Installing the redistributable is not enough, because it will not overwrite the stub libraries present in Windows 10.
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Install DirectX 9 redistributable (February 2010) -> ģ. You can check it in the control panel -> find/ open "Programs and Features" then press the "Turn windows features on or off" -> in the "legacy components" check if the the DirectPlay box is tickedĢ. Check if you have DirectPlay feature enabled. However if anyone wants to give it a go, here's what you need to do:ġ. You can also do it via Hamachi or Radmin vpn, but you would need to do a lot of work to hit all the curveballs Windows (especially the 10th instalment) throws at you. The second one adds tons of new stuff to the game (new castle, units, buildings etc.) and allows to create online games without payment. The first one adds high resolution support and an online lobby. If you want to play online without problems you'll need two mods: Sarafan: Official multiplayer support for Heroes 3 is long over. I hope this'll help if someone is having similar problem. When there find "Legacy Components" and under there mark DirectPlay to turn it on. All you need to do is go to Control panel > Programs and features > Uninstall or change program, and there on left you find "Turn Windows features on or off". A bit late answer, but I had exactly the same problem as you did. I've tried downloading directX End-User Runtimes, reinstalling/verifiying the game, running as admin and various compability modes, however no luck.Įdit: I've also tried adding an exception/disabling my firewall, however since the game crashes before I can get to the host/join screen I doubt it's a connectvity issue.
I can get as far as the screen where you select the various multiplayer options (see attached pictures) however trying to use any of them immediatly causes my game to crash with the following error message.įile'C:\Dev\Heroes 3 Exp 2\game\Remote.cpp' I've recently installed Heroes of Might and Magic® 3: Complete and while I can play the normal game just fine, I'm unable to play multiplayer.