The error "Software/Hardware 3D: Error initializing Graphic Interface" in The Settlers IV
Run the dgVoodoo configuration tool and point it to the game directory. Compatibility Mode : Right-click S4_Main.exe Properties > Compatibility , and set it to run for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
Run S4_Main.exe directly. The wrapper will transparently handle the visual code hook and launch the strategy game seamlessly. Method 2: The dgVoodoo2 Universal Translation Layer