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TheElusive · Sep 29, 2007, 06:52 PM // 18:52

Hm. this is what i did.
1. downloaded the program
2. made a copy (copy ,paste)of the guild wars folder (one with the gw DAT and client file)
3. pasted it in Guild wars *2* folder. Both is in Program files.
4. I ran the program, GWx2 4.1
5. Primary Path -> my original GW directory folder.
6 secondary path -> my copy of the the directory folder.
7. When I ran the Gwx2 4.1, I first see 2 gw minimized application (connecting to arenanet) but when everything loads I see only 1 GW client window (at this point i'm at log on screen).

Did I do something wrong

?

Note: the GWx2 4.1 site's FaQs is undercontruction so i couldn't go there for help.
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separate question.

1. What's RAM
2. Can your comp regain RAM? or do you have to buy ...."another".. when you run out O.o.

I'm not a real computer Wiz.

TheElusive · Sep 29, 2007, 06:53 PM // 18:53

No reason, just forgot

rick1027 · Sep 29, 2007, 07:15 PM // 19:15

just a question did you download an update because everytime you download an update you have to recopy the files over. ram is memory where the files are setting when they are running

TheElusive · Sep 29, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56

What do you mean by "download and update"?

Can you run out of RAM?
if yes how do you get some more o.o

Mork from Ork · Sep 29, 2007, 09:32 PM // 21:32

If a guild wars update is released you have to log on with one account and then, after you close the program, copy the gw.exe from that folder to the other folder. You will get a message saying "do you wish to replace gw.exe with gw.exe?" click yes and the gw.exe file will copy to the other folder. You have to do this everytime Arena net updates guildwars - about every one or two weeks. If you don't then one instance will update and the other close until you do it.

Also, yes, if you do not have enough RAM one instance will often close. To run two instances you probably need at least 1 gigabyte of RAM. RAM stands for Random access memory and is sold in "sticks." It's very easy to install and there are a lot of websites you can check that will give instructions. Check with your computer or mother manufacturer to see what kind of RAM you need and then order online from newegg.com or go to your local computer store for help. Just be sure you know your systems requirements because there are different speeds and certain processors may work best if you RAM is evenly distributed between slots. Most computer stores can help you figure it out too.

Tachyon · Sep 30, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29

I'm sorry but I find it highly suspect that someone who's attempting to run two instances of Guild Wars simultaneously doesn't know what RAM is!

fatman12342 · Oct 02, 2007, 01:44 AM // 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

I'm sorry but I find it highly suspect that someone who's attempting to run two instances of Guild Wars simultaneously doesn't know what RAM is!

did you think he wants to trade mabey? my little brother dosent know what ram is

and ram stands for Random Acesses Memory and no it cant run out but it will start to be used up if your computer has lots of stuff open or has been on awhile just restart to clear it

YKKid · Dec 13, 2007, 12:37 PM // 12:37

I have the same problem.. I tried doing what was said but it dose not seem to work.

Any other Idea?

Schuldig · May 13, 2008, 01:57 PM // 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mork from Ork

If a guild wars update is released you have to log on with one account and then, after you close the program, copy the gw.exe from that folder to the other folder. You will get a message saying "do you wish to replace gw.exe with gw.exe?" click yes and the gw.exe file will copy to the other folder. You have to do this everytime Arena net updates guildwars - about every one or two weeks.

Which I automated with a bat script.

copy /y "path of original" "path of copy"
that in the editor and saved, then extension changed from txt to bat and that's all. first I start GWx2, when I see that the 2nd instance won't load I close the single instance, double click the bat file and then GWx2 again.

/y means it overwrites the existing file (the gw.exe) without asking

Code:

copy /y "D:\Spiele\GUILD WARS\Gw.exe" "T:\GUILD WARS copy\Gw.exe"

=)

Headchopperz · Sep 12, 2008, 06:54 PM // 18:54

Ram = Random Access Memory
it is basicly a large TEMP hardware
heres how it works (rough sketch)
the HDD wants to do something
the hdd needs it processed or somthing so it sends it to (i forgot but ill call this place A)
A processes it and then sends it back to the HDD the HDD then does what it does
then on the screen you see what you see =P
but the problem with that is the two hardware ened to keep sending these files between eachother and waiting for it to be processed which is time consuming
so
what ram does it quite clever
the HDD checks the ram if it has this info
if it doesnt it sends it to A
A processes then stores it into the RAM
now when the HDD needs this info the RAM can provide it alot faster

ok so does your ram full up and then it cant do anything?
NO!
its basicly one big fat temp folder
it stores all this info for a certain amount of time or untill it isnt needed
then it automaticly deletes it
when you shutdown ur pc i think ur RAM is emtied

so why can you get larger ram hardware?
because that means when ur playing things that need alot of processing at a high speed like games the ram can easily support this
and with more space that gives it more stuff to hold to save u from processing it again

is this info on ram i said correct?
proberly not lol its just what i belive it does xD

Headchopperz · Sep 12, 2008, 07:01 PM // 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

I'm sorry but I find it highly suspect that someone who's attempting to run two instances of Guild Wars simultaneously doesn't know what RAM is!

most people who own a pc dont know what a ram does =P

Capella · Nov 13, 2008, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Best example I know of, how it all works is:

The Harddisk (HD) is like a library, the shelves anyway, stuff is stored there (files).

Memory (RAM) Is like a library table, you can copy things from the shelves (HD) and use them there, but a table is of limited size, so you can't copy everythng from the shelves all at once, you can make a bigger table by adding more RAM. When memory fills up with (files), a lot of things happen to keep the computer running, but things slow down, and may not work. Adding more RAM is always good, if you can afford it, but like a library, even with a huge table to work from, the CPU (central processing unit) is like your brain, can still only handle so much stuff at once.

CPU is like your brain, it uses stuff only on the table (memory), but all the real work goes on in the brain. If files are not on the table, the CPU asks (the disk controller) for (files) to be copied from the shelves (HD) so it can use them.

The CPU is of course controlled by you via keyboard and mouse.

I hope this helps, it applies to all operating systems everywhere, from Mainframe to PC. Also note this is a very simple view of a very complex thing.

Capella

Snograt · Nov 15, 2008, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Well, let's hope the OP reads your wisdom - one year and two months after his third and final Guru post...