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Didn't found solution, tried almos anything!

Installed from gog onilne.

went to support

https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/213520769-Settlers-4-Gold-Edition-The?product=gog

Did those from support:

Crashing in general
Game does not launch - Intel 10th gen CPU or newer
Screen freezes after launch (Intel HD graphics issue)
Disabling Windows 10 Game DVR
Deactivating Game Mode on Windows 10 with Creators update
DirectX file not found (d3dx9_43.dll etc.)
Laptops equipped with two graphics devices

Also set exes to compatibility: windows XP SP3 and let this app run as admin

to BOTH two exes S4.exe and S4_main.exe

FINALLY

went to Check out additional solutions and resources on the PCGamingWiki

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_Settlers_IV

installed wide patch

AAAND the most important:

RUN THE GAME FROM LINK INSIDE INSTALATION FOLDER "Launch The Settlers 4 Gold"

this runs "D:\GOG\Settlers 4 Gold\Exe\S4_Main.exe"

Running on W11 pro laptop intel sup 10th gen and Nvidia card 1920X1080
Post edited April 03, 2026 by melnorme2116831