[FIXED] XWA Update Mega 5.6 patch install hangs

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[FIXED] XWA Update Mega 5.6 patch install hangs

ameriveaux
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Post by ameriveaux » Sat May 06, 2023 10:08 pm

Dear XWAlliance Team,

Happy 4th & 5th! I have tried a fresh GOG install of XWAlliance to a custom drive : example - h:\games\SW alliance then I performed the following :
1. Install XWAU2020
2. Update XWAu2020fixpack 5.0
3. Update XWAu2020update 5.6

However, the install wizard will hang at stage

[2/6] Installing Previous Mega Patch:Update 5.5 Installs of the previously released files....
Files : 36.7 % [72/196]


I have tried reinstalling the Update 5.7 itself, then the fixpack 5.0 then the 5.6 , then tried wiping everything and starting over from the Gog Install .

Anything I can provide or do to help get this functional?

I am very thankful for the chance to get help.
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Post by Ace Antilles » Sat May 06, 2023 10:48 pm

Have you got plenty of space on your Windows drive? Kinda sounds a space issue.
Your temp files need to be unpacked there so you still need several gigs of room.

Try copying your Gog Install folder to a new name in your main C drive.
Then install the XWAU to that. if it works then just move that game folder to the new location.

You only need a working copy folder of XWA to install XWAU. It doesn't even need to be installed properly so the registry sees it.
You can have multiple installs.
Chief XWAU Team annoying nitpicker.
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Post by ameriveaux » Sun May 07, 2023 1:49 pm

You won't believe this, but after making this post, the installation and upgrade went to completion.

Some sort of Jedi Magic right? Odd, because I truly only like to play as Imperial, but I do the rebel side out of just the love and lore.

Thanks again!

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