I am so frustrated that if a kayran saw me, it would roll up its tentacles and run screaming in fear.
TW2 worked fairly well on my system until the Kayran battle ... when it got stuck in a loop and Geralt was always thrown off the tentacle (no space bar option to jump to bridge appeared). I realized I didn't have the patches, so I applied them from the GOG site - only to find that the game was now totally unplayable (extensive movement lag, limited mouse control, and blurred / fluctuation graphics). Tried reducing the resolution ... and the game stalled completely and wouldn't open.
So ... I have TWICE deleted the game files and reloaded through the internet browser (a 6-hour download each time), since the GOG downloader has NEVER worked for me (even with UAC and my firewall disabled). And both time, the game refused to launch - I got an "installation was incomplete" message immediately after install, then repeated "use the launcher to start the game" messages ... well, the launcher doesn't work; all I get is a launcher window opening with the message "Configuration Summary: Number of cores - 4; System memory: 6143 MB; Video Memory - 3296 MB; Mobile - Your configuration capabilities: PC_High."
I don't understand how, when the game worked once on my system, it can no longer be installed. And if this can't be resolved, I really want my money back so that I can buy a proper game disk.
Does anyone know if there's a solution for this? My system is Windows 7, 64-bit, with an ATI Radeon HD 4350 card... here's the first paragraph of the DxDiag:
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.110408-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: BN474AV-ABA HPE-150t
BIOS: 03/03/10 20:25:08 Ver: 5.13
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6104MB RAM
Page File: 1974MB used, 10229MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

Thanks for any help ya'll can give me ... there's a meeting with a Kayran I'm longing to attend.

Toote

P.S. On the initial launch page, I also keep on getting a flashing message about failed connection issues - "will retry in 10 seconds." Yet every time I hit "launch game," that "use the launcher message" pops right back up again. Oh ... and I have tried running as administrator. Nothing works.

Okay, so...

1. You DON'T want a disc, it has DRM, you need to patch out and the patching process is apparently even worse.

2. You don't need to download the game for every re-installation, you can archive it on your disc. The installation not complete error most probably doesn't result from an incomplete download.

3. Try all the solutions that were preveiously figured out in the other threads, like
- disable your antivirus
- run setup as administrator
- if you had any mods installed, delete everything in your The Witcher 2 folder manually

4. If you didn't archive the old 1.1 patch from GoG, it gets a bit more complicated, since you obviously have problems with 1.3, but you don't get the old file anymore (ALWAYS collect these things, you never know). If that's the case, tell me and I'll upload the 1.2 - I think you still get the 1.2 from the official site.

5. Don't use the launcher. Ever. Except for choosing your settings, then close it. To start the game, drag a shortcut from The Witcher 2/bin/witcher2.exe to your desktop/quickstart.

Actually, for the mods file, you only need to move or otherwise delete all .dzip files, EXCEPT "pack0.dzip", since that's the main module for the game.

And I would like to add the following steps, in case it would help. Notice that I have actually posted it on CDPR Dis~bleech~qus comment board.

1. Uninstall everything Witcher 2 from your machine, including the savegames from 1.2. play-through, because in many instances, savegames from previous patches sometimes no longer compatible with newer patch.

2. Download manually all patches from 1.1. to 1.3.

3. Boot the PC, shutdown your modem, install the game anew.

4. Now, start patching from 1.1. Before patching to 1.2., don't forget to move all the .dzip files to another folder, except pack0.dzip.

5. Patch to 1.2.

6. Again, move all the .dzip files except pack0.dzip to another location before patching to 1.3.

7. Patch to 1.3., return all the moved .dzip files back to the original folder.

8. Open the "Configurator.exe" and configure as you like. This is set the game-supported resolutions and fill up the now still empty "user.ini" file. After which, do not use that program again. Access and customize everything directly from user.ini file.

9. Search for references regarding user.ini file configurations on Google. But the most notable is this: http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/580627-witcher-2-performance-issues-solved.html

10. Start the game by directly accessing Witcher.exe in /bin/ folder, using Administrator priv if necessary. If the game hangs on too long, open your TaskManager panel and kill "Witcher.exe" process.

11. Try no. 10 once again.

12. Regarding truncated FoV in Patch 1.3, look up my thread here:
http://www.gog.com/en/forum/the_witcher_2/my_impression_on_witcher_2_patch_1_3_completed_twice_on_hard

Good luck!

Actually, not all mods are .dzip files.
Also, if you uninstall and some files linger, you just want to clean it all out manually before re-installing.

Savegames prior to patch 1.1 don't work, because they introduced savegame compression in patch 1.1 - this should ONLY affect it, if you'd try to load an newer savegame with unpatched game. I've never had a savegame incompatible to a higher patch. Maybe he wants to resume his game.

OP doesn't wan't the 1.3 patch for now, as it makes his game unplayable.

OP doesn't have access to the 1.1 patch, because GoG does not offer that anymore.

Disconnecting from the web was never neccessary for me with GoG version, but it might be prudent, if he DISABLES HIS ANTIVIRUS.

What is the point of patching part of a game and then possibly breaking the patch by moving game content around? Patch a half game, then undo parts of the patch by moving older files back in? I would not recommend that. And I've never seen any member of CDPR recommend that, either. If they did, please provide a link.

