Settlers 3 (Gold Edition, but i'm pretty sure also the normal version) works pefectly in windowed mode on Win 7 32/64 bit. On Windows 8 the game starts, no matter which options are selected, in fullscreen mode with a blank upper 'area' on the top of the window (see attached screenshot). Settlers 3 creates, right after the ingame window is created, a hidden Window called 'CDAudio'. Maybe this window isn't handled properly in Win 8 or something concerning the Window Aero stuff changed from Win 7 to Win 8. Screenshot: (the upper white rectangle is unfortunatly the same background as the webpage) Logfile, all options enabled Thanks!
Nov 16, 2012 - the settlers 3 gold edition. June 12, 2017 - im_rusty. I would like to see it on steam. Best rts ever.