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Support => Technical Help: IN GAME bugs (after loading world) => Topic started by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 03:35:39 am

Title: New Update Problem
Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 03:35:39 am

Just downloaded the new updater, I can\'t see any text in the new updater but I managed to update the game anywayz.  Now when I launch the game I also can see any text, making it impossible for me to login...especially when theres an error popping up and i can\'t see whats on it.

Umm..help

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 03:43:05 am

Same here. Tried to run the updater again, but now there\'s the file zlibwapi.dll missing so the updater doesn\'t work anymore. In Setup and Client no text appears.

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 03:43:08 am

You can run the updater in dos-mode:

   go to planeshift directory and start \"updater.exe --auto\"

-> in this case you will see all messages in the dos-window.
I have loaded the latest update and (if you have completely downloaded it) it works fine... uhm, server is crashing now, but client is running without problems, as far as i could see client has no \"loading region crash\" any more.

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 03:45:19 am

\"updater.exe --auto\" doesn\'t work, zlibwapi.dll missing. Another idea?

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 03:45:47 am

zlibwapi.dll problem is still a bug with the images on update-server. But I dont think this is Nimbles problem.

-> You can copy libz-cs.dll to zlibwapi.dll ... after that you can start updater + psclient again.

EDIT: This should work for all WinXP + Win2k Users, Win98 + WinME Users still have to do more work to get the beast to run again... (see other thread for this)

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Post by: dragonfire999 on January 02, 2005, 03:45:59 am

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Originally posted by Kaljostro
\"updater.exe --auto\" doesn\'t work, zlibwapi.dll missing. Another idea?

o no its got me to!!! >.<

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 03:47:48 am

Well my problem is different then both of yourse and i can\'t seem to fix it.  i updated the game fully but i can\'t see text in the game.  I can still run the updater and stuff...

nevermind I got the exact same error as you guys.

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 03:49:08 am

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Originally posted by ronxena
zlibwapi.dll problem is still a bug with the images on update-server. But I dont think this is Nimbles problem.

-> You can copy libz-cs.dll to zlibwapi.dll ... after that you can start updater + psclient again.

EDIT: This should work for all WinXP + Win2k Users, Win98 + WinME Users still have to do more work to get the beast to run again... (see other thread for this)

could you explain how do this in more detail please?

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Post by: dragonfire999 on January 02, 2005, 03:54:17 am

(http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload0/Update.JPG)
this is wat im seeing

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 03:56:54 am

Renaming the file libz-cs.dll to zlibwapi.dll makes the updater run again, but it won\'t update to the new version it seems. Can start the updater and run it as often as i will and it always loads something but the text is still not visible, as well as the version number doesn\'t change.

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 04:02:19 am

I figured out how to do what you said..but:

(http://www.23rdpanzerdivision.com/planeshift/error1.jpg)

(http://www.23rdpanzerdivision.com/planeshift/error2.jpg)

see what I mean, its empty..and yes my username and password are filled in right there

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Post by: dragonfire999 on January 02, 2005, 04:05:15 am

in the Planeshift folder i looked up Libz-cs.dll
2 results came up
i renamed one to Zlibwapi.dll and then copied them both
then i pasted them in the Planeshift Crystal Blue Folder
so now the updater runs fine and i can see everything
hope this is helpful

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 04:06:00 am

Same here, Nimble. But the thing is, the new version number is 3.005. Atm i\'m downloading the whole new client version, seems to be the only workaround...

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Doesn\'t work for me, dragonfire. Got only one libz-cs.dll, dunno where you got the second one from. Atm i have a libz-cs.dll and the renamed zlibwapi.dll in my planeshift directory, can start both the updater and the client, but no text.

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Post by: dragonfire999 on January 02, 2005, 04:10:53 am

did that help?  :rolleyes:

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 04:12:57 am

@dragonfire999:
start explorer and goto Planeshift install directory
  c:/program files/PlaneShift Crystal Blue
then copy libz-cs.dll to zlibwapi.dll


@Nimble Rabit:

Try to start the updater-beast in DOS-mode, use this commands in DOS-window (you maybe will see \\program files\\ instead of \\programme\\):

C:\\>cd c:\\progra~1\\planes~1\\
C:\\Programme\\PlaneShift Crystal Blue>updater.exe --auto
Critical files () not found (Server only)

planeshift.updater.application:
  psUpdaterEngine initialized.
Downloading registry...
0%....25%....

