Now you can delete the folder if you want. Next go into the extracted files and run the "DXsetup.exe", and install that. Install the latest DirectX runtime (June 2010), download here and run the installer, and when prompted extract the files where you want. Tick the "DirectPlay" option under "Legacy Components". Make sure DirectPlay is enabled, open Control Panel, go to "Programs and Features" then click on the "Turn windows features on or off". If none of the methods above fixed the problem then theres a few more steps you can take: I recommend using the 1280x720 or 1280x800 option as anything higher seems to be glitchy.Īnother solution to fix the game is by downloading the files from this site and then extracting them into your Commandos 3 directory, this will fix the game in full screen mode by fixing the flickering menus and all the crashing problems, however the graphical issue with the sniper scope will still remain.
If you have a 1080p or higher resolution desktop i'd recommend using a widescreen mod for c3 along with this workaround as a 800圆00 window will be rather small, You can get this from:
Making most of the game unplayable.Īll the crashing and graphical problems can be fixed by running the game in windowed mode via a program called D3Dwindower, you can read more and instructions on how to do that here: The same happens if an enemy sniper tries to aim at you, the game instantly crashes. The menu screen flickers, the sniper scope is the wrong colour, and it instantly crashes whenever you pick the sniper's sniper rifle, rendering any mission involving the sniper unplayable.
(Make sure you install the 1.2 international patch or a no cd exe if you are using the retail version of the game otherwise it won't start) The GOG and Steam, and other digital download versions should work fine.įor the retail (CD) version, follow this video tutorial: If it doesn't however then you can follow this video tutorial: Use their expertise to play through 10 authentic WWII scenarios. You are in charge of commanding Sergeant 'Tiny' McHale & his elite troops from the heart of the Nazi Third Reich to the Islands of the South Pacific.
Hello, this is a little heads up if you are thinking about upgrading to windows 10 regarding the compatibility with commandos games, I have ran in to a few problems, and you will need to follow these workarounds to get the games working.Įrror message saying (DirectX 5 not found)įor the GOG (and any other digital download sites) version go to the game directory where you installed BEL, then rename comandos.exe to something else i.e commandos.exe (with 2 m's instead of 1)įor the retail (CD) version you will need to follow this video tutorial: įor the Steam version it should work out the box with the new update. If you're a fan of strategy games, you'll want to check out EIDOS Interactive's Commandos 2: Men of Courage.