There is a solution to this problem listed on probably ONE page on this
internet. I have used it several times as I've been formatting my HDs.
I can not find it now.

But it is a registry edit that tells Warcraft III the directory to
install the start menu icons.

Very simple and elegant. If I find it I will post it.


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daitheflu08
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

1) Go to Start Run type regedit
2) Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr ent
Version\Explorer\Shell Folders"

if there is no string in there called "Programs" put that in with the
value:

C:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft \\Windows\\Start
Menu\\Programs

and you can get the installation to work, game works fine too.


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michalis

That's the solution I was looking for!! Thanks


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daitheflu08
Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com

Hello, I run a 32bit vista, and I have problems with WC3. I can install
Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, but I can't update the patches. I've tried
downloading and installing it manually from the Blizzard site and also
through Bnet, but it doesn't work.

This is the error message:

-This is the error message: Blizzard BNUpdate v2.130 compiled on Jun 24
2008
Log created at 10:37 am on 12/06/2008

This patch upgrades Warcraft III Reign of Chaos from the previous
version.

ERROR: unable to open source archive 'C:\Program Files\Warcraft
III\war3x.mpq'

RESULT: Patch failed-

I also tried to install Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne, and it gets stuck
halfway and doesn't continue to read. After that happens, many times it
will say that it can't read my Reign of Chaos either.

I've been trying all sorts of things for the past 5 days, even
reinstalling OS Vista, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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tuesdae666

Assuming you don't have a hard disk problem, you might try installing into a
different location. Create c:\games and install WC3 into it, then try the
update process. The reason is that UAC is very testy about what happens in
c:\program files and its possible there is a permissions problem.

Hope that helps!
Mark


"tuesdae666" wrote in message
...

Hello, I run a 32bit vista, and I have problems with WC3. I can install
Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, but I can't update the patches. I've tried
downloading and installing it manually from the Blizzard site and also
through Bnet, but it doesn't work.

This is the error message:

-This is the error message: Blizzard BNUpdate v2.130 compiled on Jun 24
2008
Log created at 10:37 am on 12/06/2008

This patch upgrades Warcraft III Reign of Chaos from the previous
version.

ERROR: unable to open source archive 'C:\Program Files\Warcraft
III\war3x.mpq'

RESULT: Patch failed-

I also tried to install Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne, and it gets stuck
halfway and doesn't continue to read. After that happens, many times it
will say that it can't read my Reign of Chaos either.

I've been trying all sorts of things for the past 5 days, even
reinstalling OS Vista, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


--
tuesdae666

Mark;905414 Wrote:
Assuming you don't have a hard disk problem, you might try installing
into a
different location. Create c:\games and install WC3 into it, then try
the
update process. The reason is that UAC is very testy about what happens
in
c:\program files and its possible there is a permissions problem.

Hope that helps!
Mark


"tuesdae666" wrote in message
...

Hello, I run a 32bit vista, and I have problems with WC3. I can
install
Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, but I can't update the patches. I've
tried
downloading and installing it manually from the Blizzard site and
also
through Bnet, but it doesn't work.

This is the error message:

-This is the error message: Blizzard BNUpdate v2.130 compiled on Jun
24
2008
Log created at 10:37 am on 12/06/2008

This patch upgrades Warcraft III Reign of Chaos from the previous
version.

ERROR: unable to open source archive 'C:\Program Files\Warcraft
III\war3x.mpq'

RESULT: Patch failed-

I also tried to install Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne, and it gets stuck
halfway and doesn't continue to read. After that happens, many times
it
will say that it can't read my Reign of Chaos either.

I've been trying all sorts of things for the past 5 days, even
reinstalling OS Vista, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


--
tuesdae666

OMG it worked! You're my hero!!

The Wwarcraft 3 ROC was able to install and patch.

However, the second problem is still the same, TFT can't install,
freezing halfway. I tried copying the files from the CD to C:Games
folder, but it can't copy the mpq file..


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tuesdae666

Glad it worked!

If you are unable to do a simple copy of the files from the cd onto the hard
disk, unless there is some bizarre copy-protection at work, I suspect a
scratch/bad spot on the disk. There are cd resurfacers that can be purchased
at most electronics stores, you could try that. You may also be able to get
a replacement disk from Blizzard, the game is still available and since you
are a registered owner most companies will send a replacement.

Hope that helps!
Mark


"tuesdae666" wrote in message
...

Mark;905414 Wrote:
Assuming you don't have a hard disk problem, you might try installing
into a
different location. Create c:\games and install WC3 into it, then try
the
update process. The reason is that UAC is very testy about what happens
in
c:\program files and its possible there is a permissions problem.

Hope that helps!
Mark


"tuesdae666" wrote in message
...

Hello, I run a 32bit vista, and I have problems with WC3. I can
install
Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, but I can't update the patches. I've
tried
downloading and installing it manually from the Blizzard site and
also
through Bnet, but it doesn't work.

This is the error message:

-This is the error message: Blizzard BNUpdate v2.130 compiled on Jun
24
2008
Log created at 10:37 am on 12/06/2008

This patch upgrades Warcraft III Reign of Chaos from the previous
version.

ERROR: unable to open source archive 'C:\Program Files\Warcraft
III\war3x.mpq'

RESULT: Patch failed-

I also tried to install Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne, and it gets stuck
halfway and doesn't continue to read. After that happens, many times
it
will say that it can't read my Reign of Chaos either.

I've been trying all sorts of things for the past 5 days, even
reinstalling OS Vista, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


--
tuesdae666

OMG it worked! You're my hero!!

The Wwarcraft 3 ROC was able to install and patch.

However, the second problem is still the same, TFT can't install,
freezing halfway. I tried copying the files from the CD to C:Games
folder, but it can't copy the mpq file..


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tuesdae666

michalis;735754 Wrote:
1) Go to Start Run type regedit
2) Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr ent
Version\Explorer\Shell Folders"

if there is no string in there called "Programs" put that in with the
value:

C:\\Users\\%USERNAME%\\AppData\\Roaming\\Microsoft \\Windows\\Start
Menu\\Programs

and you can get the installation to work, game works fine too.

This works just double check to make sure that every thing is right


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Joshbot

i installed Warcraft 3 reign of chaos but when i try to download the
expansion it says Please download Warcraft 3 reign of chaos thus not
allowing me to download throzen throne which is very frustrating and
blizzard wont help...can any1 help me with this problem


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warc

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...

i installed Warcraft 3 reign of chaos but when i try to download the
expansion it says Please download Warcraft 3 reign of chaos thus not
allowing me to download throzen throne which is very frustrating and
blizzard wont help...can any1 help me with this problem

If you're trying to download TFT from Blizzard Store, know that it is not
compatible with CD version of RoC. Either acquire CD version of TFT, or
register your RoC and download it too.