Win8 can not run Warcraft 3 several ways

Unable to run Warcraft 3 issue 1: This version of Warcraft III requires a specific language version of Windows. This problem has also appeared in the Windows 7 beta, the solution is very simple, modify the Warcraft 3 language, or system language.
Solution 1: Install the "Win8 Simplified Chinese Language Pack" and then "Win+R"; enter "ldedit", find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001ControlNlsLanguage, find the two string values ​​in the right window "Default" and "InstallLanguage" ;, modify its numerical data to “0804”.

At the same time find the HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelInternational in the registry, change the "Locale" value data to "ldld; 00000804", and then log out or restart Windows8.

Solution 2: Use Warcraft 3 English + Chinese version of the patch can also be resolved. Solution 3: Wait for Windows 8 official simplified Chinese version, if you have patience. Solution 4: Open the game.dll file with ultraedit software and change 3D04080000741B to 3D09040000741B (not recommended, not suitable for beginners).



Unable to run Warcraft 3 Problem 2: Running Warcraft 3 prompts can not initialize the sound device, and can not switch to the desktop problem, the solution is also very easy, with a small tool.
Solution: Run Warcraft 3 with D3DWindower tool or Zero Warcraft Assistant! You can also run Warcraft 3 in windowed mode!