WWP: A real compatibility fix for Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista / XP

[StepS]

As a side note, the weird thing about me enabling border before was that it actually helped me see the game. All previous wrapper settings failed, but as soon as I enabled border, I could at least see some of the screen. Weird huh?
 

yep that's weird.
glad to hear it's solved! I'll add this to the FAQ.

[JMK]

First, thank you for this!  I can't believe there are so many people still active in the community.

My problem is minor so if there's no fix, no big deal.  I'm on windows 7 and have the taskbar at the top of the screen.  Both the menu and game screens appear at the very top of the window, under the taskbar.  For the menu, I don't care so much, and from what you mentioned earlier it isn't possible to move anyway.  What about the game window?  Would it be possible for me to move that down about 40 pixels?

I know I could auto hide or move the taskbar somewhere else during play, but I'm hoping there's a permanent fix.

[StepS]

My problem is minor so if there's no fix, no big deal.  I'm on windows 7 and have the taskbar at the top of the screen.  Both the menu and game screens appear at the very top of the window, under the taskbar.  For the menu, I don't care so much, and from what you mentioned earlier it isn't possible to move anyway.  What about the game window?  Would it be possible for me to move that down about 40 pixels?

when the match starts, the ingame window is centered automatically. as for the menu, a while ago I found a way to move it although this will require eating the mouse cursor and not letting it out. nevermind, it may not work properly with the latest fixes, anyway it isn't recommended...

[Rogi]

gr8 job

does any1 know how is online in wwp now, still 3-5 players ?

[KoreanRedDragon]

That's including ChanServ. On a good day.

[LeTotalKiller]

More like, a very good day.

How is WWP's integration in W:A going?

[j0hny]

I install the game to see how it works

[taner]

Even better: An update (finally) for Worms Forts: Under Siege.

[jemmus]

Hello,
Thanks much for the fix!  I can't get the game to launch at all, though.  Any hints?  Here are the facts:
-Using Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit
-Did a clean install to Program files (not Program files (x86)).  Just experimenting with anything now, because the install in the (x86) wouldn't launch.
-Installed the 1.01 patch.
-Unzipped the fix file into the WWP folder.

Did not change any other settings (Windows compatibility, colors settings).

Any ideas appreciated.  Thanks!

[StepS]

Hello,
Thanks much for the fix!  I can't get the game to launch at all, though.  Any hints?  Here are the facts:
-Using Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit
-Did a clean install to Program files (not Program files (x86)).  Just experimenting with anything now, because the install in the (x86) wouldn't launch.
-Installed the 1.01 patch.
-Unzipped the fix file into the WWP folder.

Did not change any other settings (Windows compatibility, colors settings).

Any ideas appreciated.  Thanks!

Never install your games into any of the Program Files, except Steam games. This directory and all of its subdirectories are write-protected and cannot write data to their own folders. Therefore the game may fail to create some files it needs, not to mention that your teams and singleplayer progress would always be reset on every start.

Reinstall the game into a good folder, for example My Documents or "Games", that is free.

Then, if the game still doesn't start please tell exactly what happens when you launch it. In particular, a screenshot or possibly a video of the problem would be appreciated.

[jemmus]

Hello,
Thanks much for the fix!  I can't get the game to launch at all, though.  Any hints?  Here are the facts:
-Using Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit
-Did a clean install to Program files (not Program files (x86)).  Just experimenting with anything now, because the install in the (x86) wouldn't launch.
-Installed the 1.01 patch.
-Unzipped the fix file into the WWP folder.

Did not change any other settings (Windows compatibility, colors settings).

Any ideas appreciated.  Thanks!

Never install your games into any of the Program Files, except Steam games. This directory and all of its subdirectories are write-protected and cannot write data to their own folders. Therefore the game may fail to create some files it needs, not to mention that your teams and singleplayer progress would always be reset on every start.

Reinstall the game into a good folder, for example My Documents or "Games", that is free.

Then, if the game still doesn't start please tell exactly what happens when you launch it. In particular, a screenshot or possibly a video of the problem would be appreciated.

Installing in a non-Program Files folder worked.  The game launched, but... "Insert game CD" message appeared.     I thought the WWP install file I downloaded was no-CD-needed abandonware, but I guess not.  Now I have to find my old WWP CD.

Many thanks StepS!  Salute!

[twistah]

do a patch so noone can play wwp anymore and changes to w:a. can't believe people still playing wwp, lol

[StepS]

A small update (1.3.2.1) released.

This one will be especially useful to Windows 8.1 users who are using a DPI scaling other than 100% or 125% (for previous systems, "Use Windows XP style scaling" setting would help). Due to the new Microsoft policy, non-dpi-aware apps are blurry now if you aren't using 100% or 125%. In case of WWP this disrupted the interface, cutting the bottom right of the screen, and was mentioned by an user here before.

Now the fix will make WWP dpi-aware so you will run the game normally just as if there were no dpi settings at all, without problems, and the FAQ entry about this problem will not be needed anymore.


PS. Note to WA people: the same fix will soon come to wkD3D9Wnd, I just need to finish up some other features yet.

[wormbeforeattack]

thank you Steps for good work. Its really cool.

[Peqqy]

I need help! That fix patch didnt have any effect at all. My game is still very slow and when you try to go play round in any game mode the white screen comes and i cant see anything but i can still "play"! and when i try to use the windowed mode game crashes Im using windows 8.1