does anyone one have XP caps for idiots

I wish my name was Baggins · 09-13-2002, 12:06 PM

I Know that there are links and lines in this forum about this topic already but I have two problems with them...

1) I don't see answers to my question of how is it done.

2) I don't really understand the steps to make this happen.

I realize that I do not know that much about the inner workings of the computers and I apologize that I need this broken down Barney style but please have patience with me and someone give me a hand.

Arwyn the Betrayer · 09-13-2002, 12:18 PM

Well...
When you download an xpcap-remover, just put the files in your override-folder.
That's all.

I wish my name was Baggins · 09-13-2002, 12:24 PM

Like I said as far as that goes there Arwen the Betrayer you are speaking Greek to me and I no Hablo Greek

Lord Brass · 09-13-2002, 01:31 PM

Well, if the procedure is as Arwyn the Betrayer says, then open explorer, go to C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate (if installed to default directory), and under that folder you'll see an additional folder called Override. Unzip the xpcap file and place it in that folder. Then run the game as normal.

"Override" is where most of the smaller changes for Infinity Engine games take place e.g. "homemade" spells and items. The other important files are the dialog.tlk, and the CHITIN.KEY but you don't want to know about that right? [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW always make copies of the files before you mess around with them. I've ar$ed up IWD twice this week 'cause of not doing that very thing.

I wish my name was Baggins · 09-14-2002, 01:35 PM

Like I said...Computer RETARD would be the name plate on my desk...What does it mean to unzip something? Can I download this XPCAP onto a 3.5 disk as my Baldur's Gate game is on a seperate computer than my internet connection.

Lord Brass · 09-14-2002, 05:15 PM

Yep. The XPCap Remover you're after can be found at the TeamBG site. Download it from there on to a floppy disk - it's only 20Kb so it'll easily fit. Winzip can be downloaded from here. Install Winzip on your computer, right-click on the programme to install etc, then "unzip" the XPCap Remover to what ever folder you like and copy/paste it to the override folder, or unzip it directly to the override folder instead.

Run the game as normal, and all should be well. Make sure you take the necessry backup of your files as I mentioned above. Also, save your "saves", as uninstalling the game will not remove the Black Isle folder on your computer, and your saves may well be there if you reinstall the game. The problem? If you corrupt the game for any reason, it may the stored within the data of your saves so have a copy ready to cut and paste back over.

I'm sure most people never have any problem with these tools, but you never know.

Hope that helps.

BTW to unzip a zipped file, right-click on the file in question, and the menu will give you several options to follow. Use extract to... which will unzip the file where you've saved the XPCap download to. Open it and copy/paste into the override. If you know most of this already, then sorry.

[ 09-14-2002, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: Lord Brass ]

Cybersquidz · 10-13-2002, 11:57 AM

Actually wanted to say thank you. Have been looking for a good XP cap Remover and only kept finding the Grub and another that I seemed I could not get to work. I am not a computer idiot but I guess I am a search idiot. Thanks for the link. Great site, I bookmarked immedietly.

Keraptisdm · 10-13-2002, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cybersquidz:
Actually wanted to say thank you. Have been looking for a good XP cap Remover and only kept finding the Grub and another that I seemed I could not get to work. I am not a computer idiot but I guess I am a search idiot. Thanks for the link. Great site, I bookmarked immedietly.

Welcome to the forums, Cybersquidz. [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Cybersquidz · 10-14-2002, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the welcome...

09-13-2002, 12:06 PM	#1
I wish my name was Baggins Elminster Join Date: September 7, 2002 Location: Upstate, SC Age: 52 Posts: 463	I Know that there are links and lines in this forum about this topic already but I have two problems with them... 1) I don't see answers to my question of how is it done. 2) I don't really understand the steps to make this happen. I realize that I do not know that much about the inner workings of the computers and I apologize that I need this broken down Barney style but please have patience with me and someone give me a hand. __________________ I went this way while he went that way, so I scream to my partner, \"WHERE\'D HE GO?\" only to have my partner answer, \"WHERE\'D WHO GO?\"

09-13-2002, 12:24 PM	#3
I wish my name was Baggins Elminster Join Date: September 7, 2002 Location: Upstate, SC Age: 52 Posts: 463	Like I said as far as that goes there Arwen the Betrayer you are speaking Greek to me and I no Hablo Greek __________________ I went this way while he went that way, so I scream to my partner, \"WHERE\'D HE GO?\" only to have my partner answer, \"WHERE\'D WHO GO?\"

09-13-2002, 01:31 PM	#4
Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 53 Posts: 913	Well, if the procedure is as Arwyn the Betrayer says, then open explorer, go to C:\Program Files\Black Isle\Baldur's Gate (if installed to default directory), and under that folder you'll see an additional folder called Override. Unzip the xpcap file and place it in that folder. Then run the game as normal. "Override" is where most of the smaller changes for Infinity Engine games take place e.g. "homemade" spells and items. The other important files are the dialog.tlk, and the CHITIN.KEY but you don't want to know about that right? [img]smile.gif[/img] BTW always make copies of the files before you mess around with them. I've ar$ed up IWD twice this week 'cause of not doing that very thing. __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

09-14-2002, 01:35 PM	#5
I wish my name was Baggins Elminster Join Date: September 7, 2002 Location: Upstate, SC Age: 52 Posts: 463	Like I said...Computer RETARD would be the name plate on my desk...What does it mean to unzip something? Can I download this XPCAP onto a 3.5 disk as my Baldur's Gate game is on a seperate computer than my internet connection. __________________ I went this way while he went that way, so I scream to my partner, \"WHERE\'D HE GO?\" only to have my partner answer, \"WHERE\'D WHO GO?\"

09-14-2002, 05:15 PM	#6
Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 53 Posts: 913	Yep. The XPCap Remover you're after can be found at the TeamBG site. Download it from there on to a floppy disk - it's only 20Kb so it'll easily fit. Winzip can be downloaded from here. Install Winzip on your computer, right-click on the programme to install etc, then "unzip" the XPCap Remover to what ever folder you like and copy/paste it to the override folder, or unzip it directly to the override folder instead. Run the game as normal, and all should be well. Make sure you take the necessry backup of your files as I mentioned above. Also, save your "saves", as uninstalling the game will not remove the Black Isle folder on your computer, and your saves may well be there if you reinstall the game. The problem? If you corrupt the game for any reason, it may the stored within the data of your saves so have a copy ready to cut and paste back over. I'm sure most people never have any problem with these tools, but you never know. Hope that helps. BTW to unzip a zipped file, right-click on the file in question, and the menu will give you several options to follow. Use extract to... which will unzip the file where you've saved the XPCap download to. Open it and copy/paste into the override. If you know most of this already, then sorry. [ 09-14-2002, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: Lord Brass ] __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

09-13-2002, 12:18 PM	#2
Arwyn the Betrayer Manshoon Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 44 Posts: 162	Well... When you download an xpcap-remover, just put the files in your override-folder. That's all.

10-13-2002, 11:57 AM	#7
Cybersquidz Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 27, 2002 Location: TX Age: 62 Posts: 12	Actually wanted to say thank you. Have been looking for a good XP cap Remover and only kept finding the Grub and another that I seemed I could not get to work. I am not a computer idiot but I guess I am a search idiot. Thanks for the link. Great site, I bookmarked immedietly.

10-14-2002, 04:36 AM	#9
Cybersquidz Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 27, 2002 Location: TX Age: 62 Posts: 12	Thanks for the welcome...

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