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Post by: Harwen on January 02, 2005, 04:14:26 am

I keep getting similar errors when my updater decides it wants to update from its current version to another, can\'t understand why...it was working fine, I get a

Missing zlib.dll error, which I easlily downloaded from the internet

and a missing libfreetype2.dll error after I replacfe zlib.dll

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 04:16:12 am

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Originally posted by Kaljostro
Same here, Nimble. But the thing is, the new version number is 3.005. Atm i\'m downloading the whole new client version, seems to be the only workaround...

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Doesn\'t work for me, dragonfire. Got only one libz-cs.dll, dunno where you got the second one from. Atm i have a libz-cs.dll and the renamed zlibwapi.dll in my planeshift directory, can start both the updater and the client, but no text.

If you have found one libz-cs.dll you have won.
Right-click on it and select \"copy\". Then simple right-click in the folder and select \"paste\". Now you will see a File \"copy of libz-cs.dll\" (or similar). Then you can click on \"copy of libz-cs.dll\" and select rename -> enter new name as \"zlibwapi.dll\" and voila you have copied a file.

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 04:18:59 am

@ronxena:
I\'ve already copied that file to zlibwapi.dll, makes the updater run again but there\'s still no text visible.

Tried the \"updater.exe --auto\" method:

C:\\Games\\PlaneShift Crystal Blue>updater.exe --auto
Critical files () not found (Server only)

planeshift.updater.application:
  psUpdaterEngine initialized.
Downloading registry...
0%....25%....50%....75%....100%
Couldn\'t delete temporary repository zip (repos.zip)
Loaded registry
Checking for updates.. This will take a while
All files are up-to-date!
Please wait while saving files..
==== Update complete ====

C:\\Games\\PlaneShift Crystal Blue>


Now the version number is still 3.004, and still no text visible :(

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 04:21:21 am

thanks anywayz but none of these solutions worked for me.  Im trying to download the new version and just completely reinstall.

Should only take about 3 hours

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 04:27:29 am

@Kaljostro, Nimble: hmm strange. It works fine for me.

I have no further idea, but if your files are now up-to-date...

Did you try to reboot after the update? Maybe some old sharable images or fonts are still loaded into memory.

I dont\'t hope this is a (new) problem for some graphics cards with the update.

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 04:29:18 am

I\'ll reboot when the download of the new client is ready, will still take about 10 minutes. Will post if this works.

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Post by: Keto on January 02, 2005, 04:30:13 am

Uninstalled the version ending with .004 and downloaded and installed .005
.
Did all of the above file copying and pasting, and running the updater --auto
.
still get no text, the version number on the title bar of the client still has .004, and if I put in my email and password, I get an error. I of course cannot read it since there is no text :P

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 04:37:43 am

well umm, i guess this is gay and stuff so i\'ll post system specs for the dev team so maybe they can figure out whats wrong.

p4 800fsb 3.0 processor
abit IS7 motherboard
512 mb pc3200 ram
Ati Radeon 9600se with omega drivers(crashes with ati drivers)
250 gig western digital 7200 rpm hd
420 watt power supply
Wireless internet connection
Windows Xp Pro

maybe something in there is causing a problem?  I dunno ill sit and wait for a fix.

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Post by: Toff on January 02, 2005, 04:41:14 am

yeah i get that problem too >_>

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 04:43:12 am

Rebooting was no help, still no text visible. Will install the new client version now.. hope the Problem Keto describes won\'t appear...

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Post by: Junibeater on January 02, 2005, 04:49:33 am

Well mine\'s working, but is it really good for the game just copy old files and changing the names?

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 04:57:47 am

I\'ve installed the \"new\" client version, but it was still 3.004 (but at least the text was visible), so i updated the game (had to, because couldn\'t connect to the server due to wrong version), now i got the same problems as before: No text visible, can\'t connect to server, update says all files up to date. Altogether the same problem as Keto described.

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 05:00:19 am

I havn\'t finished downloading but i suppose ill get the same error as you guys.  Oh well maybe it will be fixed tomorrow.

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 05:27:24 am

Is there someone who got this working and is able to play on the server? Can\'t connect to the server, but it doesn\'t seem to be the \"wrong version\" problem as this message would appear directly after clicking the ok-button to log in. There is a message, appearing about 10-20 seconds after clicking ok, but can\'t see any text... oh well i\'m lying, i see the \"ok\" in the message window popping up...

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Post by: ronxena on January 02, 2005, 05:43:44 am

My client IS working and the new release is bloody stable (had no crashes till now with 1024x768/32bit fullscreen and sound enabled!). No problem with level transitions any more till now.

