Windows 10 compatibility problem for Heroes of Might and Magic IV

I've been a big fan of the older Heroes of Might and Magic games or more specifically, the fourth one. However, ever since I've updated to Windows 10, I have failed to get the game to run and my previous compatibility solution no longer works.

At the moment, it allows me to fully install it (from a copy I've been using for years) and will open a launcher window but, if I hit play from there or try to run the actual game some other way, it will simply close the launcher andnot do anything.

What I've tried:

Setting compatibility mode to every option below Windows 10.
Running as administrator
Uninstalling and reinstalling
Installing and trying to run on two different computers (both Windows 10)

The first two list items allowed me to easily get it running on Windows 8 but have not been cutting it for Windows 10.

So I was wondering, is there a way to get HOMM4 running on my Windows 10 computer?

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Does Heroes of Might and Magic work on Windows 10?

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 redefined turn-based strategy games for Windows in the late 1990s. You can still play that game on Windows 10 and some Mac platforms.

How do I get Heroes of Might and Magic 2 to work on Windows 10?

1) Press Windows key + x and select Program and features. 2) Right click on the Heroes of Might And Magic IIand click on Unistall. Step 2: Download the game from the manufacturer's website and install it in compatibility mode.To install a program in Compatibility mode.

How do I run a game in compatibility mode Windows 10?

Right-click (or press and hold) the program icon and select Properties from the drop-down menu. Select the Compatibility tab. Under Compatibility mode, check the box next to Run this program in compatibility mode for and select the appropriate version of Windows from the drop-down list.

How to Run Apps in Compatibility Mode in Windows 10 | Windows Tutorial

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