1. Download the graphics pack (skin) and galaxies (Alpha - Beta - Ceti) for your server and unzip hem on your hard drive. After you are finished it should look like this on your hard drive

Create specific subfolder for the galaxies because it depends on the server you are playing.
2. Go to Tools > Internet Options... > Security (tab) > Trusted Sites (icon) > Sites (button).

Add alpha.astroempires.com then, beta.astroempires.com and cety.astroempires.com.
Uncheck the option for Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.

Click Close
Click OK
It is not necessary to restart the browser.
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