(!)Possible fix for the infamous "TW2EE not running" error (for non steam versions).

[JacquesM]

Work for me with the GOG free backup version.

 

[petty.924]

so you just edited the file at random and it just works right ?

No. I replaced the "NewNetworkClient.dll" file from the Enhanced Edition with the one from patch 2.0, then tried to start the game and got many "Cannot find entry point [X] in dynamic link library" errors. Then I checked the files and the executable and discovered that some functions use slightly different names in the Enhanced Edition, causing these errors, so then I hex-edited the executable to make it point to the right functions in the old "NewNetworkClient.dll" file and it worked, exactly like version 2.0 of the game worked for me perfectly without the need of any "fix".

So you can say it was luck. I myself was surprised when the game launched, I expected to end with an error that I can't fix (because I'm no tech -meaning that I don't have any computer related degree-) but fortunately for me and for others, it worked.

 

[petty.924]

Petty, to quote Bette Midler, "Have I ever told you you're my hero?" Because you are. It's not perfect, but I can finally run the game again. Thank you so much for all the hard work and for sharing it with us.

I just got done making a thread about it over at GOG so all the players over there can use your fix as well. I am sure they will appreciate it as much as I have.

Thank you very much link1264!

 

[petty.924]

Work for me with the GOG free backup version.

Glad to hear!

 

[Windebieste]

Hey Petty. Thanks for helping me to get the game running. I struggled for 2 months to achieve this. CDPR owes you a cheque, Man (and Tommy, too, for his unending efforts to help!)

 

[spartanpanic]

So im a little confuse on how exactly to apply this fix. Just extract the file you linked to the witcher 2 bin?

 

[petty.924]

So im a little confuse on how exactly to apply this fix. Just extract the file you linked to the witcher 2 bin?

Yes that's it, but don't forget to make a backup of your "witcher2.exe" file first.

 

[kernelphr34k]

edit, it works for me. I replaced the files and was able to start the game on max resolution by double clicking witcher2.exe

 

[spartanpanic]

Yes that's it, but don't forget to make a backup of your "witcher2.exe" file first.

Does the operating system(I have windows 7) matter?

 

[petty.924]

*side note, wtf is with this forum. If you type something in fast reply, switch a tab in chrome or minimize chrome all your text is gone. never had that happen before.

Anyways, this does not work. I get an error that says that the Witcher 2 launcher application has encountered a problem and needs to close....

TW2 EE
WinXP

My "fix" doesn't affect the launcher at all so you must have a different problem, anyway try to run the "witcher2.exe" instead.

 

[petty.924]

Does the operating system(I have windows 7) matter?

I don't have a Windows 7 machine to test, I suggest you try it and tell us if it works or not.

 

[tommy5761]

*side note, wtf is with this forum. If you type something in fast reply, switch a tab in chrome or minimize chrome all your text is gone. never had that happen before.

Anyways, this does not work. I get an error that says that the Witcher 2 launcher application has encountered a problem and needs to close....

TW2 EE
WinXP

Forum is a WIP . A lot of work and not much in progress . Your issue has been reported already so admin is aware .

 

[pfnolan]

I don't have a Windows 7 machine to test, I suggest you try it and tell us if it works or not.

I used it on Win7 64bit and it works fine.

 

[spartanpanic]

I used it on Win7 64bit and it works fine.

Same OS as mine, thank . Ill try it now and let you guys know if it works for me.

 

[spartanpanic]

Wait, this wont restrict me from any enhanced edition content, right?

 

[Thyrandor]

Applause for such ingenuity! That's why I love the modding scene! To the moderators: He made it work for quite some people, so send him a wolf's head medallion! ;-)

 

[scorpio72]

Petty, you made my day! This works very fine.
But only the witcher.exe, now the Launcher start with an Error.

I play 4hrs and no CTD, realy good

 

[Thyrandor]

But only the witcher.exe, now the Launcher start with an Error.

The launcher tries to connect to the CDPR servers using the DLL changed by Petty. SO you can't use the launcher anymore, I'm afraid.

 

[petty.924]

Petty, you made my day! This works very fine.
But only the witcher.exe, now the Launcher start with an Error.

I play 4hrs and no CTD, realy good

Just to clarify. My fix does not modify anything related to the launcher. The launcher is still using the original "NewNetworkClient.dll" to work, while the fixed "witcher2.exe" executable now uses the "NetworkClient.dll" file, which is simply a modified and renamed version of the "NewNetworkClient.dll" file from patch 2.0. So you don't have to rename anything inside the "bin" folder (except maybe the original "witcher2.exe" file to keep it safe), just extract the 2 files there. So if your Enhanced Edition launcher worked good before applying my fix then you did something wrong or you have a new and different problem. Anyway, nice it worked for you!

 

[petty.924]

The launcher tries to connect to the CDPR servers using the DLL changed by Petty. SO you can't use the launcher anymore, I'm afraid.

No, read my previous reply.