AOE3 fresh install -- OK button malfunction

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AOE3 fresh install -- OK button malfunction

Post by irr3alist »

I got a new PC and had to reinstall everything because the backup image wouldnt run on the new drive.

win10 64x Enterprise version 1703 (most recent)

MSXML 4.0 installed

Problem :
After entering ID + password I can click the OK button but nothing happens.
I can enter any type of password and nothing really happens, also no error message if I type the wrong pass.
All 3 games still need to have the cd keys entered before I can try to login. :dry:

I do remember sometime ago a similar issue once with the FP. Dunno anymore how it got fixed.

Any help appreciated, then again perhaps it's a sign, aoe3 should remain uninstalled forever :biggrin:
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Re: AOE3 fresh install -- OK button malfunction

Post by Ashvin »

Looks like firewall issue. Are you sure your game is allowed to use network by your firewall?

Best way to test it is disable your Windows Defender and Firewall
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Re: AOE3 fresh install -- OK button malfunction

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thx i got it to work after 3hrs of fooling around with msxml 4.5 and no compatibility but ONLY run as admin. Still cant use Vanilla but the others work now. Also, strangely... fullscreen mode instead of windowed AND <1920x1200 (so NOT UHD 2160p) made it finally possible to login properly.

Problem: win 64x version 1703 Enterprise UHD 2160p res

Possible solution: msxml 4.5 and compatibility off and admin on. And screen resolution back to HD 1080p full screen mode.

Took 3 hrs to get it to work :(
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Re: AOE3 fresh install -- OK button malfunction

Post by Ashvin »

Glad to see your problem is fixed. Hope you do some mind blowin' raids!
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