ma_jcbs on 14/4/2007 at 01:33
First off, hello all!
I was installing SS2 on my machine, which I did manually as in this thread--->
(
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111416)
I've tried to install the patch, but I receive this error!
**Cannot determine Installation directory. Ensure the game is installed properly and try again**
This is what I have going in the registry:
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SHOCK2.EXE]
@="C:\\SShock 2\\Shock2.exe"
"Path"="C:\\SShock 2"
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...what's going on with this? The main reason I'm looking to patch is to hopefully fix my biggest problem - I cannot save without crashing!!!! Please help.
Thanks!
BTW - Vista x64
Bjossi on 14/4/2007 at 02:01
The registry entries should fix the patching.
Did you create a functional install.cfg in your SS2 folder? There are a few presets floating around this forum.
Also, your saving issue might have a different solution, if you lack an install.cfg.
Nameless Voice on 14/4/2007 at 11:56
Quote Posted by ma_jcbs
The main reason I'm looking to patch is to hopefully fix my biggest problem - I cannot save without crashing!!!!
Do you have a folder named "Current" in your SS2 folder?
If not, create one.
ma_jcbs on 14/4/2007 at 12:22
install_path .\
language english
resname_base .\+.\
load_path .\+.\
script_module_path .\+.\
movie_path .\cutscenes+.\cutscenes
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that is my install.cfg file. I will search around and see if there are more/different configs.
Also, Nameless Voice. I did NOT have a Current folder in my SShock2 folder. I added one but see no changes...
ma_jcbs on 14/4/2007 at 13:02
alright. Adding the <current> folder seemed to have been my issue when dealing with the game saves...but this update stuff? - hmm...
Bjossi on 14/4/2007 at 13:09
Quote Posted by ma_jcbs
install_path .\
language english
resname_base .\+.\
load_path .\+.\
script_module_path .\+.\
movie_path .\cutscenes+.\cutscenes
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that is my install.cfg file. I will search around and see if there are more/different configs.
I don't think the dot is gonna work on the right side of the +, since you are not running the game from D:\shock. (D is my drive letter)
And you also forgot to set the CD path in the top line.
So try this:
Code:
cd_path D:\shock
install_path C:\Games\SShock2
language english
resname_base C:\Games\SShock2+D:\shock
load_path C:\Games\SShock2+D:\shock
script_module_path C:\Games\SShock2+D:\shock
movie_path C:\Games\SShock2\cutscenes+D:\shock\cutscenes
Replacing the dots is unlikely to make a difference, but try it anyways. Just copy and paste and write correct paths and drive letters if you installed the game elsewhere.
Kolya on 14/4/2007 at 13:11
Do you even need to update? Do you have a multiplayer button in the main menu?
ma_jcbs on 14/4/2007 at 13:32
I suppose I ready don't need to update if it's only concerning minor things like multiplayer and such...
Some of the post above have help me out. I appreciate it! Now if I could only stop crashing inbetween year 3-4 missions...jeez.
Bjossi on 14/4/2007 at 13:34
You need to get your install.cfg functional before expecting to not see any more problems.
As for patching, you want to patch if you haven't already, there are more than just minor things wrong if you have 1.0, or even 1.15.
Drat on 14/4/2007 at 13:36
1.15 is the retail version, and the only version the patch will work on.
