mss32.dll help

[cg123]

ok it started when i tried to start rome total war bi and i got the message rome total war unable to locate component, i have been on google to try and fix it i received a link to the mss32.dll and the link had the mss32.dll in it when i placed it in the correct folder i got the miles error installed in windows directory after i finished ( i had to delete it ) that i still get the error message rometw-bi.exe - unable to locate component message.

i have windows vista,

sorry if the message is hard to understand im new to forums.

[Brusilov]

The mss32.dll file relates to the miles sound system that is used by the game.

The following is a screen shot showing the contents of a RTW BI install 'game folder' (ignore the 'Alexander' folder and 'alexander.ico' as these are part of the Alexander expansion) :

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There should also be a 'Miles' folder that looks like the following:

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As these files have not been modified by anyone we cannot upload any of them for you as to do so would be a breach of the TWC ToS which we've all agreed to.

Where did you get your RTW game from and what version is it?

[cg123]

i got the game from the store ( gold edition) and i have updated the game.
also added info i have mods to the game, im trying to figure out if the mods i have is causing the problems.

[Brusilov]

Well, mods should not delete these files as they are fairly essential for the game to play.

The suggested method of using RTW for mods is to keep a 'clean' (unmodded) install of RTW and simply copy that for a mod. If they are mod foldered (RSII is not) then more than one mod could share the same copy of the game. Personally, I keep each mod in it's own copy of the 'clean' RTW install.