Currently there are already 80 people online on the server which can all play without problems.

My system:
Win98, 512MB, GForce2 Ti 32MB -> no problem

Maybe all people having the \"no text in updater or client\" problem can post their system specs... maybe this occurs only on ATI Radeon cards or only on WinXP, etc.
This can help to find the problem faster for developers.

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 05:48:17 am

My Specs:

Pentium IV 3,0GHz HT on MSI Neo2 865PE
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, 128MB
WinXP Professional SP1
1GB Ram

Atm i have the catalyst 4.11 installed, will try the 4.12 now..

Edit: Catalyst 4.12 doesn\'t change the text bug. I hate experiments with drivers.. [never change a running system...]

Title: specs (no text in psclient problem)
Post by: bcreane on January 02, 2005, 06:22:31 am

Win XP Pro SP2
ATI Radeon 9600
AMD 2600+
512 MB Ram
(2) 120 GB SATA drives
ABIT NVIDIA 2-based logic board

good luck fixing the bug.
 -bcreane

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Post by: Just?clair on January 02, 2005, 06:35:12 am

A workaround is to use the old glwin32.dll...

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Post by: Toff on January 02, 2005, 07:02:20 am

where do i get the old glwin32.dll xD?

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Post by: Just?clair on January 02, 2005, 07:04:47 am

It\'s the one in your PS directory before the update :)

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 07:58:43 am

so far 3 people with radeons having the problem...

*hint* *hint*

check into this someone?

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Post by: Goombazoid on January 02, 2005, 08:19:53 am

I think Nimble Rabit is on to something, I got the zlibwapi.dll error as well. Ans guess what I have Radoen.

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Post by: Just?clair on January 02, 2005, 08:32:16 am

I have also radeon...

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 08:37:51 am

that file your talking about, can someone send me it or host it?

nimblerabit@gmail.com

Title: where do i get the new version
Post by: davesslave on January 02, 2005, 08:45:16 am

nimble i seen your post  do you think it would help my problme if i uninstalled and got new version or something  

(my problem posted under \"noobie dont know how/grin)

hope everything works out for you

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Post by: Kaljostro on January 02, 2005, 08:50:32 am

The old glwin32.dll didn\'t solve the no-text-bug for me..

Edit: Well, it does the job! Thx! :)

So the problem is the new glwin32.dll it seems!

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Post by: Sav Ras on January 02, 2005, 12:41:04 pm

Well, where to get the old one when you\'ve already updated ?

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Post by: Distruzione_di_Massa on January 02, 2005, 01:56:28 pm

same problem, and radeon up ;)

i\'d like to know where to get the taht file, too

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Post by: Darakus on January 02, 2005, 01:58:28 pm

Same for me, that glwin32.dll file would be useful.

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Post by: Adam BK on January 02, 2005, 02:21:46 pm

I have a Radeon 9800 Pro and are having the same problems. Its quite frustating, I hope something will be done soon.

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Post by: Keto on January 02, 2005, 02:33:12 pm

I\'ve got a Radeon as well, and am using the latest ati drivers as of an hour ago.

To get the glwin32.dll just use the installer again. You can install right over what ever version you have now.

BEFORE you run the updater after this install, take the glwin32.dll that the installer put in your planeshift directory and make a copy in safe place (somewhere outside of the planeshift directory).

After you use the updater the first time, you\'ll no longer have text. Copy that glwin32.dll from your safe place to the planeshift directory. Use the updater again. Again you\'ll have no text once it\'s finished. Please note that if you run the updater again, it will try to replace your safe glwin32.dll with the one that doesn\'t work with the Radeon series cards, so dont run it again. If you happen to, you always have your safe glwin32.dll to copy into the planeshift directory and make everything better.

This worked for me, and I can now log in

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Post by: GideoN on January 02, 2005, 02:46:45 pm

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Originally posted by dragonfire999
in the Planeshift folder i looked up Libz-cs.dll
2 results came up
i renamed one to Zlibwapi.dll and then copied them both
then i pasted them in the Planeshift Crystal Blue Folder
so now the updater runs fine and i can see everything
hope this is helpful

It worked dragon thanks.. But ill hope this is \"hopeful\" ;P

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Post by: Adam BK on January 02, 2005, 02:49:51 pm

Hmm thanks however I had allready reinstalled Planeshift so it is to late. :(

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Post by: Distruzione_di_Massa on January 02, 2005, 03:23:14 pm

thanx keto, it works

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Post by: Toff on January 02, 2005, 05:58:06 pm

http://www.home.no/greysmiley/glwin32.dll here ya go :)

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Post by: Nimble Rabit on January 02, 2005, 06:13:24 pm

thanks, I downloaded the file and it worked.

