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Posted March 07, 2015
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saiyanz1980: How do you send a email to you guys trying to get games to work on have 2 out of 10 than do work. Tried using contact us on site and it don't do crap to help
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JudasIscariot: Hi,

Please follow this support link for Icewind Dale2 :)

http://www.gog.com/support/icewind_dale_2

Let me know if you need help with anything else :)
I have tried all workarounds and no luck.have win7 64bit.need help
Posted August 12, 2015
enter the folder of the game and start the config, set the game to windows mode and 32 bit under graphics, it should work then
Posted August 16, 2015
you can always try:
www.gog.com/forum/icewind_dale_series/windows_81_directdraw_solution_for_iwd2
Posted May 24, 2016
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Hello!

I have been having this problem with IWDII for a wee while, had resorted to playing it on my old WinXP 512mb Ram beast of a laptop, but wanted to get it running on my newer ones too with little success.

tried everything suggested by GoG forums and threads, nothing.

Then I did this (remembering an old bug with another game)

Go to the IWDII Directory.

Delete DDraw.dll (yes, I know, the mind rebels, but trust me).

My settings are: Compatibility mode: WinXP SP3. Run as Admin.

Config Settings: unlocked 1024x768, 32 Bit, full screen.

Worked first time.
Posted June 10, 2016
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TheMightyCephas: Hello!

I have been having this problem with IWDII for a wee while, had resorted to playing it on my old WinXP 512mb Ram beast of a laptop, but wanted to get it running on my newer ones too with little success.

tried everything suggested by GoG forums and threads, nothing.

Then I did this (remembering an old bug with another game)

Go to the IWDII Directory.

Delete DDraw.dll (yes, I know, the mind rebels, but trust me).

My settings are: Compatibility mode: WinXP SP3. Run as Admin.

Config Settings: unlocked 1024x768, 32 Bit, full screen.

Worked first time.
HI yes this is the only think to do it is working tnx tnx tnx :):):):)
Posted June 15, 2016
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TheMightyCephas: Hello!

I have been having this problem with IWDII for a wee while, had resorted to playing it on my old WinXP 512mb Ram beast of a laptop, but wanted to get it running on my newer ones too with little success.

tried everything suggested by GoG forums and threads, nothing.

Then I did this (remembering an old bug with another game)

Go to the IWDII Directory.

Delete DDraw.dll (yes, I know, the mind rebels, but trust me).

My settings are: Compatibility mode: WinXP SP3. Run as Admin.

Config Settings: unlocked 1024x768, 32 Bit, full screen.

Worked first time.
Mate, you're da boss! Tried everything and only your solution worked! Thanx a lot!
Posted February 05, 2017
The above worked for me so thanks for that snipped of info.
Posted February 09, 2017
Yup. Worked for me too. Thanks.
Posted March 22, 2017
Thanks this seems to work on Win 10 too! :)
Having played Torment: Tides of Numenera, I realized how much longer old infinity games were by comparison. So I thought I'd buy (again) my favourite, IWD2! :)
Posted June 17, 2017
I tried it too but on Win7, and it's not working. If I launch the game, windows cursor responds for a while as it is loading, but then nothing. Even in the task manager there is no process IWD running. Tried to reinstall and verify... nothing.
Seems that I'd spend money for a game that doesn't even load.
Posted June 26, 2017
Just tried this solution (Delete DDraw.dll ) on W10 Creators and it worked immediately

Thanks a lot for this :-)
Posted October 20, 2017
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TheMightyCephas: Hello!

I have been having this problem with IWDII for a wee while, had resorted to playing it on my old WinXP 512mb Ram beast of a laptop, but wanted to get it running on my newer ones too with little success.

tried everything suggested by GoG forums and threads, nothing.

Then I did this (remembering an old bug with another game)

Go to the IWDII Directory.

Delete DDraw.dll (yes, I know, the mind rebels, but trust me).

My settings are: Compatibility mode: WinXP SP3. Run as Admin.

Config Settings: unlocked 1024x768, 32 Bit, full screen.

Worked first time.
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Skivcheg: Mate, you're da boss! Tried everything and only your solution worked! Thanx a lot!
Worked for windows 10 for me as well... after messing with this stupid program for 2 hours trying to get it to run. Thanks!
Posted January 08, 2018
Its works!! Thanks a lot, my favorite game
Posted February 05, 2019
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TheMightyCephas: Hello!

I have been having this problem with IWDII for a wee while, had resorted to playing it on my old WinXP 512mb Ram beast of a laptop, but wanted to get it running on my newer ones too with little success.

tried everything suggested by GoG forums and threads, nothing.

Then I did this (remembering an old bug with another game)

Go to the IWDII Directory.

Delete DDraw.dll (yes, I know, the mind rebels, but trust me).

My settings are: Compatibility mode: WinXP SP3. Run as Admin.

Config Settings: unlocked 1024x768, 32 Bit, full screen.

Worked first time.
Sorry to necro this thread but this solution helped me splendidly. Thank you for the help.
Posted December 19, 2019
Win 10 Full AMD. Almost 2020 and worked.
But why...?
Post edited December 19, 2019 by Fleshwriter
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