Bums - my fault, fileplanet removed it and I forgot to re-instate it.
Why isn't everyone using GWML now? It's far better and 100% trustworthy.
If I get enough responses, I'll re-host gwx2 - but I seriously think you lot should give GWML a try.
The Guide for GWx2
Snograt
Tramp
hmm...been using gwx2 for over a year and mattys for 3 months or so, now cant get them to work after this update. Did the usual things after an update and nothing works, just get one window. Even went to v2.0 on mattys from 1.99 to see if that worked. My computer screwed up or anyone else having problems?
edit...ok, got gwx2 to work by taking an old gw.exe file from another computer and copying that to the first folder and starting the whole process over. Gotta remember to make a .bak of the good gw.exe file before updating next time. Strange cuz the old gw.exe would work by itself fine, but would not work in gwx2 which makes zero sense to me. However, even though that problem is solved, Mattys still doesnt work.
edit #2... went to bed, woke up, changed nothing, Mattys is working again. I hate computers...
edit...ok, got gwx2 to work by taking an old gw.exe file from another computer and copying that to the first folder and starting the whole process over. Gotta remember to make a .bak of the good gw.exe file before updating next time. Strange cuz the old gw.exe would work by itself fine, but would not work in gwx2 which makes zero sense to me. However, even though that problem is solved, Mattys still doesnt work.
edit #2... went to bed, woke up, changed nothing, Mattys is working again. I hate computers...
rick1027
im having problems with whatever version of windows i try xp vista and 7 never had the same problem with all three i get gwX2 to work but not matty's no matter what i try and hey snograt for some reason i cant find the link to gwml wanted to try it out once looked it over life got in the way went back cant seem to find the link...update got matty's to work after six copies and redo think i got an another update that screwed up the first few attempts well its working on vista and windows 7 now both after the sixth try the sixth try is a charm so that means 5 more times on xp doh
Abedeus
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snograt
Bums - my fault, fileplanet removed it and I forgot to re-instate it.
Why isn't everyone using GWML now? It's far better and 100% trustworthy. If I get enough responses, I'll re-host gwx2 - but I seriously think you lot should give GWML a try. |
Snograt
MGWL is hidden away in Community Works - http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10373154
The beauty of it for me is that you can create shortcuts with it. This way, you can start up any of your additional accounts whenever you like - you don't have to decide at startup which ones to run.
The beauty of it for me is that you can create shortcuts with it. This way, you can start up any of your additional accounts whenever you like - you don't have to decide at startup which ones to run.
Yang Whirlwind
Running MGWL now - working like a charm. Much better than GWx2 like Snog is saying 
Ghengis Kwell
Using GWMML here as well and if I can use it...well.... lol
Abedeus
Yeah, I've been running GWMML and it's awesome. Not sure how it is compared to GWx2, but I'm happy with it right now ;p
3246251196
Can someone please provide a link to the later version of gwx2?
KZaske
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snograt
Bums - my fault, fileplanet removed it and I forgot to re-instate it.
Why isn't everyone using GWML now? It's far better and 100% trustworthy. If I get enough responses, I'll re-host gwx2 - but I seriously think you lot should give GWML a try. |
GWx2 works and I only need to use it once, right after an update. After that I can launch any or all of the two accounts Installed on my system, or even both of the accounts on my wifes system from my system. GWML does not do that, or at least I have never been able to make it work.
Snograt
It's all a matter of choice I suppose, KZaske - but I will say this:
When you run GWML, you are given the option of making a desktop shortcut of every GW client on your system. That way, you can start any one of your clients individually and start any of the others at any time.
One possible reason that you can't get GWML to work is that you have already used gwx2 - and that makes changes to gw.exe that stops it from running via GWML. You need a totally fresh gw.exe to use it.
But hey, if gwx2 does the job for you, then great! I'm certainly not going to argue about it
When you run GWML, you are given the option of making a desktop shortcut of every GW client on your system. That way, you can start any one of your clients individually and start any of the others at any time.
