Guildwars (gw.exe) Switches / Command line options
boberic
can some one explain where dx8 is if it is on my pc...? and how i should proceed with uninstalling it?
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by boberic
can some one explain where dx8 is if it is on my pc...? and how i should proceed with uninstalling it?
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Just by updating DirectX from Microsoft, you get the newest version. GuildWars will run in DX9 by default if your system supports it. If you have Windows XP, you do not have dx8, what happens is Dx9 is backwards compatible with DX8 games.
The dx8 switch is usefull to people that have dx9 based video cards, but not powerful to really run GW. If your gw is running in dx8 mode, it's because your video card or video card driver does not support dx9 . There no real way to remove dx8, unless your running an OS older then Windows 2000. By default, GW will run at the best possible solution available on your computer automatically.
Try updating your video card driver, and grab the most current DirectX runtime here from microsoft - http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US...DirectX10.aspx
What video card do you have? Did this happen around the same time that GW-eotn launched?
Toxic Muffin
Hey!
I'd like to send a thanks out for thoes of this forum.
That -image switch helped me alot!!
I'm still a bit confused about the -heapsize switch tho.
I play on a laptop, and got the lowest settings set up for all my guildwars options.
How can I figure out what I could set heapsize too to help me run the game better?
I'd like to send a thanks out for thoes of this forum.
That -image switch helped me alot!!
I'm still a bit confused about the -heapsize switch tho.
I play on a laptop, and got the lowest settings set up for all my guildwars options.
How can I figure out what I could set heapsize too to help me run the game better?
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by Toxic Muffin
Hey!
I'd like to send a thanks out for thoes of this forum. That -image switch helped me alot!! I'm still a bit confused about the -heapsize switch tho. I play on a laptop, and got the lowest settings set up for all my guildwars options. How can I figure out what I could set heapsize too to help me run the game better? |
Osiron The Master
I do the password one so that it theoretically automatically logs me in. Problem is, it only wok on the 2nd try. I have to double-click on my GW desktop icon, exit out of it, then double-click it again before it puts in my pw automatically. Is that normal?
therangereminem
the -password xxxxxxx does not work
instead its -password=xxxxxx just to be noted
i have two shortcuts one with my girlfreidsn accoutn and one with my info already saved we lazy lol
instead its -password=xxxxxx just to be noted
i have two shortcuts one with my girlfreidsn accoutn and one with my info already saved we lazy lol
deadman_uk
Anyone try the -sndasio switch? It uses the newer sound engine, with ASIO format.
Is this already implemented or do you have to enable it with the switch command? Is there actually any difference between this and the default? Does this provide the best sound experience? because it runs in software mode and not 3D sound mode....
Is this already implemented or do you have to enable it with the switch command? Is there actually any difference between this and the default? Does this provide the best sound experience? because it runs in software mode and not 3D sound mode....
deadman_uk
Doesn't anyone care about sound? 
King Kong
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Originally Posted by therangereminem
the -password xxxxxxx does not work
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RCProtFTW
-repair switch is not working for me
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by RCProtFTW
-repair switch is not working for me
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I think it will only work if you installed from Cd, not using the client down loader.
Forgotten One
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Originally Posted by deadman_uk
Anyone try the -sndasio switch? It uses the newer sound engine, with ASIO format.
Is this already implemented or do you have to enable it with the switch command? Is there actually any difference between this and the default? Does this provide the best sound experience? because it runs in software mode and not 3D sound mode.... |
If you have a sound card that supports ASIO format, then all you need to do is add the switch -sndasio to your GW shortcut and it'll automatically be enabled.
Please post your results of using it because I want to see if it's playing it back properly (in terms of GW having proper implementation of the codec) or if the results that I had become were just me (again read post #153 to see what I am asking of).
therangereminem- You must have some syntax error or something becuase I have been using the -password (password_here) switch since my original post back a page, and it still works for me.
I'm going to try the two newer audio switches again. I went back to the default codec (no sound switch) because of the loss of my centre channel when using the -sndasio switch.
The weird thing about that error is, if I pan the camera so what was ahead of me is now off to the side, I can hear that fine. It's what sound effects are directly in-front of me that it does not play back. (and again, the EAX+3d boxes are greyed out for some reason).
