Guild Wars 2

Okay first off thanks for all the replies. I’ve finally got it installing as I write this.

@Healix, in my original post the C:\Document and Settings\User\ in the path is not the real path. I share my computer with a roommate. And the path had identifying info. Not that you all could use that info, I still prefer to edit it out. Also the CoherentUI.exe mentioned in my original post is a typo, it should have been CoherentUI_Host.exe. I had to manually type in the error message as it would not let me copy and paste it.

@LyricDawnhagen, I have ALL the service packs that were created for XP 64bit. On Win7 it still costs money and even if I went ahead and purchased a copy of it, it would still have to wait probably another month. Maybe two because of the Christmas holidays. We’ll see how things go on that front.

sigpie.9758:

I guess other people running Guild Wars 2 on a 64bit system have a more up-to-date version of Windows.

From a general standpoint, you really should upgrade your system to Windows 7 or newer. Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, meaning you don’t get any new security patches, meaning your computer is (or will be) vulnerable to at least some (automated) exploits. Besides, it might fix your installation problem.

Wish I could. Right now that means buying a new computer, as Win8 won’t run on this one. I could probably get Win7, as that will run on this computer, but that would just be a stopgap measure, one that would just postpone buying a new computer even longer.

sirsquishy.8531:

the issue is that XP uses C:\docs and settings\username and vista+ uses c:\users\username

and thats why its failing. Do not expect a fix for this as XP is End of life/support and most application suppliers have also pulled support on XP Installs. Its really time to upgrade to 7.

Microsoft dropped support, yes. But unless you have seen an official announcement from NCSoft and ArenaNet that I missed, they haven’t. Besides they list it as a requirement. Most of the companies you see that are pulling support are not listing it even as a requirement. As long as its listed, they really are obligated. Otherwise its false advertising and they could be sued.

The Ice Mage.4879:

sirsquishy.8531:

Its really time to upgrade to 7.

Sad but true for you, OP. Microsoft discontinued support for XP in early April. An upgrade is certainly in order.

Read my first response on why that is not happening atm.

The system requirements state that Guild Wars 2 can run on WinXP. It does not say anything about being restricted to 32bit XP though.

Yet when I try and install it I get the following error.

The program or feature "\??\C:\User\Docume~1\Locals~1\Temp\bin\CoherentUI.exe cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64-bit version of Windows.

I’ve been trying to find a work around as I have noticed other people saying they have it running on a 64 bit PC. But I’ve found nothing. Did I just throw away money (I bought the digital download and you can’t get refunds for digital downloads.)

Is there a way to get this to install?