(How to fix) File is changed W[2007] L[0] crossfire.exe

ZenithAnnul · March 2012

Update: May 18, 2012

There was a recent bug patch and seen many people encounter this problem again.
This only fixes 'File is changed' error. X-trap related errors does not work.

1. Go to computer -> Local Disk (C.) -> Program Files -> Z8games -> Crossfire
and locate the memo called 'version'.

2. Right click and open 'Properties'. Un-check the box 'read-only' and press 'ok'.

3. Open the memo. There will be 'latest version' and 'minimal version'. Change the number to 1092 (<-- this is important) in the 'latest version'. (No change is needed on 'minimal version')

4. Save it. (Make sure that you are administrator and can edit anything. Otherwise, the system will not allow to save.) (If you have problem, scroll down a bit and there will be instructions how to do it.)

5. Finally, go back to 'Properties' and re-check the box 'read-only' and press 'ok'

6. Start crossfire and it will patch automatically. It will work on most people.

If you have problem with step 4 (access is denied when trying to save) , follow these steps.

1. Go to properties on version

2. Click on 'security' tab. Click 'users'. (Which is highlighted in gray) Press 'edit'

3. Click 'users' again (followed by an arrow point). Underneath, there will be several box with 'allow' and 'deny'. change into all 'allow'

4. Press ok and restart the whole method above.

ZenithAnnul · May 2012

Bumping to help people who encounter this problem.
If you have trouble, ask me. :O

6aL2a · May 2012

negative

didnt solve

i get this error

your client is invalid version
re-install the lastest version game client

my version is new

Giggletron · May 2012

This thread is outdated.

ZenithAnnul · May 2012

6aL2a wrote: »

didnt solve

i get this error

your client is invalid version
re-install the lastest version game client

my version is new

Are you sure you changed your number to 1091?

It should look like this.

CrushGM · May 2012

I have the same problem but when I save the "1901" change it says "version.ini already exists. Do you want to replace it." I click Yes, but then it says "Access is denied" I am the Admin on my PC idk why it won't let me

6aL2a · May 2012

ops i tried it again
i think its solved
and downloading rez files now

ZenithAnnul · May 2012

Crush9 wrote: »

I have the same problem but when I save the "1901" change it says "version.ini already exists. Do you want to replace it." I click Yes, but then it says "Access is denied" I am the Admin on my PC idk why it won't let me

:P

1. Go to properties on version

2. Click on 'security' tab. Click 'users'. (Which is highlighted in gray) Press 'edit'

3. Click 'users' again (followed by an arrow point). Underneath, there will be several box with 'allow' and 'deny'. change into all 'allow'

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4. Press ok and restart the whole process again. Now you have 'real' admin.

CrushGM · May 2012

Ok its still not working....I am going to make another video showing my cf downloading errors, my anti virus (kaspersky), and showing that I did your posts above....it still isn't working

CrushGM · May 2012

I will get back to you tomorrow....but it now lets me save the 1901 change and I still get the same result.

Sniperhaha · May 2012

I have the same problem as well. This is getting really annoying I just encountered a 2 month problem that I just fixed four days ago. And now I have another problem. Please help.. my lord..

c0lder · May 2012

The "changed file" error is very common amongst the community. The solution is to turn off all your anti-virus programs*, or anything that could be blocking crossfire in any way, shape, or form. Following that, uninstall crossfire*, then reinstall crossfire. Run it for a second time, and see if the error is fixed.

The reason for this is when you have a patch, your anti-virus will be scanning thoroughly, and will quarantine anything it "thinks" is suspicious. Crossfire may contain a few false-positives, which are not harmful at all, and your anti-virus will clean essential files, resulting in this changed file error.

*anti-virus porgrams - Right click Task Bar > Task Manager > Processes. Turn off any programs which protect your computer in any way, such as mcafee, avg, avira, norton, etc.

*uninstall crossfire - Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select "Crossfire En", and click the uninstall button.

ZenithAnnul · May 2012

Crush9 wrote: »

I will get back to you tomorrow....but it now lets me save the 1901 change and I still get the same result.

lol...
The 'latest version' should be 1091 <----

NOT 1901.

Sorry for my typo. I quite rushed through.

fretkh · May 2012

it worked when i did this but now the error is up again? any help please ?

c0lder · May 2012

fretkh wrote: »

it worked when i did this but now the error is up again? any help please ?

Do my process. It should work again. Also, don't turn your anti-virus on again, as it may continue to cleanse the essential files, not allowing you to play Crossfire.

Rainman1975 · May 2012

After the patch (5-14 or 5-15) I adjusted the version.ini file like indicated in this post and it worked.
Been playing for 2 days, and now, all of a sudden, this morning I get the same error...
The version number hasn't changed (it still is 1091).
I use Win 7 x64 with NOD32 antivirus. (been playing in that config for like 1.5 years now).

Can anyone help...?

Rainman1975 · May 2012

Apparently, we're at version 1092 now...
I changed it, it worked...

Problem solved for me.

ZenithAnnul · May 2012

Rainman1975 wrote: »

Apparently, we're at version 1092 now...
I changed it, it worked...
Problem solved for me.

You are smart.

When there is a new patch, you should changed the 'latest version' number by one or two.

(How to fix) File is changed W[2007] L[0] crossfire.exe

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