lazyoli: i used to own civ 4 with all addons, so i know which leaders should be there and so on. all i get is the standard version after the install and i see no option to get the addons, beyond the sword and so on. can anybody help?
Are you using Galaxy? Galaxy by default launches the base game, so you need to access the "More" menu.
Otherwise, each expansion should have created a specific executable. Look for it in the installation folder. Beyond the Sword gives you the content of both expansions.
Look at this thread for instructions for both methods:
https://www.gog.com/forum/sid_meiers_civilization_series/civ_iv_complete_how_to_launch_expansions