Modified executable code!! HELP!!

[wcanyon]

The date'n'time fix doesn't work for me and many other players so stfu moron!
If you're so enjoyable with the time changeing gtfo of this thread.
We need help, a patch to make our game run nice again.
We don't need your stupid trashtalk.

+1. Sure, it's probably MS's code that caused the issue, but it was up to Epic to know about MS code changes coming down the pike and fix their game before the change hit.

[Corem]

OK. To be clear with my thoughts...
I dont want to be offensive to MS and Epic.
I have respect for them that They gave me such a good game like Gears.
I'm enjoing their product very much. I'm thankfull and glad that they made such a fine game to play and watch.
I'm not whining about anything at all except that patch/fix for me and others to get our problem fixed.
I love GoW and I'm lookin forward to see GoW2 on PC (my very own dream).
I love UT3 and all UT series. I'm good with all Epic installment.

All I need is a patch/fix for GoW, and GOW2 on PC in the near future and my whole world will be perfect. hahaha

[dudemaster supreme]

The date'n'time fix doesn't work for me and many other players so stfu moron!
If you're so enjoyable with the time changeing gtfo of this thread.
We need help, a patch to make our game run nice again.
We don't need your stupid trashtalk.

if it doesn't work for you then something else is broken and it's not epic's fault. Moaning about it and trashtalking the employees at epic isn't going to compel them to issue you a fix any quicker. Here, have a tissue.

[wcanyon]

I started to reply, then realized I was talking to someone named "dudemaster supreme"...

[ironhed79]

i'm having the same problem.. installed gow and ran fine for several weeks. i went to play and got the "cannot run with modified .exe reinstall" tried to unstall through the cd and the control panel...still couldn't uninstall. i can't install or install...it's a good game but it just ain't worth the headaches...i'm stuck with microsoft for my os...but i will never buy another microsoft product again

[rd1]

My games machine is also my media center. Yeah, with a good quad core, you can do this pretty well, and I get to game on my 46" plasma.

If I change the date, it will mess up the TV recordings going on at the time. In fact, it will probably totally confuse media centre.

Any suggestions on what I can do? I was about 2/3rds of the way through the campaign when this issue arose. I'd really like to keep going and finish the game while I still have the vibe.

Currently it feels like I went to see a movie, and I got told the end of the movie wasn't ready yet, so I'd have to wait, with no indication of how long I'd have to wait.

I'm a big fan of Epic, and GoW is yet another great game in my opinion. But, workarounds like changing the date do not work for all of us.

(And the workaround of changing the date makes a mockery of the original protection anyway. Perhaps someone has a script that changes the date for just long enough to start GoW, and then set it back so my Media Center works?)

[RunningDogg]

COME ON PEOPLE OF EPIC !!!! IT HAS TAKEN TO LONG FIX IT !!!

[scottsven]

YEAH....the FIX is HERE and it works like a charm! Get it on the GOW main site....Now back to 'killin somethin'!!! Thanks to Epic and MS!!!!

[Corem]

HELL YEAH BABY!!! WOOO!!!

Get fix! ---> http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/pc/qfe1.htm

[RunningDogg]

FINALY!!! next time a bit faster would be awsome!

[GioG7]

This is driving me NUTS!!! I just did a fresh install downloaded the newest patch installed it as well and I am STILL getting the same error. I never launched the game before installing the patch like the instructions said. What is going on!?!?!

[Im a Chef]

The certificate went out of date epic is aware of it and is makaing a patch for it. Everyone has the same problem just set your calender bacl to jan 25th and you can play it no problem.

EDIT:
Go to the gears of war website they finally have the patch out.

[chandannasta]

Gio when you uninstalled and reinstalled the game, you need to delete the registry entries also. Thats the reason u are still receiving the same error message

[ultrazaper]

hi
u fix it by changing your computers date to befor the 8 of january 2009

ultrazaper

[HeadhunterHBN]

Change the date on your PC to something like 1st january 08 or something. It worked for me.

[Corem]

This is driving me NUTS!!! I just did a fresh install downloaded the newest patch installed it as well and I am STILL getting the same error. I never launched the game before installing the patch like the instructions said. What is going on!?!?!

