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List of official patches for Warcraft 3

Why do we need old versions of patches if there is the newest latest?
— Some custom maps do not work on new versions
— Replays need to be watched on that patch on which players played
— In old patches, a different balance
— In old patches, some other models and effects
— In old patches, other versions of embedded maps from Blizzard
— And also the Blizzard turned off the ftp server with patches and some old patches could not be reached at all, if only from the hands of collectors

How to decrypt version?
_English for the English version of warcraft
War3PatchXXX and War3Patches_XXX — patch for ROC, not suitable for TFT
War3ROC — patch for ROC, not suitable for TFT
War3TFT — patch for TFT, not suitable for ROC
_124c_124d_ — if there are two numbers, then the patch is cumulative, where the first digit is the version number of the game to be installed on, the second digit is the patch number that will become after patching
War3ROC_124b_124c_English — patch for ROC, cumulative patch 1. 24c, set to 1.24b, English language
War3TFT_121b_English — patch for TFT, full patch 1.21b, put on any version from 1.07 to 1.20a, English language
1.24(version).0(a),1(b),2(c),3(d).6378(build)

What is the difference between v1 and v2?
Patches are different, but the result is the same.

I get an error while installing the patch, because of what?
— the installed version of Warcraft is higher than the version of the patch being launched
— Warcraft language and patch language do not match
— the addon does not match (starting the ROC patch when the TFT addon is installed and vice versa)
— the folder with Warcraft files is not in the path that is registered in the registry
— not enough rights, you need to update in safe mode
— a modified Warcraft is installed, or some separate files are modified

Why are some patches small size?
There are full patches of large size that can be put on any previous version.
And there are small-size cumulative patches that can be installed on only one specific version.

What is the difference between full and cumulative patches?
Patches are different, but the result is the same.

Do I need to follow the language of the installed Warcraft and patch?
It is necessary, patches with a different language will not be installed.

Is it possible to change the language of Warcraft by installing a patch with another language?
No. You need to install from scratch a Warcraft with the desired language, and then patch it.

Do I need to install both ROC and TFT patches?
No, if you have a version of ROC, then you need to install only ROC.
If you have a TFT version, then you need to install only TFT

Do I need to install all the old patches in order?
No, not necessarily, just put the very last one. (War3TFT_127b_English or War3ROC_127b_English)

If I have a 1.18 patch, can I immediately install 1.24c? Or should I install it in order from 1.01?
It is enough to run one of the two files, depending on the installed version:
War3ROC_124c_English. exe
War3TFT_124c_English.exe

What needs to be done to install patch?
Install the version of ROC 1.0 + optionally TFT 1.07, run the selected patch.

How does the patch know where the Warcraft is installed?
From the registry (string parameter)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
«InstallPath»=»C:\Program Files\Warcraft III»
«InstallPathX»=»C:\Program Files\Warcraft III»
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III] (takes precedence)
«InstallPath»=»C:\Program Files\Warcraft III»
«InstallPathX»=»C:\Program Files\Warcraft III»

Why doesn’t the Warcraft start after the patch and ask for a disk?
Because in versions 1.00-1.21a a disk is required
Starting with version 1.21b no disk is required

Where does it indicate which Warcraft CD drive checks for a disc before launching the game? (Drive letter)
From the registry (string parameter)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
«War3CD»=»E:\»
«War3XCD»=»E:\»

How can I change the installation folder in the registry for the patch?
Five ways:
1. Manually delete data from the registry and reinstall Warcraft from the original CD
2. Manually register a new path in the registry (regedit.exe)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
«InstallPath»=»C:\Games\Warcraft3»
«InstallPathX»=»C:\Games\Warcraft3»
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III] (takes precedence)
«InstallPath»=»C:\Games\Warcraft3»
«InstallPathX»=»C:\Games\Warcraft3»
3. Through the WarRun program
4. Generate a reg file on the site WarCraft III Registry Fixer and run it
5. Create a bat file, copy it to any folder with Warcraft and run:
War3_CurrentDir_InstallPath.bat

Code:

@echo by Firstrun70
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPath /f
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPathX /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPath /f
reg delete "HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPathX /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPath /t REG_SZ /d "%CD%"
reg add "HKCU\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III" /v InstallPathX /t REG_SZ /d "%CD%"
pause

Can I play on Battle. net?
To play on Battle.net requires a purchased key of the game Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos, Frozen Throne or Reforged

Can I buy a ROC or TFT key?
Only Reforged keys are sold in the official store.
ROC and TFT keys are valid only previously purchased when they were on sale.

