

You should get a few popups to allow that file and possibly BattleServer.exe to access the internet (Windows Firewall). Right-click on the file "AoEDE_s.exe" and select "Run as administrator". The path should be similar to this: D:\Games\steamapps\common\AoEDE The solution/fix (on Windows 10, Steam version of the game):īrowse to your game folder (mouse right-click on the Steam library entry and select "Manage" and "Browse local files"). I managed to figure out the cause of the problem and thought there'd be many other people who have this same issue and cannot find the answer online (not even on the Age of Empires DE support website in the FAQ sections). I read tons of stuff online to browse to the game folder and click on some VC-file (visual C++ redistributable or something) but there wasn't any to be found. I tried to verify the installation (steam function) but everything seemed to be in order so the download wasn't corrupted. I don't see any windows or error messages or anything. I tried to doubleclick on the game in the Steam library but it just shows "stop" or "running" for a second or two and then the game closes. Try the IE repair etc first and let's see how it goes.I bought Age of Empires: Definitive Edition on Steam and didn't get it to work at first. Maybe someone else has done this and will be able to give you another idea on how do do this. That is another thing to ask the computer Manufacturer about. But I am not sure whether or not you can install Recovery Console using your Recovery Disks. I would have you install Recovery Console and try replacing the file from there. If nothing else, you can email the Computer Manufacturer and ask them for help. It should have come with your Operating system. I just do not understand why you are having a problem getting the correct file version. You'll have to find one and download it if you want to try this.

But it involves opening up files in a hex editor and making some changes. There is a hack to turn off system file protection.

If you will send me a private message with your email, I will send it to you. If this is not possible, we may have to turn off System File protection and have you replace the file.įirst, you will need to get the correct file version. See if that reinstalls IE with the correct file version. Start the repair option again, This time do not choose repair, choose Add Component. It should tell you that you have the wrong version of scrrun.dll and IE cannot be repaired. Click AddRemove and find the IE entry on the Currently installed programs list. Go to Control Panel> Add orRemove Programs.

If you have installed IE 6.1, you now should have the repair option.
