it's internal. a component of the game.
which version do you have and what patches did you use and from where?

I installed the game (v1.0, I think) and updated using the in-game updater. It updated 4 times, I think, until it reached version 2.301.

CoH (or vCoH) is v1.000
CoH: Opposing Fronts is v2.100
1st update: 2.100 -> 2.101
2nd update: 2.101 -> 2.201
3rd update: 2.201 -> 2.202
4th update: 2.202 -> 2.300
5th update: 2.300 -> 2.301
see if you have done all the updates

How do I do that? I'm pretty sure I have all those, as I let the game do all the updates.

if you update through the game why did you use the crack?
login and play!

I can confirm that simply copying the rs.dll file into validators/rs is not enough with the new 2.301 patch. You must rename rs.dll -> rspa.dll and copy it over to validators/rspa as well. The older rs.dll from the Fairlight crack way back when is still fine, just not the main RelicCOH.exe file which needs a new adjustment with every patch so far.

Someone should fix the instructions for the latest crack on GCW now that we have this figured out.

P.S. For those who are confused or having problems with the whole process of updating your CoH or CoH OF game, go to this extremely useful website and read the FAQ first: http://www.dowpatch.com/~cohpatch/index.html

@ fkid:

Is this correct:

• Install the game - Full Installation.
• Apply the official Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts v2.301 Patch.
• Replace the original <GameDir>\RELICCOH.EXE file with the one from File Archive #1.
• Replace the original <GameDir>\VALIDATORSRS\RS.DLL file with the one from File Archive #2.
• Copy <GameDir>\VALIDATORSRS\RS.DLL to <GameDir>\VALIDATORSRS\RSPA.DLL, overwriting the existing RSPA.DLL file.
• Play the Game

I've also added the http://www.dowpatch.com/~cohpatch/index.html link, good find!

Almost right EMPiRE.

2nd dot: Apply ALL the official Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts Patches (there is no direct patch from v2.100 to v2.301)
5th dot: Copy <GameDir>\VALIDATORSRS\RS\RS.DLL to <GameDir>\VALIDATORSRS\RSPA\RSPA.DLL, delete the existing RSPA.DLL file and rename the RS.DLL file to RSPA.DLL.

Edit: this site here show the step how to patch CoH: http://www.coh-zone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=787

How do you combine CoH:OF with the original game content when you are using the no-cd files?

Do you mean having the 4 factions?
You must own the original CoH. The no-CD has nothing to do with that.
The game will require you to enter the original CoH disk and the Key. After validations, you will be able to play the 2 original factions with the 2 new ones.

I think this answer your question, if not, please rephrase.

I have the original and a key. When I installed CoH:OF it uninstalled the original and when I run CoH:OF with the original disc in the drive, it doesn't prompt me for the key. Unless I have to log on to their online thing, in which case I can't do that on the machine I have the game on.

Man... I try to understand you, but I still don't get it.

You have both games.
You has vCOH installed and then you install OF. OK the game won't require the Key because it found the key on your Registry.
If you login, you don't need the original media in the drive and the American Campaign is unlocked.

Man...I cant get figure this out. I have read this updated post, done everything to the letter. I start game...hit continue....it asks me to login to my relic account. I login in...won't connect me to any online servers. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help guys.

I have CoH and OF installed and patched to latest.

Seems your problem is a connection issue with quazal (relic's server host provider).
Have you been connected lately - before apply the last patch/install something else?
What's the specific message you get?

Need more info to provide better help

Nando....
 

Thanks for the reply, bud; I really want to start using the other nations. :)

Before I install the crack (rs& the exe), I'm able to login using my relic account I've set up. After the crack...i start the game, it asks for CD, I hit continue and I'm at the main menu screen, but I notice that I'm not online.
I hit login, ...get the login screen, type in my login name and password...it says "validating" and then the msg goes away, but I'm still not logged in or online. Repeated attempts get same results...can't get online.
So.....?