Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

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Hennersxxx
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Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

Post by Hennersxxx » Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:24 pm

I followed the start guide but got stuck on step 4. When I open the launcher as an administrator, I get an error message saying:

"The World of Warcraft installation you selected is not the proper version.
Current Path: C\:Wow-Mania-2.9.7
Expected: 3, 3, 5, 12340
Local Version: "

It doesn't state what the local version is. I've attached a screenshot of the error message above.
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ZINIUS
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Re: Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

Post by ZINIUS » Thu Nov 09, 2023 2:41 pm

Hello Hennersxxx

You will need the full mania client
When you have download the full client, right click on the folder and uncheck the read-only
Kind Regards
Game Master Zinius

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E-mail: support@wow-mania.com

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Hennersxxx
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Re: Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

Post by Hennersxxx » Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:20 pm

Thanks Zinius. I've fixed this issue but have run into the "Failed to open archive interface.mpq" error:

Things I've done:
- Downloaded all the current patches
- Moved torrent out of the C: drive
- Marked the wow-mania file and it's contents as not read-only
- Checked that the realmlist.wtf says "set realmlist wotlk.wow-mania.com"
- Run the launcher.exe file as an administrator
- Re-downloaded the whole thing and repeated the above steps

It looks like I just haven't been able to download the correct file. Do you reckon you could share it? Also, should I make a new post for this?

Thanks for your help so far btw.
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ZINIUS
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Re: Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

Post by ZINIUS » Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:43 am

Hello again Hennersxxx

My apologies for the late reply.

Yes looks to me you have a corrupt file.
Please make sure you are downloading the full client 19gig and not just the patches. for the patches to work you must have the mania client. https://www.wow-mania.com/start

If you need more help you can make a mania discord ticket to get 1 to 1 help.
Kind Regards
Game Master Zinius

Support:
Discord: Janitor#2871
E-mail: support@wow-mania.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/R6DcdcP

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