: Old RTS games often struggle with modern aspect ratios; check the "bin" folder for configuration files to manually set your screen resolution.
Cossacks Anthology Collector's Edition USA - Internet Archive
🚩 : If you prefer a stable, pre-patched version that works out of the box, the GOG version is often available for a few dollars during sales and includes modern OS optimizations.
: Right-click the game’s executable file, select "Properties," and use the Compatibility Troubleshooter to set the mode to Windows 7 or XP.