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[veithflo]

Originally Posted by hijack

I've had the same problem and couldn't find the cause. The only workaround I've found yet is to unpack the localized GCF file. To do that:
* Download and install GCFScape
* Open <steam directory>/steamapps/half-life 2_<language>.gcf
* Extract hl2 to <steam directory>/steamapps/<your account>/half-life 2
* Close GCFScape

OK, i have done it. But now HL² doesn't start. After preparing the gamefiles, a errormessage appears but it disapears so fast i'm not able to read it. Do i have made something wrong? Is this happend because, the NoCD dont work with the new Steam version (Steam have updated itselfe)?

[hijack]

Originally Posted by Ramona

I found that No CD 1.4 via the above torrent link works with Win 2k only.
I found that No CD 1.0 via GCW only works with XP.

Version 1.4 does work on XP SP1, but maybe not on XP SP2. Could anyone confirm this?
Anyway, to solve the CreateProcess error, I need your kernel32.dll. Please send it to hijack_hl2********fr with a description of your Windows version.

Originally Posted by veithflo

But now the Sound is in English, but the hole text are still in my language (german). Is it possible to change the Sound Language? How?

I've had the same problem and couldn't find the cause. The only workaround I've found yet is to unpack the localized GCF file. To do that:
* Download and install GCFScape
* Open <steam directory>/steamapps/half-life 2_<language>.gcf
* Extract hl2 to <steam directory>/steamapps/<your account>/half-life 2
* Close GCFScape

This problem doesn't seem to be directly related with my nocd. For example, the same thing happens when you delete the file ClientRegistry.blob.
Has any localized user had the same problem with my nocd?

Originally Posted by Dimensio

a different hl2.exe (but not a cracked one, because it's still authored by Valve, it's just for the Steam download version of the game)

You can also extract hl2.exe by yourself from the file "source engine.gcf" using GCFScape. The unprotected exe is included in the game they sold you but it's disabled. You simply enabled it.

Originally Posted by craycrone

I really dont know but it really looks Valve is tolerating this Patch until they release a solution by themself.

I don't think they'll ever release a solution by themself. That would break their contract with Vivendi.
I think they'll tolerate this nocd because it makes many customers happy, including people who simply couldn't play the game. Blocking this nocd would only make Vivendi happy.
If they tolerate it, they'll have less DVD drive incompatibility issues, less DVD returns because the dog scratched it, etc.

Originally Posted by uka

Wen i start hijack_hl2 i recive unable so start steam.exe and then unable to injeckt hijack_hl2.dll it worket yestorday ..

You must run hijack_hl2.exe in the steam directory. You can also use a shortcut to hijack_hl2.exe with the steam directory in the "Directory" field.

Originally Posted by zellar

Hey, The no cd was working yesterday and now today I get Steam Error- "This operation cannot be compleated in offline mode". Will the 1.4 version fix this? When I started my Steam account today it updated, is that why it isn't working now? Thanks for the ray of hope Hijack!

It still works for me. You (or Steam) must have changed something. Version 1.4 won't change anything unless you're using Win2k.
Edit: But I don't know about offline mode. Is anyone using it successfully?

[uka]

but it worked yestorday

[sabbey]

Originally Posted by uka

but it worked yestorday

Steam just had an update this morning, perhaps that's why it isn't now...

[Dimensio]

Originally Posted by sabbey

Steam just had an update this morning, perhaps that's why it isn't now...

Neither the Steam update nor the Half-Life 2 update affected my ability to use hijack's fix.

[zellar]

Hey, The no cd was working yesterday and now today I get Steam Error- "This operation cannot be compleated in offline mode". Will the 1.4 version fix this? When I started my Steam account today it updated, is that why it isn't working now? Thanks for the ray of hope Hijack!

[Dimensio]

Originally Posted by zellar

Hey, The no cd was working yesterday and now today I get Steam Error- "This operation cannot be compleated in offline mode". Will the 1.4 version fix this? When I started my Steam account today it updated, is that why it isn't working now? Thanks for the ray of hope Hijack!

I don't know what the deal is on your end, but I just let Steam update itself, then tested hijack's 1.0 fix, and it worked without incident.

[leezaal]

Hi Hijack,
Your nocd patches v1.0-v1.4 dont work on my UK DVD retail copy running under Win XP Pro.
hope a patch comes out soon

[JoyBoy]

Anyone finished the game yet? I have and HERE are my thoughts on the game.

Agree or Disagree. It does not matter, I would love to hear your views on this so called Game of the Year. Post away in the THAT Thread

WARNING SPOILERS CONTAINED WITHIN!!!

[corruptionMAN]

hijack
i need your help!!!!!

[alex_dta]

However when I start hijack_hl2.exe A pop-up ad belonging to Steam comes up and it prompts me to register my product.. How come?

[Talus]

Because, if you have read anything here at all, you still need a valid Steam account to play.

THIS CRACK IS NOT ABOUT BYPASSING STEAM!

Man..I hope the warez kiddies leave soon.

[GLH]

Originally Posted by alex_dta

However when I start hijack_hl2.exe A pop-up ad belonging to Steam comes up and it prompts me to register my product.. How come?

It seems you haven't read/understand the very first post in this thread !!!
The hijack-Crack isn't for skipping the Steam-Activation, only for playing the the Retail-boxed-version without CD/DVD !!!

EDIT: Now i have overlooked Talus' Post. Sorry!!!

[Ollibolli]

Will there ever be a version of this patch that works with CS:S as well? Or is there any easy way to get CS:S to use the steam exe instead of the retail one?

I won't get my DVD-player in a week or so, but I'd really like to try CS:S before that...

Is anyone else upset they chose to protect the retail DVD with a copy protection that conflicts with cd/dvd-emulation software? Yet another reason I should have bought the game over steam instead of retail, I don't want to get rid of daemon-tools just to be able to play. It sucks when copy protection causes problems for the legal users, and does next to nothing to stop piracy...

Thanks a lot for the patch hijack, it has saved me some serious trouble...

[sabbey]

Actually, I don't know, but would like to play CS:S as long as I can play against the AI instead of going online against others. I never played a multiplayer game, so I want to test it out first. Any ideas if there are bots or some sort of offline mode in the works for it?

As for the CP, well, it was a stupid decision in this case. It already has activation required, by making it have CP as well, it's just overkill and another way to screw over legitimate consumers, while doing nothing to stop people who will pirate it. Eventually, this will bite the game companies on the ass, in the meantime I'll come here for NO-CD/DVD patches!