Good job for figuring out the broken file...damn my ati card once again I love it but hate it.

;-)

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Post by: Sav Ras on January 02, 2005, 06:24:15 pm

@Toff :

Thank you very much. Works for me now.

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Post by: Toff on January 02, 2005, 07:12:28 pm

heh it was Just?clair who did find the problem not me ^^; i just uploaded the file ;p.

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Post by: Adam BK on January 03, 2005, 03:26:21 am

But I wouldnt be able to play without you uploading ;-)....thankyou Toff for the file and Justeclair for finding the problem.

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Post by: Suff on January 04, 2005, 12:22:35 pm

when i replaced teh glwin32.dll wif that one after updating(resart) i cann see teh text but i get error when i press lunch game and it says i got a NEWER version of the updater :S so i still cant log in or go on the log in screen

i got 2500+@2.2Ghz
9600Pro 128Mb
2x256Mb ddr400 dual channel
msi k7n2 delta l mobo

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Post by: Jagean on January 04, 2005, 08:44:40 pm

I am using SiS 630/730 Version 2.00.57, and only some of the letters show up. I am not using any ATI software as far as i know.

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Post by: Nairan on January 04, 2005, 10:20:56 pm

um
haha updater newer than on server
gimmick or bug?

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Post by: caff on January 04, 2005, 10:28:15 pm

just downloaded it and got error that says the version of the game i\'m using is diferent than that of the server.. so ran the updater, it updated the updater than restarted the updater and get

updater newer than on server


?? right i\'m lost

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Post by: Nuker on January 05, 2005, 01:17:47 am

Hey Guys !!

I had EXACTLY the same problems as all of you, and YES I am the proud owner of an ATI card :-)

Look at the following thread :

http://www.planeshift3d.com/wbboard/thread.php?threadid=13029&boardid=17&styleid=3&sid=c4cc9612589c89023facbf2860801b82

Hope this will help you, i can play now :-)

C YA

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Post by: ustilago on January 06, 2005, 05:13:19 pm

Hello,

I\'m having the same problem : I juste downloaded the install file, then I run the updater which need to upgrade, and then I have no fonts, neither in the updater nor in the game windows.

So I deleted everything, and tried the dos mode for the updater :

C:\\Jeux\\PlaneShift Crystal Blue>updater.exe --auto
Critical files () not found (Server only)

planeshift.updater.application:
  psUpdaterEngine initialized.
Downloading registry...
0%....25%....50%....75%....100%
Couldn\'t delete temporary repository zip (repos.zip)
Loaded registry
Your updater version is older than the server\'s..
Downloading registry...
0%....25%....50%....75%....100%
Couldn\'t delete temporary repository zip (repos.zip)
Loaded registry
Updating updater to version 1.0.2.2
0%....25%....50%....75%....100%
Couldn\'t write to /this/cssynldr.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/engine.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/freefnt2.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/imgplex.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/libfreetype2-cs.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/libz-cs.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/shadermgr.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/updater.exe!
Couldn\'t write to /this/vfs.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/xmlread.dll!
Couldn\'t write to /this/xmlshader.dll!

Now the game refuses to start, so I run again the updater :
[...]
Updated  pfdynmove.dll
Unmounting ZIP file art/things/weapons.zip..
Please wait while saving files..
==== Update complete ====

And I still have no text in the game !?!

Any idea ?

I tried the patched-updater, and still no text.

Usti

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Post by: Theanimeguy on January 10, 2005, 12:19:56 am

This is an easy problem to fix, First reinstal the game. Once you have done that go to program files, and planeshift there you will see alot of files. One of them is named glwin32.dll copy this and put it on your desktop ( or anywere else then planeshift and open up the updater, update. Then take the copied file go back to planeshift folder and paste it in place of the new one. Re-open the updater then update again. Once this is finished open up the planeshift folder... again, and paste the same copy of the original glwin32.dll and your problems will be fixed. Hope this helps :)

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Post by: Broleta on July 06, 2005, 05:12:33 pm

I would but I cant see text in the updater window, could someone send me a screenshot so that I know what i\'m doing without the text? >.>

Or even better could somone upload the correct glwin32.dll?