the patcher have a bugg it is creating a "new folder" in the AGE HD folder instead of fix the files..
thx vigilant

The compatibility patch allows you to play the "old" version of aoe2 with your steam installation, so that's normal.

but how can i run the common voobly version?

It IS the common voobly version. There are some features that aren't available, like changeable control group hotkeys, but for the most part it works much better than the HD version.

hola pudiste arreglar el problema?

Guys the problem was that:

At step 14 when you select that folder it automatically adds "/New Folder" at the end of the line just delete it and it will be alright.

Non-DirectPlay game path is 'c:\program files (x86)\steam\SteamApps\common\Age2HD'
Verifying 'ebueulax.dll' exists...
ebueulax.dll was not found in its proper place.

So I go through all the steps from above and step 12 will not load for me? Any thoughts? ty

This happens to me when I rejoin on voobly after all the steps:

Non-DirectPlay game path is 'c:\program files (x86)\steam\SteamApps\common\Age2HD'
Verifying 'ebueulax.dll' exists...
Verifying 'age2_x1\age2_x1.exe' exists...
Verifying 'language_x1_p1.dll' exists...
Verifying 'Sound\music.m3u' exists...
Verifying 'data\graphics.drs' exists...
Verifying 'c:\program files (x86)\steam\SteamApps\common\Age2HD\age2_x1\age2_x1.exe' exists...
Successo!
Voobly path is 'c:\program files (x86)\voobly'
Game version is '1.0C'
Verifying 'c:\program files (x86)\steam\SteamApps\common\Age2HD\language_x1_p1.dll' exists...
Successo!
Checking DirectPlay libraries...
Looking for dpwsockx.dll...
Falhou!

DirectPlay failed to load properly. This is probably an OS installation bug. You might need to reinstall your operating system. Windows 8.1 and later users can install DirectPlay through Control Panel -> Programs -> Turns Windows features on or off -> Legacy Components -> DirectPlay.

I'm trying to download the compatibility patch for AOE2HD and followed these steps here: https://support.voobly.com/display/vkb/KB1054+Clean+installation+of+Aoe2HD+with+compatibility+patch
and step 13 doesnt happen. The setup wizard doesnt come up.
I've also tried manually downloading it here [You must login to view link] but the page doesnt seem to work.
any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

EDIT
the patch is here now: [You must login to view link]

Hello, GhostPants. Here is the new link to the compatibility patch: [You must login to view link] Please follow the steps very carefully: https://support.voobly.com/display/vkb/KB1054+Clean+installation+of+Aoe2HD+with+compatibility+patch


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This worked for me. Thank you.