Problem with files.

[Soada]

So, I'm quite new to computers. Call me an idiot, but I'm not sure what I should be doing with the RS21.cab files and such. Where should my directory be? And should they be .zip files still or already opened? Take pity on my poor soul.

[Soada]

Oh, and my directory is -

(C: > Alternate Program Files > The Creative Assembly) And from there, I made two different files, my set-up files, and my copy of Rome, where I will put the mod files into through the set-up. Is that correct?

[Ybbon]

First, don't use a directory like that if you can avoid it. I would suggest creating a c:\games directory and putting all your games in there. However, as you are new I won't confuse the issue too much. Try the following:

1. Create C:\Games\
2. Copy c:\Alternate Program Files\The Creative Assembly\Rome - Total War to C:\Games\Rome - Total War
3. Rename C:\Games\Rome - Total War to C:\Games\RomaSurrectum
4. Create C:\Games\src
5. Move the RS .cab and .msi files into that src directory. Do NOT open/expand the cab files.
6. Run the rs2.msi file. When it asks which directory to install to, use C:\Games\RomaSurrectum
7. Run the RS2.5 installer - that is a rar file and you'll need to extract the contents of the rar file, again, do it in src.
8. Point this to the c:\Games\RomaSurrectum directory. It should overwrite loads of files, if it doesn't it's not right.

Hope that helps.

[century x]

Have you gotten it working?

[Soada]

This may take a bit. I'm afraid I did some stuff, so I'll have to start the process over. I'll make sure to keep you guys updated

[Soada]

First, don't use a directory like that if you can avoid it. I would suggest creating a c:\games directory and putting all your games in there. However, as you are new I won't confuse the issue too much. Try the following:

1. Create C:\Games\
2. Copy c:\Alternate Program Files\The Creative Assembly\Rome - Total War to C:\Games\Rome - Total War
3. Rename C:\Games\Rome - Total War to C:\Games\RomaSurrectum
4. Create C:\Games\src
5. Move the RS .cab and .msi files into that src directory. Do NOT open/expand the cab files.
6. Run the rs2.msi file. When it asks which directory to install to, use C:\Games\RomaSurrectum
7. Run the RS2.5 installer - that is a rar file and you'll need to extract the contents of the rar file, again, do it in src.
8. Point this to the c:\Games\RomaSurrectum directory. It should overwrite loads of files, if it doesn't it's not right.

Hope that helps.

Will it make a difference if there isn't .exe or those things at the end of my files?

[Soada]

Will it make a difference if there isn't .exe or those things at the end of my files?

Or also .msi or .cab?

[Ybbon]

I doubt that it isn't there, it's probably just that you can't see the extension - by default windows doesn't show them.

Look on the Organize - Folder and Search Options -> View and deselect "hide extensions for known file types"

[Soada]

Thanks so much man. Got it working! 'Preciate it!

[Ybbon]

Good. Hope you enjoy it.