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The settlers 4 on Windows 10 play - is that possible?

  • Feb 10, 2026
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You want to play The settlers 4 again, but use the non-supported Windows 10, you need to take for the Installation of a small detour. We will show you in this practice tip, as you get the game to Run.

Windows 10: The settlers 4 install - how to

  1. First, install the The settlers 4 on your Computer, don't start the game yet.
  2. Download the latest Patch from Ubisoft and install it.
  3. Now you need the Tool DXGL. Click the latest Version under the "Binary" on the Button "Download".
  4. Install and start DXGL. Click on the Button "Add" and navigate to the location of The settlers 4. This is usually located under "C:\Programe\BlueByte".
  5. In the folder "The settlers IV" can be found in the folder "EXE" to the file "S4_Main.exe". Select this file.
  6. Left-click on the newly appeared Icon top right, select under "Video mode", the Option "Aspect corrected stretch".
  7. Repeat the last two steps for the file "S4.exe".
  8. You close the window with "OK". The settlers 4 is now running under Windows 10.
  9. For a better resolution download the following RAR file download.
  10. Open the folder with the desired resolution and copy the contained file in the folder "EXE".
  11. The old file "GfxEngine.dll" you can simply rename and thus, as a Backup to keep.
  12. The S4.exe start the Singleplayer, the S4_Main.exe the Multiplayer.
  13. The selected resolution is not taken in-game directly, you can use this in-game to "1024x768".
The settlers Windows 10 play

Windows 10: the problems with The settlers 4 solve

The settlers 4 does not start at all or other problems, you need to run the game in compatibility mode:
  1. You re-open the location of The settlers 4 and find the file "S4.exe".
  2. Click with the right mouse button and choose the Option "properties".
  3. You can switch to the "compatibility" tab and activate the compatibility mode.
  4. For operating system, choose "Windows XP(Service Pack2)" and close the window with "OK".
  5. Repeat these steps for the file "S4_Main.exe".
Windows 10: The settlers 4 play
In the next practical tip we will show you the best tips for the settlers Online.

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