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After updating to 3.0, only manalink "jewel" shows

PostPosted: 09 Nov 2012, 17:09
by manolin
Ok, I had Microprose_MTG_Mok_s_Manalink_2.0_Version
and I updated to Manalink_3.0_20120916v3_NoCardImages (i downloaded the artwork separately).

After that, when i try to launch the game i only get the little manalink square on the top-right corner, but the main game screen doesn't show.

I updated to Manalink patch September 16, 2012 aka M13, but i still have the same problem.

¿Any ideas? Thank you in advance

Re: After updating to 3.0, only manalink "jewel" shows

PostPosted: 09 Nov 2012, 18:44
by stassy
By updating do you mean downloading the archive from CirothUngol mediafire archives meand copying its content in the old ML folder?

I strongly recommend to not do that and extract it into a new folder.

Re: After updating to 3.0, only manalink "jewel" shows

PostPosted: 09 Nov 2012, 19:13
by manolin
Yes, as you say I copied the content to the old ML folder.
But I tried extracting to a new one too, with the same results: the main screen does not load. I have the Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package installed too. ¿Am I the only one with this issue?

Re: After updating to 3.0, only manalink "jewel" shows

PostPosted: 10 Nov 2012, 00:32
by CirothUngol
Am I the only one with this issue?
So far, but never say never. ^_^

...did you check out the ReadMe and Install the game by clicking the Install_Me_First! batch file?

The MediaFire download has a rather unique folder structure, and therefore should never be used to update another install. Besides, there's no need. It's completely self-contained.

Re: After updating to 3.0, only manalink "jewel" shows

PostPosted: 12 Nov 2012, 14:10
by manolin
I had to format my drive recently, and in the fresh Windows installation there is no issue. I guess it had somethig to do with the registry. Thank you for you help and for bringing this classic to life.