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DrwHem
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game wont launch

August 16, 2015 7:10:58 PM from Galactic Civilizations III ForumsGalactic Civilizations III Forums

My game was working fine in the beta and now that i have windows 10 it dosnt seem to launch. it takes me to the loading screen and then just closes.

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Reply #1 August 16, 2015 7:26:50 PM
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Go to the exe file in the steam games files ( Program Files (X86) ) and right click on the GCIII icon and click on troubleshoot compatibility. If you have any trouble finding the exe file post here and I will give you clearer instructions.

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Reply #2 August 16, 2015 9:04:11 PM
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ok. did that. didnt work. ran in windows 7 compatibility mode, didnt work. ive already uninstalled and reinstalled the whole game. i dont know what the issue is. put in a ticket with the company but the data file their program made is too big for the ticket report option. wtf.

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Reply #3 August 16, 2015 9:42:00 PM
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k. so soon after posting this it randomly decided to work. lol go figure. we will see if i have issues tomorrow.

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Reply #4 August 19, 2015 11:45:21 AM
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If you continue to have this issue, please check the troubleshooting guide and start a support ticket.

https://esupport.stardock.com/index.php?/default_import/Knowledgebase/Article/View/496/161/general-galactic-civilizations-iii-troubleshooting 

 

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