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Old 04-29-2022, 07:49 PM   #1
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Default Help? Re Install of GCA will not show up on desktop...

Greetings..

Can someone help me 'troubleshoot'?

My computer had a 'crash' months ago. A friend had to rebuild or re-install stuff to get it working again. But we didn't re-install the GCA4 back then.

This past Saturday I put the CD-rom to reinstall it - and it did not automatically show up on my desktop screen. I know its 'there' somewhere - but the icon won't show up and I can't "use" it to make characters.

Help me Mr Wizard?

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Old 04-29-2022, 09:18 PM   #2
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Default Re: Help? Re Install of GCA will not show up on desktop...

UPDATE: - I got the GCA icon to show up n my bottom task bar, however it won't connect or interact with any of my old characters or saved files from 9 to 10 years ago.

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Old 04-29-2022, 10:14 PM   #3
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Default Re: Help? Re Install of GCA will not show up on desktop...

Since you mentioned installing from the CD-ROM I assume you're using GCA4. Make sure you've run the latest Program Patch
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To set the file associations open GCA as Administrator by right-clicking on GCA and selecting Run As Administrator (or More -> Run as Admin). Then go to Tools -> Options -> Program Options (tab) -> File Associations (section, second from the bottom when you scroll all the way down), then click the Associate button. If you get errors you didn't correctly run GCA as an Administrator so close it and try again.
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Old 04-29-2022, 11:09 PM   #4
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Default Re: Help? Re Install of GCA will not show up on desktop...

Thank you Eric,

I sort of have it 'working' right now - but I can't find how to 'activate' the options and NEW skills from the updates.

I remember 6 or 7 years ago one of the updates had skill names related to 'Prime Directive' with Star Trek terminology.

I am hoping to run a Star Trek setting Saturday afternoon using GURPS rules.

How do I find those files or data sets and 'activate' them for use?

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Old 04-29-2022, 11:35 PM   #5
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The FAQ has a section describing how to create Data Sets. You'll just need to load the Prime Directive data files from the Worldbooks folder. If you don't have those data files available you'll need to make sure to download and install the last Data Update from the GCA4 Update page.

There are also other semi-official or unofficial data files available from other places, including my website and the GCA Repository.
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Old 05-01-2022, 03:57 AM   #6
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Default Re: Help? Re Install of GCA will not show up on desktop...

Fun...happened...

End of the Story - Got It working!! - including the world book data files with the 'Prime Directive' skills and stuff.

BIG Thank You to Eric B Smith for your help and advice.

I had not run a game session in almost Nine years or used the GCA during all the time - felt really rusty as a GM.

Thank you again.

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