Hi sythe1987, the fix that this particular forum topic is for is Longbow 2. Longbow Gold hasn't really been 'tried and tested' as much as LB2, on modern systems, but depending on your issues, there may be a simple solution. Please see your other topic in the forums for my answer to your query.

When I was installing the fix, Windows Defender detected a trojan:



I was hoping this fix would enable to run Longbow 2 without freezing.

On another note, Longbow Gold, and the other Jane's games based in DOS environments all work with DOSbox on both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 7.

It's a common detection problem that happens in a number of AV programs. But no, it isn't a trojan. Does Defender give you the option to ignore rather than quarantine or delete? That's the thing to do, or disable while you install and when you run it.

What is it and what does it do?

Hi gaskin, as you may be aware this is my fix package for LB2 on Windows Vista and 7. Many anti-virus programs say that the LB2.EXE (the file needed to run the game) has some sort of Trojan virus or similar. It DOES NOT. It is what's known as a false-positive - a file that's said to be infected but really is not. There's just something in the LB2.EXE that triggers many AV programs.

The LB2.EXE is present in this fix package because it is needed to successfully install the game on systems that need this fix in the first place. If you have the option, choose to ignore this alert when it comes up as I can assure you it is SAFE.

This is a great fix - and it works so easy, flying Longbow 2 for the first time in 7 years.
Win 7, 64 bit, lots of RAM - no problem.

Thanks a lot!

Concerning virus varning - in AVG there is a simple utility where you manage exceptions, the easiest way is to install, when you get a warning about virus ignore the threat, manage an exception, and everything works, at least for me.

Hi Mats, great to hear that my fix worked for you and you are flying again! And yes, you are absolutely correct about how to handle exceptions in AV software.

got my copy of LB2 yesterday from ebay SEALED. need help with this fix. do i install it inside my installation folder of longbow 2?

ALSO THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM

whenever i try to run the LB2.exe(wether is installed in or out the installation folder of LB2) i get the "windows cannot access the specified device, path or file you may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" error. i tried getting ownership of the .exe and folder, but to no avail. MS makes bunny cry

Hi FlightJunkie, welcome to the forums!

Congrats on getting a sealed copy of LB2! I hope you are not bankrupt now because of it, or got a thick ear off the missus!

OK, first things first.

I'm betting you get that 'Windows cannot access...' message because your anti-virus program has quarantined your LB2.EXE file. It is a commonly-known problem that many AV software programs detect a false-positive worm or something or other in the LB2.EXE. A false-positive is a positive detection of a false virus. Basically, your AV program is finding something that isn't there. To fix this, go into your AV program settings and exclude the LB2 folder from being scanned - in real-time and for manual scans, if possible.

Then, if you can restore the quarantined EXE to its original location, great! If not, re-install LB2 to the same location as it already is. Hopefully your LB2.EXE file should then remain untouched.

Yes, install the fix package to your LB2 folder and overwrite any files it asks you to. The fix includes the game, patch, and graphical driver patches in an 'installed' state. So it will basically install the game over the top of your installation. The reason you need to install the game at all, is so that theoretically every user has to have a copy of LB2 (a very basic anti-piracy measure) and so that the additional content that the game requires can be accessed from the game CDs or disc images.

Please don't hesitate to post back if you still have problems or any other queries at all.