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Hello. I Can't install any mod for HoMM3.

I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"

Same things for the Hota 1.5.1

I dont understand why because i've got the COMPLETE GOG EDDITION and i'm doing the installation on the right folder

I saw only one post on the forum about a simile topic , from TheSly03 , Posted December 06, 2017.

Any Help plz ? I want to play HD complete eddition...
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majyss: Hello. I Can't install any mod for HoMM3.

I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"

Same things for the Hota 1.5.1

I dont understand why because i've got the COMPLETE GOG EDDITION and i'm doing the installation on the right folder

I saw only one post on the forum about a simile topic , from TheSly03 , Posted December 06, 2017.

Any Help plz ? I want to play HD complete eddition...
Same problem here... I tried french version (my mother tongue), now I'm going to try english version...
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majyss: I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"
You mean the mod for widescreen support, named as "HoMM3 HD". Did you read the instructions for it before downloading it? I'm pretty sure it says install inside the same directory as the game executable.

In other words, not in "GOG Games", but instead directly inside the "HoMM 3 Complete" folder.

I've just checked the website for it and it says "HoMM3 HD 5.0 beta 41":
the main page
the download page
See if this later version helps.

It seems to have installed two executables. Here's the path and names on my system:
GOG Games/HoMM 3 Complete/HD_Launcher.exe
GOG Games/HoMM 3 Complete/HD3_Launcher.exe

I've launched both and they seem to show the same thing. I don't know what the difference is. Ultimately, adjust the settings in the dialog that appears and then click the button near the top to "Create HD exe". That will show a save dialog. The default location and name seemed okay to me, but be sure it doesn't overwrite anything for you. Whatever you save will be the executable you need to use to start the game to experience the settings you chose. That means you can create multiple executables with different settings for different purposes.

Personally, I only unchecked the "HD+" setting and left everything else alone. You might want to uncheck that if you don't want the game play changes listed on their website for HD+ version. The plain "HD" version without the plus + is suppose to be just the widescreen support.

But definitely find the instructions for whatever other mods you actually have and read them thoroughly. Sometimes instructions are on more than one page.
Post edited February 27, 2018 by thomq
I had the same problem when installing HoMM3 HD mod as well. Luckily, I backed up the content of Heroes 3 Complete (CD version) install directory, so I was able to install it there. I've zipped up the necessary files for the installation and uploaded to my dropbox. Try downloading it from the link below (copy and paste it into your browser) and unzip it to the HoMM3 install directory.

www.dropbox.com/s/7vfw97u9ulc8w7s/Heroes%203%20HD.zip?dl=0
Post edited February 28, 2018 by kylelee
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kylelee: I had the same problem when installing HoMM3 HD mod as well. Luckily, I backed up the content of Heroes 3 Complete (CD version) install directory, so I was able to install it there. I've zipped up the necessary files for the installation and uploaded to my dropbox. Try downloading it from the link below (copy and paste it into your browser) and unzip it to the HoMM3 install directory.

www.dropbox.com/s/7vfw97u9ulc8w7s/Heroes%203%20HD.zip?dl=0
I have this issue as well. I tried using your dropbox files but it did not work : i was able to launch the "hd_launcher.exe" and create the "heroes3 HD.exe" file, but nothing happens when i launch the "heroes3 hd.exe". If i launch the initial exe, the HD mod is not taken into account.

Any help will be appreciated ! thanks

Further information :
- I tried installiong Hota and had the same issue.
- I'm using wineskin under a mac, but it doesn't seem to be an issue as it worked for other people...
I've never been able to get the hd patch to work on the game either.
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majyss: Hello. I Can't install any mod for HoMM3.

I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"

Same things for the Hota 1.5.1

I dont understand why because i've got the COMPLETE GOG EDDITION and i'm doing the installation on the right folder

I saw only one post on the forum about a simile topic , from TheSly03 , Posted December 06, 2017.

Any Help plz ? I want to play HD complete eddition...
Same problem here and I can't find a solution.
The good path is invalid. and it IS the good path. Not the "games" folder or another error. The "HoMM3 Complete" folder with files, launcher and sub-folders of the game.

But I've the same error message. I tried all subfolders too by despair (data, maps, ...).

