Game doesn't start

[4852]

I downloaded Black & White 2, the expansion and the patches as a torrent from TPB. I installed everything correctly but when I click on the icon the game doesn't start. There are no errors, or anything at all. I have admin privileges and I tried using the compability things but it didn't work. The demo worked just fine. How do I fix this?

[dolly_cat]

What Windows do you have?

[4852]

What Windows do you have?

Windows 7.

[dolly_cat]

Try to run it in compatibility mode: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...9fa5e1d744

[4852]

I did that. It didn't work.

[AncientRome]

You will likely need older Visual C++ and stuff like that.
Check the games directory to see if there is a folder named "redist".

If there is such a folder install everything that is provided inside of it.

[4852]

I didn't find the folder. Can you tell me what I have to download?

[RobertX]

Go to Microsoft's site. You can either download the entire file at once to install offline, or you can download a web install that will download what you need.

To me, there's no difference except for the fact that I don't want to download everything over again every time I need it.

Pick your poison.

EDIT: It's called a Redistributable Package or words to that effect.

[4852]

So I have to download a Redistributable Package? But which one?

[RobertX]

According to your problem, Visual C++ should help. Start with 2005 and work your way up if needed.

EDIT: Or down. I'm not sure which Visual C++ Redistributable you should use, but I think the year should be around the same time the game is released.

Sorry that I can't pinpoint. Hell, just try all of it!