Campaign will not start

[warhurstj]

Every time i choose a faction in the third age campaign and click start it sends me back to the part where it asks third age campaign, fellowship campaign etc. i have the 3.2 patch any suggestions

[ElvenKind]

If u have win 7 or vista, then try deleting the Third age 3 folder in your virtual store, If you dont know where to find it here it is:
C:\Users\[User name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods.

[warhurstj]

i tried to find the virtual store and it doesnt show up

[ElvenKind]

i tried to find the virtual store and it doesnt show up

Well, if u have win 7 or vista, then perhapse the folder AppData is hidden. Go to Start, type in Folder options, select Folder options from the list, select View, and check if the box that says Hide protected operating system files is marked, if it is, then unmark it, u will be asked if u want to do that, click to accept, Apply and OK. Then try to find the virtual store again in C:\Users\[User name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods.

[warhurstj]

thanks man i owe you one

[ElvenKind]

thanks man i owe you one

If it works, glad to help u

[mrhardchop]

hi how do i go into the Users.AppData thingy im really no good at computers and i really wanna play the game ive dont the other part of what you suggested to the other person but i need to go into that part about the users etc. Helllp meee

[ElvenKind]

See the post 4 above, if u have win 7 and vista, follow the instructions in that post.

EDIT: Welcome to the forums btw!

[mrhardchop]

yes but what do i click to get to user etc.. im really bad im sorry :/

[mrhardchop]

so basically where do i click to get into.. C:\Users\[User name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods.?

[ElvenKind]

so basically where do i click to get into.. C:\Users\[User name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods.?

If u have windows 7 or vista, go to your desktop, go to START on bottom left of your desktop, in an area SEARCH programs and files type in Folder Options, u will get a list of folders and some other stuff, u select Folder Options, and when it opens up, at the top of new window there is a VIEW field, click on it, and now u get another list, find this `Hide protected operating system files( Recommended)`, that must not be MARKED, so unmark it, u will be asked if u accept this change, accept it, then click on Apply and OK. Then go to MY Computer, and find the folder Third_Age_3 in C:\Users\[User name, or the name of your computer, INTEL, AMD..]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods. And delete that Third_Age_3 folder.

[mrhardchop]

Thank you so much unfortunately the computer i have the mod on isnt with me atm so io cant do it right now, but thank you ever so much i look forward to playing the campaign and will let you know if there are any other issues

[StealthFox]

Being kicked back to the menu usually means some files are either missing or have been edited.

What version do you have, Steam, retail disc, or some other version? Have you edited any files or installed any submods? If deleting the Third Age folder (if there is one) in the virtual store doesn't work. It will probably be best to reinstall. So, uninstall everything and reinstall. If you're running windows 7 or Vista disable UAC first. (see here)

[mrhardchop]

I have done that previously and still didnt work ill try the other method first and let you know how it gets on

[ElvenKind]

I have done that previously and still didnt work ill try the other method first and let you know how it gets on

If it doesn`t work, u should give some informations what is wrong, like, u can`t even start the TATW when clickin on desktop shortcut, what windows do u have, is your Medieval 2 TW a steam or non steam version, u can`t start a campaign and it brings u back to main game menu, or if u start a campaign or custom battle- then the game crashes to desktop( CTD) and informations like that. StealthFox, perhapse this should be made sticky to give these basic infos for reporting a BUG or asking for HELP.

[mrhardchop]

im still rater cofused now... i dont seem tobe able to find the folders that you want me to fine for example the thirdage_3_0 folder i dont have it?

[StealthFox]

You mean the third age folder in the virtual store or are you saying you don't have the third age folder in the M2TW/mods?

[mrhardchop]

i got it worjking soo yayaya but... i played a battle and it said there was an unsespected error and that it had to exit.. what do i do?

[mrhardchop]

crysis has been aveerted thank you guys!!!!!!

[isitinyet?]

virtual store still won't show up for me, even after unchecking hide protected operating system files