How to Fix Settlers 4 3D Error Initializing Graphic Interface on Windows 10
If you are a fan of the classic strategy game Settlers 4, you may have encountered a frustrating error when trying to run it on Windows 10. The error message says \"Software 3D:error initializing Graphic Interface\" or \"Hardware 3D:error initializing Graphic Interface\" and prevents the game from launching. This error is caused by some compatibility issues between the game and the newer operating system. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions that can help you fix this problem and enjoy Settlers 4 on your Windows 10 PC.
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Method 1: Apply a Windows 10 Fix Patch
One of the easiest ways to fix the Settlers 4 3D error is to apply a patch that modifies some files in the game's installation folder. This patch was created by Elisha Riedlinger and can be downloaded from here [^2^]. To install the patch, follow these steps:
Download the fix file (Windows_10_Fix.zip) and extract it to a folder of your choice.
Locate your Settlers 4 installation folder. It should be something like C:\\Program Files (x86)\\GOG Galaxy\\Games\\The Settlers IV Gold Edition.
Copy the extracted files (ddraw.dll, dxwrapper.dll, and dxwrapper.ini) to the Exe subfolder of your Settlers 4 installation folder. This is where the S4_Main.exe file exists.
Start the game and enjoy!
This patch should fix the 3D error for both Software and Hardware modes. If you want to apply the same patch for the Settlers 4 Editor, you can download another fix file from here [^3^] and copy it to the Editor subfolder of your Settlers 4 installation folder.
Method 2: Change Compatibility Settings
Another possible solution for the Settlers 4 3D error is to change some compatibility settings for the game's executable file. This can help the game run better on Windows 10 by simulating an older version of Windows. To do this, follow these steps:
Right-click on the S4_Main.exe file in your Settlers 4 installation folder and select Properties.
Go to the Compatibility tab and check the box that says \"Run this program in compatibility mode for:\".
Select Windows 7 from the drop-down menu and click OK.
Start the game and see if it works.
This method was suggested by a user on this forum [^1^] and reportedly worked for them. However, it may not work for everyone, so you may need to try other options if this one fails.
Method 3: Disable AMD Dual Graphics
If you have an AMD Dual Graphics system, you may need to disable it in order to run Settlers 4 without errors. This is because the game may not recognize the proper 3D renderers when using two graphics cards. To disable AMD Dual Graphics, follow these steps:
Right-click on your desktop and select AMD Radeon Settings.
Go to Gaming and select Global Settings.
Under Switchable Graphics Global Settings, set GPU Workload to Compute.
Under Switchable Graphics Application Settings, find S4_Main.exe and set Graphics Profile to Power Saving.
Click Apply and close AMD Radeon Settings.
Start the game and see if it works.
This method was mentioned on 29c81ba772
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