The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

deu certo, brasil aqui! Quem estava enfrentando o problema "inserir disco" eu criei a pasta dentro do roaming com o nome "My Battle for Middle-earth Files" com o arquivo Options.ini e deu certo.

I downloaded the RIP version, it works fine until I start skirimsh it gives me auto defeat after 3.30 minutes anyone know how to fix Auto defeat on Full RIP version

It worked well. thanks guys

I can confirm that renaming the folder to 'lotr' before installation fixes the 'insert cd 1' error.

None of the installation methods here worked for me, so I searched for downloads on other sites. I then came across a Reddit thread about an All-in-One Laucher for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth, which referred me to the following MODDB page:

https://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-for-middle-earth-patch-222/downloads/patch-222

Although it may initially be confusing that the download is labeled as Battle for Middle Earth Patch 2.22 (and is only around 150 MB in size), this indeed does download the installer for the All-in-One Launcher for The Battle of Middle-Earth series. This launcher includes access to The Battle for Middle-Earth, The Battle for Middle-Earth II, and The Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch-King. After installing each of the three games, the launcher allows a player the option of playing the vanilla version of the game (which includes only the latest official patch) or playing the most up-to-date version of the game (which includes all of the latest patches based on feedback from the gaming community). It also offers both single-player and multiplayer modes.

BFME doesn't start/crash after installation? READ THIS.

Step 1: Go to your "Roaming" folder "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming"
Step 2: Search the BFME or BFME II folder
Step 3: It should be empty. Create a Maps folder.
Step 4: And a textfile.
Step 5: Put this in it.

AllHealthBars = yes

AlternateMouseSetup = no
AmbientVolume = 50
AudioLOD = High
Brightness = 50
FixedStaticGameLOD = UltraHigh
FlashTutorial = 0
HasSeenLogoMovies = yes
HeatEffects = yes
IdealStaticGameLOD = Low
IsThreadedLoad = yes
MovieVolume = 70
MusicVolume = 70
Resolution = 1920 1080
SFXVolume = 70
ScrollFactor = 51
StaticGameLOD = UltraHigh
TimesInGame = 25
UnitDecals = no
UseEAX3 = no
VoiceVolume = 70

Step 6: Save it as a options.ini
Step 7: Make sure you have change the file type.
Step 8: and put it in your BFME folder
Step 9: Now start the game and have fun.

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Hi, my game does not start but shows "Exception", and i've already put options.ini in the folder. What should I do?

Hey Doug - I recall that crashing after 5 min being a bug. Do you have all the patches in? It may want a virtual DVD rom or something to run the ISO off of, see if that helps

Does the Unofficial patch v.106 include a "No CD" crack for the game?

Everytime I play a skirmish match it ends after about 5 minutes saying I've been defeated and my citadel destroyed? Even though I haven't even encountered the enemy yet? Is this some sort of a bug? any idea for how to fix this?

I download the 4.5GB zip Setup whit the patches,i start the setup and ask me the disk 1
i need to download thefirst CD Versions for that? or what i can do?

@.. this is the exact footprint of a keygen for virus scanner, safe to use

Can this game actually run on an OS LOWER then Windows XP provided you have more then the spec requirements? Just curious.

The Widescreen Patch for 1.06 is included?

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I haven't played this game in 15 years and you have made this possible, Thank you so much!

I just downloaded the Setup with all patches and all. I will try to make it work myself, but failed many times. This game is like legendary to me.
Is there anyone who'd like to help me install and make it work?

reminds me of Kohan

This game is brilliant, I have just completed 1st level of this RTS and I am amazed. The st level is'nt even about building stuff, something I love best about RTS, but still love it. The graphics are so sweet for 2004 too. Gob smacked this is freeware.

Thanks a bunch! awesome to play this again after all these years.

For the who are having problems with insert cd error on this version:

Setup (includes all patches, NoDVD and fixes) 4.5 GB

Just unzip the game files on another partition then C: or try to install on the admin account, the error it's related to admin rights I think, I hope this helps.

Hi, I downloaded the full rip.. got everything up and running fine, but the first level everyone just dies after about 5 mins game time and I have to start again. Any ideas? Anyone know how you could just skip a level as a last resort? Going to try the evil campaign which is a shame but hopefully won't have the same issue..