Whoa....! Hostile much? You can ask CDPR themselves or ModDB forums that I stand corrected. To patch, one does not need to move all the files. Just the .dzip files except pack0.dzip file. Try it yourself as I have done so numerous times.
It's all in here: http://www.thewitcher.com/support/#f Here's the official page that still retains that particular link:
http://www.en.thewitcher.com/patch/
Specifically at either, "International version" or "ATARI Digital version" for the OP. Disconnecting from the web is necessary to avoid the Launcher from doing autoupdate. You don't want that. Again, READ here: http://www.thewitcher.com/support/#f
Specifically in this part: "Installed game version is invalid or incomplete"
It IS official, dorlin'. So I did not just quack.

Whoa...no. I just want to prevent spreading of misinformation. Please read the question before you answer; the OP has problems INSTALLING the game, we are not even at the patching process.
To uninstall, you need to... well, uninstall and remove remaining files, if necessary.
I have never seen any patch instructions that said that you should remove part of the game before patching. Your links provide either 404 errors or instructions for CRC errors, I believe that was not the case. This site has NEVER had the GoG patch and OP has stated he has the GoG version. The GoG 1.1 patch is different, because path 1.1 strips SecuROM from the retail versions, GoG version never had any DRM. Again, GoG version is different than retail version, I've done it several times myself. These instructions are in complete agreement with what I wrote in my first answer, which you debated, because you didn't have all the facts, apparently.
We start the process, starting from point 3) (or 4) even). Nothing there that contradicts my advice.
And I wasn't speaking of DLC (.dzip), but mods, they can be .xml files and other file formats.
And no name calling, dorkling.

It doesn't matter, really. If the OP is willing, he may try my steps to install the game from scratch, and taking the patches from www.en,thewitcher.com. They are not misleading and I personally guarantee it'll work.

Mine is retail version, but I've helped my friend installing one that he bought from GoG, using the same method, and it worked.

Sorry for the name calling. But I actually called you rather nicely--'darlin'. And I got 'dorkling'? Come on...

I uploaded all the gog patches from my install folder just in case OP wants 1.1 or 1.2
http://ul.to/6irkj52h | tw2-gog-patches1.1-1.3.7z | e04f61334a65858b3f4a866052ed76db
Includes:
Patch 1.1 (gog)
Patch 1.2 (gog)
Patch 1.3 (generic)
Patch 1.0g-1.3 (gog)
Autopatcher (gog)

For trying to help someone out, I get a stranger, arrogantly calling me condescending pet names (no, not the name, but the manner was condescending, not nice, in case you want to turn it around).

I still try to help, by eliminationg the misinformation that you're sprinkling in and for that I get an answer like from a sulking nine year old. You can just admit that you didn't comprehend the whole situation, as your last message shows yet again. The OP has long since uninstalled the game, as he stated in his first posting. And that the re-installation went wrong. Yet you keep ignoring that and imposing your wisdom about patching with wrong patch versions, while he still doesn't have a game to patch.

I've followed enough threads where people couldn't get their game patched, because they tried using the wrong patch versions. Or having interfering antivirus etc.. And here comes you, providing a link that says what I said, while telling me I'm wrong. Can you make up your mind, please? Preferable somewhere else than in a thread where you just confuse someone who asked for help. Thanks! That's what I call helpful. :)

I thought I've already said or at least hinting several times that my steps were about installing the game from scratch, just as much as patching, which is also needed in order to play.

From what I've seen so far, YOU, have the tendency to invite debacles and love debates for debate's sake.

I don't.

If the OP wants to try my advise, good. If he doesn't, no skin off my nose. At the very least, he gains some additional knowledge, and options.

This thread belongs to the OP. It's virtually his home. Not mine, nor yours. So, I beg my leave to avoid further pointless bickering.

Ta-ta...

Thank you all for trying to help - I'm grateful. Removing the dzip files didn't help at all ... and I just noticed that when I try to start the gog autopatcher, it says it can't even find the game on my system ... even 'though I'm seeing it in the files.

Should I try a third 6-hour install? How do I make sure that my computer is clear of all witcher-related files before doing this? Would it make a difference?

Geez.

Toote.

Just to be sure that we're on the same page about downloading and installing: did you actually execute the "setup_the_witcher_2.exe" from the directory you saved it to? Perhaps you thought that clicking the links on your GoG shelf would finish the installation? I just ask, because an installation should not take more than 10-20min, depending on your system.

In case you didn't actually install the game, find the setup_the_witcher_2.exe - if you don't know where it was saved to, search for it by pressing win key+F simultaneously.

Please disable your antivirus and to be sure, you can execute the setup_the_witcher_2.exe with right click "run as administrator".

I haven't used the current GoG autopatcher, but I'm pretty sure that one will patch you up to 1.3 again and you didn't want that, if I understood correctly? Then you are better off downloading the patches from passionata's link and installing 1.1 and 1.2 manually in that order.


Edit: On second thought, if I get that right and you actually removed .dzip files from the game folder, I'm not surprised that the patch doesn't find the game (that's actually what I tried to prevent). In that case I would wipe everything clean again before properly installing the game.

WOOO HOOOO! I just got it working again! The only thing I did differently was to delete all previously saved games, but that did the trick.

Thanks, guys!

Toote




Oops: when I said "6 hours," I was talking about the time it takes to download all of the bin files. It only takes 10 minutes to do the installation - but at the end of it, I'm still getting the corrupted files message... even after having downloaded them twice.

I've always initiated the installation from the setup-the-witcher-2.exe file (right clicking to run as administrator) - but same result so far.

ai yi yi

Did you read my edit, was it that?

And do you get a corrupted file message, when the GoG installer verifies the game files or do you get the "installation incomplete" message, when you try to patch?

Which patch did you try and did you deactivate antivirus?