Curse

EternalTempest · Jul 08, 2008, 01:45 PM // 13:45

@WoodyDotNet - I think it's not set in the windows registery (telling GuildWars where the files are at). Try this, download any of the installers, and install to a different location on your computer, then copy all the other Direct Song packs to that folder.

@Daeymon - You have to register / create an account from here - http://www.directsong.com/Register.asp When you try to play the file, Windows Media Player should update and ask for you to sign in.

@Tactician Akhom - You will have to create Audio CD using Windows Media Player, then you can import in to itunes. Some of the music packs do not allow CD-Burning.

Daeymon · Jul 08, 2008, 09:22 PM // 21:22

I did already register at the link you just provided. And I already had Media Player bring up the issue license page. But it simply comes up with a two options to pick either a Permanent or Temporary License, except it says I have 0 or either. So no matter what I select is says it cannot issue me a license. And I have created a brand new fresh account, and the same thing again. Create one yourself, and see if you can get it to work. If you do and it works, please tell me step by step what you did, if I am doing something wrong, then its something small.

deadman_uk · Jul 08, 2008, 10:25 PM // 22:25

I am having problems with this DirectSong. I paid extra and purchased the Guild Wars Nightfall Collector's Edition over a year ago and I am unable to get these songs working in game (They work fine in WMP)

I have downloaded the latest GuildWars.ds file which has the following:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stephan.../GuildWars.txt

I have installed it in the default directory:

I have ran the RegisterDirectSongDirectory.exe file and my registry points to the correct directory:

However in game, it does not work and I get this yellow exclamation mark in the sound tab.

Please help

Silent Coyote · Jul 10, 2008, 10:55 PM // 22:55

deadman, in your Guild Wars folder there should be a file named 'ds_GuildWars.txt'. It contains a log of whats going wrong with DirectSong, it should help you solve your problem. I had a similar problem ages back but I can't for the life of me remember how I fixed it.

Might be worth checking the access permissions for the soundtrack folder and each track, Vista might be denying DirectSong access to them.

deadman_uk · Jul 11, 2008, 02:07 PM // 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent Coyote

deadman, in your Guild Wars folder there should be a file named 'ds_GuildWars.txt'. It contains a log of whats going wrong with DirectSong, it should help you solve your problem. I had a similar problem ages back but I can't for the life of me remember how I fixed it.

Might be worth checking the access permissions for the soundtrack folder and each track, Vista might be denying DirectSong access to them.

Hi, there is no file called ds_GuildWars.txt in the Guild Wars folder or the folder where I installed Direct Song.

Silent Coyote · Jul 11, 2008, 03:49 PM // 15:49

Odd, it should output a log file when something goes wrong. I found my support ticket on the DirectSong site form when I was having problems but I notice it's from 2005 (didn't realise it was that long ago), it's possible they disabled it in a later version.

I would post up my support ticket, but the one thing I can remember about how I fixed it in the end is it wasn't anything that was suggested in the ticket.

deadman_uk · Jul 11, 2008, 04:34 PM // 16:34

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Originally Posted by Silent Coyote

Odd, it should output a log file when something goes wrong. I found my support ticket on the DirectSong site form when I was having problems but I notice it's from 2005 (didn't realise it was that long ago), it's possible they disabled it in a later version.

I would post up my support ticket, but the one thing I can remember about how I fixed it in the end is it wasn't anything that was suggested in the ticket.

If you ever think of how you fixed it, please tell me. Thanks for trying to help.

Daeymon · Jul 11, 2008, 11:58 PM // 23:58

I still can't find how and where to get this Sorrow's Furnace Mini-Pak licensed.

The irony of it is, I now have all the other packs, the sold ones and the exclusive ones. I got them all licensed and working. Currently going through the ds file with a fine tooth comb. I believe every area should have its own distinct kind of music, and looking at the selection, I believe thats what Jeremy Soule intended. This FAQ helped greatly, plus all the lvl references on the wiki.

So come on people, why is it, that the only pack that eludes me is the one I don't have to pay for :S .

For the exclusive soundtracks, I had to enter the member area via a special login link from a specific page. This prompted the code page upon logging in which led to me getting the licenses. Without that special login link, there is no way in the main member area to use your codes to redeem soundtracks.

So is it the same for Sorrows Furance, maybe theres a special page, with a special login link for the member area, that once clicked, brings up the login, and then after logging in some special page comes up to confirm you have your free pack. The strangest thing is, the DirectSong website doesn't show any evidence of the Sorrows Furnace Mini-Pak, no link on the homepage what so ever.

