Also check the box to run as an administrator.Set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2.Find the swkotor.exe file – right click it and open up Properties.If you’re not on Steam, the folder is wherever you installed the game (check Program Files if you get lost) If you’re on Steam, it’s in your common folder under your account name in the directory where you installed it. Open up the folder where you installed the game.First off, if you have the game on Steam, disable the Steam overlay in-game by right clicking KOTOR in your library,* click Properties and it’s the checkbox under the General tab. The normally helpful Steam overlay can sometimes interfere with games from the pre-Steam era (otherwise known as the Golden Age of PC Gaming).ĭone that? Tested it? Still not working? Not to worry.In a pinch, they can solve the problem of the game not starting up/having errors in XP, and I’ve heard whisperings that they sometimes fix things in Vista. Besides, they also double as “Do these just in case and change them back if you really want to” steps. There are two compatibility strategies that can sometimes get rid of the gremlins that make games crap out. I had to get this fixed! Two easy fixes for Knights of the Old Republic on modern machines It was Bioware’s exceptionally well received Star Wars RPG set in the era when there were a ton of Sith around being dicks and it’s your job to be more or less of a dick depending on your particular mood that day/save file. The only problem with my purchase? KOTOR doesn’t work on Windows 7. I’ve not played a big RPG for far too long, so it seemed now would be a good time to finally get into Knights of the Old Republic. As always, Steam’s annual Christmas sale meant I’d be dumping the best part of two months’ rent on cheap and shiny video games to play.

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