Just not 100% sure if this is expected or not.
BTW if I didn't mention it earlier I have all DirectSong music packs as well and boy is the music absolutely amazing, and even BETTER with that asio switch.
EDIT: BTW, the -image command rules. After GWEN and the Bonus Mission Pack installed into my system, I noticed alot of npc's started to jump like the charr alot (and it screwed up ALOT of quests because of it).
I re-downloaded the .dat file by creating a new gw shortcut with ONLY the -image switch.
Delete your old .DAT file first, then run that shortcut.
It will take a LONG time, unless you have very solid internet, to re-download the DAT file (also depends how many GW campaigns you have installed as well), but you get all the most updated files that way and installs them in a proper order rather than just (stacking) them ontop of eachother.
After doing that and completely re-downloading the DAT file, it fixed that error, and actually sped the game up a bit.
IF YOU HAVE NOT downloaded the DAT file from Anet using the -image switch since original install, I would STRONGLY suggest doing that. Especially if you have all 4 campaigns
If you can't be bothered or can't afford the time/bandwidth, then don't complain about glitches not being able to be alleviated (can't help you until you help yourself kinda thing).
EternalTempest
I'm going to experment with the sound and post results.
Did you know about the alt ASIO driver you can install to use instead of your sound cards driver - http://www.asio4all.com/
Since DirectSound3d was pretty much removed (which affects Creative lab uses and EAX) in Vista that may be a nice way to get good sounding audio on GW on Vista again.
Did you know about the alt ASIO driver you can install to use instead of your sound cards driver - http://www.asio4all.com/
Since DirectSound3d was pretty much removed (which affects Creative lab uses and EAX) in Vista that may be a nice way to get good sounding audio on GW on Vista again.
Snograt
Hmm, isn't that the very issue that Creative Alchemy addresses?
rather big download link for Euro users or just go to Creative's site and check out what it is - go to http://www.creative.com/language.asp and pick your location.
rather big download link for Euro users or just go to Creative's site and check out what it is - go to http://www.creative.com/language.asp and pick your location.
EternalTempest
I refuse to pay for the Alchemy software, Free for X-Fi users, but have to pay (and use internet activation) for Audigy users. I have an Audigy ZS.
Alchemy re-routes EAX calls via OpenAL to re-enable hardware acceleration.
Non-Audigy / X-Fi users could use ASIO to see if they better sound.
Alchemy re-routes EAX calls via OpenAL to re-enable hardware acceleration.
Non-Audigy / X-Fi users could use ASIO to see if they better sound.
DarkNecrid
Anyone know if you could possibly use this to force GW to run in resolutions it doesn't support? Say...640x480? Or way higher?
Admael
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I refuse to pay for the Alchemy software, Free for X-Fi users, but have to pay (and use internet activation) for Audigy users. I have an Audigy ZS.
Alchemy re-routes EAX calls via OpenAL to re-enable hardware acceleration. Non-Audigy / X-Fi users could use ASIO to see if they better sound. |
ASUS gets ragged on a lot about knowing nothing about sound, including me, and for awhile I believed it, Creative did dominate the soundcard market for a good 15 years. I remember my first Sound Blaster Pro on the oldschool ISA bus, but then again, "onboard audio" was rare.
The Xonar supports EAX 2.0, without the use of some shoddy program.
Jade
Has anyone found a way to us the switches at the same time as Texmod?
P.S. I apologize if this has been in this topic before, I just don't have the patience to read through 177 posts to find out.
P.S. I apologize if this has been in this topic before, I just don't have the patience to read through 177 posts to find out.
EternalTempest
Just found two new switch's when I checked gw.exe
They seem related to the sound engine. Updated the guide and added the new switches.
The new switches are
-sndfastbuf
Use the newer (FMOD) sound engine, with ? option
-sndmultispk
Use the newer (FMOD) sound engine, with ? multi-speaker output ? option
They seem related to the sound engine. Updated the guide and added the new switches.
The new switches are
-sndfastbuf
Use the newer (FMOD) sound engine, with ? option
-sndmultispk
Use the newer (FMOD) sound engine, with ? multi-speaker output ? option
RavenGT
edit: OH god I just replied to a really old post.
nebuchanezzar
Yes, thread necromancy at work here.
