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'''Key Points'''
 
'''Key Points'''
 
{{ii}} Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR2' or 'TSL'.
 
{{ii}} Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR2' or 'TSL'.
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{{++}} Steam version has the better compatibility than the retail version.
 
 
{{++}} [[#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|Patching restored content]] and [[#Widescreen_Resolution|widescreen resolution patching]] is highly recommended for both retail and Steam versions.
 
{{++}} [[#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|Patching restored content]] and [[#Widescreen_Resolution|widescreen resolution patching]] is highly recommended for both retail and Steam versions.
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{{++}} Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
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{{--}} [[#Retail Installation For Windows 7|Retail version installation]] is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.
  
 
'''General Information'''
 
'''General Information'''
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/208580/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Patched to work on modern operating systems.}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/208580/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Patched to work on modern operating systems.}}
 
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}}
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{{++}} Steam version has the better compatibility than the retail version.
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{{++}} Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
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{{--}} [[#Retail Installation For Windows 7|Retail version installation]] is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.
  
 
==Improvements==
 
==Improvements==
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{{ii}} Also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} Also known as the 'KSE'.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
 
{{ii}} Save game editor (cheat) works for both [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic|KOTOR 1]] and 2.
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==Retail Installation For Windows 7==
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{{ii}} This guide was taken from the [http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296 LucasForums].
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{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
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{{++}} Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Retail Installation Instructions}}
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1) Download and install the latest version of [[DirectX]].
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2) Insert the game disc, and ignore any auto play screens.
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3) Open up the Start Menu and click on 'Computer'.  Right click on the disc drive that has the game disc and select 'Explore'.
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4) Right click on <code>setup.exe</code> and select 'Properties'.  Click on 'Compatibility' and select the options 'Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)' and 'Run as Administrator'.
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5) Run <code>setup.exe</code> and install the game as normal.  The path where the game is normally installed is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\</code>
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6) Apply the [[#Retail Patches|retail patches]]. Once the patches are downloaded, right click on the files, select 'Properties', and follow the same compatibility settings as was done on <code>setup.exe</code>.
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7) Explore the hard drive and find the folder where you installed the game.  Right click on the folder, select 'Properties', un-check 'Read-Only', then click 'Apply'.
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8) Right click on every .exe file in the game folders and set the compatiblity modes to the same as in step 4.
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9) Right click on the <code>kotor2.exe</code> and select 'Create shortcut'.  Move the shortcuts to your desktop.
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10) This shortcut needs to be set to 'Run as Administrator'.  To change the icon to the shortcut, click on 'Properties' and then 'Change icon'.  A new box will open.  Find your game folder and select the game .exe. To prevent the command window from popping up briefly while launching, under the shortcut properties change the 'Run' mode to 'Minimized'.
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11) [http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/TSL_Windows_Vista_Fix;85439 Fix for Windows 7/Vista] needs to be downloaded. Place the file in the game directory.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-core Fix}}
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{{ii}} If using a multi-core computer, you will need to set CPU affinity.
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1) Right click on the shortcut and select 'Properties'.  In the target box, type in:
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<code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "SWKOTOR2" /D "C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\" /high /affinity 1 "C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR\kotor2.exe"</code>
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Replace <code>C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\</code> with where your game install is located.
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==Game Data==
 
==Game Data==
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==Retail Installation For Windows 7==
 
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{{ii}} This guide was taken from the [http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=194296 LucasForums].
 
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{{ii}} All steps should be done with an administrator account.
 
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{{++}} Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Retail Installation Instructions}}
 
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1) Download and install the latest version of [[DirectX]].
 
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2) Insert the game disc, and ignore any auto play screens.
 
−
 
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3) Open up the Start Menu and click on 'Computer'.  Right click on the disc drive that has the game disc and select 'Explore'.
 
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4) Right click on <code>setup.exe</code> and select 'Properties'.  Click on 'Compatibility' and select the options 'Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)' and 'Run as Administrator'.
 
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5) Run <code>setup.exe</code> and install the game as normal.  The path where the game is normally installed is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\</code>
 
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6) Apply the [[#Retail Patches|retail patches]]. Once the patches are downloaded, right click on the files, select 'Properties', and follow the same compatibility settings as was done on <code>setup.exe</code>.
 
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7) Explore the hard drive and find the folder where you installed the game.  Right click on the folder, select 'Properties', un-check 'Read-Only', then click 'Apply'.
 
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8) Right click on every .exe file in the game folders and set the compatiblity modes to the same as in step 4.
 
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9) Right click on the <code>kotor2.exe</code> and select 'Create shortcut'.  Move the shortcuts to your desktop.
 
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10) This shortcut needs to be set to 'Run as Administrator'.  To change the icon to the shortcut, click on 'Properties' and then 'Change icon'.  A new box will open.  Find your game folder and select the game .exe. To prevent the command window from popping up briefly while launching, under the shortcut properties change the 'Run' mode to 'Minimized'.
 
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11) [http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/TSL_Windows_Vista_Fix;85439 Fix for Windows 7/Vista] needs to be downloaded. Place the file in the game directory.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Multi-core Fix}}
 
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{{ii}} If using a multi-core computer, you will need to set CPU affinity.
 
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1) Right click on the shortcut and select 'Properties'.  In the target box, type in:
 
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<code>C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "SWKOTOR2" /D "C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\" /high /affinity 1 "C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR\kotor2.exe"</code>
 
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Replace <code>C:\Games\LucasArts\SWKotOR2\</code> with where your game install is located.
 
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}}
 
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
[[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]]

Revision as of 01:36, 24 August 2012

Template:Infobox Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (series) Key Points

Commonly referred to as 'KOTOR2' or 'TSL'.
Patching restored content and widescreen resolution patching is highly recommended for both retail and Steam versions.
Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
Retail version installation is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.

General Information

Obsidian Forum.
Steam Forum.
LucasForums.

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Steam version has better compatibility than the retail version.
Retail version installation is cumbersome (only available as x4 CDs), requires a number of workarounds, and is relatively rare.

Improvements

The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM)

Highly recommended patch restores cut content from the game.
Restored content information at Star Wars Fanpedia.

Retail Patches

Not required for Steam version.
Retail autopatching servers have been shut down, and manual patching is required.[1]
Instructions

Higher Quality Movies

Not required for Steam version.
LucasArts released patches that replaced cutscenes with higher quality versions.
Instructions

Higher Quality Music

Original shipping audio quality: retail - 11,025 Hz, Music Update Patch - 22,050 Hz, Steam - 22,050 Hz, .[2]
Retail and Steam version audio can be updated to 44,100 Hz.
Instructions

KOTOR and TSL Save Game Editor (English Language Only) (3.3.3)

Also known as the 'KSE'.
Save game editor (cheat) works for both KOTOR 1 and 2.

Retail Installation For Windows 7

This guide was taken from the LucasForums.
All steps should be done with an administrator account.
Working on Windows 7 x64 bit.
Instructions
Instructions

Game Data

Save Game Location

Template:Save Game Table

Cloud Syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video Settings

Template:Video Settings

TweakGuides.com article - recommended for tweaking graphics settings.

Widescreen Resolution

All widescreen patches have stretching on certain HUD elements.[3]

Squizzy Kotor2 Resolution Patcher

Only widescreen patch which works on Steam version.[4]
Instructions

UniWS

Does not work on Steam version (due to the fact that it replaces the exe with an older version).[5]
Instructions

System Requirements

Retail Version

Template:System Requirements

Steam Version

Template:System Requirements


References