How to find out which addon I have installed?
1.00 — 1.28.5.7680 — If there is a Frozen Throne.exe file, then TFT, otherwise ROC
1.29.0.9055 — 1.32 — TFT

How to find out which version I have installed?
1.00-1.28.5.7680 File War3.exe or Game.dll — RMB — Properties — Details — File version
1.28.5.7680-1.32 Warcraft III.exe file — RMB — Properties — Details — File version

And can you somehow lower the version from 1.24 to 1.23?
Yes, you can:
1. Delete registry branches
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
2. Install Warcraft in a new folder
3. Patch to 1.23
Or 4. Have several folders with different versions of installed Warcraft. Then you can run different versions at any time. For absolutely all versions 1.00-1.27b, 60 Gb (ROC+TFT) is required, each version is 1 GB in size.
Or 5. Have different files for all versions and copy them before starting. Folder Copy (9 Gb) or Warcraft 3 Version Switcher (7 Gb) or Warcraft Assistant

How to change CD Key?
Delete registry branches:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
Reinstall Warcraft, specify a new key during installation
Or use the «Warcraft 3 CD Key Changer»

What files change during the patch?
1.00-1.27a
Folder \Maps\
BNUpdate.exe
bnupdate.log
CustomKeyInfo.txt
CustomKeysSample.txt
Frozen Throne.exe
game.dll
License.txt
LicenseUK.txt
Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
msvcm80.dll
msvcp80. dll
msvcr80.dll
Patch.txt
replays.ico
Storm.dll
war3.exe
War3Patch.mpq
Warcraft III.exe
worldedit.exe
+ 1.27b
Folder \Movies\
Folder \redist\miles\
blizzard.ax
BlizzardError.exe
ijl15.dll
MoviePatcher.exe
Mss32.dll
msvcp120.dll
msvcr120.dll
SystemSurvey.exe
— The patch is changed between 1.00 and 1.27b by replacing several small files, and it is also possible to roll back by copying these files, while starting from 1.28 each build (each patch) changes the contents of the main mpq files of the game (War3.mpq War3Local.mpq War3x.mpq War3xLocal.mpq), which occupy more than 1 GB. Thus, changing the patch is almost no different from changing the entire client. The situation is complicated by the small distribution in the network of versions from 1.28.0.7205 to 1.29.2.9231 and the lack of official patches.

How to enable the launch of the intro video?
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Misc]
«seenintromovie»=dword:00000000

How to see the license agreement in World Editor?
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\WorldEdit]
«Has Been Run»=dword:00000000

Why does Warcraft offer to transfer game files from the game directory to \User\Documents\ ?
Starting with version 1. 28.0.7205, Warcraft stores all data in the %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III folder or in the %PUBLIC%\Documents\Warcraft III
At the first start, it moves there all the folders from the game directory.
Moves folders such as — Maps, Replays, Campaigns, AI Scripts, Errors, Logs, Screenshots, Scripts.

How to disable file transfer to \User\Documents\ ?
To prevent the transfer of folders, you need to add a key in the registry
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
«Migration Complete»=dword:00000001

Warcraft does not see the Maps folder, how to make it possible to copy maps to the Warcraft folder?
In order for Warcraft to work in a local directory (as it was in older versions), you need to add a registry key
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
«Allow Local Files»=dword:00000001

So many different versions, I can’t figure it out.
People use three Warcraft names:
1. The «Old» Warcraft — 1.00 — 1.27b
2. «New» Warcraft — 1.28 — 1.31
3. Warcraft Reforged — 1.32

Where to find patches newer than 1.27b?
Nowhere, they are not officially distributed, because the client is updated online.

How can I play old versions of warcraft above version 1.27b?
Only download the full client.