Playing with Windows7 (ya beta)and of course I have installed GW to mess with it. I noticed that the shortcut it auto created in the Guild Wars folder has the switch -mce
"-mce
Unknown Switch
If your running Windows Media Center Editon, with this switch, Media Center (program) launches after guildwars exits
Usage: "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -mce"
I have logged in and it appeared ok at first but I shut down and started running -image.
I installed from the website here at work just today(I'm IT and have a couple machines to testbed W7 for shits&giggles) and not from a CD, which may have some effect. I might try a disc install on one of my extra PC's at home tonight to see if there is any difference.
Also, fwiw, nothing opened automatically after closing GW the first time but, this is the beta W7 Ultimate edition instead of XP MCE which the switch appears to be related too.
W7 isn't slated to go live/retail for another year but I thought I would share. I have made another shortcut without the switch and will mess with both of them on Monday most likely.
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It would appear that Windows 7 includes Media Center(the program) so I assume that is why it added the switch. I haven't seen it actually open Media Center after closing the GW client yet.
Playing with Windows7 (ya beta)and of course I have installed GW to mess with it. I noticed that the shortcut it auto created in the Guild Wars folder has the switch -mce
"-mce
Unknown Switch
If your running Windows Media Center Editon, with this switch, Media Center (program) launches after guildwars exits
Usage: "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -mce"
I have logged in and it appeared ok at first but I shut down and started running -image.
I installed from the website here at work just today(I'm IT and have a couple machines to testbed W7 for shits&giggles) and not from a CD, which may have some effect. I might try a disc install on one of my extra PC's at home tonight to see if there is any difference.
Also, fwiw, nothing opened automatically after closing GW the first time but, this is the beta W7 Ultimate edition instead of XP MCE which the switch appears to be related too.
W7 isn't slated to go live/retail for another year but I thought I would share. I have made another shortcut without the switch and will mess with both of them on Monday most likely.
*edit*
It would appear that Windows 7 includes Media Center(the program) so I assume that is why it added the switch. I haven't seen it actually open Media Center after closing the GW client yet.
Ironballs
I absolutely love the -image switch.
I hate heading out with a group and having to load 1000+ files before being able to play.
Thanks!
I hate heading out with a group and having to load 1000+ files before being able to play.
Thanks!
i_on_shroomz
ok so i had to reinstall guild wars and i am trying to do the -image thing to download all the files so im not waiting all the time, but when i add it on and click ok, nothing is happening. i dont understand what i am doing wrong, can someone please help me out?
Helix Dreadlock
Can't you find this in Wiki? I remember finding a post similar to this before, not sure though. Has anyone else seen this before, or am I just crazy?
stretchs
Be sure when you type the -image, you allow a space after the final "
Eluvatar
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Has anyone found a way to us the switches at the same time as Texmod?
P.S. I apologize if this has been in this topic before, I just don't have the patience to read through 177 posts to find out. |
Dallcingi
I'm not sure about this but I think -perf has to be the first command for it to show.. just throwing that out there.
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by Helix Dreadlock
Can't you find this in Wiki? I remember finding a post similar to this before, not sure though. Has anyone else seen this before, or am I just crazy?
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Also since I'm starting to play GW steady again, I will be updating my threads.
It originally started out with a list, plus other commands people have found, latter I started to use hex editor (software) and read the current switches directly from the guildwars exe.
thejynxed
How to create an autologin for GW.
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Here is how to do it for a single account. Make sure that your email is saved in the GW client:
1) Locate your Guild Wars installation folder via My Computer. Usually located at C:\Program Files\Guild Wars.
2) In this folder, right click on GW.exe.
3) Select 'Create Shortcut'.
4) Select the newly created shortcut. Drag it to your desktop.
5) Right-click on the shortcut, and select 'Properties'.
6) In the box next to 'Target', place the following, where the x letter represents your password:
"C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -password xxxxxx
7) Hit Ok.
Voila.
Note: There are some extra options in shortcut properties you can use, like Comment, etc. Normally the only other one I mess with is the options in the 'Run' drop-down box. I set mine to Maximize. You can also assign a Windows Shortcut to start Guild Wars using a Windowkey + X (Windowkey is the key between the left ctrl and left alt keys on standard US keyboards. X represents a letter, etc of your choosing that isn't already in system use).
