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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:38 pm
by operating
Warspite

Compared to 1.52 and earlier versions this new version (if anything like 1.60 beta) will blow you away, the game is so much smoother. I hope you succeed getting through this tech difficulty, you will be glad you did.[;)]

Wish you luck, Bob[:)]

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:48 pm
by Moltke71
ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Bismarck

I may have a solution. I had the same problems, did a complete re-install and the game played fine when launching from the install panel of the patch. I played a few turns and then exited. When I opened it again, I got them same error messages. Then I remembered the launcher did not patch until after a re-boot. I rebooted and everything's fine so far.
warspite1

- I have re-installed twice now.
- When you say re-boot what exactly do you mean?
- While downloading both the original game and the patch, did you get any message about C++ needing repair?
Yes, I repaired C++. Reboot is turning the computer off and on. To find out what sound card you have, run DxDiag from your "All programs" or "Run" in Start.

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:55 pm
by warspite1
ORIGINAL: Bismarck

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Bismarck

I may have a solution. I had the same problems, did a complete re-install and the game played fine when launching from the install panel of the patch. I played a few turns and then exited. When I opened it again, I got them same error messages. Then I remembered the launcher did not patch until after a re-boot. I rebooted and everything's fine so far.
warspite1

- I have re-installed twice now.
- When you say re-boot what exactly do you mean?
- While downloading both the original game and the patch, did you get any message about C++ needing repair?
Yes, I repaired C++. Reboot is turning the computer off and on. To find out what sound card you have, run DxDiag from your "All programs" or "Run" in Start.
warspite1

In that case I've done all that and still the same issue I'm afraid - but thank-you for taking the trouble to post.

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:56 pm
by warspite1
ORIGINAL: operating

Warspite

Compared to 1.52 and earlier versions this new version (if anything like 1.60 beta) will blow you away, the game is so much smoother. I hope you succeed getting through this tech difficulty, you will be glad you did.[;)]

Wish you luck, Bob[:)]
warspite1

Yes, our Balkan discussion really has me in the mood to play this but....[:@]

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:14 am
by Hellfirejet
Hi Robert if you are still having problems running the game try this.


Step 1 : Right Mouse Click On The Games Short Cut On Your Windows Desktop.

Step 2 : Left Mouse Click Once On Properties To Open New Options.

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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:18 am
by Hellfirejet
Step 3 : Left Click Once To Select Compatibility Option.

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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:25 am
by Hellfirejet
STEP 4 : LEFT CLICK ONCE TO RUN PROGRAM AS ADMINISTRATOR.

STEP 5 : LEFT CLICK ONCE TO APPLY.


Hope this helps.[;)]

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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:38 am
by Hellfirejet
If after running the game with Administrator authority, you can also try changing the games graphics settings, open the game as normal as if you were going to play, and do the following.


STEP 1 : Left Click Once To Select Change Configuration option.



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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:49 am
by Hellfirejet

STEP 2 : LEFT CLICK ONCE ON THE SELECTION WINDOW UNTIL THESE GRAPHICS SETTINGS ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

STEP 3 : LEFT CLICK ON PLAY GAME.

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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:21 am
by operating
Just a side note: If you do not want to listen/watch Introduction do not leave a "check mark" next to PLAY INTRO.

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:29 am
by Hellfirejet
ORIGINAL: operating

Just a side note: If you do not want to listen/watch Introduction do not leave a "check mark" next to PLAY INTRO.

What and miss out on going to the movies, no way I like watching videos![:D]

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:41 am
by operating
The video I'd like to see is: The one with all the HAPPY Faces of everyone that can play CTGW without breaking into a sweat if will work..[:D]

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:26 pm
by warspite1
ORIGINAL: kirk23


STEP 2 : LEFT CLICK ONCE ON THE SELECTION WINDOW UNTIL THESE GRAPHICS SETTINGS ARE HIGHLIGHTED.

STEP 3 : LEFT CLICK ON PLAY GAME.

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warspite1

Sadly this did not good either.....[:(]

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:28 pm
by zakblood
what's your operating system warspite1?

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:30 pm
by warspite1
Windows 7 Home Premium.

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:36 pm
by zakblood
download this, it's free and checks and fixes problems

http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

i can talk you through it if you wish?




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it's a safe system file system cleaner and junk remover, also fixes registry errors

but it also shows what's running in the background, and get rid of junk files / dupes etc and removes traces on net files on a pc, so removes temp files not needed by windows, but it shows you what is and what isn't loaded in a easy view, plus many other tools

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:41 pm
by warspite1
Just out of curiosity, what are these downloads doing or fixing that stops this one game from working?

Edit: Ignore that I've just seen the bottom of your post!

Okay I will give this a go at the weekend.

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:41 pm
by zakblood
How to get a Directx Dialog file:

1. click on "START"
2. click "run"
3. type in "dxdiag" and click "OK"
4. check through the tabs and perform all tests
5. click "Save all Information..." and save the text file to a location of your choice
6. open the text file, copy the contents, and post along with your issue.

this is needed for staff to see what if any errors are on your pc, it's also safe

RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:43 pm
by zakblood
ORIGINAL: warspite1

Just out of curiosity, what are these downloads doing or fixing that stops this one game from working?

nothing tbh, but what it can do, is show you what is and what isn't loaded, which helps others diagnose what's wrong, then suggest a solution or fix

Directx Dialog file would help no end also tbh



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RE: New Patch unable to play

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:47 pm
by zakblood
each tab checks a different part of the pc hardware / software etc, then give a report, so others can see what is or would could be the issue or causing the problem, then offer advice or tips to fix the given problem, for me it's for a guess a missing or corrupt driver or file etc, so reinstalling should have worked, bit it didn't, so as we know it has worked, then it's something else...

finding out what else then your on the way to fixing it.

for me once a game has been installed, it doesn't always leave stuff / files in one place, so when you uninstall it, there is always some junk left behind, that can hamper a re install or patch, so i clean the junk with a cleaner, then check to see if the game folder has also gone to be sure, then and only then, reinstall, plus if the game in question ask to install any extra bits so yes and repair or replace