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Left 4 Dead 2 version 2.0.0.1 FULL Instructions with Patch

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Introduction

There are some reasons why you are here, if you are looking for Left 4 Dead 2 full installation instruction to the latest version 2.0.0.1, or you have problems installing the latest l4d2 2.0.0.1 patch, or you need to download the patch, this is where you should be. Fyi, i have 5 copies of steam version of Left 4 Dead 2 which i have bought from steam.

I have had couple of successes installing various version of Left 4 Dead 2. This version is by madwiggly, however just to inform all of you that raz0r’s release are the same. All you need are the patches from Step 2-7. Thanks to CS.RIN.RU which is where i took most of my instructions from, and this is my method, and i hope it helps. (:

Since most of you dont have megaupload account, use jdownloader.org to get your files from rapidshare or megaupload.

Pre-requisites:

Change your System Date to 29 November 2009, actually all dates with sunday works

1. Get Left 4 Dead 2 by Madwiggly (this is version 1.0.0.1) from Torrent, Link #1

2. Double click on Install.reg inside the extracted files (Madwiggly) Left 4 Dead 2 folder or download it here, Link #1 or Link #2

3. Now install Left.4.Dead.2.v2.0.0.1.UNCUT.NON-STEAM.PATCH-NES.rar, Link #1 or Link #2

4. Then install Left 4 dead 2 Update_bugfix_allmode by MadwiggyNLD.rar, Link #1 or Link #2 or Link #3

5. Now you have to patch your existing game from 2.0.0.0 to 2.0.0.1 with this file, L4D2_Update_2.0.0.0_to_2.0.0.1.exe, Link #1 or Link #2

6. Point Garena Settings to launch revLoader.exe or (Left4Dead2.exe) whichever works for you.

7. Then click Start Game.

Good Luck!

I have revalidated my above post, and the filenames and instructions are correct. Ignore the incorrect filename at instruction 3, cause it is the step which i took to get a successful installation for Garena as of this time, November 23, 2009.

Additional information:
- if you want to skip the trailer at the start of the game, configure garena’s parameters with, “-novid” (without the double quotes).
- To change nickname open config.cfg in \left4daed2\cfg\ folder
- To change nickname in game, “setinfo name <yournickname>”
- To change language open rev.ini and set your language

Post in the comments if you need assistance.
Leave your email behind, so that i’m able to email you if you need any assistance.

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November 23, 2009 at 10:02 pm

Posted in Blogroll, Technology

Randoms

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- Been going down to velvet, phuture and zouk lately for work related purposes; day time
- Explored various imaging techniques, various raid transferring stuffs, it’s interesting how various licensing can be cloned from one system to another
- I’m gonna catch funny people movie tomorrow
- Windows OEM SLP for the win (:

Written by byon

October 16, 2009 at 11:19 pm

Posted in Technology

LogParser v2.2 Output to MySQL

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There are multitudes of reasons why you should backup your data to a trustworthy location. Went back to office this afternoon, realised that the files on the server was being deleted; thus causing the script to malfunction, infact the main script was deleted. Anyway, i had to recode from scratch. sigh.

The company is running a standalone MyMailList Deluxe software for years, and they need to merge the datas on the software with the internal application i created for the company. Not everything is automated, the administrator still has to export the CSV file manually to the proper designated folder that propagates the data into database.

Here goes my codes for those who needs it.

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@echo off
echo **************************
echo * Author: John Goh, byon@testaccelerator.com
echo * Date: Oct 06, 2009
echo * Description:
echo * Allows internal application to retrieve latest
echo * company mailinglist information
echo *
echo * Remember to save ExpFile.csv in C:\
echo *
echo * Pre-requisite for server setup,
echo * – install LogParser 2.2, MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver, MySQL Server 5.0
echo * – Setup ODBC DSN to: mailListDSN under Control Panel (WinXP/2K3)
echo * – Scheduled Tasks this Script Daily
echo * – Put this script in a important directory D:\Applications\
echo * – Remember to do daily backups to this file
echo * – Setup LogParser in the ENVIRONMENTAL PATH VARIABLE
echo *
echo **************************

logparser “SELECT [Acct Start], [Address1], [Address2], [Attn], [Business], [Check Digit], [Company], [Credit], [Custom1], [Custom10], [Custom11], [Custom12], [Custom2], [Custom3], [Custom4], [Custom5], [Custom6], [Custom7], [Custom8], [Custom9], [Special Instructions] AS [SpecialInstructions]  FROM C:\ExpFile.csv TO maillist WHERE NOT Company = ”” -i:CSV -o:SQL -server:localhost -database:courier -username:root -dsn:mailListDSN -driver:”MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver” -cleartable:ON -createtable:ON

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Save it as query.bat and run it off Command Prompt, or Schedule Task it!

Written by byon

October 6, 2009 at 1:56 am

Singapore 3.5G Dongle Login for 3G Routers

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For people who wants to connect their 3G or 3.5G dongle to a router that supports 3G (HSDPA) dongle, in Singapore,

For M1
Dial number: *99#
Username: ppp@aplus.at
Password: ppp
PDP Type: IP
APN Name: sunsurf

For SingNet/SingTel
Dial number: *99#
APN Name: internet

For StarHub
APN name: StarHub Internet
Access Point Name: shinternet
Username: none
Password: none
Authentication: Normal

Written by byon

October 5, 2009 at 11:48 pm

Posted in Technology

Solution: Google Earth: ‘DirectX’ mode not supported

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I’ve been using Google Earth on various computers and laptops until i installed Google Earth on Fujitsu Lifebook S6421. The problem doesn’t lie in the proper drivers that are not installed or directx 9.0c. It should also affect: Fujitsu Lifebook S6421BW, S6420WS.

I even went to install DirectX 10 on my Windows XP. But it still fails.

Solution:
- Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings tab
- Click ‘Advanced’ button, ‘Troubleshoot’ tab
- Under ‘Hardware acceleration’
- Move the lever to Full
- Check ‘Enable write combining’
- Press ‘Ok’

Now try Google Earth again!

Written by byon

September 22, 2009 at 2:16 am

Solution: Uninstall/Removing TrendMicro OfficeScan Password

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I have been searching everywhere on removing Trend Micro OfficeScan pre-installed on laptops bought in SMU matriculation. I’ve successfully uninstalled it, here’s the solution if anybody is interested.

Necessary steps:
#1. Change Registry Keys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TrendMicro\PC-cillinNTCorp\CurrentVersion\Misc
- AllowUninstall value to 1
- NoPwdProtect value to 1

#2. Disconnect from the Internet / Disable Wireless/LAN Adapter

#3. Modify certain values in C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\OfcScan.ini

- Search for [INI_CLIENT_SECTION]
- Change the Keys to these Values
Uninstall_Pwd=70
Client_Allow_Uninstall=1
Client_Allow_Unload=1

Save Ofcscan.ini, Uninstall. It didn’t prompt me for a password, but if it did, enter “1″.
* if it doesnt work, restart the laptop/computer, disable internet connection, then uninstall.

I’ve installed ESET NOD32 over this.
Cheers.

Written by byon

September 22, 2009 at 1:54 am

Warcraft 3 / Frozen Throne Original War3.exe

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Due to some of the friend lost their original War3.exe, and this make them cannot update the patch from blizzard.com. So i upload my original war3.exe file here, hope you all can get it done.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C36M103T

Written by byon

February 5, 2009 at 3:33 am

Posted in Technology