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I have stopped playing Vicky for quite a while. Recently heard of the new patch and with the xpack coming out, thought of firing up Vicky again.

However after I installed the game, I find that the patch exe file doesn't work. It tells me that it can't detect any Vicky installations.

Anyone has a suggestion?

The game version I have is the one for Asia, marketed as Empire Under The Sun, by Typhoon Games. Might this be the issue?
 
Have you tried re-installing Victoria itself again? maybe some registry keys have gone missing in past period you haven't played vicky.
 
i am haivng the same problem, also using the Typhoon Distribution version.
I just fresh installed the game, however the .exe file is named empire.exe, also under my add/remove programs, vicky shows as "Empire under the Sun".

The 1.04 patch is unable to locate the game to patch. I was planning to purchase the xpac, will it have the same problem?
 
discovered something interesting.

Even after 3 fresh reinstalls of Empire, I could not find any registry entry running regedit indicating the game has been installed in my computer, but could find an entry under "Empire under the sun" in add/remove programs.

The Empire version I am using comes with 1.03 patch installed.
Also, 1.03C patch works fine when I use the victoria.exe file supplied in the zip, instead of the empire.exe that the game installs with.

Hope this information helps, would like to know there is a way to install 1.04 patch and also if I get ricky, will it install with my version of the game?
 
regret said:
discovered something interesting.

Even after 3 fresh reinstalls of Empire, I could not find any registry entry running regedit indicating the game has been installed in my computer, but could find an entry under "Empire under the sun" in add/remove programs.

The Empire version I am using comes with 1.03 patch installed.
Also, 1.03C patch works fine when I use the victoria.exe file supplied in the zip, instead of the empire.exe that the game installs with.

Hope this information helps, would like to know there is a way to install 1.04 patch and also if I get ricky, will it install with my version of the game?
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Yeah, this is also what I'm stumped at.

Since I can't patch my copy of the game to 1.04, I have grave reservations about getting the xpack, despite how good it seems to be turning out... :/
 
Knight-Dragon said:
Yeah, this is also what I'm stumped at.

Since I can't patch my copy of the game to 1.04, I have grave reservations about getting the xpack, despite how good it seems to be turning out... :/
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I believe the only file you actually need from the patch is the 1861\france_rhone_alpes.csv file so if you can get that from a previous patch you should be OK for Revolutions. You could also just rename the france_rhône_alpes file since the content is the same. Your real issue will be getting Rev to install without that registry key. You may need to add it manually.
My victoria.reg file:
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Strategy First\Victoria]
"Install Path"="D:\\GAMES\\VICTORIA"
"Version"="1.00.000"
"Lang"="English"
 
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Ok, I figured it out.

The typhoon copy does not create a registry entry so the patch or revolutions will not be able to update the game.

Their installer is actually quite bad, all it does is copy the uninstalled game that is on the CD onto your HD, if you open your CD and look into the folder, its the complete uncompressed game, you can actually play off the CD! or copy the game direct off the CD without even using the installer...doh

So you either have to wait for typhoon to mod the patch installer to work with their version, or get a new copy of the game either from Gamersgate or find an actual Victoria: Empire under the Sun copy, or you can create a registry entry for the game and hope that the 1.04 patch and revolutions know where ur game is kept.
 
shadowcast said:
im sori i dun quite understand.if u dun mind can u please give a more detail.that would be great .thank you very much in advance
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You need to go into your registry edit if your using the Asian verison distributed by Typhoon and add the registry key for the game so the patcher knows where it is.
 
shadowcast said:
im kinda dumd when it comes to computer.so dun mind if u can let me call u(regret) so i can know how u solve your problems?i also staying in singapore
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You could try this:
First, I'd suggest making a registry backup or "system restore point" if possible before doing this just to be safe.
Open notepad and paste in the code that I posted earlier.
Change the "D:\\GAMES\\VICTORIA" to the location of your Victoria. Keep the folder names separated by \\, not just \.
Optionally, substitute "Paradox Entertainment" for "Strategy First".
Save the file somewhere as victoria.reg
Double-click on the victoria.reg file and answer the confirmation dialog box.

That should add the proper registry entry so the installer can find your game. You could also post your modified file here before you run it so we can verify there are no major mistakes.
 
shadowcast said:
sori but i cannot do it myself,i cannot find the file :wacko:
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You are creating the victoria.reg file so it should be wherever you save it. Or are you talking about some other file?
 
you need to:


1) Open notepad with paste the info jdrou gave you below.
Code: 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Strategy First\Victoria]
"Install Path"="D:\\GAMES\\VICTORIA"
"Version"="1.00.000"
"Lang"="English"
changing the path name to where Your copy of Vicky is installed.
save this file as victoria.reg. (not victoria.txt)

2)Start > Run > type "regedit" and click ok.
this will open a new window with a list of folders to the right.
click on file on upper right corner and select import. select tge victoria.reg file you created and this will add it to your registry key. After that, you should be able to install 1.04 and revolutions. It worked for me.

"Important"
If you are not sure what you are doing, might want to consider making a restore point like jdou suggested, if you still have problems. you can give me a call or pm me and i see what i can do.
 
shadowcast said:
i use note pad n text documents,both dosen work
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Make sure the file is victoria.reg and not victoria.reg.txt or victoria.txt. If you double-click on the file what program runs?
 
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