However, due to the copy-right protection feature in the game, users are unable to play Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on Windows 10. Users can successfully install the game using the game disc. However, when launching the game, nothing happens. This usually happens due to the copy-right protection driver not working on your PC. Still wondering whether you can play Harry Potter and Sorcerers’ Stone on Windows 10 PC? Yes, it is possible. You can play many old games on Windows 10 using third-party tools like GoG. In this article, we explore a few workarounds to play this popular Harry Potter game on your Windows 10 PC.

How do I play Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on W10?

1. Run the game in compatibility mode 

Windows 10 comes with a built-in compatibility mode that allows you to run apps made for an older version of Windows on the newer version of Windows.  If the issue persists, check if you have a secdrv.sys in the game’s folder. You can also check the properties of the games’ .exe file for more information. With Starforce, Macrovision and Securom are some of the protection drivers rejected by Windows 10. This problem usually occurs if you are trying to install the game from a CD. 

2. Install the game with a patch 

The first start may take a while. If it asks which 3D device to use, choose Direct3D Support.  If you get into a black screen, one of our readers suggested to run HP.exe from the new patch in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 3. Once the game is loaded, go to Options and change the resolution to 1024 x 768 and the color depth to 32-bit. To increase the game resolution, you need to edit the games’ ini file. However, editing the file can make the game crash. Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone is a popular action-adventure game based on the popular Harry Potter series and novel. Did our solutions help you solve the problem? Leave us your answer or maybe other suggestions for solving it in the comment section below.

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