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How to get custom .exe files to run on Vista

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I figure I'd post this just incase any of you are having problems. This should only be an issue for outdated .exe files that were created in MPQDraft years ago. Credits to Shadow Stalker for figuring this out.

get into command prompt through administrator then type the following:

bcdedit.exe
/set nx AlwaysOff

then restart your computer and bam...windows dep is disabled

and to enable it type the same command only put AlwaysOn
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Actually, the default is OptIn I think.

Besides that, you could also just use an updated version of MPQDraft to run it.  The latest version can be found at http://www.sourceforge.net/projects/mpqdraft
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Does the XP or Windows 2000 Compatibility Mode work at all?
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Considering it already works without, it is likely to either do nothing or cause problems.  As I stated in my post above, it works fine if you use updated programs.
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Never thought I'd see the exact same signature layout regarding text and gifs. Or maybe it's the same person?
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Thanks for this. I was able to get Newrand Citadel to run using this, but not EDAST. Is there something different about their exe's? EDAST just crashes SC immediately and posts a number of error messages. Have not tried any other campaigns but I assume Messiah00Guy did something in his updated version to make it so that it works on newer OS.
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what about windows 7 will it work on it too ???
as there is xp mod available in windows 7 to .
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Aubrey003 wrote:what about windows 7 will it work on it too ???
as there is xp mod available in windows 7 to .
yes it works do try it... :)
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Had this issue. Glad to see that myself from years ago can help me out.
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Re: How to get custom .exe files to run on Vista

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Any guide for Windows 10?
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