Okay, for now - everyone, DOWNLOAD DISC VERSIONS (on 4 CDs or DVD), Setup has random "Please insert disk number 1" error. That Setup doesn't have any unique files, all fixes are available for download on this page.
I wrote the guide how to install the game from discs, just read the description of the game

@MEKAMANIAC Okay, I checked Setup on Windows 10 PC, and got error "Please insert disk number 1" too. But weird thing - I checked same Setup on laptop with Windows 7, where game never was installed before, and didn't get that error.
Then I installed Virtual Machine with Windows 7 on Win10 PC, and got same error. Looks like it depends on system parts or something, because I searched for that problem - it was appearing even on Windows XP and Vista with original physical discs

I DLed the "setup" version but when I execute either the autorun.exe or the setup.exe and select "instal" I get a "Please insert disk number 1" I tried using the disc image that is downloadable a little lower on the page but nothing seems to work

@SOHAPPILYME83 not sure what is the problem because I didn't complete the campaign, I played only first mission to make sure the game works. I searched on the Internet - looks like the problem is in missed files or the game conflicts with some mod. Check these threads, maybe you will find solution https://www.reddit.com/r/bfme/comments/gx6mzf/amon_hen_evil_campaign_crash/ , https://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?showtopic=1030888

I finally got it all working, but now have run into another issue. I can't get the campaign past amon hen to advance. I got to the boat and nothing happens. I have tried all the things I can think of to get it to go. Any ideas?

@SOHAPPILYME83 Looks like it is the problem with Options.ini file, again. Download Options.ini from our website (it has all setting by default) and replace original file in C:/Users/"Username"/AppData/Roaming/My Battle for Middle-earth Files . If it didn't help - try to delete Options.ini and create a new one, like in this instruction https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/6654/t1580573-exception-access-violation-opening-game-halp-bfme-1/ (or this https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin-Client-Web-Technical/exception-access-violation-lotr-Battle-for-middle-earth-1/td-p/10580204 ).

Also, check if Options.ini and the whole "My Battle for Middle-earth Files" folder is not read-only. It must be NOT read-only because the game need access to that file.
Also, check last comment in this thread https://www.reddit.com/r/bfme/comments/u3ze8k/ , the problem might be in one small variable.
And make sure to run the game in compatibility mode with Windows XP and as administrator

Me again. I finally got it working but after the first campaign mode battle, I am now getting kicked out with an Exception Access Violation. Any ideas?

Ok I did a fresh install, I am now in! One thing I was now trying to fix was doing the widescreen patches. When I go to check for updates, it just says cannot connect. Is that what is effecting it not moving to widescreen?

@Admin
I appreciate the assistance. I did what you suggested, as that file folder was completely empty. Now I am getting an error that says "MoveForNoOne" lol. Any ideas?

Thank you, Admin. I've tried all of these steps including DGVoodoo. I'm thinking maybe DGVoodoo also isn't updated for Windows 11 as I'm not having any luck getting past the title screen after copying the DGVoodoo files (i.e., DLL files, dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf) to the main game folder and launching the game executable.

@SOHAPPILYME install NoCD

@BUBBA Don't know if the game works on Windows 11 because I still haven't experience with that OS. But here's some advices: install the game from disc images (use Daemon Tools Lite or WinCDEmu), patch it to version 1.03 and after that install NoCD. Then download Options.ini file (in Downloads section) and replace original file in C:/Users/"Username"/AppData/Roaming/My Battle for Middle-earth Files, sometimes the installer creates empty file with no settings.
If it didn't help - try to install unofficial patches, they fix many minor bugs. First install patch 1.05 and try to run the game, if the game with patch 1.05 didn't launch - try to install patch 1.06 and run again (unofficial patch 1.06 has much more changes than 1.05, including many balance changes, so first try to play on patch 1.05)
If the game doesn't launch even with unofficial patches - run the game with dgVoodoo http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/, copy the dll-files from the MS/x86 folder, dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to the game folder, it must be next to lotrbfme.exe, then launch the game from lotrbfme.exe (but it won't work if you have Intel graphics, dgVoodoo doesn't work on Intel video cards)

Using Windows 11 and went through all the steps. Also tried uninstalling and reinstalling after turning on DirectPlay and restarting my PC. Unable to get past the title screen. Also not seeing rundll32.exe running in Task Manager. New to Abandonware.