Gio when you uninstalled and reinstalled the game, you need to delete the registry entries also. Thats the reason u are still receiving the same error message

I've install GOW and patched it with the newest patch and...
Error...
I've install GOW and patched it with every patch i found for GOW and after all i patched it with the new fix and...
Error...

Does anyone knows what registry keys i need to delete?
I've got the same message with this Error. Changing the date on my PC and the Fix is still not working for me.

HELP plz.

[chandannasta]

Download this update and it will fix the issue

http://cdne.gearsofwar.xbox.com/uplo..._Microsoft.exe

You guys do not have to fix the time for any reason. Don ever try to do so as it may affect then other applications on your computer.

[teapack]

corem, I have this problem too, only thing that helps is reinstalling windows I made a thread for it and no one from Epic helped me. Looks like im gonna reinstall windows. GL

[Corem]

Download this update and it will fix the issue

http://cdne.gearsofwar.xbox.com/uplo..._Microsoft.exe

You guys do not have to fix the time for any reason. Don ever try to do so as it may affect then other applications on your computer.

I've downloaded this already and it wouldn't help.
I'm seriously thinking about what TEAPACK said but I dont want to reinstall and format my Windows for the problem with only one game. :<
If there is no hope for the GOW to work nice and smooth again - i'll do it.
But now I can wait for a couple of days.
Maybe someone can help.

(cleaning up registry and deleting all GoW reg files? ... i don't know)

[HideInLight]

I've downloaded this already and it wouldn't help.
I'm seriously thinking about what TEAPACK said but I dont want to reinstall and format my Windows for the problem with only one game. :<
If there is no hope for the GOW to work nice and smooth again - i'll do it.
But now I can wait for a couple of days.
Maybe someone can help.

(cleaning up registry and deleting all GoW reg files? ... i don't know)

what error you getting exactly?
I ran into a nasty error where it says something a bout registry entires being missing when ever I tried to patch the game.
Anyways to fix it I did this:

Search for a FirewallInstallHelper.dll file on the disc itself.
Copy that file into your windows/system32 directory
Your GOW should uninstall and install correctly now. If it takes ages to install you know everything is gonna be fine.

[chandannasta]

what error you getting exactly?
I ran into a nasty error where it says something a bout registry entires being missing when ever I tried to patch the game.
Anyways to fix it I did this:

Search for a FirewallInstallHelper.dll file on the disc itself.
Copy that file into your windows/system32 directory
Your GOW should uninstall and install correctly now. If it takes ages to install you know everything is gonna be fine.

Do u have any email address where I can send u the steps on how to do it accuratly as i think u have deleted by mistake some of the other registry entries? Thats the reason u received this "a bout registry entires being missing"

[Corem]

what error you getting exactly?
I ran into a nasty error where it says something a bout registry entires being missing when ever I tried to patch the game.
Anyways to fix it I did this:

Search for a FirewallInstallHelper.dll file on the disc itself.
Copy that file into your windows/system32 directory
Your GOW should uninstall and install correctly now. If it takes ages to install you know everything is gonna be fine.

My Error?

I've got the same error msg about Modified Executable Code.

I'm thinking... "Hey! Holy $#^%!! The new Fix is on the net! I'll uninstall GoW, install it again in fresh folder and patch it with a new fix!"
I did that but with no good results. Changeing the date didn't work for me.

I've got the same error after patching it just like before the fix.
(Even when I install the new Gears and patch it.)

When I click and run the Fix it gives me msg:
"Old file not found. However, a file of the same name was found.
No update done since file contents do not match."

>>> LINK >>> http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7...ixerrorsm6.jpg

I dont want to format my hdd and install WinXP again...
Maybe someone will know something that can help.

[chandannasta]

I would request you to try these steps if you are receiving the same error message again.

Step 1: Uninstall the game

1. Click on Start
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on Switch to classic view
4. Click on Add or Remove programs
5. Select the Microsoft Gears of War and click on Remove.

Remove the game folder

1. Right click on Start
2. Click on Explore
3. Click on Program Files
4. Double click on Microsoft games
5. Select the Gears of War folder and press the Delete key on the keyboard.

Remove the folder that has saved game content.

