A quick guide to getting Kohan 2 to run well on modern systems.
Step by Step – With Pictures!
Let’s start with compatibility settings. Find k2.exe in the install directory.
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Step 1: Select Compatibility Mode
Select k2.exe and select Properties.
Under Properties, select Compatibility
Under “Compatibility Mode” check
“Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and select
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Under Properties, select Compatibility
Under “Compatibility Mode” check
“Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and select
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Check Run this program as an administrator and hit apply.
Step 2: Access Advanced System Settings
Access “Advanced System Settings” either by searching for it in your Start Menu, or by searching for it from your System Menu.
Step 3 (the big one)
Step 2: Under System Properties, Select Advanced, and then under Performance select Settings
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Select “Data Execution Prevention” then select “Turn on DEP for all programs except those I select:” and click “Add”
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Add k2.exe from the install directory.
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Make sure k2.exe is selected and click apply then restart your computer.
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Select “Data Execution Prevention” then select “Turn on DEP for all programs except those I select:” and click “Add”
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Add k2.exe from the install directory.
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Make sure k2.exe is selected and click apply then restart your computer.
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This process also works to solve problems with many other old 32bit era games.
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