But, well... If someone had an idea. Thanks and good game to you :)
It doesn't work at all, no matter what I, trying to do!
Post edited July 12, 2018 by Goda_Enjoyer
Hey,

I had the same issue as the OP and I finally found a solution: Install the game in English. I had it installed in my mother tongue, but maybe the hdmod installer looks for file names which are localized or something so it doesn't recognize H3 complete when it's not in English.
Just installed HoMM3 HD mod in the GOG HoMM3 Complete folder and not the slightest difficulty. That makes me wonder if people are not trying an older/wrong version of the HoMM3 HD mod. I even use the "Make HD exe" option and it works fine. Here's where I got it:

http://www.mmgames.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130&Itemid=217&lang=en

Be sure and check to see if you have RC15, which seems to be the latest version. Works splendidly.

Win10x64, Build 17730, AMD RX-480 8GB, 18.6.1 Adrenalins.
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SuperPinkyMan: Hey,

I had the same issue as the OP and I finally found a solution: Install the game in English. I had it installed in my mother tongue, but maybe the hdmod installer looks for file names which are localized or something so it doesn't recognize H3 complete when it's not in English.
OK, just read this--yup, that would be the problem, alright...;) Good catch!
Post edited August 05, 2018 by waltc
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majyss: Hello. I Can't install any mod for HoMM3.

I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"

Same things for the Hota 1.5.1

I dont understand why because i've got the COMPLETE GOG EDDITION and i'm doing the installation on the right folder

I saw only one post on the forum about a simile topic , from TheSly03 , Posted December 06, 2017.

Any Help plz ? I want to play HD complete eddition...
I had the same message and everything pop up, and I figured out why. For some reason, when you run the HD mod installer, it doesn't default to it's current location, but rather the location it thinks the default instillation for HoMM 3 is. As such, it's looking in (C:\GOG Games\HoMM 3 Complete\) when it should be looking in (C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\HoMM 3 Complete\). As soon as I told the installer to look in the right directory, it worked perfectly. This may be different for people who don't have GOG Galaxy installed, but for those who are using GOG Galaxy, double check the directory it says it's looking for HoMM 3 in.
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majyss: Hello. I Can't install any mod for HoMM3.

I have DL Complete eddition of HoMM3 on gog (4.0) but when I try to install in the same folder, the HD mod 5.0 beta 38
I have the following message:

"HoMM3 HD must be installed on Heroes of Magic and Magic III SoD or Complete. Selected folder does not contain required Heroes of Might and Magic III files, so installation of HoMM3 is impossible"

Same things for the Hota 1.5.1

I dont understand why because i've got the COMPLETE GOG EDDITION and i'm doing the installation on the right folder

I saw only one post on the forum about a simile topic , from TheSly03 , Posted December 06, 2017.

Any Help plz ? I want to play HD complete eddition...
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KardFett: I had the same message and everything pop up, and I figured out why. For some reason, when you run the HD mod installer, it doesn't default to it's current location, but rather the location it thinks the default instillation for HoMM 3 is. As such, it's looking in (C:\GOG Games\HoMM 3 Complete\) when it should be looking in (C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\HoMM 3 Complete\). As soon as I told the installer to look in the right directory, it worked perfectly. This may be different for people who don't have GOG Galaxy installed, but for those who are using GOG Galaxy, double check the directory it says it's looking for HoMM 3 in.
Bless you sir. I C/P what you wrong and bam it worked. <3
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SuperPinkyMan: Hey,

I had the same issue as the OP and I finally found a solution: Install the game in English. I had it installed in my mother tongue, but maybe the hdmod installer looks for file names which are localized or something so it doesn't recognize H3 complete when it's not in English.
That was the solution for me
Hello , i downloaded and installed everything by the book .
but when i launched the game and went to "online lobby - login - create an account" and filled the details this message came up: "cannt connect to the server" "error 2:10061"
what is the problem? :(
Hi there!

I have a rather peculiar problem with this mod. I am getting error 127, "Failed to load HD_MCR.dll library" and it asks me to reinstall the mod. I am running Windows XP (yeah, a VERY old machine) but have not seen anything against XP so it should be working, no?

Any help, short of changing Windows that is, would be greatly appreciated.

Forgot to mention, this is a clean game install from CD, not the GOG version (the game was on offer through a magazine about PCs in Greece, it installs in English and it is the Complete version, so it should be fine).