Crysis won't run on Windows 10 [ Edited ]

[StarWarrior00]

I am talking about the original Crysis here. The first game.

I have disabled compatibility assistant (and restarted my PC after), tried literally every compatibility option (and mix of them) under the sun, 64bit patch, disabled antivirus, DX 9 mode. Nothing seems to be working.

I just get a black screen for a few seconds and then CTD.

This unacceptable, I want to play this game.

Windows 10 64bit
FX-6300
R9 380 4GB
16GB RAM

[StarWarrior00 · Accepted solution]

@DarkAmaranth1966

I found the solution:

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Crysis-Games/Crysis-Warhead-Origin-amp-Steam-versions-Win-64bit-Activation/...

Unfortunately I cant change my accepted solution to this post.

[EA_Barry]

@StarWarrior00

Just because I have just seen the following and it may be a quick fix, please see the following link and set your color depth to True Color (32-Bit):

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin/Color-Bit-Depth/m-p/5583228

Retry after that and let us know your results here, thanks.

[StarWarrior00]

That wont work as I am running Windows 10 which I specified in the subject.

I found another way to get to the adapter and monitor settings but the option to select color depth is not available. However it would seem I am already running the monitor in 32bit color mode.

[DarkAmaranth1966]

That's an older game so, running it in Windows 8 or earlier compatibility mode may get it working for you. Right click on the start up icon, choose properties then, the compatibility tab, start at Windows 8 and work your way down to see if any of them work for you.

[StarWarrior00]

Already tried that, no good.

I even mentioned this before. @DarkAmaranth1966

[EA_Barry]

Thanks @DarkAmaranth1966

[StarWarrior00]

well actually Windows 8 was the only option I didn't, I tried Windows 7 and Vista but completely ignored 8.

[DarkAmaranth1966]

If that doesn't work, try a Clean Boot.

With networking of course, just to be sure nothing else on your computer is interfering with the game.

I know this sort of troubleshooting is a pain, but, when the basics don't work, it's all we can do.

[StarWarrior00]

@DarkAmaranth1966

I found the issue, it still has securom so it's not going to work anyway.

http://steamcommunity.com/app/17300/discussions/0/846962626920194410/

[DarkAmaranth1966]

Yeah, you can't run SecuRom on Windows 10 - thank you Microsoft. Maybe someday EA will get around to fixing the older games. In the meantime there are lots of newer games to enjoy.