1. Click Start, and then click My Documents.
2. Right-click the Gears of War Files folder, if it exists, and then click Delete.
Note: If the Gears of War Files folder does not exist, close the My Documents window, and then go to step 3.
3. Click yes to confirm that you want to remove the folder and all its contents.
4. Close the My Documents window.

Step 3: Remove the game from Registry

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry editor at your own risk.

Remove the game entries under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

1. Click on Start
2. Click on Run
3. In the box type regedit and press Enter key.
4. Double Click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
5. Double Click on Software
6. Double Click on Microsoft
7. Double Click on Microsoft Games
8. Select Gears of War.
9. Press Delete key on the keyboard

Remove the game entries under HKEY_CURRENT_USER

1. Click on Start
2. Click on Run
3. In the box type regedit and press Enter key.
4. Double Click on HKEY_CURRENT_USER
5. Double Click on Software
6. Double Click on Microsoft
7. Double Click on Microsoft Games
8. Select Gears of War.
9. Press Delete key on the keyboard

Note: The above steps will remove the Gears of War completely.

Please restart the computer.

Step 3. Install Windows Installer Clean up Utility

We need to install the Windows Installer Clean up Utility to remove the residue of files remained after uninstalling FSX manually.

1. Click on the link given below and click on Run.

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...bd/msicuu2.exe

2. Click on Run and then click on Run again.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows Installer Clean up utility.
4. After the installation is complete then click on Start and then click on All Programs
5. At the bottom of All Programs locate and select Windows Install Clean Up.
6. A window will appear with the list of multiple programs installed on your system.
7. Click On Microsoft Gears of War and then click on Remove.
NOTE: Make sure that only Microsoft Gears of War is selected and nothing else.
8. Once the game is un-installed exit the utility, restart the system.

Step 4: Install the Game:

Install the disc and follow the instructions on the screen to install the game

After the game is installed, try to test the game. If you receive the error message of executable code, now try to install the update

http://cdne.gearsofwar.xbox.com/uplo..._Microsoft.exe

After the update is downloaded, restart the system and try to play the game. Let me know after you have done these steps. If you still receive the same error message let me know yr system configuration
Operating system,
System Manufacturer
Memory
Processor
Display card
display card manufacturer
Display memory
Display drivers date & version

These were the same steps I had received from Microsoft and after I did this my issue was resolved

[cliveneo2]

I found a fix if ur having trouble with the new patch. Go to ur game directory and look for the backup folder. In that folder is a startup file. I believe its named startup.a64 or something like that. Delete ur startup file in the binary folder. Rename the startup.a64 file in ur backup folder to "Startup" place it in ur binary folder and run the patch it worked 4 me. U DO NOT need to reinstall the game. Hope that helps

[Kaizer Greg I]

I downloaded a demo for Unreal Tournament 3 from nVidia's nZone, and I got this same exact message when I tried to play that. Now I have this message for Gears (which sucks because I just bought the game -- haven't even played it yet), but I am currently following all of the steps previously listed (reinstalling), and I hope that it will work now. Wish me luck!

[Kaizer Greg I]

Just got the patch, and it made the game work fine. Best of luck with everyone else's troubles!

[Isector_alphaI]

There's a simple way to fix this problem. Simply adjust date and time settings (let's say, 1 year to the past). This will fix this unbelievably annoying error. However, some people had problems playing online after doing this. Therefore, while in the game, change date and time settings back to the present, which will allow you to play online.

Cheers!

[wilomh]

That worked. Thanks

[cragus]

Hello,

I have not played gears for a while now and when I re-installed I got the modified execute code error. I have tried all the fixes posted on this form and I have downloaded the update. The game still does not work. does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the game to work. to say im p*ssed off is a slight understatment, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you

[JUGGERNUT]

A new update is available. Please download and install the update before launching the game.

http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/Templates...y.aspx?id=1364

Just for you, this will make it work!

[big joe]

Big Joe's Temporary Workaround
Works on XP x64 with installation in default folder....for other directories you must modify .bat file to reflect your on installation

I have created a .bat file that will let the game run.... the problem is an expired
certificate... this batch file does 4 things
1. gets current system date.
2. changes system date to 01-01-08(prior to certificate expiration).
3. Starts Game.
4. restores system date upon game exit.
anyone wanting a copy of this Batch file email Big Joe at youremailaddress@insightbb.com