Blizzard has recently issued official standalone & upgrade version file for Warcraft 1.26 Patch. The new update is now available on their FTP server. This patch file is intended for those who can not avail patch via Battle.net auto-update or version switcher. Check the guide for upgrading to Warcraft 1.26a patch from offline version installer.
Guide, How to Download & Install Warcraft 3 TFT 1.26 Patch:
1. Download the appropriate Warcraft 1.26 patch file executable from the links below:
Windows
• Standalone Upgrade (recommended):
If you are upgrading from an older version (1.20e, 1.21 etc), download this file.
War3TFT_126a_English.exe (mirror 1)
War3TFT_126a_English.exe (mirror 2)
• 1.25b (1.25.1.6397) to 1.26 (1.26.0.6401) Upgrade:
Download this short update if you are upgrading from 1.25b to 1.26a.
War3TFT_125b_126a_English.exe (mirror 1)
War3TFT_125b_126a_English.exe (mirror 2)
2. After downloading run the executable to install the patch.
3. Your Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne & Reign of Chaos version will be updated to v1.26a (1.26.0.6401).
Known Issues & Notes:
• If you experience Registry Error Loading Key "Warcraft/InstallPath" error. Please follow the steps carefully mentioned in this guide.
• If you are currently using v1.25b you can use Warcraft Version Switcher for 1.26 for easy upgrade.
• Older version games replays can not be watched/played in this patch.
• If you are facing any other issues, please post a comment with your problem!
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ReplyDeleteLog created at 10:57 pm on 04/08/2009
This patch upgrades Warcraft III The Frozen Throne from the previous version.
ERROR: unable to apply patch to file 'C:\Warcraft III\game.dll'
RESULT: Patch failed
this is what it shown up
the file doesn't match checksum
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This patch upgrades Warcraft III The Frozen Throne from the previous version.
ERROR: unable to open source archive 'e:\Games\Warcraft iii\war3.mpq'
RESULT: Patch failed
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RESULT: Prepatch failed Any Suggestions???
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Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
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RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteBlizzard BNUpdate v2.133 compiled on Aug 14 2008
Log created at 9:49 pm on 07/25/2011
This patch upgrades Warcraft III The Frozen Throne from the previous version.
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Patch failed
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ReplyDeleteThis program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 12:33 am on 09/28/2011
ERROR: unable to authenticate archive
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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This patch upgrades Warcraft III The Frozen Throne from the previous version.
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RESULT: Patch failed
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Log created at 11:37 pm on 01/15/2012
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteERROR: unable to create file 'C:\Program Files (x86)\WinRAR\Warcraft III\BNUpdate.exe'
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ReplyDeleteBlizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
ReplyDeleteThis program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 11:27 pm on 06/23/2012
ERROR: unable to create file 'D:\Warcraft III\BNUpdate.exe'
The system cannot find the path specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteThis program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 8:26 am on 11/12/2012
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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This program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 8:26 am on 11/12/2012
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteBlizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
ReplyDeleteThis program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 9:10 pm on 12/25/2012
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteERROR: unable to create file 'c:\program files (x86)\warcraft iii\BNUpdate.exe'
First things first before applying the patch, run the game atleast oance and change some options, like graphic or resolution. ( this step is necesary so the game puts itself in the registry )
After downloading the patch file, right click on it, select properties. Click on the Unblock button, click on Apply then on OK. Right click on the patch file then click on Run as administrator.
This works for me on windows 7 and windows 8.
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ReplyDeleteBlizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
ReplyDeleteThis program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 10:07 am on 08/17/2013
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
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ReplyDeleteBlizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
This program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 11:51 pm on 09/17/2014
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
It works to my laptop now this 1.26a patch.
ReplyDeleteAt first it doesn’t work, when I try to run this 1.26 patch, this message appear
Blizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
This program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 9:10 pm on 09/17/2014
Registry error loading key 'Warcraft III\InstallPath'
The system cannot find the file specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
And then I try this tips
1. Open up regedit (start > run > regedit)
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\
3. Create new key, name it 'Warcraft III' (without quotes)
4. On right side of new key entry, right click and create new string value
5. Name it 'InstallPath' (without quotes)
6. Change the value of InstallPath to wherever you installed it (example: 'C:\warcraft III\')
7. Reinstall Warcraft 1.24d Patch. (this time your war3 will be installed without any errors)
8. Enjoy! your Warcraft is patched to 1.25b
And when I run the 1.26 patch, it’s not working yet
This message appear
Blizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
This program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 10:27 pm on 09/17/2014
ERROR: unable to create file 'D:\Warcraft III\BNUpdate.exe'
The system cannot find the path specified.
RESULT: Prepatch failed
The thing I do how I install this 1.26 patch successfully
--kindly refer to tips # 7—
Instead of reinstalling 1.24d patch, I untinstall my Warcraft III and then I reinstall it, and then I run this 1.26 patch and this message shows successful
Blizzard PrePatch v2.70 compiled on Jul 7 2003
This program patches Warcraft 3
Log created at 11:07 pm on 09/17/2014
RESULT: Prepatch successful
Thanks for the tips
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ReplyDelete[Warning] You are using an outdated version: need help to solve this problem(Unknown Version) - Please update to 1.26a. Warcraft III will not start until you have installed the proper version.
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