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Here is how to do it for a single account. Make sure that your email is saved in the GW client:
1) Locate your Guild Wars installation folder via My Computer. Usually located at C:\Program Files\Guild Wars.
2) In this folder, right click on GW.exe.
3) Select 'Create Shortcut'.
4) Select the newly created shortcut. Drag it to your desktop.
5) Right-click on the shortcut, and select 'Properties'.
6) In the box next to 'Target', place the following, where the x letter represents your password:
"C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -password xxxxxx
7) Hit Ok.
Voila.
Note: There are some extra options in shortcut properties you can use, like Comment, etc. Normally the only other one I mess with is the options in the 'Run' drop-down box. I set mine to Maximize. You can also assign a Windows Shortcut to start Guild Wars using a Windowkey + X (Windowkey is the key between the left ctrl and left alt keys on standard US keyboards. X represents a letter, etc of your choosing that isn't already in system use).
T1Cybernetic
*POKE*
With the recent security change to the login has anyone found a combination to auto login ?
With the recent security change to the login has anyone found a combination to auto login ?
EternalTempest
I was actually going to take the hex editor, and look for new / removed switches and update the guide.
I *think* if you use the save password option, it memorizes both the e-mail address and the account, and use the password switch.
I *think* if you use the save password option, it memorizes both the e-mail address and the account, and use the password switch.
Atlantis29
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Originally Posted by EternalTempest
I was actually going to take the hex editor, and look for new / removed switches and update the guide.
I *think* if you use the save password option, it memorizes both the e-mail address and the account, and use the password switch. |
EternalTempest
There is a new switch
-characer
See attached screenshot (on the right panel).
Will do a re-write of the guide within next day or so.
(Edit) Did a quick update of the guide.
Can't get the last name of the character to auto fill in
Example -
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -character=FirstName LastName
will ONLY fill in "FirstName"
Tried -character=FirstName=Last Name (Result) FirstNameLastName (no space)
-characer
See attached screenshot (on the right panel).
Will do a re-write of the guide within next day or so.
(Edit) Did a quick update of the guide.
Can't get the last name of the character to auto fill in
Example -
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -character=FirstName LastName
will ONLY fill in "FirstName"
Tried -character=FirstName=Last Name (Result) FirstNameLastName (no space)
Kador
does it work using -character "character name" like it shows on the wiki?
can't try it myself because I use GWML and had the same problem which I assumed was caused by GWML putting all of the commands in quotes already, but perhaps I assumed wrong and the -character command isn't working properly.
Regardless, you can still set up a working auto login shortcut using -password and click the box on the login screen.
can't try it myself because I use GWML and had the same problem which I assumed was caused by GWML putting all of the commands in quotes already, but perhaps I assumed wrong and the -character command isn't working properly.
Regardless, you can still set up a working auto login shortcut using -password and click the box on the login screen.
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by Kador
does it work using -character "character name" like it shows on the wiki?
can't try it myself because I use GWML and had the same problem which I assumed was caused by GWML putting all of the commands in quotes already, but perhaps I assumed wrong and the -character command isn't working properly. Regardless, you can still set up a working auto login shortcut using -password and click the box on the login screen. |
I tried it with -character="First Last" but it did not work, I keep getting where it drops the last name, or removes the space between the first/last name and comes out "Firstlast"
Lord Athelstan
I got it to work with -character "<your -character -name>"
T1Cybernetic
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*POKE*
With the recent security change to the login has anyone found a combination to auto login ? |
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" [email protected] -password=mypassword -character "Firstname Lastname"
Note: there is no = after -character
Hope that helps
EternalTempest
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Originally Posted by T1Cybernetic
I totally forgot i answered my own question just after the -character update and it does indeed work like stated on the wiki, My shortcut's are currently like this below.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" [email protected] -password=mypassword -character "Firstname Lastname" Note: there is no = after -character Hope that helps |
EternalTempest
Verified switches, no new ones.
Fixed an error in quick list.
Added Hexedit link and brief instructions on how to see the switches in the exe.
Fixed an error in quick list.
Added Hexedit link and brief instructions on how to see the switches in the exe.