Unable to Update

[Sam-I-am]

A few days ago, I updated to version: 8.31.0 after skipping a few updates. Since then, I haven't been able to check for updates.

Whenever I start the client, I see:
"Checking for updates failed! Click to retry". Clicking doesn't make any difference.

I tried to force update (using both the Live and Beta channels) and couldn't either.

Now I can only join rooms that are compatible with the same version.

Edited March 29, 2023 by Sam-I-am
Added a screenshot.

[Grant]

Would drop into our Discord for help in future as you'll get a faster response. https://cncnet.org/discord

Anyway, I would try using the latest installer on the site https://downloads.cncnet.org/CnCNet5_YR_Installer.exe

[Sam-I-am]

18 hours ago, Grant said:

Would drop into our Discord for help in future as you'll get a faster response.

Yeah. I know, but I don't use Discord. 

18 hours ago, Grant said:

I would try using the latest installer on the site

Already tried that. Didn't work. 

I'm using XP. When I run the latest installer, I get this error:

Quote

CnCNet5_YR_Installer.exe is not a valid win32 application.

Also tried previous installers found on GitHub.
Version 8.28 worked, but the installation stopped right before downloading the Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0.
The later installers didn't run at all (win32 error).

I was able to update from 8.28 to 8.31 though (before 8.32 was released) as usual. Everything was fine.

So, now that I can't use any of these installers, I used an old installer (v. 8.14.1) that doesn't require downloading the XNA redistributable (which I already have installed), provided earlier by the great @Devo1929.

I thought: let's give it a try! Maybe I'd be able to update from an older version (no better option anyway), and now I'm stuck at that version. Can't update, can't play or observe (already crashed 2-3 different games testing), can't even go back to where I was (8.31). 

Edited March 30, 2023 by Sam-I-am

[Grant]

@Sam-I-am- WinXP support has been dropped for newer versions of the CnCNet client, the next major update which will happen this weekend will also mean its completely unsupported now.

I hope you're able to upgrade from XP and play again soon.

 

[Sam-I-am]

@Grant
A top-tier gaming laptop is on my list to buy, if and when I make a good profit on the crypto market, but as of now, I have $3k realized losses, with no other job, haha.
So, wish me luck and keep supporting us, we the XP-using, hard-earning crypto workers for a few more months. Please? 

Anything short of top-tier is not worth the upgrade.

Long live Bitcoin! Hail to the great Bitcoin!

Edited March 30, 2023 by Sam-I-am

[Devo1929]

The installer uses Inno Setup. We've recently updated the installer to Inno 6 (from 5) which no longer supports Windows XP... As Grant also said, the client itself is on the cusp of moving to .Net7 which also no longer supports Windows XP... Had to make the push sometime. It was a good run.

[Sam-I-am]

OK, guys. Thank you for all the good work.
I can't blame you for wanting to progress.

I guess it's time for me to re-enjoy the good old SNES.
Any recommendations? Other than Pac-Man and Tetris. 

Goodbye CnCNet! ggs.
 

[Grant]

5 hours ago, Sam-I-am said:

OK, guys. Thank you for all the good work.
I can't blame you for wanting to progress.

I guess it's time for me to re-enjoy the good old SNES.
Any recommendations? Other than Pac-Man and Tetris. 

Goodbye CnCNet! ggs.
 

Hope we see you again soon

[Ra2Nub]

7 hours ago, Grant said:

Hope we see you again soon

May want get this part of the site updated
https://cncnet.org/yuris-revenge

Not only does it say 95% implemented for as long I am here, but it also still says that it supports XP.

EDIT: The opencollective button found on the very bottom of the page doesn't work either

Edited March 31, 2023 by Ra2Nub

[Devo1929]

19 hours ago, Sam-I-am said:

OK, guys. Thank you for all the good work.
I can't blame you for wanting to progress.

I guess it's time for me to re-enjoy the good old SNES.
Any recommendations? Other than Pac-Man and Tetris. 

Goodbye CnCNet! ggs.
 

Earthbound 😁 all time favorite

[Sam-I-am]

4 hours ago, Devo1929 said:

Earthbound 😁 all time favorite

Wow. I've played so many, but not this one. Never heard of it.
Looks unique, interesting. Thank you very much!