failed to download version.ini

1nsomniac · August 2012

so i logged on briefly yesterday and cf was fine. now tonight i decide to log on, but when i hit start, it says "failed to download version.ini." halp pls

i know theres a ton of threads like this in the technical issues subforum, but none of those have more than one reply. maybe more ppl can help out over here in barracks.

ltcolD · August 2012

if you are running xfire try running crossfire without xfire...
i got a friend with the same error but after he closed xfire everything got fixed.

1nsomniac · August 2012

enrage_D wrote: »

if you are running xfire try running crossfire without xfire...
i got a friend with the same error but after he closed xfire everything got fixed.

thx, but i dont have xfire :P

ltcolD · August 2012

i don't know then.

1nsomniac · August 2012

just tried re-installing; still getting the same error

EDIT: whenever i open cf launcher, it looks like its downloading something on the bottom left bar. it says download completed, start button becomes green, i click it, still same error

Demoniite · August 2012

You're downloading the patch through the launcher. Try downloading it through the patcher.

Demoniite · August 2012

Actually, just use this launcher and run the game through it. Should work.

http://modhub.org/othermods/248-crossfire-useful-launcher

1nsomniac · August 2012

tried using the patcher, still failed to download version.ini

used rorzer's launcher, still failed to download version.ini

1nsomniac · August 2012

Also, some people have said that they get this error because of their internet.

I have not had issues with my internet; it's good internet that worked with CF before, but suddenly stopped last night.

[Seashore] · August 2012

Have you tried removing CF completely from your CPU and redownloading and running a clean reinstallation?

That's the only thing I could come up with. If all else fails you can always contact Support about Cross Fire under the Tech. Support area, and you should get your answer some time from them. c:

Y0ungAngie · August 2012

http://www.mediafire.com/?xk0m4cwd1tledla
Add it to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Z8Games\CrossFire"

If you can't download it, why not just give it to you? XD
Hope it'll help..

1nsomniac · August 2012

Seashore wrote: »

Have you tried removing CF completely from your CPU and redownloading and running a clean reinstallation?

That's the only thing I could come up with. If all else fails you can always contact Support about Cross Fire under the Tech. Support area, and you should get your answer some time from them. c:

I uninstalled, deleted Z8Games folder completely, reinstalled. No go

I even tried replacing version.ini (actually if you could upload yours for me, maybe that would help :P EDIT: thx shadow, gonna try downloading that. i dont think it will work but thx anyway :P). But yeah...

Ppl with this error say its their internet, but my internet is fine. Maybe it's because I plugged in my ethernet cable so that I was using wifi and wired net at the same time? But I unplugged my ethernet so I'm just on wifi again, and it still doesn't work. I've restarted the internet (even by hard switch) several times, to no avail.

Oh well, at least I don't have too much time to play CF anyway. will suck if i cant make csn cus of this dumb error

EDIT2: yep, just replaced it with shadows file and still didnt work. thx for trying

1nsomniac · August 2012

just re-installed in safe mode... still no luck.

one_9 · August 2012

Have you placed Crossfire on the exceptions list for your anti-virus and/or firewall?

If you haven't done that, well try doing a clean reinstall this time, where you disable your anti-virus/firewall while downloading and installing Crossfire, then restarting your computer and re-enabling protection. After that place the Z8Games folder in C: on the exception((s) list.

And moving this to Tech Support as that is the proper place.

1nsomniac · August 2012

Yeah I've put it on the exceptions list on Norton (I dont use AVG), but thats never been an issue

And these kind of threads just die in tech support; was hoping that someone in barracks would know about this kind of thing, but i guess that didnt work out either lol

uDream · August 2012

You're using Norton? I had the same problem a few days ago, for me it worked to simply turn off Norton when I'm playing..

1nsomniac · August 2012

uDream wrote: »

You're using Norton? I had the same problem a few days ago, for me it worked to simply turn off Norton when I'm playing..

just tried that but i still got the same error

one_9 · August 2012

What version/edition of Norton are you using?

1nsomniac · August 2012

Norton Internet Security, up to date

one_9 · August 2012

Ill do some searching around. Prob wont see a response from me till later in the day.

As for searching threads.... How many did you find and read up on?

uDream · August 2012

So you don't have any other antivirus on your pc? As I had that problem i read somewhere that using CCleaner would help, therefore I used it, dunno tho' if disabling antivirus or CCleaner helped to save this. You might give it a shot and simply run CCleaner, good luck

1nsomniac · August 2012

the first page of them; have to go to a meeting now, so ill patiently wait for the response lol.

thx, i appreciate the help

1nsomniac · August 2012

uDream wrote: »

So you don't have any other antivirus on your pc? As I had that problem i read somewhere that using CCleaner would help, therefore I used it, dunno tho' if disabling antivirus or CCleaner helped to save this. You might give it a shot and simply run CCleaner, good luck

thx ill try using ccleaner later.

uDream · August 2012

http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?t=52579
The #15 post might be interesting.
Or try to download all these:
http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?t=213190

EDIT: found this by googling

1. Please make sure that your antivirus/firewall isn't blocking Crossfire.exe.
2. Restart the computer just in case.
3. Be sure to install the most recent Microsoft.NET Framework. Re-download if you already have it, just to make sure it is up to date. This should solve more problems with the .exe.
4. Go to the game folder and try to launch the "patcher_cf.exe" file manually to skip the launcher program.
5. If you are using Windows Vista/7, please be sure that the following files, "crossfire.exe" and "patcher_cf.exe," are all running as an administrator. (Right click on the file and go to "Properties" and then click "Compatibility" tab.)
6. Change the "crossfire.exe" and "patcher_cf.exe" compatibility mode to WindowsXP SP2 and disable "scaling on high DPI settings." You should also disable visual themes and desktop composition if that does not work.(These options are located in the "Compatibility" tab in the properties files.)
7. Re-install again. It is also possible that your initial download was corrupted at which point you may want to try a download manager to get the file and try again.

Link1275 · August 2012

Let's see here, clean install, allow CF related programs through your firewall(NEVER TURN OFF YOUR FIREWALL),add CF to your antivirus exceptions list(NEVER TURN OFF YOUR ANTIVIRUS AS WELL), let's see what else... Oh check your connection, try using an ethernet cable instead of wireless, make certain that if your bridging your wired and wireless connections that both are connected or that you turn off the bridge when you don't want to use it. If none of the above work, try contacting your Internet Service Provider. They may have blocked certain IPs recently, thereby unknowingly prevent you or anyone else on their service from playing CF.

1nsomniac · August 2012

clean installed following the link's instructions exactly. no luck

1nsomniac · August 2012

yeah, so im pretty sure its my ethernet (wired) connection thats causing the problems. i had no issues on wireless before i connected the cable. now even when i unplug the cable, i get the error.

EDIT: Yes, this^ is the issue. Can a mod close this thread so that discussion moves to this new thread http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?p=3135176#post3135176 instead?

one_9 · August 2012

Does this answer work?
http://forum.z8games.com/showthread.php?t=183374

But yea, per request I'll close this. I'll be browsing the other thread I guess for now.

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