To properly apply the fix, follow this general process found on community forums like WindowsForum.com :
: Right-click the new Startup.exe , go to Properties , then Compatibility , and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) . Essential Dependencies
If you tell me which you're seeing or if you're using the original disk versus a digital version, I can give you more specific troubleshooting steps. GoW_Win7-8.1_Fix.zip
Locate and delete the original Startup.exe and WarGame-G4WLive.exe .
The fix alone may not be enough if these components are missing: To properly apply the fix, follow this general
Navigate to your game directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Gears of War\Binaries .
Extract the contents of your GoW_Win7-8.1_Fix.zip into this folder to replace the deleted files. The fix alone may not be enough if
: Download and install the latest official title updates (often referred to as Title Update 1.1 or 1.2). Replace Executables :