running 2 accounts at once?
Robbeh The Mad
I recently found the pass of my original GW account in a old school note book so now I have two accounts. I would like to run both at once and I know that there is a program that allows that. I have three questions about it: 1. Where can I find it on the net. 2. How safe is it 3. Is it legal
xron
I use GWx2 which can be found:
www.gwx2.co.nr
I've never had any problems with it, security or otherwise so I would say it's perfectly safe.
As to it being legal, well yes there are no laws against it :P
And it's not against the EULA either as it doesn't affect actual gameplay.
Hope this helps.
www.gwx2.co.nr
I've never had any problems with it, security or otherwise so I would say it's perfectly safe.
As to it being legal, well yes there are no laws against it :P
And it's not against the EULA either as it doesn't affect actual gameplay.
Hope this helps.
Robbeh The Mad
Yes it does, thank you very much for the info 
Ghengis Kwell
Another choice is GW Multi launcher ,does the same thing but gives you the option of starting your other accounts when you want and not at start up, follow the clicky
Hollygen
You can start your second account when you like whe running GWx2
if you have account 1 and want to open account 2, you can just run GWx2 and the second account will load without affecting the already open first
if you have account 1 and want to open account 2, you can just run GWx2 and the second account will load without affecting the already open first
Helix Dreadlock
could anyone explain how to use GwML?
do I need another .dat file?
do I need to actually have the 2nd account's DISK?
if I need another dat file, and don't have the disk, can I just download the client off of guildwars.com?
do I need another .dat file?
do I need to actually have the 2nd account's DISK?
if I need another dat file, and don't have the disk, can I just download the client off of guildwars.com?
Ghengis Kwell
Create a new folder and copy GW .dat into it then point GwML at the shortcut there...I think
Helix Dreadlock
I get the message:
Gwx2 v4.0
"File not found"
when I try to put it on a secondary path. Any way to fix this?
(I don't know how to post screenshots out-of-game, sorry.
EDIT:Ok, I got both there, but it ends up bringing up 2 windows, and the second window says it's unable to access the archive file:Gw.dat, please verify this program is read-able and write-able and no other program is currently using it.
I'm also using Windows Vista 32-bit.
Gwx2 v4.0
"File not found"
when I try to put it on a secondary path. Any way to fix this?
(I don't know how to post screenshots out-of-game, sorry.
EDIT:Ok, I got both there, but it ends up bringing up 2 windows, and the second window says it's unable to access the archive file:Gw.dat, please verify this program is read-able and write-able and no other program is currently using it.
I'm also using Windows Vista 32-bit.
Ghengis Kwell
I am confused you ask for help with GwML and then next ask about GWx2..which one are you using? for official techy advice I would use the tech forums , they know waaaaaay more than a numpty like me
IronSheik
I do it the oldschool way, copy GW.exe into another folder, find and replace all instances of guildwars with something else with the same lettering. Make .reg files...ah good stuff 
Braxton619
I do it oldschool way... use the registry... make .reg files... etc.
Easier to do.
Heres a tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Ug6H7tVU8
Easier to do.
Heres a tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Ug6H7tVU8
Snograt
Hardly "easier to do" when GWML does it for you.
This forum no longer advocates use of gwx2 due to its links with bot programs. GWML, on the other hand, is a great, open-source application that first appeared here on Guru. The author, Imkey, is active here and there is a thread in Community Works where he answers any support issues you may have.
See here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com.6a.nl/f...php?t=10373154
This forum no longer advocates use of gwx2 due to its links with bot programs. GWML, on the other hand, is a great, open-source application that first appeared here on Guru. The author, Imkey, is active here and there is a thread in Community Works where he answers any support issues you may have.
See here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com.6a.nl/f...php?t=10373154
Helix Dreadlock
Well, I don't like the bots, but I like Gwx2.
Sorry Kwell, ment to say Gwx2. Confusing stuff :P
Sorry Kwell, ment to say Gwx2. Confusing stuff :P
Snograt
Heh, just wait until the next Guild Wars update, Helix - then you'll see how much a pain in the rear gwx2 can be 
(For the record, I used gwx2 for ages, then MGWML then GWML - I can honestly say that imkey's apllication is by far the best of the three.)
(For the record, I used gwx2 for ages, then MGWML then GWML - I can honestly say that imkey's apllication is by far the best of the three.)
drunk n angry
from my experiences with both the programs gwx2 and guildwars mulitloader i found gwx2 superiour. simply cuz there was a period of time after a gw update that the multiloader didnt work. then i went to gwx2 and theirs did. and continued to work. have had no trouble what so ever with gwx2.
so GO GWX2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so GO GWX2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snograt
That's odd - I found the exact opposite to be true. Every major GW update necessitated re-copying of gw.exe from the main directory to the secondary.
In any case, one of the major plus points for GWML is its ability to create a shortcut for all your gw.exes - so you can "join in" with another account at any time.
In any case, one of the major plus points for GWML is its ability to create a shortcut for all your gw.exes - so you can "join in" with another account at any time.
Robbeh The Mad
Okay let me see if I understand this correctly
1. load my GW.exe main dict to the first path
2. Copy Gw.exe main to a different folder and load into the second path
3. Start Gw as normal
4. Parameters will fill themselves in on connect
done?
1. load my GW.exe main dict to the first path
2. Copy Gw.exe main to a different folder and load into the second path
3. Start Gw as normal
4. Parameters will fill themselves in on connect
done?
