Use Powershell to Repair or Reinstall the Microsoft Store app. Press the Windows Key + R keys; Type powershell, then select Run as Administrator and press Enter. Enter this command on the PowerShell and press enter: t27C4.