Why does it start to update when it starts?
After 1.27b you need to run through Warcraft III.exe, and not through Warcraft III Launcher.exe
And you can’t accept the offer to upgrade to the latest version after launching through Warcraft III.exe

What is the difference between Warcraft III Launcher.exe and Warcraft III.exe?
Warcraft III Launcher.exe — Updates Warcraft
Warcraft III.exe — Launches Warcraft

Where are CD keys stored?
1.00-1.27b «War3.mpq» (ROC) and «War3X.mpq» (TFT). The keys are in the MPQ archives, in the «font» folder (in encrypted form)
1.28.0.7205-1.29.2.9231 roc. w3k tft.w3k in the Warcraft folder
1.30.0.9900-1.32.0.14722 roc.w3k tft.w3k in the folder C:\ProgramData\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III

Do I need to have both ROC and TFT keys?
1.00-1.06 — only ROC key + CD
1.07-1.21a — ROC or ROC+TFT keys + CD
1.21b-1.27b — ROC or ROC+TFT keys
1.28.0.7205-1.30.4.11274 — ROC or ROC+TFT keys
1.31.0.12071-1.31.1.12164 — only ROC key
1.32.0.14481-1.32.1.14722 — REF key for HD, ROC key for SD

What is SD and HD in Reforged?
SD — old graphics, models and voice acting
HD — new graphics, models and voice acting

Where are official maps stored?
Starting with ROC 1.11 TFT 1.12 patches, the file (listfile) is not stored in War3Patch.mpq, but in the patch.exe file and is fed during installation.
1.00-1.27b:
Blizzard Maps are stored in exe patch (copied to \Maps\ during the patch, replacing the old ones)
Blizzard Campaign are stored in war3.mpq (ROC) + War3xlocal.mpq (TFT) + War3Patch. mpq (TFT_OrcX2)
1.28 — 1.29.2.9231:
Blizzard Maps are stored on Blizzard servers (copied to \Maps\ during the online patch, replacing the old ones)
Blizzard Campaign are stored in war3.mpq (ROC) + War3xlocal.mpq (TFT + TFT_OrcX2)
1.30.0.9900 — 1.32:
Blizzard Maps stored in CASC
Blizzard Campaign stored in CASC

How to open MPQ?
Ladik’s MPQ Editor
WinMPQ

How to open CASC?
Ladik’s Casc Viewer (CascView)
CASC Explorer

Where are the settings stored?
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\War3Preferences.txt
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III\WorldEditPreferences.txt

Warcraft used to be portable, and now it’s put in Program Files, can’t it be transferred anymore?
Any version from 1.00 to 1.32 can still be transferred to any folder and run it from this folder. You can also install different versions (>50 pieces) at the same time in different folders and run any of them without additional manipulations.

How to find out what patch number is needed for each specific map?
You need to parse the World Editor number in which the map is created from the file war3map.w3i. From the number you can find out the patch.

How to reinstall Warcraft from scratch?
1.00 — 1.27b:
1. Delete:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
2. Install ROC 1.00 / TFT 1.07 from the original CD
3. Install the desired patch
1.28 — 1.31:
Search for an already installed version
1.32:
1. Download the Battle.net Launcher
2. Delete
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III]
C:\ProgramData\Battle.net\
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Blizzard Entertainment\Telemetry
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Battle.net\
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Roaming\Battle. net\
optionally remove %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warcraft III and %PUBLIC%\Documents\Warcraft III
3. Run installation

Why do I have a black screen at startup? (relevant for versions 1.30.0.9900-1.32)
The client’s language and the language in the registry do not match, you need to change the language in the registry to the one in the client.
(w3 — Retail, w3t — Test PTR, w3b — Beta)
(enUS ruRU deDE esES frFR itIT koKR plPL zhCN zhTW — ROC TFT)
(enUS ruRU deDE esES frFR itIT koKR plPL zhCN zhTW enGB esMX jaJP ptBR thTH — Reforged)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3] «Locale»=»enUS»
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3t] «Locale»=»enUS»
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3b] «Locale»=»enUS»

How to re-select the language when installing the game from the launcher?
Delete:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3t]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Classic Launcher\w3b]

How to download the latest version of Warcraft?
By links:
https://eu. battle.net/download/getInstaller?os=win&installer=Warcraft-III-Setup.exe
https://battle.net/download/getInstallerForGame?os=win&version=LIVE&gameProgram=WARCRAFT_3

What is a CDN Build ID?
Identifier

Warcraft 3 Patches | HIVE

Dispatcher

Dispatcher

Level 9