Has anyone got any insight on this? Oh and don't suggest the helpdesk at DirectSong, I've had a ticket with it for a month now. Also when looking over the knowledgbase, looks to me a question hasn't been answered since 2006 :S

Tactician Akhom · Jul 13, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54

What if WMP claims I do not have the rights to burn music (let alone play it apparently).

deadman_uk · Jul 22, 2008, 08:17 PM // 20:17

I am still in need of help if anyone has other suggestions. I pay extra for something that doesn't work....

Omega X · Jul 27, 2008, 09:56 PM // 21:56

@deadman_uk

Try: Rightclick on the Registering program and choose "Run as Administrator".

Rogue programs can no longer edit the registry without approval in Vista.

This is how I got it working in Vista.

Spookii · Aug 05, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27

Hey guys, maybe someone here can help me out. I'm having the same problem as a bunch of others, it looks like.

I can't burn my CD. I'm running Vista and I did run the installer/downloader as an administrator. That actually got me somewhere, but not the whole way. Instead of not being able to burn ANY songs, I was able to burn all but the first 6 songs on the Prophecies Special Edition soundtrack.

I went to try to reburn it and it said that I now had no burning rights at all. (I'm wondering if all I get is one burn right per soundtrack. If so, I'm going to send another ticket in to DirectSong to ask them to somehow reset mine since I didn't get to burn the entire soundtrack at no fault of mine.)

Anyways, any ideas as to why the first 6 songs didn't have any burn rights?

And I don't know about anyone else, but DirectSong has been nothing but a pain in my arse. I was stupid not to read reviews before buying.

Big_Iron · Aug 12, 2008, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalTempest

@WoodyDotNet - I think it's not set in the windows registery (telling GuildWars where the files are at). Try this, download any of the installers, and install to a different location on your computer, then copy all the other Direct Song packs to that folder.

Thanks EternalTempest, but I've already tried that and still get no love. I opened a ticket with DS 4 months ago and it still hasn't been touched. I guess they don't support GW anymore?

EternalTempest · Aug 13, 2008, 02:50 PM // 14:50

On there ftp site, there's a utility that you put in the same folder where the music is located, and it will update the windows registry with the current location of where you ran that file.

Can't recall the exact name at the moment / unable to check.

EternalTempest · Dec 09, 2009, 05:39 PM // 17:39

Did a major update.

Removed all troubleshooting and moving it and re-doing the DirectSong FAQ
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10391162

Ominous Gamer · Jan 10, 2010, 12:08 AM // 00:08

I registered today just to say thanks for making this thread and the how to install thread. I picked up the collectors edition of nightfall and factions a few weeks ago and didn't have a clue what this bonus music was about.

Cause of you I have managed to get the factions music working, and the nightfall music downloaded (the printed slip in the box had the wrong URL!). Sadly it looks like DirectSong has allowed its servers to lapse, I get a generic "contact system admin" when I try to register my nightfall music key

God how I hate DRM.

EternalTempest · Jan 11, 2010, 06:33 PM // 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ominous Gamer

I registered today just to say thanks for making this thread and the how to install thread. I picked up the collectors edition of nightfall and factions a few weeks ago and didn't have a clue what this bonus music was about.

Cause of you I have managed to get the factions music working, and the nightfall music downloaded (the printed slip in the box had the wrong URL!). Sadly it looks like DirectSong has allowed its servers to lapse, I get a generic "contact system admin" when I try to register my nightfall music key

God how I hate DRM.

I would keep bugging support about the NF CE link broken. I think there a chance they will fix it since FA CE is working. They actually changed the links for the CE registration info. Someone pointed it out there were down / not working and had to dig around there support page to find the new ones.

T1125P · Jan 27, 2010, 05:28 AM // 05:28

Hi, I just reinstalled GW I'm running Win 7 64-bit. This is my 3rd time configuring directsong, and this is the only time it has given me this problem. It works fine up until I select permanent license then click submit after that I keep getting page cannot be displayed, is there something wrong? This has been going on since Sunday, for me. I emailed support no answer yet.....

Ominous Gamer · Jan 27, 2010, 04:03 PM // 16:03

I get the same error T1125P, it happens on Temp License as well. DirectSong hasn't replied to any of my support tickets and I'm talking to guildwars support now about that issue and not being able to register my nightfall music key.

Ominous Gamer · Jan 28, 2010, 06:01 PM // 18:01

After some low level idiots told me to clear my cookies, and run their game advisor (wtf), I got a more direct answer from NCsoft.

Quote:

I'm sorry for the confusion. We really don't have any way to assist you with this issue. If Direct Song support is not contacting you back you may want to check some Guild Wars forum sites to see if there are any suggestions about this. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Thats right, DirectSong and their DRM doesn't care about GuildWars anymore, and NCsoft doesn't care about that.

Bullshit.