[Solved] Problem with the 1.24b patch

[NarGalloth]

Hi.

I'm having a problem when I try to install the 1.24b patch for Warcraft III.
I have a lot of maps done with that version on my old computer.
I've bought a new computer, I've installed an older version, and I downloaded the 1.24b patch. But when I try to activate the patch, I receive an error with the war3.exe file. I can still play the game, but all the maps with imported models, imported music or imported pictures can't be played or opened with the editor.
Can someone help me to fix this problem? It's really important, because otherwise I won't be able to do any progress in my proyects.

Note: If this helps to solve the problem, my computer is a laptop, and I'm using Windows 7.

Regards

 

[Miss_Foxy]

Hmmm.... Do you have the Warcraft III Version Switcher?

 

[NarGalloth]

No, I don't.
Should I have it? I don't even know what it is.

Regards

 

[Dr Super Good]

The lattest version of WC3 is 1.26. You should update to that.

Any maps you made with the old version should still be editable in the new version of the editor so all you need to do is remove all type casting bug use from the JASS scripts of your maps and they will be playable in 1.26.

 

[NarGalloth]

Is there a 1.26 version? I didn't know it!
Thanks for your answer. Anyway, I have never used JASS scripts, so I don't think that would be a problem. I'll try to update to that version, and then I'll check if it works. Thanks!

Regards

 

[NarGalloth]

The problem is solved.
I downloaded the 1.26 version, and the error message was still there when I tried to install it. I was a bit furious! Then, I tried to find something weird in the Warcraft III folder, and then I realized that the war3.exe was in "Only read" mode.
Of course, this was the source of the problem. Now I can install correctly the update, and I can open and play all my maps.

Conclusion: If someone has the same problem than me, check if the exe is in "Only read" mode. For me, it worked.

Anyway, thank you for trying to help.

Regards