Things you should already have:
Official 1.24b patch download section
How to Install the patch:
How to check what version you have:
Solving problems:
The most common problems of all is "Missing install path" problem. This problem is (99%) caused because game wasn't Installed, because it was only copied from another computer. The game is missing registry entries, thus, patch can't update. Example of "Missing path error"
First you need to download War3 Registry fix program. Click to Download. Unpack it, and just double click it. You should get this screen. Now click the Fix Reign of Chaos.
Find your Warcraft 3 folder. Its ussually at C:\Program Files\Warcraft III. At my example, its at C:\Warcraft III. When you find it, mark it untill that + becomes -. Now at that bar above, path should be correct, but program generates DIABLO2 folder. DELETE IT! That Diablo folder is program mistake. Delete it with Backspace or Delete button untill its gone like this:
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Click the OK button and then click Yes like this:
Now, go to first page of program again and do everything again for Frozen Throne!
When you finaly finished this fixing, go to Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne game. Just enter it, it doesn't matter what patch you have. When you enter the game, just Quit the game. You need this part to check if you did everything correct. Do this part no matter what!
If everything worked well, now you can upgrade to 1.24b without any errors! Use 6.62b map for testing.
Other problems
Disclaimer!
If you have any ideas how to make this guide better, post them here. Remember, this isn't the only way, but it looks its the most newbie friendly. There are other ways with Regedit, but I don't find it easy for people which need small and helpfull programs, not registry files, and editing path at their own risk.
- Original Warcraft and The Frozen Throne
- One Dota map: 6.62b or higher for testing
Official 1.24b patch download section
- Download here: Official 1.24b
- When you enter blizzard FTP, scroll all the way down, and chose your patch.
- Other Languages
- Machintosh
How to Install the patch:
- If everything is fine, then just press BattleNet button, it will be automatic
- If you downloaded it, just double click it.
How to check what version you have:
- Just check the number under your Quit button. It should be 1.24.1.6374
Solving problems:
The most common problems of all is "Missing install path" problem. This problem is (99%) caused because game wasn't Installed, because it was only copied from another computer. The game is missing registry entries, thus, patch can't update. Example of "Missing path error"
First you need to download War3 Registry fix program. Click to Download. Unpack it, and just double click it. You should get this screen. Now click the Fix Reign of Chaos.
Find your Warcraft 3 folder. Its ussually at C:\Program Files\Warcraft III. At my example, its at C:\Warcraft III. When you find it, mark it untill that + becomes -. Now at that bar above, path should be correct, but program generates DIABLO2 folder. DELETE IT! That Diablo folder is program mistake. Delete it with Backspace or Delete button untill its gone like this:
1.
2.
Click the OK button and then click Yes like this:
Now, go to first page of program again and do everything again for Frozen Throne!
When you finaly finished this fixing, go to Warcraft 3 The Frozen Throne game. Just enter it, it doesn't matter what patch you have. When you enter the game, just Quit the game. You need this part to check if you did everything correct. Do this part no matter what!
If everything worked well, now you can upgrade to 1.24b without any errors! Use 6.62b map for testing.
Other problems
- If you can't download the patch, try again, blizzard servers can be full!
- If the 1.24b patch is less than 56.05MB, then download it again, maybe it was broke during download.
- If you have specific problem which isn't in this guide, post it in this topic!
Disclaimer!
- No talking about cracks, keygens or pirated software!
- No Version Switcher discussion, check Dota Tools if you need it.
- Only 6.62b and above are allowed. No discussion about 6.61c and below.
- No Garena problems, please. I can't help you there, check Garena Support
If you have any ideas how to make this guide better, post them here. Remember, this isn't the only way, but it looks its the most newbie friendly. There are other ways with Regedit, but I don't find it easy for people which need small and helpfull programs, not registry files, and editing path at their own risk.
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