I just bought the game and loaded it. When I try to run the game I get the error...
file missing WS2_32.dll
Please help.
file missing WS2_32.dll
Please help.
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Still won't start
I have the file referred to in the error massage in my C:windowssystems direcotry, but I still get the saem error massage
I have the file referred to in the error massage in my C:windowssystems direcotry, but I still get the saem error massage
If you are getting that error I bet you have Windows 95 on your system.
If so, try running running Microsoft's WinSock 2.0 installation package. On the SFI release there should be a copy in the Accessories folder on the CD, other wise you can download it from Microsoft. I believe for windows to find the file it has to be installed properly and have the correct entry added to the registry.
If so, try running running Microsoft's WinSock 2.0 installation package. On the SFI release there should be a copy in the Accessories folder on the CD, other wise you can download it from Microsoft. I believe for windows to find the file it has to be installed properly and have the correct entry added to the registry.
I had the same problem (ws2_32.dll) and I installed Winsock which was on the EU cd and I thought that the problem should be solved.
BUT, after I re-booted and started the game again, it still won't start and two error messages show up. One with text
'europa.exe is linked to a missing export-function kernel32.dll:GetDiscFreeSpaceExA' (actually, text is in Finnish but this is what it means in English) and the second one with a mystical 'F:\Europa Universalis\europa.exe
device connected to the system does not work' - error text. (also in Finnish)
I really don't know what to do. I will download 1.08-patch and try it, but to be honest I am quite sceptic wether it will work. I have Koch-labeled UK-version and my DirectX doesn't need to be changed.
Hopefully someone knows what to do, because I don't.
BUT, after I re-booted and started the game again, it still won't start and two error messages show up. One with text
'europa.exe is linked to a missing export-function kernel32.dll:GetDiscFreeSpaceExA' (actually, text is in Finnish but this is what it means in English) and the second one with a mystical 'F:\Europa Universalis\europa.exe
device connected to the system does not work' - error text. (also in Finnish)
I really don't know what to do. I will download 1.08-patch and try it, but to be honest I am quite sceptic wether it will work. I have Koch-labeled UK-version and my DirectX doesn't need to be changed.
Hopefully someone knows what to do, because I don't.
error messages
The second message (about device...) is a "normal" consequence of the first. When I look at the message, maybe you should try to install it on your C-drive. Just a guess.
The second message (about device...) is a "normal" consequence of the first. When I look at the message, maybe you should try to install it on your C-drive. Just a guess.
This is a problem with Windows 95a that was fixed in update 1.07c.
1.08 will fix this problem for you.
Patric