RA DWX Install Issue and Question

[ColdFront]

Well, I tried to install RA DWX, but in the process of doing so, I got 2 error messages, the 2nd one stopped the install because it would not resolve. I've installed DW in a folder other than Program Files, so that isn't the issue. I've tried installing it in the mods folder created by JSGME, and tried installing it in a separated folder within the DW root folder. No luck. I'm running Windows XP SP3.

The first error is:

Debug Assertion Failed!

Program C:\Strategy First\Dangerous Waters\MODS\Interfaces\cmpUtil.exe
File: dbgheap.c
Line: 609

Expression: _CrtIsValidHeapPointer(pUserData)

The second error is:

Debug Assertion Failed!

Program C:\Strategy First\Dangerous Waters\MODS\cmpUtil.exe
File: dbgheap.c
Line: 609

Expression: _CrtIsValidHeapPointer(pUserData)

My question is: How do you install RA DWX the right way with JSGME? It's not my first time with JSGME.

[Krabb]

RA isn't compatible with JSGME.

[ColdFront]

Originally Posted by Krabb

RA isn't compatible with JSGME.

I had a suspicion that was the case, but wanted to be certain. I'll try again today and see if the install works.

[ColdFront]

Install went fine, and I'm loving it!

cannoy unzip this file keep getting messge saying the file path i have specified cannot be created although it already exixts.using windows 7

[ColdFront]

I see what the problem is, the file is compressed in .7z. Download and install 7-zip, it's free and will unzip the file.

thanks downloaded 7 zip but I have no idea how you use it has anyone got any advice?

[zakarpatska]

Hi Coldfront,

I'm trying to install RA 1.41 under windows 7 and I'm seeing the same assertions that you describe. I'm not using JSGME.

How did you get around the assertions?

Thanks.

[RudisDolphins]

Ahoy Coldfront!

Make sure you are trying to install RA from a vanilla Dangerous Waters (no mods) and that you have applied the DW 1.04 patch to it.

CAUTION: Believe it or not, Steam made me install DW twice (on separate days into two different locations). Both worked as they each had individual shortcut icons and already had the 1.04 patch applied. However, when I wanted to install RA, I had to delete both DW installations and reinstall the game in one location which Steam chose. No further problems.

First, I always unzip the compressed folder to some kind of temp folder (to avoid potential problems - but that's just me from experience). Then, I copy the contents and begin the install using a batch file or just copying the contents by opening a created folder (as in RA V1.50 Patch 3).

Presuming you have unzipped RA V1.50 Combined Patch 1&2 somewhere, you should now have a batch file to do the install and a folder containing what is to be installed. Simply copy the file and UNOPENED folder into the root directory of DW. Click the batch file and follow the directions (if any - for me, there were none except to take a coffee break which wasn't necessary).

Once Patch 1&2 are installed, you will need to install Patch 3. As previously stated, I unzip the compressed folder into another temp folder (again, what I have learned the hard way to do) and in this case OPEN the primary single folder (not the secondary sub-folders that you will then see) to be installed - there is NO installation file for it. Group copy all of the resultant content. Now paste it into the Dangerous Waters root directory.

Note: RA does NOT give you a clue that Patch 3 took effect when installed from the opening screens. When I installed Combined Patch 1&2, I knew that it had installed correctly due to opening changes from the original vanilla version. Patch 3 I took on as a leap of faith as some would say.

Hope this helps.

RudisDolphins

[p7p8]

Originally Posted by RudisDolphins

Note: RA does NOT give you a clue that Patch 3 took effect when installed from the opening screens.

Are you sure?