Hi, I just got a new laptop, had to re-install COW, it all seemed to go very well (too well TBH), it seemed too good to be true, until I tried to play, every time I try to play the game I get the response: "Windows cannot find 'kingdoms.exe.'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."
The first time I did this I realised (duh) I hadn't reinstalled the teutonic campaign, so sorted that reinstalled everything, but still I get the same response.
In case you havn't realised I'm slightly technically impaired, I've around the first twenty odd threads most of which I don't understand, or I do understand but they don't apply to my situation. If anyone thinks they know what's wrong I'd love to know, but you'll have to speak rather slowly.
It's gold edition, I had the regular kind before but that got stuck in my melted lap-top, so I guess it's different this time.
Thanks in advance.
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Can someone patient help me, pls.
Last edited by Himster; September 25, 2011 at 06:01 PM.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
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Well, that usually means that you a) don't have Kingdoms patch 1.5 installed, b) you have Medieval 2 Gold Edition, c) you didn't install Kingdoms at all, or d) you installed the mod to the incorrect folder.
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it's b.
What do I do?The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
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ok, Himster what version of mtw2/kingdoms are you using?
take your time~ re- install mtw2/kingdoms again then check if it all is reading loading correctly! then re-install CoW~ -
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I have to do something different because I have gold edition this time. But what is the different thing I have to do?
Originally Posted by Druvatar De Bodemloze
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
Re: Can someone patient help me, pls.
I tried just re-installing, same thing: everything seems fine until I try to open the program.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
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Originally Posted by Druvatar De Bodemloze
I'm pretty sure my medieval II is fine, all the other mods work fine, I've played all kingdoms campaigns, no problem. It appears there is just something I need to do when I install CoW, I just can't figure out what.The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
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Check the path to the mod. If that is messed up, then the call for the kingdoms.exe in the BAT file goes wrong.
Which version are you installing that you require the teutonic mod? In case it's steam, check here for the easy way: Creating a World - Mod Install for Steam
That will probably fix your problem - because if you install into the teutonic folder without changing the bat and cfg file then you will end up with an error.
Easiest way (if you have the time): download my version, it's available as torrent as well. Don't forget the patches in the second post and the update for the language installer.
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How do I check that and how do I know if it's messed up? Originally Posted by Gigantus
I don't use steam with Med2.Which version are you installing that you require the teutonic mod? In case it's steam, check here for the easy way: Creating a World - Mod Install for Steam
That will probably fix your problem - because if you install into the teutonic folder without changing the bat and cfg file then you will end up with an error.
okEasiest way (if you have the time): download my version, it's available as torrent as well. Don't forget the patches in the second post and the update for the language installer.The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
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This is how your path should look: C:\...\Medieval II Total War\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
Easiest way to check: right click the mod's short cut, choose 'properties' from the small menu, and then click on 'open file location' - that should end you up in the Call of Warhammer directory (in your browser). From there you should easily see the full path on top of your browser.
Edit: you will find the correct 1.05 patch for M2TW here.Last edited by Gigantus; September 26, 2011 at 08:58 AM.
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Is this right? "C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval II Total War - Kingdoms\mods\Call_of_Warhammer" Originally Posted by Gigantus
That seems right to me.Easiest way to check: right click the mod's short cut, choose 'properties' from the small menu, and then click on 'open file location' - that should end you up in the Call of Warhammer directory (in your browser). From there you should easily see the full path on top of your browser.
I downloaded it but I can't figure out how to install it.Edit: you will find the correct 1.05 patch for M2TW here.The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
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The part in red shouldn't be there in the path. Can you make a screenshot of your browser with the files in that folder (M2TW - not the mod)? Originally Posted by Himster
Most of the patches are in RAR or ZIP format - you will first have to extract them. 7-ZIP is a freeware program that works just fine there.
Edit: if you have installed any other versions of CoW before, then I highly recommend to follow this tutorial as form step 3. Don't forget to delete the virtualstore with M2TW content.Last edited by Gigantus; September 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM.
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It appears your version has the right path in it already, so I'll just finish downloading that. Originally Posted by Gigantus
I have "j-zip", I think it worked now.Most of the patches are in RAR or ZIP format - you will first have to extract them. 7-ZIP is a freeware program that works just fine there.
This is a brand new laptop, there are no other Cow versions.Edit: if you have installed any other versions of CoW before, then I highly recommend to follow this tutorial as form step 3. Don't forget to delete the virtualstore with M2TW content.
Thanks for helping me.The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
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The VirtualStore fix isn't just for this mod - it will prevent that patches for mods (or re-installments) will get messed up. Highly recommended you do that - it's a 'one off' affair and not required to be repeated.
A note: do not change the installation path in my version as long as it reads: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval II Total War
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Done. Originally Posted by Gigantus
Ok, I'm downloading the last part now.A note: do not change the installation path in my version as long as it reads: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval II Total War
Oh god my desktop, lol.Last edited by Himster; September 26, 2011 at 01:09 PM.
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
Re: Can someone patient help me, pls.
Yup, that did it. It works, praise Sigmar. Your install did it I think.
+Rep to you sir.The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
-Betrand Russell -
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One is glad to be of service
