Dangerous Waters on Windows 8 / 10

Front Runner · 12-04-20, 12:08 PM

Here is a link to FPSchazly's instructions on how to get DW working in a window for Windows 10.
I've got mine set up to run at Mode 3 1280x1024 in a 4x3 window. You can either run it in a window or full screen. Since I have multiple monitors I'm running DW windowed in full screen mode and using the other monitor to display other useful files such as Platform Reference and Sonar Profiles.
I'm also currently using the LWAMI 3.11 modset.
Dangerous Waters is playable again!
***IMPORTANT*** Do NOT use the d3d8.dll fix with this, it will not let you run in a window!

Bilge_Rat · 03-13-22, 10:09 AM

Hi,

Trying to get DW working in Windows 10. I used both methods discussed above, it works and I can change resolutions.

Problem is that I have an ultrawide 2560x1080 monitor, so full screen everything is stretched out while in windowed mode, the screen is a small square taking up maybe 60% of the screen.

I seem to recall there was a way to do it so the instrument panels were properly sized with black bands on both sides?

Halcyon · 03-14-22, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

Hi,

Trying to get DW working in Windows 10. I used both methods discussed above, it works and I can change resolutions.

Problem is that I have an ultrawide 2560x1080 monitor, so full screen everything is stretched out while in windowed mode, the screen is a small square taking up maybe 60% of the screen.

I seem to recall there was a way to do it so the instrument panels were properly sized with black bands on both sides?

I followed this guide -- -- to get 1280 x 1024 running fullscreen on my 2560 x 1080 ultrawide LG monitor.

That video also includes reshade setup, but ignore that part. What you want is DXWND and set it up using the parameters he shows in the video (instead of the "Run in Window" checkbox, choose "Fullscreen only").
If you set Mode ID 3 in the DW .ini file, you should have full screen in 1280 x 1024 with black bars.

Bilge_Rat · 03-15-22, 12:32 PM

thanks, will check it out.

A-Ganger · 03-21-22, 07:29 PM

Well we're back to this game not working on Windows 11.
It loads, change graphics, goes back to main menu and nothing shows except the mini world map.

Or, load game, quick mission, only thing shown mini map again.

I just went back thru settings according to video above and this is what happeneng!

On a whim, I went back into my Nvidia settings and noticed Annistropic filtering was 2x.... set it back to app controlled.
Same with Antiallising, set back to app controlled.

Game working again.. so if anyone has same issues check your settings//

Barleyman · 04-16-22, 10:59 PM

I did some alternate (working for me) settings for dxwnd + DW in another thread. YMMV.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...8&postcount=11

12-04-20, 12:08 PM	#1
Front Runner XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The FREE State of FLORIDA Posts: 401 Downloads: 217 Uploads: 0	DXWND works! Here is a link to FPSchazly's instructions on how to get DW working in a window for Windows 10. I've got mine set up to run at Mode 3 1280x1024 in a 4x3 window. You can either run it in a window or full screen. Since I have multiple monitors I'm running DW windowed in full screen mode and using the other monitor to display other useful files such as Platform Reference and Sonar Profiles. I'm also currently using the LWAMI 3.11 modset. Dangerous Waters is playable again! *IMPORTANT* Do NOT use the d3d8.dll fix with this, it will not let you run in a window! __________________ "It is well war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it" - C.S.A. General Robert E. Lee "Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Plato Gone but not forgotten, RIP Dave "LeoVampire". Last edited by Front Runner; 12-04-20 at 07:53 PM.

03-13-22, 10:09 AM	#2
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Hi, Trying to get DW working in Windows 10. I used both methods discussed above, it works and I can change resolutions. Problem is that I have an ultrawide 2560x1080 monitor, so full screen everything is stretched out while in windowed mode, the screen is a small square taking up maybe 60% of the screen. I seem to recall there was a way to do it so the instrument panels were properly sized with black bands on both sides? __________________

03-15-22, 12:32 PM	#4
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	thanks, will check it out. __________________

03-21-22, 07:29 PM	#5
A-Ganger Sparky Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 158 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Well we're back to this game not working on Windows 11. It loads, change graphics, goes back to main menu and nothing shows except the mini world map. Or, load game, quick mission, only thing shown mini map again. I just went back thru settings according to video above and this is what happeneng! On a whim, I went back into my Nvidia settings and noticed Annistropic filtering was 2x.... set it back to app controlled. Same with Antiallising, set back to app controlled. Game working again.. so if anyone has same issues check your settings// __________________ MM1/SS A-gang Last edited by A-Ganger; 03-21-22 at 07:50 PM.

04-16-22, 10:59 PM	#6
Barleyman Gunner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 99 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I did some alternate (working for me) settings for dxwnd + DW in another thread. YMMV. https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...8&postcount=11