Gw.dat File - Guild Wars Forums

Curar Partida · Aug 21, 2007, 06:00 AM // 06:00

Is there anyway or anywhere i could get the .dat file without having to dowload the whole thing from guildwars.com? Im currently on deployment and can onlyget wireless access internet and it takes a bit too long. Please help?

October Jade · Aug 21, 2007, 06:28 AM // 06:28

I don't know of any means of getting the entire .dat without either copying from the retail CD (unlikely given your current location) or simply letting the client run at the login screen.

Depending on the availability of the wireless connection, you could just leave your computer on overnight. Even at DSL-like speeds you will likely get all the data during that timeframe.

Hyper.nl · Aug 21, 2007, 06:29 AM // 06:29

The Guild Wars installation CD/DVD contains the file, but because there are always updates you still need to download. The most complete GW.dat file currently available can be found at the Eye of the North prerelease pack DVD.

Curar Partida · Aug 21, 2007, 07:33 AM // 07:33

Yes. I get all that. But, currently werein port and its just so damn slow DL'ing the thing thati wish there wasa simple place or wayto download the entire file without having to go thru the wait with Arena. LimeWire has all virus infected files. I tried to open it as a file in word or notepad but its to large.

I was hoping to be able to divide it into a few smaller files, then "pzzle" them back together and re-save it as a .dat file but my friends cant seem to be able to do that. if any one knows a way to do something or that nature, I would be much oblidged,

V/R
PSSA Curar

RTSFirebat · Aug 21, 2007, 07:53 AM // 07:53

I found the easiest thing to do is get hold of a Nightfall DVD which contains most of the older ingame content, and then download the rest of the .dat file using -image.

The High Lord · Aug 21, 2007, 08:44 AM // 08:44

You can ask your friends to split the file with a program like Winrar and then let them send you the individual pieces.

Aug 21, 2007, 06:00 AM // 06:00	#1
Curar Partida Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: Halfway To Hell Profession: Mo/	Gw.dat File Is there anyway or anywhere i could get the .dat file without having to dowload the whole thing from guildwars.com? Im currently on deployment and can onlyget wireless access internet and it takes a bit too long. Please help?

Aug 21, 2007, 07:53 AM // 07:53	#5
RTSFirebat The Humanoid Typhoon Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	I found the easiest thing to do is get hold of a Nightfall DVD which contains most of the older ingame content, and then download the rest of the .dat file using -image. __________________ Guru Event Guide Editor

Aug 21, 2007, 06:28 AM // 06:28	#2
October Jade Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: drifting between Indiana and NorCal	I don't know of any means of getting the entire .dat without either copying from the retail CD (unlikely given your current location) or simply letting the client run at the login screen. Depending on the availability of the wireless connection, you could just leave your computer on overnight. Even at DSL-like speeds you will likely get all the data during that timeframe.

Aug 21, 2007, 06:29 AM // 06:29	#3
Hyper.nl Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Defending Fort Aspenwood Profession: E/	The Guild Wars installation CD/DVD contains the file, but because there are always updates you still need to download. The most complete GW.dat file currently available can be found at the Eye of the North prerelease pack DVD.

Aug 21, 2007, 07:33 AM // 07:33	#4
Curar Partida Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: Halfway To Hell Profession: Mo/	Yes. I get all that. But, currently werein port and its just so damn slow DL'ing the thing thati wish there wasa simple place or wayto download the entire file without having to go thru the wait with Arena. LimeWire has all virus infected files. I tried to open it as a file in word or notepad but its to large. I was hoping to be able to divide it into a few smaller files, then "pzzle" them back together and re-save it as a .dat file but my friends cant seem to be able to do that. if any one knows a way to do something or that nature, I would be much oblidged, V/R PSSA Curar

Aug 21, 2007, 08:44 AM // 08:44	#6
The High Lord Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Ghostly Heroes [GoH]	You can ask your friends to split the file with a program like Winrar and then let them send you the individual pieces.