Nineteen99 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I downloaded the patch off the official Elder Scrolls site. When I launch the patch application, it prompts me, and I press "OK." It tries to start, but I get a message that says, "Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was found. No update done since file contents do not match." Does this mean my game is already at v1.2.0416 or can I not update my game? EDIT: Also, how do I find the version that my game actually is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremen Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 one way to see the game versiuon : start the game - after the videos, it should say right on the left corner, down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoogieMonster Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Another way to identify the version of any game in windows is to hover your mouse cursor over the .exe file. The pop-up information balloon will display the currently installed version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Raven Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Yeah, this is a problem, :confused: I meant to start a thread on this one awhile back, but got busy. I was going to call it "Nightmare Installation" because it was a real bad day. :sick: Cutting to the chase, If you install Oblivion and then give it the v1.2.0416 upgrade FOR OBLIVION, before you run the v1.2.0416 upgrade FOR SI, you will get the error message you have described, word for word. The only way I could get to the green light was to uninstall everything, and wipe the disk reinstall from ground zero up. If there was a bright side to this, I upgraded all my drivers before I reinstalled Oblivion, never hurts. Install Oblivion and SI then run ONLY the upgrade for SI, everything will work fine. I guess BethSoft provided the v1.2.0416 upgrade for Oblivion only for those who did not intend to install SI. I thought that I would be able to upgrade Oblivion and install SI later on. (the sound of my head hitting the wall) :wallbash: The problem with that was too many of the updated/newer Mods get built on systems where at least the CS has been upgraded to v1.2.0416 If the CS (Construction Set) has been upgraded on the mod maker's platform, most likely they have installed SI as well. They think that because they are not using any SI meshes or textures, their mod should run fine on a vanilla installation. Well I'm here to tell you there IS a difference between how things are SUPPOSED to work and how things wind up REALLY working. Now I'm sure to be corrected if I am wrong, however I learned this the hard way and will reserve my right to disagree. However this is only my opinion. :) There are a lot of shortcuts in the mod world but beware, because straightening them out later on can cause serious migraines later on… :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen99 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for the help. It turns out (Sorry Stormraven...) that my game for some reason was already at 1.2.0416. I don't know if it had something to do with the fact it was the GOTY Edition or not. But it's still from right out of the box, so do I still need any patches for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Raven Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well I guess not, Might want to use the forum search for "GOTY" just in case. The GOTY version is latest package that I'm aware of, I have the collecter's version. Sounds like the problem is solved though. Thats the important thing. Thank your lucky stars you don't have to go through the "Nightmare Installation" :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_lord666 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I know this doesn't affect you, but for anyone else reading this who has the same problem there is another way to do it without reinstalling anything. From the OBSE site:If you have installed the Shivering Isles beta patch (1.2.0.410), don't worry - download and follow the instructions in the autopatcher and it will walk you through getting the original Oblivion.exe off of your DVD. Then you can apply the 1.2.0.416 patch. (source code)(Click the link as you will need to download the mentioned autopatcher.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen99 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 <Edited by poster> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_lord666 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I do have a link in my post, moron! The words "OBSE site:" are linked. Pay attention next time! EDIT: WARNING - Do not use personal attacks such as these. They are completely uncalled for and extremely rude. LHammonds (Moderator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramul Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I do have a link in my post, moron! The words "OBSE site:" are linked. Pay attention next time!Had you read his post, you would have noticed the words "to the download". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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