Difference between revisions of "The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings"
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==Patches== | ==Patches== | ||
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Below are installation instructions taken from the [http://en.thewitcher.com/patch2/ official site]: | Below are installation instructions taken from the [http://en.thewitcher.com/patch2/ official site]: | ||
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− | *''Installations previously patched to version 1.2 must be updated manually to include patch 1.3, after which the game launcher will automatically update the game to versions 1.35, 2.0 and 2.1.'' | + | *''The game launcher will automatically update any new installation of the game to version 2.1. This is also true for installations previously patched to versions 1.35 and 2.0.'' |
+ | *''Installations previously patched to version 1.1 must be updated manually to include patches 1.2 and 1.3, after which the game launcher will automatically update the game to versions 1.35, 2.0 and 2.1.'' | ||
+ | *''Installations previously patched to version 1.2 must be updated manually to include patch 1.3, after which the game launcher will automatically update the game to versions 1.35, 2.0 and 2.1.'' | ||
− | Each available patch has its page, including | + | Each available patch has its page, including a changelog, on the official site: |
*[http://en.thewitcher.com/patch/ Patch 1.1] | *[http://en.thewitcher.com/patch/ Patch 1.1] | ||
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==Useful Links== | ==Useful Links== | ||
− | [http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Patch A comprehensive patch list] for both The Witcher 2 and its predecessor. | + | *[http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Patch A comprehensive patch list] for both The Witcher 2 and its predecessor. |
− | [http://www.gog.com/en/forum/the_witcher_2/list_of_known_bugs/page1 A comprehensive list of known issues and potential fixes]. | + | *[http://www.gog.com/en/forum/the_witcher_2/list_of_known_bugs/page1 A comprehensive list of known issues and potential fixes]. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category: Game]] | [[Category: Game]] |
Revision as of 15:42, 26 February 2012
Patches
Below are installation instructions taken from the official site:
- The game launcher will automatically update any new installation of the game to version 2.1. This is also true for installations previously patched to versions 1.35 and 2.0.
- Installations previously patched to version 1.1 must be updated manually to include patches 1.2 and 1.3, after which the game launcher will automatically update the game to versions 1.35, 2.0 and 2.1.
- Installations previously patched to version 1.2 must be updated manually to include patch 1.3, after which the game launcher will automatically update the game to versions 1.35, 2.0 and 2.1.
Each available patch has its page, including a changelog, on the official site:
- Patch 1.1
- Patch 1.2
- Patch 1.3
- Hotfix 1.35
- Patch 2.0
- Patch 2.1 This particular update may cause some issues.
Issues and Fixes
There are a couple of known issues:
First Time Setup Lock
If the game is stuck on first time setup, there are a few fixes:
- renaming C:\Windows\SysWoW64\acaptuser32.dll to something else.
TODO: Add more common bugfixes
Patch 2.1
Patch 2.1 is meant to fix communication between the game and the Witcher forums arena leader boards. Since the update, many people have experienced an error that says The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). There are a few ways to fix this.
- If you are using GOG or retail version, just reinstall the game and do not update to 2.1
- If you are a Steam user, try-
- Reinstalling the Microsoft .Net 4
- Check your system for any browser toolbars installed. Uninstalling certain toolbars has been known to fix this issue. Some common ones are -
- Jzip
- searchqu
- Bearshare
- iLivid
- Other torrent or search bars
System Requirements
Useful Links
- A comprehensive patch list for both The Witcher 2 and its predecessor.
- A comprehensive list of known issues and potential fixes.