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I previously ran the expansion on windows xp media without problems.
I recently reformatted my pc with the windows xp media, but now I have a similar problem as the original post.
I did have the Visual Studio 2005 and I believe some kind of C++ redistributable previously. They are not installed now.
I'm going to download the redistributable in post #4. I'm sure it will work.
Thanks for the help.
I previously ran the expansion on windows xp media without problems.
I recently reformatted my pc with the windows xp media, but now I have a similar problem as the original post.
I did have the Visual Studio 2005 and I believe some kind of C++ redistributable previously. They are not installed now.
I'm going to download the redistributable in post #4. I'm sure it will work.
Thanks for the help.
I have the same problem on my PC 
Is it really necessary to have old redistributable installed? Could it work with the latest version?
Is it really necessary to have old redistributable installed? Could it work with the latest version?
In what way is SP1 for Visual C++ 2005 old? It was released in August 2007, and I can't see that there is a SP2.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...75-3B97-4AB7-A40D-3802B2AF5FC2&displaylang=en
The above URL points to a Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86) with a publish date of 9/16/2008.
I could't install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005. Installation canceled with error:Command line option syntax error. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 installed OK but did not help. I can't start VV!!!
Hi,
I was having the same problem, and I was happy to see that there was a solution.
I've downloaded the microsoft file, but when I lauch it nothing happens. The file name (vcredist_x86.exe) sits in the active processes windows when I open the manager. I don't have idea of what is going on. I had this kind of things happening before, but I didnt care too much, but this time is about a game and I want it fixed!
Seriously, can someone who's more into computer stuff help me? Thanks!
Ricroma
I was having the same problem, and I was happy to see that there was a solution.
I've downloaded the microsoft file, but when I lauch it nothing happens. The file name (vcredist_x86.exe) sits in the active processes windows when I open the manager. I don't have idea of what is going on. I had this kind of things happening before, but I didnt care too much, but this time is about a game and I want it fixed!
Seriously, can someone who's more into computer stuff help me? Thanks!
Ricroma
Where do I extract this information?
C drive?
c:\WINDOWS ?
Ok, redid a few things. Uninstall etc, still doesn't work.
So I went back to post #4 and down loaded the old version restributable runtime 2005
Would you believe the old 2005 service pack works but not the new version from 2008?
C drive?
c:\WINDOWS ?
Ok, redid a few things. Uninstall etc, still doesn't work.
So I went back to post #4 and down loaded the old version restributable runtime 2005
Would you believe the old 2005 service pack works but not the new version from 2008?
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I have the same problem - I've tried installing the visual C++ as stated but it's made no difference. I've now uninstalled Vae Victis and seem to have wasted ten euros
My game crashes whenever I try to install vae victis - it runs fine without the expansion. Can anyone help?? I've tried the fixes suggested but with no luck. Extremely frustrating that I've paid money for something which I can't get to work. Vista has been around long enough now for these problems not to keep occuring surely!!!!!
Can you please start your own fresh thread, with full problem and system information. If the fix in this thread doesn't help you, you have a different problem.
Then I downloaded the recommended file the wrong configuration problem stopped. However, the game still won't load. Now it says runtime error. Any thoughts on how to solve this?
Can you please start your own fresh thread, with full problem and system information. If the fix in this thread doesn't help you, you have a different problem.
Not good enough
Wow - you'd think that after paying money for the download of vae victis from GamerGate it would actually WORK! It seems so many people have issues.
Who would have thought you'd have to trawl the forum for a fix (for which I thank you guys) - which includes an obscure patch from Microsoft.
How can these guys sell the software and have absolutely no instructions as to how to install it properly OR give details on common troubleshooting issues.
You'd have to be a hard core EU Rome fan or you would just not bother buying the software if it is so hard to install. Someone from Paradox should have a talk to those Gamersgate guys who do a poor job of selling their product.
Sorry ... just had to vent after wasting so much time to get the game I paid for to actually run. Luckily I'm hard core.
Wow - you'd think that after paying money for the download of vae victis from GamerGate it would actually WORK! It seems so many people have issues.
Who would have thought you'd have to trawl the forum for a fix (for which I thank you guys) - which includes an obscure patch from Microsoft.
How can these guys sell the software and have absolutely no instructions as to how to install it properly OR give details on common troubleshooting issues.
You'd have to be a hard core EU Rome fan or you would just not bother buying the software if it is so hard to install. Someone from Paradox should have a talk to those Gamersgate guys who do a poor job of selling their product.
Sorry ... just had to vent after wasting so much time to get the game I paid for to actually run. Luckily I'm hard core.
I want to echo the thanks that I feel to all the guys who are AWESOME at problem solving! I had the same problem---downloaded the MS file, ran it and patched successfully to vv!!
You guys ROCK!
BigBog
You guys ROCK!
BigBog
C++ installs not working... need help.
So, I've already tried installing the Runtime files... tried reinstalling Rome Gold... Still showing the side-by-side error. Running Vista, so tried running as administrator and using winxp compatibility. From reading the other threads/replies, I don't know what else to try. I did see one note about making sure the game installed correctly, but I've tried multiple installs. Then again, I haven't changed much across the installs so I guess it could be installing incorrectly every time? I know this a problem that seems to have been answered, but I just can't seem to make it work. Any new ideas or ways I can double back and check myself? Thanks...
So, I've already tried installing the Runtime files... tried reinstalling Rome Gold... Still showing the side-by-side error. Running Vista, so tried running as administrator and using winxp compatibility. From reading the other threads/replies, I don't know what else to try. I did see one note about making sure the game installed correctly, but I've tried multiple installs. Then again, I haven't changed much across the installs so I guess it could be installing incorrectly every time? I know this a problem that seems to have been answered, but I just can't seem to make it work. Any new ideas or ways I can double back and check myself? Thanks...