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Noobmaster456 · Oct 15, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

So, i was playing guild wars and i stopped, but later when i opened it it like started downloading back again, like when i first installed it. Can someone tell me how to fix it or is something wrong?

Covah · Oct 15, 2008, 10:31 PM // 22:31

Did it say Repairing Data Archive? need more info.

Kook~NBK~ · Oct 15, 2008, 10:31 PM // 22:31

I'm going to assume that you've been away from guild wars for a while, here.

There's nothing wrong. It's probably just downloading files from updates such as skill changes, bug fixes, new content added, etc. that have happened since hte last time you logged on.

illidan009 · Oct 15, 2008, 10:48 PM // 22:48

If it's repairing data archive, GG. There's almost no way to fix it except getting new equipment for you comp.
There's a thread about it i think just use search button.
If it's just loading, then it's normal...mine does that too occasionally.

*Darcy* · Oct 15, 2008, 10:48 PM // 22:48

An up-to-date .dat file would be almost 4GB in size now. If yours is smaller than you have a lot of info to download.

Remember that the game will download the static info for the entire gameworld, including campaigns you don't have. Then as you enter areas, it will download updated data.

Lykan · Oct 16, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33

Its nothing to worry about let it run, the game has changed since you last played and needs to update your files.

Racthoh · Oct 16, 2008, 08:56 AM // 08:56

Happens all the time whenever there is a new update, nothing to worry about. Let the files download and extract and everything will be working fine. Be sure to check the official wiki to stay up to speed with game changes.

Oct 15, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#1
Noobmaster456 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008 Profession: Me/D	Problem So, i was playing guild wars and i stopped, but later when i opened it it like started downloading back again, like when i first installed it. Can someone tell me how to fix it or is something wrong?

Oct 15, 2008, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	An up-to-date .dat file would be almost 4GB in size now. If yours is smaller than you have a lot of info to download. Remember that the game will download the static info for the entire gameworld, including campaigns you don't have. Then as you enter areas, it will download updated data. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 15, 2008, 10:31 PM // 22:31	#2
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	Did it say Repairing Data Archive? need more info.

Oct 15, 2008, 10:31 PM // 22:31	#3
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	I'm going to assume that you've been away from guild wars for a while, here. There's nothing wrong. It's probably just downloading files from updates such as skill changes, bug fixes, new content added, etc. that have happened since hte last time you logged on.

Oct 15, 2008, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#4
illidan009 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Volterra, Italy Profession: A/	If it's repairing data archive, GG. There's almost no way to fix it except getting new equipment for you comp. There's a thread about it i think just use search button. If it's just loading, then it's normal...mine does that too occasionally.

Oct 16, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#6
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	Its nothing to worry about let it run, the game has changed since you last played and needs to update your files.

Oct 16, 2008, 08:56 AM // 08:56	#7
Racthoh Did I hear 7 heroes? Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)	Happens all the time whenever there is a new update, nothing to worry about. Let the files download and extract and everything will be working fine. Be sure to check the official wiki to stay up to speed with game changes.