How to play Zoo Tycoon 1 on Windows 10 (+Resolution Fix)

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Title: How to play Zoo Tycoon 1 on Windows 10 (+Resolution Fix) Channel: Admiral Moo Description: A video guide demonstrating the fix to the most common problem, and how to run it at any custom resolution. Works with Complete Collection and the base game, or with one of the two expansions. If you don't have an icon on your desktop, the default installation directory for Zoo Tycoon is \Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon. NO-CD: link to download. This video features the fix to the most common problem that prevents you from running Zoo Tycoon on Windows 10. If you encounter any .dll related issues, try reinstalling the game and if the error persists, look into repairing your Windows Installation using the Windows Installer. Never trust .dll download sites or pc repair tools.

Summary Overview: This tutorial video provides a fix for the common problem encountered when trying to run Zoo Tycoon 1 on Windows 10. The video also demonstrates how to set and run the game at any custom resolution. It works for both the Complete Collection and the base game, as well as with the expansions. The video also advises against downloading .dll files from unreliable sources or using PC repair tools.

Tutorial:

  1. If you don't have an icon on your desktop, locate the default installation directory for Zoo Tycoon: \Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon.
  2. If needed, download the NO-CD fix from the provided link to avoid any CD-related issues.
  3. Install the game following the instructions for your specific version (Complete Collection, base game, or expansions).
  4. If you encounter any .dll related issues, try reinstalling the game first.
  5. If the error persists, consider repairing your Windows Installation using the Windows Installer.
  6. To set a custom resolution for Zoo Tycoon:
    • Right-click on the Zoo Tycoon shortcut or the game's executable file.
    • Select "Properties" from the menu.
    • Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
    • Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select your Windows version.
    • Check the box for "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings."
    • Click on "Change high DPI settings," check the box for "Override high DPI scaling behavior," and select "Application" from the dropdown menu.
    • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
  7. Launch Zoo Tycoon and enjoy playing it on Windows 10 with the resolution fix applied.
  8. Remember to avoid downloading .dll files from untrustworthy sources or using questionable PC repair tools to prevent further issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully play Zoo Tycoon 1 on Windows 10 with the resolution fix and avoid common problems encountered with the game on this operating system.