MW4 Merc issue with vista

[BlueFish]

ok got a new computer... hp pavilion elite m9040n with vista or somthn like that.... anywho i tried to get my MW4 mercs back up and running but i get a problem with a file called shellxd.dll... says its missing

any ideas... im getting bored over here

[Aurora Paradox]

www.mektek.net is the BEST PLACE FOR MECHWARRIOR 4 SUPPORT.
This thread has problem that sounds identical to yours follow the instructions in the second post and you should be fine.
http://www.mektek.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=114202

Post on mektek if you need more support.

Aurora Paradox

[BlueFish]

thanks for the help now it works.... now what do i need to download to play online??? ive got pr1 but nothing else

[Aurora Paradox]

Register at mektek.net and start a thread to make this simpler.  However you need to download the mektek's latest mech pack release which is 3.02a and then the 3.02b patch.  Then you run the a file in your main directly called mekmatch and click yes which redirects where mechwarrior looks for servers.  Then if you want this isn't required you download the HD patch which will make mercs look a little better.  Make sure you run all the patching application as an administrator(right click on file, click properties, click on compatibility tab, and then select run as administrator).

These problems are very common with vista so be discouraged they can be dealt with.

Aurora Paradox

[Spartacus]

No need to post in MekTek forum unless you want - I am not an admin, but do have noob duties there in terms of answering these questions. I can answer them here just as well - no big diff.

When you install the patches, the Pr1 to 302a patch takes a loooooong time. Patience. Go have dinner, or walk the dog or something.

The 302b patch is quick.

Then run the mekmatch.reg file.

Then open the correct ports in your firewall (2300-2400).

Then play!