Confirm it reads 1.03.3650.15. If not, download the official patch from Ubisoft (archived support page).
The "Unstoppable" Game: Some users have reported an odd technical issue where the game process fails to close properly if the trainer has been active during play, requiring a manual shutdown via Task Manager. Brief overview — "Anno 1404 Trainer 1
Effect: Your warehouses, marketplaces, and residences never catch fire, never get plagued, and never take damage from catapults or enemy ships.
Use Case: Prevent a losing war from destroying your capital city.
The "Ghost" Economy: If you have unlimited gold and goods, the market dynamics collapse. You will no longer see the satisfying ebb and flow of
Launch the game and load your save file or start a new scenario.
Press the Activation key (usually F1). The trainer will play an audio cue ("Trainer Activated") or turn green in the title bar.
If nothing happens, try running the game in Windowed Mode (Settings > Graphics > Windowed).
Original Retail DVD with patch 1.03 installed.
GOG.com Gold Edition (specific 2015-2017 builds).
Certain cracked executables from the era (Note: We always recommend owning a legitimate copy).
