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game will not start anymore

I upgraded from win7 to win 10, game stopped working

October 12, 2021 9:57:41 AM from Galactic Civilizations IV ForumsGalactic Civilizations IV Forums

the game load title screen, then mouse cursor comes on.. but then nothing else happens.

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Saladman
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Reply #1 October 12, 2021 9:58:11 AM
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I already uninstalled/reinstalled, no help.

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Reply #2 October 13, 2021 11:15:55 AM
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If you went from Win 7 to Win 10 it's possible you are missing key drivers/dlls for the game. This could also apply to some other titles.

I think there is a way to force Epic to reinstall requirements but I can't think off the top of my head. Lemme ask around.

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Reply #3 October 15, 2021 11:19:16 AM
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I installed a game called "core", it installed ".net". then gal civ 4 started working again.

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