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[Barkhorn1x]

If one uses this small mod you will probably have to re-apply it after any patches or updates since the modded file usually gets replaced with each update--although I believe that developers are aware of the fix and may simply incorportate it in future updates.

That "modded file" is the Empire.EXE and it will have to be modified after each patch (if that includes a new .EXE) until CA provides one that is set to accomodate memory beyond the set limit. They have promised to do so at some point. Of course, all will have to modify their boot string for this to work per the instructions in the link - but this need be done only once and then you get a choice of how to boot your PC.