Gw.dat File safe? - Guild Wars Forums

EtherealByte · Dec 02, 2006, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Hi,

My friend recently bought Guild Wars. I was wondering, if i copy my gw.dat file to a DVD and then overwrite his file so its patched to latest version, will it work for him?

Plus, the .dat file itself is safe to copy right? it wont contain info on my account or anything that will put my own account in danger?

Thank You.

KamikazeChicken · Dec 02, 2006, 03:02 AM // 03:02

yes, it's safe. :\ I do that whenever I go back home, so I don't have to dl on crappy internet.

Kamatsu · Dec 02, 2006, 06:33 AM // 06:33

All your account details are on the GW server - nothing is stored locally (well, apart from your "login name" if you select "remember me").

It's completely safe to copy your gw.dat file to his install so that he doesn't have to download all the updates. It won't in any way compromise your own GW account.

Gorebrex · Dec 02, 2006, 09:04 AM // 09:04

Make a backup copy of his file on a dvd or a section of hard drive with enough space, so if anything goes wrong, he can restore his file. Once youre sure it worked(hes able to play), the backup can be deleted. Holding shift while pressing delete will "actually" delete the file(it wont go to Recycle Bin, still taking up hard drive space).

Arcador · Dec 02, 2006, 10:03 AM // 10:03

this .dat file contains only the "material"(textures, sounds, animations...) for the game. All other stuff are directly downloaded from the server.

bog boy · Dec 02, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16

shudnt this be in the technicians corner?

Dec 02, 2006, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#1
EtherealByte Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: \| \| R E A P E R S \| \| Profession: R/Rt	Gw.dat File safe? Hi, My friend recently bought Guild Wars. I was wondering, if i copy my gw.dat file to a DVD and then overwrite his file so its patched to latest version, will it work for him? Plus, the .dat file itself is safe to copy right? it wont contain info on my account or anything that will put my own account in danger? Thank You.

Dec 02, 2006, 06:33 AM // 06:33	#3
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	All your account details are on the GW server - nothing is stored locally (well, apart from your "login name" if you select "remember me"). It's completely safe to copy your gw.dat file to his install so that he doesn't have to download all the updates. It won't in any way compromise your own GW account. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Dec 02, 2006, 03:02 AM // 03:02	#2
KamikazeChicken Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	yes, it's safe. :\ I do that whenever I go back home, so I don't have to dl on crappy internet.

Dec 02, 2006, 09:04 AM // 09:04	#4
Gorebrex Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2006	Make a backup copy of his file on a dvd or a section of hard drive with enough space, so if anything goes wrong, he can restore his file. Once youre sure it worked(hes able to play), the backup can be deleted. Holding shift while pressing delete will "actually" delete the file(it wont go to Recycle Bin, still taking up hard drive space).

Dec 02, 2006, 10:03 AM // 10:03	#5
Arcador Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: -- Profession: R/N	this .dat file contains only the "material"(textures, sounds, animations...) for the game. All other stuff are directly downloaded from the server.

Dec 02, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16	#6
bog boy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: pxks Profession: R/E	shudnt this be in the technicians corner?