Difference between revisions of "Company of Heroes"
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/4560/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Fully patched}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/4560/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Fully patched}} | ||
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| + | == Improvements == | ||
| + | === Patches === | ||
| + | {{ii}} Patches for the game can be found [http://cohpatch.relic.com/ here] (Retail Only). | ||
== Game data == | == Game data == | ||
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| − | == Issues | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | + | === Refresh rate issue === | |
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{{--}} Refresh rate set at 50 Hz instead of 60 Hz. | {{--}} Refresh rate set at 50 Hz instead of 60 Hz. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set launch options in Steam}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set launch options in Steam}} | ||
| − | #Right click Company of Heroes in Steam Library. | + | # Right click Company of Heroes in Steam Library. |
| − | #Click "Properties" then "Set Launch Options". | + | # Click "Properties" then "Set Launch Options". |
| − | #Enter <code>-refresh 60</code> | + | # Enter <code>-refresh 60</code> |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Set launch options on retail version}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set launch options on retail version}} | ||
| − | #Right click Company of Heroes shortcut. | + | # Right click Company of Heroes shortcut. |
| − | #Click "Properties" then add the follow to the target: <code>-refresh 60</code> | + | # Click "Properties" then add the follow to the target: <code>-refresh 60</code> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | === Steam version startup crash === | |
The latest Steam version of this game won't start on some systems, crashing back to the desktop immediately. To solve this, navigate into the application folder: | The latest Steam version of this game won't start on some systems, crashing back to the desktop immediately. To solve this, navigate into the application folder: | ||
<pre>Steam\steamapps\common\company of heroes\</pre> | <pre>Steam\steamapps\common\company of heroes\</pre> | ||
Now, replace the file XThread.dll with an older, un-patched version of this file. You can get this from a fresh CD installation or from several sources on the web. | Now, replace the file XThread.dll with an older, un-patched version of this file. You can get this from a fresh CD installation or from several sources on the web. | ||
| − | + | === Second monitor blacking out === | |
When launching the game on a dual screen setup the secondary monitor will often be blacked out. To fix this hit alt+enter twice. | When launching the game on a dual screen setup the secondary monitor will often be blacked out. To fix this hit alt+enter twice. | ||
| − | + | === Skip Splash Screens === | |
Navigate to the folder: | Navigate to the folder: | ||
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\company of heroes\engine\movies\</pre> | <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\company of heroes\engine\movies\</pre> | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 5 August 2013
General information
Availability
Improvements
Patches
- Patches for the game can be found here (Retail Only).
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues and Fixes
Refresh rate issue
- Refresh rate set at 50 Hz instead of 60 Hz.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Steam version startup crash
The latest Steam version of this game won't start on some systems, crashing back to the desktop immediately. To solve this, navigate into the application folder:
Steam\steamapps\common\company of heroes\
Now, replace the file XThread.dll with an older, un-patched version of this file. You can get this from a fresh CD installation or from several sources on the web.
Second monitor blacking out
When launching the game on a dual screen setup the secondary monitor will often be blacked out. To fix this hit alt+enter twice.
Skip Splash Screens
Navigate to the folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\company of heroes\engine\movies\
Rename or delete the following files: divxintro.lua, divxmovie.avi, nvidiaintro.lua, relic_intro.divx, relicintro.lua, thqintro.lua, THQx.divx, TWIWMTB_1280x720.divx
System requirements
Steam version
Retail version