One possible reason that you can't get GWML to work is that you have already used gwx2 - and that makes changes to gw.exe that stops it from running via GWML. You need a totally fresh gw.exe to use it.
But hey, if gwx2 does the job for you, then great! I'm certainly not going to argue about it
KZaske
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snograt
It's all a matter of choice I suppose, KZaske - but I will say this:
When you run GWML, you are given the option of making a desktop shortcut of every GW client on your system. That way, you can start any one of your clients individually and start any of the others at any time. One possible reason that you can't get GWML to work is that you have already used gwx2 - and that makes changes to gw.exe that stops it from running via GWML. You need a totally fresh gw.exe to use it. ...snip... |
For me and my wife, we each have two accounts (each has a seperate installation directory). For our personal accounts we have 1 shortcut that will launch our primary toon on install 1 and another for install 2. We then have shortcuts that will launch the others personal accounts on any specific install. In total 8 shortcuts, each specifing one of the four accounts to lunch using a specific install location.
Using GWx2, I only need to run each install once and everything works. When I tried GWML, it didn't. Can it do that? The help files did not cover that situation very well.
Snograt
8 shortcuts? I'm not quite sure I understand that.
You have four accounts, therefore four separate GW folders - I can't see why you'd need more than four shortcuts (but I'm probably not quite grasping your situation.)
The shortcuts that GWML make simply point to a specific gw.exe in a specific folder and launch it (with any combination of command line arguments, like the oh-so-useful -password for starters.) There's also a basic integration with texmod - very basic, but at least it launches it!
Back to your situation - GWML shortcuts could launch gw.exe #1 and log into account #1, gw.exe#2 for account#2 and so on. I can't for the life of me see why you'd need to (for example) load gw.exe#1 logged into account#2. Am I missing something esoteric that you're doing?
You have four accounts, therefore four separate GW folders - I can't see why you'd need more than four shortcuts (but I'm probably not quite grasping your situation.)
The shortcuts that GWML make simply point to a specific gw.exe in a specific folder and launch it (with any combination of command line arguments, like the oh-so-useful -password for starters.) There's also a basic integration with texmod - very basic, but at least it launches it!
Back to your situation - GWML shortcuts could launch gw.exe #1 and log into account #1, gw.exe#2 for account#2 and so on. I can't for the life of me see why you'd need to (for example) load gw.exe#1 logged into account#2. Am I missing something esoteric that you're doing?
MisterB
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by 3246251196
Can someone please provide a link to the later version of gwx2?
|
Latest version. I downloaded from the author's site and scanned with Avira AntiVir. It's the same version I'm running on my system. Use at your own risk, blah, blah. Don't take my word for it; scan it with whatever tools you wish. Block its network access with your firewall. Enjoy.
The August 6 update borked my gw.exe when I tried to launch it normally. It instead launched the copied gw.exe from my copied Guild Wars directory. It made TexMod use impossible as well. The "clear mutex" option or either of the shortcuts I created with GWML resolved that issue. I do not know if GWx2 users will encounter this error. I sent an email to Support informing them of the issue with the changed client behavior, but they simply thanked me for informing them and replied that multiple clients aren't supported anyhow.
It's a little strange that a thread titled, "The Guide for GWx2" has no working link to the software in a thread explaining its use.
Snograt
Thanks, MisterB - as I said previously, I did have a version uploaded to a file sharing site, but it lapsed. I didn't see the need to re-upload it due to the advent of superior software, but as so many of you are craving for retro-software, I've updated the OP.
KZaske
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snograt
8 shortcuts? I'm not quite sure I understand that.
