[X2] How To Run X2 On Vista (or Windows 7/8)
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Hi,
I've just successfully installed X2 on my Vista computer using the advice on this thread, so thanks to all of you! All I have to add is that the problem I ran into, which may be confusing other Vista users, is that you must be careful to install ALL of the patches, preferably in sequence. I jumped to the 1.5 patch, assuming it would fix all of the same problems as the earlier version. This doesn't work. You must install the v1.2, v1.3, v1.4, Artificial Life, v1.5 and no-copy-protection patches, preferably in that order. If you have already installed 1.5 straight off, don't worry, you can just start again at 1.2. I didn't even need to reinstall.
Thanks again.
I've just successfully installed X2 on my Vista computer using the advice on this thread, so thanks to all of you! All I have to add is that the problem I ran into, which may be confusing other Vista users, is that you must be careful to install ALL of the patches, preferably in sequence. I jumped to the 1.5 patch, assuming it would fix all of the same problems as the earlier version. This doesn't work. You must install the v1.2, v1.3, v1.4, Artificial Life, v1.5 and no-copy-protection patches, preferably in that order. If you have already installed 1.5 straight off, don't worry, you can just start again at 1.2. I didn't even need to reinstall.
Thanks again.
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I seem to be adding to a very old topic.
I recently located my old copy of X2 and was busted almost straight away Following the help located in this topic, the X download bit wont let me download the patches because it seems my original codes which are printed on the front of my orignal CD now seem to be invalid although it could be the fact that i used the same code many years ago to log on to this forum is there anyway to bypass this cause for the life of me i cant remember my first account or password.
I recently located my old copy of X2 and was busted almost straight away Following the help located in this topic, the X download bit wont let me download the patches because it seems my original codes which are printed on the front of my orignal CD now seem to be invalid although it could be the fact that i used the same code many years ago to log on to this forum is there anyway to bypass this cause for the life of me i cant remember my first account or password.
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As pointed out in Game registration codes-topic 'all restrictions on access to downloads and forums relating to X²: The Threat forums have been removed'. So, you don't need to register your game to download the patches.Scatter78 wrote:the X download bit wont let me download the patches because it seems my original codes which are printed on the front of my orignal CD now seem to be invalid
If you want to register your game, you should contact an administrator via PM telling your problem and your X2 registration code.Scatter78 wrote:although it could be the fact that i used the same code many years ago to log on to this forum is there anyway to bypass this cause for the life of me
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It doesn't sound like your problem relates to the installtion process described in this thread. Please start a new thread describing your problem in detail and providing a [url=http://www.egosoft.com/support/faq/faq_answer_en.php?answer=610&version=8][b]DX[/b][b]D[/b]iag[/url] report and your game version.
As with Squee's post, your problem doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the installation problem that this thread is about. Please start a separate thread and provide full details including your [url=http://www.egosoft.com/support/faq/faq_answer_en.php?answer=610&version=8][b]DX[/b][b]D[/b]iag[/url] report.
Yes I unpacked things to the wrong places too, until I got it right with the path C:Program files>Egosoft>'X2 - the Threat', so that all the bits from the patches were unpacked into the folder 'X2 - the Threat'. Then it worked fine thanks very much
From CD one 'Install': Copy the Egosoft file into C>Program files
(From here on: agree to replace all the older files)
From CD two 'Game': Copy the Egosoft file into C>Program files
In the correct order, doubleclick each download to unpack the patches into the 'X2 - the Threat' folder (each time make sure the path is C>Program files>Egosoft>X2 the Threat)
Rightclick 'X2' (the red coloured disc icon which is the exe. file in 'X2 - the Threat') and choose 'send to' - desktop
From CD one 'Install': Copy the Egosoft file into C>Program files
(From here on: agree to replace all the older files)
From CD two 'Game': Copy the Egosoft file into C>Program files
In the correct order, doubleclick each download to unpack the patches into the 'X2 - the Threat' folder (each time make sure the path is C>Program files>Egosoft>X2 the Threat)
Rightclick 'X2' (the red coloured disc icon which is the exe. file in 'X2 - the Threat') and choose 'send to' - desktop
I know this is an old post, But, I just had to say a big Thank you to you guys, as I installed my original copy of X2 today on my Windows 7 comp following the instructions here, and am currently having a big Nostalgia moment watching the intro and at the old start up screen. Amazing job, Egosoft
To have a game as old as this and can run on an up to date system without much fuss is, as far as I'm concerned OUTSTANDING!! You should and I suspect be proud of your coders. Great job and of course for the fan base who also do so much for the X games.
lol. I will be flitting back and forth now between X3TC and X2 now comparing the differences as I am still currently playing X3TC
Foxy
To have a game as old as this and can run on an up to date system without much fuss is, as far as I'm concerned OUTSTANDING!! You should and I suspect be proud of your coders. Great job and of course for the fan base who also do so much for the X games.
lol. I will be flitting back and forth now between X3TC and X2 now comparing the differences as I am still currently playing X3TC
Foxy
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Hi there, ive tried to follow the manual install instructions but had a couple of problems. The copy protection patch refused to install and patch 1.5 started questioning me as to where to put it. I couldnt be certain I was telling it the right place tbh.
I have windows 7 64 bit btw.
I created a x2 the threat folder on my desktop and copied and pasted the egosoft folders from the discs in to that, is this ok?
When I double clicked the patches they automatically installed except for the 2 problems above, this is what snookered me. I would really appreciate some advice please.
Ok, ive had another go. Ive located the C:/program files on my computer and tried to paste the egosoft folder, only for my pc to refuse me permission to do so, I thing im gonna just give up.
I have windows 7 64 bit btw.
I created a x2 the threat folder on my desktop and copied and pasted the egosoft folders from the discs in to that, is this ok?
When I double clicked the patches they automatically installed except for the 2 problems above, this is what snookered me. I would really appreciate some advice please.
Ok, ive had another go. Ive located the C:/program files on my computer and tried to paste the egosoft folder, only for my pc to refuse me permission to do so, I thing im gonna just give up.
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Could you elaborate this? Was there an error message or what happened? With regard to saying the patch installer where the game files are, you normally can browse for the right directory.Thedestroyer wrote:The copy protection patch refused to install and patch 1.5 started questioning me as to where to put it.
You don't have to install the game into "program files". That's just the standard location. If the PC refuses to put the files there - a possible cause are missing administrator rights - just choose a different directory.Thedestroyer wrote:Ive located the C:/program files on my computer and tried to paste the egosoft folder, only for my pc to refuse me permission to do so, I thing im gonna just give up.
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The official X-novels Farnham's Legend, Nopileos, X3: Yoshiko as Kindle e-books!
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Beforem I persevere with this, will a downloaded version from steam be a viable alternative? Its only £5 and It will save me pulling whats left of my hair out if it does.
Also if it does work would I still need the patches?
Please bear with me, its been ages since ive seriously gamed on a pc, probably about 6 years. So im very very rusty and used to pressing start and letting my 360 do the rest.
Also if it does work would I still need the patches?
Please bear with me, its been ages since ive seriously gamed on a pc, probably about 6 years. So im very very rusty and used to pressing start and letting my 360 do the rest.
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