OMG how the fuck there isn't a file with compatibility mode available? i think you're confusing the files, some don't have it, others have it, so keep looking for it. "Crossfire" file must have it, "HGWC" file must have it, some files inside X-TRAP folder must have it, so find out wich has it. Unless Windows 8 has the compatibility settings disabled... i don't know how that windows works...
If you are SURE that you don't have any 'compatibility' session on the properties, then try this:
go to C:/Wi.ndows/System32/drivers/etc./ and delete all files in that folder. try to run the patcher again. tell me if it worked.