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Posted June 27, 2023
I'm trying to launch this on Windows 11, every time I do so, I get an error message saying it needs Directplay installed with an option to install it. I click yes and it says it's been installed and then it prompts the same error again when I try to launch it.

Help?
Posted June 30, 2023
Oh, it wants the legacy version.
I have no idea how to get that on Windows 11, but looking around "Add or remove Windows Features" might be a good start.
Posted June 30, 2023
Think if you didn't install directx9.0c redistributable you should install it and then try to activate direct play.
Posted July 17, 2023
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thegramreaper: I'm trying to launch this on Windows 11, every time I do so, I get an error message saying it needs Directplay installed with an option to install it. I click yes and it says it's been installed and then it prompts the same error again when I try to launch it.

Help?
Hey - Did you manage to fix your issue with Populous? I have the same issue :(
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