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[343 guilty caboose]

I downloaded a mod, then tried to make it work, but it didn't, then I found out I needed a patch to make it work, so I downloaded the latest patch, but now the problem is when it is trying to patch the oblivion.exe, it keeps failing ('Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was found. No update done since file contents do not match')

 

What should i do?

 

P.S: Would downloading a noCD thing be a part of it?

[DarkWarrior45]

This is from the release notes on the lastest SI patch.

 

Frequent Crashing possibly due to old system file

Some users may experience frequent crashing due to an older system file. These crashes may be attributed to the 'mpeg2dmx.ax' file. Simply renaming the file to "mpeg2dmx.ax.old" may correct this issue.

 

If your crack is what they call a "drag and drop" noCD crack, then the patch will not work or install.

[Povuholo]

P.S: Would downloading a noCD thing be a part of it?

Yes, restore your original Oblivion.exe for patching.

[LHammonds]

Povuholo is correct, you cannot "patch" Oblivion with a cracked exe file. You also cannot run Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) or any of the dependent mods with a cracked exe.

 

And just in case you didn't know some of this, I'll add it here:

 

Install this way if you do not have Shivering Isles:

 

1. Install Oblivion 1.0

2. Install Official 1.1.511 Patch (only if you want the launcher to be fully functional)

3. Install Official 1.2.416 Patch

4. Install all Official Add-ons

5. Install the Unofficial Oblivion Patch (user-made mod)

6. Install the Unofficial Official Mod Patch (user-made mod)

 

Install this way if you have Shivering Isles:

 

1. Install Oblivion 1.0

2. Install Official 1.1.511 Patch (only if you want the launcher to be fully functional)

3. Install Shivering Isles (which brings Oblivion to 1.2.201)

4. Install Official 1.2.0416 Shivering Isles Patch

5. Install Official Add-ons

6. Install the Unofficial Oblivion Patch (user-made mod)

7. Install the Unofficial Shivering Isles Patch (user-made mod)

8. Install the Unofficial Official Mod Patch (user-made mod)

 

As for load orders which would be your next logical question, there are a bunch of forum topics on this matter and they vary in implementation. Here is just one of the handy load order listings I found.

 

LHammonds

[Povuholo]

You also cannot run Oblivion Script Extender (OBSE) or any of the dependent mods with a cracked exe.

It works for me.

 

Still, if you do have problems running OBSE, that is one of the things to consider.