Smarty
I copy gw.dat and gw.exe over from \games\guildwars to \games\guildwarz after each update. I run GWx2 once to get both the \guildwars and the \guildwarz copies to open at the same time, and remember my first and second account names in each. I close them both then copy the \guildwarz\gw.exe shortcut to my desktop. When I want to play GW I open my first account using the original gw.exe desktop shortcut. I can open my second account at any time using the new shortcut, no need to run GWx2 again, makes no difference if my first account is open or not.
I only have two accounts and am happy with the way GWx2 works so I've never looked into the multilauncher to compare it.
I only have two accounts and am happy with the way GWx2 works so I've never looked into the multilauncher to compare it.
Helix Dreadlock
I can't use GWML, so I'm trying the youtube tutorial atm.
If anyone can give full instructions for GWML or Gwx2 that'd be great
If anyone can give full instructions for GWML or Gwx2 that'd be great
Stop The Storm
gwx2 is a buggy POS
Helix Dreadlock
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Originally Posted by Leet Tankur
I do it oldschool way... use the registry... make .reg files... etc.
Easier to do. Heres a tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Ug6H7tVU8 |
"error writing. Gw2.exe.exe Error 5 File access denied."
Sierraa
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Originally Posted by Helix Dreadlock
I can't use GWML, so I'm trying the youtube tutorial atm.
If anyone can give full instructions for GWML or Gwx2 that'd be great |
- Save the file.
- Open it using winrar, or winzip (Both a free to download if you happen to not have them.)
- You can either "Extract to" or be lazy like me and drag the GWMultiLaunch Folder to somewhere. (I usually drag it to my desktop)
- Close winzip/winrar, and go to the GWMultiLaunch folder and open it up.
- Take the time to look over the readme.txt
- Open up GWMultiLaunch (It's a purple icon), and click "Add".
- Locate your gw.exe. "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" is normally where it is.
- Make a new folder somewhere name it GW2 or something, go back to GWML, select the first copy of GW, hit "Make Copy" button.
If you're running vista, you might have to right click - run as administrator.
Helix Dreadlock
Forget GWML, I'm using Tankur's tutorial.
I get to the part where I must save the .reg file, but it won't save.
"cannot save to <insert file location here>, make sure the file name and path are correct."
It's in ";s and has double \\'s
I get to the part where I must save the .reg file, but it won't save.
"cannot save to <insert file location here>, make sure the file name and path are correct."
It's in ";s and has double \\'s
Bluefeather
LOL are you guys aware that you can run 2 GW in Vista? That's what i do. no other programs. I have 2 game folders (GW1 and GW2) in my drive D. Then, i will run one GW and then another one. i can close one and re-open. no problem whatsoever
im using vista ultimate 64 bit.
4gb memory
512 video
im using vista ultimate 64 bit.
4gb memory
512 video
Helix Dreadlock
idk about you, but I have 32 bit.
also, my .dat file won't work, silly.
also, my .dat file won't work, silly.
Sierraa
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Originally Posted by Helix Dreadlock
idk about you, but I have 32 bit.
also, my .dat file won't work, silly. |
Helix Dreadlock
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Originally Posted by Alexander Burn Victim
HF with reg edits, and reinstall if your .dat won't work. GWML is easy and does everything for you but your choice. :P
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And my dat will work, but not if I'm trying to run 2 instances how Bluefeather said.
Sierraa
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Originally Posted by Helix Dreadlock
HF? Sorry, it's late
And my dat will work, but not if I'm trying to run 2 instances how Bluefeather said. |
NeHoMaR
I have 3 computers in my desktop, and I have only one GW account >_<
Helix Dreadlock
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Originally Posted by Alexander Burn Victim
Vista is retarded with .dat files. Run as admin fixed it for people in the GWML because it actually copied the file. Most likely it's treating the other .dat as a shortcut or the same one.
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thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snograt
This is turning into a "my multi-launcher is better than yours" thread. Let's stop that, eh?
The basic principle of all multi-launchers is having two folders, preferably not in C:\Program Files\
Let's say you have a nice, simple folder called games, directly off of root - C:\Games\, ok? In this folder, you would have your original Guild Wars installation (C:\Games\Guild Wars\) and a brand new one that you're going to invent called, for the sake of simplicity, C:\Games\Guild Wars2. You need to copy gw.exe and gw.dat from the original folder to the new one, then run the multi-loader of your choice and point it in the direction of the two (or more) folders.
That's it.
Unless you're running gwx2, in which case you will have to copy gw.exe from the original folder every time there's an update.
Oops.
Sorry.
The basic principle of all multi-launchers is having two folders, preferably not in C:\Program Files\
Let's say you have a nice, simple folder called games, directly off of root - C:\Games\, ok? In this folder, you would have your original Guild Wars installation (C:\Games\Guild Wars\) and a brand new one that you're going to invent called, for the sake of simplicity, C:\Games\Guild Wars2. You need to copy gw.exe and gw.dat from the original folder to the new one, then run the multi-loader of your choice and point it in the direction of the two (or more) folders.
That's it.
Unless you're running gwx2, in which case you will have to copy gw.exe from the original folder every time there's an update.
Oops.
Sorry.
IronSheik
Copying Gw and replacing Guild Wars instances takes no more than a minute, so I don't mind it.
Spratchet
Ok i'm so confused with GWML. I have no idea how to get it to work. I tried clicking on the tech link but it says the bandwith is exceeded.