Patch 2.0 makes game invalid/incomplete

[Soltblod]

Patch 2.0 makes game invalid/incomplete

I have Windows 7, 64.
I use the Retail Version (Coll. Edition)
Yes. 2.0, not 2.1.
Yes, my PC runs the game, I have finished it once already on patch 1.35.
Using the registry tool from FAQ#19 does not change anything.

First I'll tell you, what I did - then what happens:
1. Inserted CD, opened CD in a folder, used "Run As Admin". I tell it not to download Patch 2.0 - The Game is installed and works. It downloads a patch (I assume 1.35) automatically.
2. I downloaded the Patch 1.35 and ran it as admin. - Didn't change anything noticeable, because it probably was on there already.
3. I downloaded Patch 2.0 and ran it as admin. - Here comes the problem:
The launcher won't open. Accessing the /bin-folder allows me to run config.exe, BUT: Running "witcher2.exe" makes a process "Witcher 2" open for about a second and then instantly disappear. It doesn't even show up as an application in the normal task manager.

The same situation happened back when I had played the game the first time and patch 2.0 was downloaded by the automatic downloader.

I now downloaded patch 2.1. When trying to execute it, it says: "Installed game version is either invalid or incomplete."

 

[tommy5761]

Look in your witcher 2 folder for a readme.rtf file that should tell you what patch is installed . The patching should consist of 0->1.35 then 1.35->2.0 and finally 2.0->2.1
all can be found at the link http://en.thewitcher.com/support/

 

[Soltblod]

Intalled and checked again. The game, upon installation, automatically updates onto patch 1.35.
If I then manually install patch 2.0, it stops working as described above.
And just to make this clear: If I do not install the patch manually but let it install right upon game-installation by the autoinstaller, it breaks as well.

pps.: I am also well aware, that this is addressed in the FAQ. But following the Faq (I said above, what exactly I did) does simply not help.

 

[krigar]

you lucky . i can't even patch 1.1 . same error (=

 

[Soltblod]

you lucky . i can't even patch 1.1 . same error (=

I was told by the TechSupp to use the CR-patch which patches in a different way. That alone didn't change anything but using the Registry Tool on it enabled me to run patch 2.1 and now I can open the Launcher again. (And, indeed, play with the new content.)

 

[mrblade]

i dont know what patch i have, but i dont see any of the extra content in the game and i always get the "Installed game version is either invalid or incomplete." message for all patches when i try to run them manualy. and the readme doesnt have a version number anywhere, just a date

 

[Soltblod]

The first bit of the readme should reade something like "Patch x.x might be installed differently on each" blabla.

Since they gave it to me, I assume it's okay to repost it:
http://wpc.4d7d.edgecastcdn.net/004D7D/files/Patch%202_0/Critical%20Rebuild%20Patch%202_0.rar

Try running that and then, if necessary, use the Registry Tool. (In the FAQ of "Technical Support" on the Witcher page, #19).

The game works for me now, albeit a bit rocky. Might be due to patch 2.1, I don't know.