Grintch: Trying to install the GOG patch produces this error: "Installed version invalid or incomplete." I've been more than patient waiting for this but it's now getting a little ludicrous with all the problems with this game. I'm getting very frustrated.

Grintch: Trying to install the GOG patch produces this error: "Installed version invalid or incomplete." I've been more than patient waiting for this but it's now getting a little ludicrous with all the problems with this game. I'm getting very frustrated.

ObiWanKejoshi: I already sent 2 mails to the TW2 support, but so far i got only the standard "turn your brain on" reply, maybe someone here has an idea:

When i try to Launch the game i get stuck in the Medallion-icon. The process does not really stop working (according to taskmanager the process still responds), but it simply does not start the game.
I own the GOG.com version.

I already tried:
- running the patcher.exe: gives this Error: "Critical error: Installed game version is invalid or incomplete".
- running the Patch from gog.com (same error)
- running the international patch from thewitcher.com (same error)
- updating DirectX (not possible, since the newest version is installed)
- reinstalling Microsoft Visuals C++ 2005/08/10 x64 Redistributable
- updationg video card drivers
- reinstalling the game several times (always passes the file integrity check successfully)
- tried running the game in windowed mode and/or low resolutions
- turning off all settings in the CCC
- made sure "My Documents" is in the default location
- closing any Anti-Virus/-malware software, Firewalls, Windows Defender, UAC, etc. when installing any of those mentioned above.

My current system:
Game Version number: 1.0 (GoG.com release version)
Operating system: Windows 7 (64-bit)
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 740 Processor (3 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
RAM memory: 4096MB
Video card: ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5
Version of video card drivers: 8.850.6.0
Sound card: Realtek High Definition Audio (onboard)
Version of sound card drivers: 6.00.0001.6083

(i did not mess around with any files or install any DLC etc, and no patches since it does not work)

Peetz: You cannot have the game launcher running when you try to install the patch.

Peetz: Since your issue may be different than others here, I would uninstall the game, remove the leftover folders (in the c:\Program Files\gog directory) and re-install the game. It will auto-patch up to 1.1 when you do that.

Vvornth: booze's tip above worked for me.

At least I think, the patcher updated fully and says the game is up t date. Where inside the game can I see the version?

Also, now I can't register the game. Says my password is invalid and it won't send me a password reminder.

EDIT: Tried the patcher again and it gives the same "invalid or incomplete" message. So until I can confirm the version somewhere ingame I guess I'm still only on 1.1.

aglynne: You can check the readme file in the game folder to see which version you have.

Vvornth: It says:
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings ReadMe file
May 15, 2011

So I guess that's not even 1.1. Disappointment is starting to creep up on me. After looking forward to the game for 4 years I'e now spent more hours fixing it than playing it... :-(

aglynne: Did you download the 1.1 patcher from your gog account? I don't know if the patcher.exe in the game directory will update to 1.1.

Vvornth: I can't find anywhere in my Gog account (on the website) where I can download any patch. Trying to register the game (from a new account since my old password don't work) from the launcher makes the register.exe upon login.