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Old 01-29-2009, 07:56 AM   #1
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Default !!! Temporary Fix - Modified Executable Code Error !!!

Solving the 'Modified Executable Code' Error!

A Temporary Fix!


Here is a simple step-by-step guide, with pictures, for fixing this error and for have a working GFWL (Games for Windows Live) so you can still get achievements.

Note: This guide is written for Windows XP. You should still be able to use it for Windows Vista!

Note 2: Also make sure you have the patch installed, which can be downloaded here.

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Step 1) The first thing you will need to do is edit your current date. Simply double click on the time in the lower-right corner of the screen, on the task-bar.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8341/95832525aj1.png

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Step 2) Once in there, change the year back to 2008.

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/8189/29807137jm2.png

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Step 3) You should then be able to get into the game. Once in, try signing into GFWL and you should receive this error:

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4536/79846342bd5.png

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Step 4) To fix this error, simply Alt+Tab out of the game, and change the date forward to 2009. You should now be able to sign in to GFWL successfully. (If Alt+Tab does not work for you, then try using Ctrl+Alt+Delete.)

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/8189/29807137jm2.png

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That will solve your problem for now. Note that you need to do this every time you want to play, until this problem is patched. I hope this small guide helped you, and you no longer have to smash your head into the keyboard.

Note to Epic / Microsoft: Please fix this error as soon as possible... it really is a waste of time having to play your game like this!

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Old 01-29-2009, 10:40 AM   #2
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you could just change the day back before the expiration day lets say January 27 2009
and you should be go to go with out alt+ tab out of the game, this method worked for me
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Old 01-29-2009, 10:44 AM   #3
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Yeah. But going back a year is easiest.
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Old 01-29-2009, 01:26 PM   #4
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Yeah. But going back a year is easiest.
Helz nah, you seen all that mess that Marty Mcfly went through, ill be fine staying in 2009.
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Old 01-30-2009, 12:54 PM   #5
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A TU is being rushed out.
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Old 01-30-2009, 02:37 PM   #6
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this didnt fix the problem for me..it comes to the microsoft logo then the game closes down!
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Old 01-30-2009, 11:45 PM   #7
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Just thought I would bump this up so people don't miss it..
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Old 02-01-2009, 05:18 PM   #8
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It WORKED BUT PERFORMANCE SUCKS Must be another issue thanks alot bro dunno how u suated this out
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Old 02-02-2009, 05:14 AM   #9
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Glad it helped.
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Old 02-03-2009, 07:16 PM   #10
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temp fix thread #3464603286846369863
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