I really don't want to give negative feedback but...

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ElfShotTheFood replied on 03-12-2009 10:00 PM

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If the game installs and you can get to the main menu, it's probably not a problem with the game, but rather your system. Have you tried the regular patch (v1.3)?

http://www.gamershell.com/download_24672.shtml

Also, what are your system specs?

Edit: maybe try contacting the seller and seeing if he still has the box/CD key too.

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Razzlesnaff replied on 03-12-2009 10:14 PM

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I'll try installing that patch. Hopefully it doesn't prompt me to register.

I messaged him 3-4 days ago when we got matched up asking if he had the full package. He said that the CD he got came with a video card or something to that effect. Either way he was adamant about not having anymore than the CD.

I just ran PC Wizard. I am not familiar with any more of the basics of computer hardware but that popular "Can you run it?" website said I could run it so I feel confidant.

Anyway here is what PC Wizard says!

<<< System Summary >>>

  > Mainboard : BIOSTAR Group A740G M2+

  > Chipset : AMD RS690/RS690M

  > Processor : AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ @ 2500 MHz

  > Physical Memory : 2048 MB (2 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM )

  > Video Card : ATI Radeon 2100

  > Hard Disk : ST3120213AS (120 GB)

  > DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4482B

  > DVD-Rom Drive : GNQT S5QNWXQ SCSI CdRom Device

  > DVD-Rom Drive : TKLSZC 9MJ8D23KXAJ SCSI CdRom Device

  > Monitor Type : ViewSonic VA703-4SERIES - 17 inches

  > Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC

  > Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.02.3790 Service Pack 1

  > DirectX : Version 9.0c  (October 2008)

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Razzlesnaff replied on 03-12-2009 10:34 PM

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I tried the above patch and didn't really solve my problem. It added some extra features, but I still can't start a new game.

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Hexpane replied on 03-13-2009 12:17 PM

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How does the disc read when you run a CD check on it?

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txa1265 replied on 03-13-2009 12:33 PM

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Also - are you running 32-bit or 64-bit WinXP?

I never had a crash on Witcher standard or EE, so I can't draw any knowledge t help.  But generally if it installs correctly the issue isn't something on the DVD.

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Jackel09 replied on 03-13-2009 1:22 PM

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OEM copies of games typically come with the cd-key as a sticker sealing the dvd's case.

However as others have said, registering the game won't help you get into the game.

Probably an obvious answer but have you tried dropping the settings down to minimum? (low res etc.)

If that doesn't work, try reinstalling it...its possible you have a corrupt installation.

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Razzlesnaff replied on 03-13-2009 2:00 PM

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Well even if I can give neg feedback he I wouldn't. He did everything he could do, including trying to help through email. Nice guy.

Anyway, to whom ever asked I use 64bit XP. I have dropped all the video settings down to the minimum settings. Nothing has resolved.  It's quite a pain as I've been dying to play this game. I'll try reinstalling it to see if that fixes anything.

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txa1265 replied on 03-13-2009 2:08 PM

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Hmmm ... I checked and the game is noted to have issues on Vista 64 but WinXP 64 is 'certified compatible' on the GfW site.

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Razzlesnaff replied on 03-13-2009 2:31 PM

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So, Atari was nice enough to send me a registration key. I registered the game and it all went fine. But now when I go to install the Enhanced Edition patch I get this error message.

"Cannot install microsoft .net framework 3.0" What the hell does that mean, and how do I fix it?

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Hexpane replied on 03-13-2009 2:36 PM

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sounds like you need a windows update?   are you on the latest full service pack? 

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Razzlesnaff replied on 03-13-2009 3:54 PM

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So, I figured out the previous problem. Downloaded the .net.3.5 or whatever it's called and it solved the problem of not being able to install the EE. Still can't run the game though. However it seems the moment I fix one problem I get one new one.

My newest problem is actually installing the EE patch. It installs fine up until it says it's going to "Modify your game files." It then starts installing then down the line tells me the following.


Error 109: Failed to patch the file: Z:\The Witcher\Data\dialogues.00bif

Error 109: Failed to patch the file Z:\The Witcher\Data\cutscenes00.bif

The Witcher Enhanced Edition - Actualization Pack - Install Wizard: The Witcher is not installed properly. Cannot be patched.

The most annoying thing about this is every time it fails to patch The Witcher, I have to completely reinstall the vanilla The Witcher. Anyone seen similar problems or can point me to a solution?

Trying my hardest to play this game so I can tell myself I didn't waste 500 points and a trade credit.