Trying to do clean install of XWAU 5.0 installer fails
Trying to do clean install of XWAU 5.0 installer fails
- darklord
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I am using Windows 11, and the GOG version of XWA (tried both the standalone installer and GOG Galaxy)
When I run the main installer it fails on Step 3 with
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find the file C:\Games\Starwars - x-wing alliance\TotalConverter\XWAU\Resdata.txt
Any ideas?
I don't think it's an antivirus issue as I removed the one I had and restarted to be sure..
When I run the main installer it fails on Step 3 with
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find the file C:\Games\Starwars - x-wing alliance\TotalConverter\XWAU\Resdata.txt
Any ideas?
I don't think it's an antivirus issue as I removed the one I had and restarted to be sure..
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Did you install the 2020 patch before? The 5.0 is an update patch and not a full install. That error looks like you are trying to run the upgrade on a vanilla x-wing alliance install.
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- darklord
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Son of a.... This is why I shouldn't even try to do things late at night. I knew I had seen that error before, but for the life of me I was stuck in the mindset that the 5.0 patch was cumulative despite being labeled update. So sorry. Thank you!
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Don't worry, the only reason I remembered that error code so well was that I did the exact same thing just a little while ago myself
Thanks for letting us know that this was the issue
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- darklord
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Of course, maybe someone else will check the threads and see it and I'll be redeemed
At least the next update this won't be a problem, hopefully
At least the next update this won't be a problem, hopefully
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I am getting this same error. However, this is on a clean install of XWA, and I installed the XWAUP2020 main patch immediately before attempting to install the update. Any suggestions?
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Hello,
The install order should be:
- XWA
- XWAU 2020
- Update 5
- Update 5.6
The install order should be:
- XWA
- XWAU 2020
- Update 5
- Update 5.6
- Forceflow
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You need two patches before installing this one:OngakuSensei wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 6:50 pmI am getting this same error. However, this is on a clean install of XWA, and I installed the XWAUP2020 main patch immediately before attempting to install the update. Any suggestions?
First 2020 Mega Patch, then 5.0 Update Patch and last the 5.6 AddOn Patch.
If you are getting the same error I am guessing you did not install the 5.0 update patch.
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This is happening while I am attempting to install the 5.0 update patch.
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I should give a few more details.Forceflow wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 6:58 pmYou need two patches before installing this one:OngakuSensei wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2023 6:50 pmI am getting this same error. However, this is on a clean install of XWA, and I installed the XWAUP2020 main patch immediately before attempting to install the update. Any suggestions?
First 2020 Mega Patch, then 5.0 Update Patch and last the 5.6 AddOn Patch.
If you are getting the same error I am guessing you did not install the 5.0 update patch.
I have a fresh install of the Steam edition of XWA.
I installed the XWAUP2020 Mega Patch
This error is happening when I attempt to install the 5.0 Update Patch.
Here is the error I'm receiving.
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- Forceflow
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That's a different error, that's not 'File not Found' but 'Access denied' could be you need to explicitly run the installer as admin. Also make sure the installer is not in the root directory if whichever drive you are starting it from.
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I too am receiving a "file not found" error for Resdata.txt. I'm trying to install XWAU2020update_v5.0 to a new install from GOG, not even tried to run the game before trying the upgrade. Have tried to run the file as administrator. Any ideas please?
Billskie
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You have to install XWAU 2020 MEGA PATCH first.Billskie wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:20 pmI too am receiving a "file not found" error for Resdata.txt. I'm trying to install XWAU2020update_v5.0 to a new install from GOG, not even tried to run the game before trying the upgrade. Have tried to run the file as administrator. Any ideas please?
Billskie
Then XWAU 2020 Update Version 5.0.
And finally 5.6.2
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RTFM....
works so much better when you CAREFULLY read the instructions and forum posts. Thanks for the quick response, and my apologies for being an idiot!!!
Billskie
works so much better when you CAREFULLY read the instructions and forum posts. Thanks for the quick response, and my apologies for being an idiot!!!
Billskie