You have four accounts, therefore four separate GW folders - I can't see why you'd need more than four shortcuts (but I'm probably not quite grasping your situation.) The shortcuts that GWML make simply point to a specific gw.exe in a specific folder and launch it (with any combination of command line arguments, like the oh-so-useful -password for starters.) There's also a basic integration with texmod - very basic, but at least it launches it! Back to your situation - GWML shortcuts could launch gw.exe #1 and log into account #1, gw.exe#2 for account#2 and so on. I can't for the life of me see why you'd need to (for example) load gw.exe#1 logged into account#2. Am I missing something esoteric that you're doing? |
We have four accounts between us (My wife and I) on two different computers. Each computer has two instalations (two folders). I need to be able to run any specific account (4) on any install (2), that is why eight shortcuts. Each shortcut provides the email, password and other needed (desired) parameters for each install. All in all, a very simple and easy to use system.
As for "Texmod" I tried it once, when it first came out it crashed XP 64 so hard that I had to restart the computer, I have not tired it again. Until it offically supports XP 64, that will not change.
Snograt
Oh - two computers - I missed that bit! (But duh - it should have been obvious ><)
XP64 eh? I think I can safely say that anything that doesn't support XP64 now, never will. You're obviously content with it, so I won't repeat how bad it is or how buggy its drivers - you've probably heard it all a thousand times already.
XP64 eh? I think I can safely say that anything that doesn't support XP64 now, never will. You're obviously content with it, so I won't repeat how bad it is or how buggy its drivers - you've probably heard it all a thousand times already.
KZaske
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Snograt
Oh - two computers - I missed that bit! (But duh - it should have been obvious ><)
XP64 eh? I think I can safely say that anything that doesn't support XP64 now, never will. You're obviously content with it, so I won't repeat how bad it is or how buggy its drivers - you've probably heard it all a thousand times already. |
Yeah, too bad Microsoft changed the driver sub-system with Vista. Most of the XP64 drivers work like a champ, now most Vista drivers are designed for 32bit and work with 64bit without actually being 64bit. I can safely say that it was a huge step backwards. The only thing I really want is DirectX 10 & 11. Gigabyte actually released the DirectX 10 kit for XP 64bit, but Microsoft shut that down.
keydet96
Cautionary tale here. Got GWX2 so I could transfer stuff between my 2 accounts earlier this year. Took a couple weeks off of the title grind recently and when I came back about 200k gold was missing, my ranger's obsidian armor was gone, and my LDOA character was in post-searing at level 15.
Needless to say I was pretty mad today.
Needless to say I was pretty mad today.
Age
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by keydet96
Cautionary tale here. Got GWX2 so I could transfer stuff between my 2 accounts earlier this year. Took a couple weeks off of the title grind recently and when I came back about 200k gold was missing, my ranger's obsidian armor was gone, and my LDOA character was in post-searing at level 15.
Needless to say I was pretty mad today. |
manitoba1073
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by keydet96
Cautionary tale here. Got GWX2 so I could transfer stuff between my 2 accounts earlier this year. Took a couple weeks off of the title grind recently and when I came back about 200k gold was missing, my ranger's obsidian armor was gone, and my LDOA character was in post-searing at level 15.
Needless to say I was pretty mad today. |
api
hey i downloaded gwx2 from your link and installed it righ but now im having broblem when i click gwx2 icon it will open gw right away it wont pop up that box where its asks file locations i have tried to re-install it several times but it doesnt work 
so if someone got solution pls contack me in here or in game - The Protection Nub or Teh Protection Nub ty
so if someone got solution pls contack me in here or in game - The Protection Nub or Teh Protection Nub ty
Snograt
Why are you using ...meh, never mind.
Make a shortcut to gwx2.exe then edit it so that there is a -setup at the end of the string in the "target" box.
Make a shortcut to gwx2.exe then edit it so that there is a -setup at the end of the string in the "target" box.
Revolutionen
i'm using windows 7 and I did everything right but it keeps saying "File not found." when I try
zosek
I did exactely what you said, i also added -setup at the end, but nothing happens. It opens only 1 gw client -.-', any help?
Akimb0
New update seems to have broken my GWx2. Copied over the .exe as normal after an update. Everything updated correctly.
Seems to now only run one client.
So created a shortcut to GWx2.exe with the -setup param. To make sure the correct GW.exe were the target. Everything is right. Try the "Run both clients" and it will still only open one of them. The other one doesn't even seem to try and open. Anyone else having this problem now?
Seems to now only run one client.
So created a shortcut to GWx2.exe with the -setup param. To make sure the correct GW.exe were the target. Everything is right. Try the "Run both clients" and it will still only open one of them. The other one doesn't even seem to try and open. Anyone else having this problem now?
ightgg
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Akimb0
New update seems to have broken my GWx2. Copied over the .exe as normal after an update. Everything updated correctly.
Seems to now only run one client. So created a shortcut to GWx2.exe with the -setup param. To make sure the correct GW.exe were the target. Everything is right. Try the "Run both clients" and it will still only open one of them. The other one doesn't even seem to try and open. Anyone else having this problem now? |
Akimb0
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Dont Cause Drama
Go to multiloader thread. It fixes it, this happened to me before the update so i just downloaded that one and its works fine. cheers
|
Multi-Loader?
If so then thanks, shame I need to dump gwx2 though.
Riot Narita
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Akimb0
New update seems to have broken my GWx2. Copied over the .exe as normal after an update. Everything updated correctly.
Seems to now only run one client. So created a shortcut to GWx2.exe with the -setup param. To make sure the correct GW.exe were the target. Everything is right. Try the "Run both clients" and it will still only open one of them. The other one doesn't even seem to try and open. Anyone else having this problem now? |
I have a shortcut for my main instance which has the -image parameter for GW.exe.
My sequence, as usual was:
1. Run the -image shortcut.
2. On seeing there was an update downloaded, I copied the new gw.exe to the secondary GW folder.
3. I ran GWx2
4. Both instances launched, and the secondary instance downloaded new DAT stuff.
Business as usual. I'm not about to dump GWx2 in favour of multiloader... it's simple, it's working for me, and I see no benefit in switching. And if it aint broke, don't fix it. If yours IS broke though, maybe its the right time to go for multiloader instead.
Snograt
The main reasons for switching to GWML are:
That's just the main reasons. But hey, if gwx2 works for you then why fix what ain't broke
- It supports multiple simultaneous accounts (not just 2 like gwx2)
- It is still a "live" application with support
- It doesn't make any changes to gw.dat
That's just the main reasons. But hey, if gwx2 works for you then why fix what ain't broke
Age
How do you set this up for Windows 7?I did everything I did in xp but it won't load.
Snograt
Tried running as administrator? That's the answer to 90% of "it worked in XP, but not in Vista/7" questions.
Age
Yes I did as that is the only account on this computer even on my XP Drive.It is just path as Win 7 uses a file called programs(86).It is the same Snog. tried GWML didn't work well for me.
kieum90
Works for me.
Used Windows XP -SP3
Used Windows 7 (64-bit) -Programs (x86)
Used Windows XP -SP3
Used Windows 7 (64-bit) -Programs (x86)
Xidon Rayn
This will only open one instance of Guild Wars, no matter what I do or try. Any help or advice is appreciated.
T1Cybernetic
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Xidon Rayn
This will only open one instance of Guild Wars, no matter what I do or try. Any help or advice is appreciated.
|
1# http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/i...t10373154.html
2# http://code.google.com/p/gwmultilaunch/
Livingston
Just a quick note for anyone still using this who had problems after a GW update, as I'm using Windows 7 and thus apparently can't use multilauncher...
If you redownload the GW client fresh, and overwrite the new .dat file with your old one, it should work again.
Just spent the past 4 hours banging my head against the wall trying to fix it, and this did it.
-Cheers
If you redownload the GW client fresh, and overwrite the new .dat file with your old one, it should work again.
Just spent the past 4 hours banging my head against the wall trying to fix it, and this did it.
-Cheers
Age
You got it just copy and paste it your other folder.
HigherMinion
It's not the .dat file, it's the .exe. Each time there is an update, you must copypasta and replace the .exe you updated with the x2 one. Then it will let you launch two copies and it'll update itself.