Hi, I got it installed and brings up the menu to hit play, but no matter what disk I choose it says enter correct disk. Do I need to do something else?

@Admin...yeah, that was already checked too. I guess I'll have to do it from the disks. Windows 10 btw...thanks for the help!

@GOOMBASQUAD what system are you using? if you're on Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay and try again, here's the guide how to enable it https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Blur#Black_screen.2C_degrading_frame_rate.2C_freezes_on_launch.2C_or_loads_endlessly (it is for Blur game, but instruction is the same for all DirectX 9 games on Windows 10)

If you're on Windows 7 - you can try to run the game with dgVoodoo - just copy the dll-files from the MS/x86 folder, dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to the game folder, then open dgVoodooCpl, find DirectX tab and set the desired settings; after that launch the game from lotrbfme.exe (please note that dgVoodoo doesn't work on Intel graphics)

If nothing of it helps - make a clean installation from the discs, I wrote step-by-step guide in instructions

I'm still stuck at just the picture too. Options.ini is in the folder. Compatability is xp sp2...tried sp3...no windows 2000 option. Directx9 is set to run. Run as admin is set...still no luck.

I dl'd the full rip. Anyone have an suggestions?

Thank you for the help guys! yes I did need to get image mounter like winCDEmu-4.1 worked for me now im just going through the final steps it seems to get it to work patching thanks again!

@KASHMEOUTSIDE I re-checked the installation from Setup archive, everything worked okay. I copied all files to C:/ disk, then launched setup.exe in compatibility mode with Windows XP and as administrator, the game installed okay. After that I patched it to version 1.03 and installed NoCD.

Put all installation files to disk C:/ and try to install it from there, also launch setup.exe in compatibility mode with Windows XP and as administrator.

If it doesn't work - then try to install from discs (4 CDs or DVD version), you will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu or Daemon Tools Lite, I wrote a step-by-step guide in Instructions. All disc images work guaranteed with Daemon Tools Lite 5.0.1 (the one I'm using on my system)

If you start the game and it's not working, with no errors and only with the game picture then apply the options.ini FIX. Just copy or paste if you already have the options.ini file in C:\Users\"your user"\AppData\Roaming\My Battle for Middle-earth Files, for some reason if the options.ini is already created it doesn't have the full game config like resolution and other stuff. This method was tested on the
"Setup (includes all patches, NoDVD and fixes) version 4.5 GB download" version.

I think Im going to DL all the disc versions for the data see if I can monkey with it or can I burn it to a disc and then just insert the disc to satisfy the computer.

Hello and good day! I too have am having problems with "insert disc 1" problem from the "C:\Users\7dtd2\Downloads\The-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Battle-for-Middle-Earth_Win_EN-FR-DE-ES-IT-NL-SV-NO-PL_Setup\Game" file I used the Setup.exe file with the blue EA icon next to it and the Autorun.exe with the same icon next to it. I also downloaded the Full Rip version and had no luck but interesting when I sued the lotrbfme file under the full rip version The battle for middle-earth (tm) I think it was either the 200KB file or the 32KB it launched the game but the errored probably because I didn't install yet? idk I feel like im close I can taste the orc blood any ideas?

@JFJ Did you install NoCD? The problem might be because of SafeDisc DRM. I searched for that problem, people has same game.dat problem with C&C Generals on Windows 7, 8 & 10 (it works on same engine). Some users recommend to install NoCD (it is modified game.dat file with no DRM)

Also, did you install the game or used Full-Rip? If it's Full-Rip - I did that Full-Rip myself on Windows 7 64-bit laptop, maybe there's problem with compatibility between two systems

Somehow this Im still stuck at start screen with the task manager saying game.data (32 bit) not responding.
I have the Options.ini file in the "C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\My Battle for Middle-earth Files" folder and started it in Win XP SP 2 compatibility mode with admin rights.

Any ideas?

@RORSCHDARK

Hmm, strange. I installed the game twice from that archive, first time to check if it works, second time to make a Full-Rip.
And that Setup is based on European DVD release, strange that it asks to insert CD1, hmm...

Are you launching from Autorun or Setup.exe? Also, try to launch it in compatibility mode with Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

If it won't help - try to launch the installation with mounted BFME mini image in virtual drive, it is "empty" disc image that emulates the disc, to bypass disc check; it's only 5 MB file

The Setup (includes all patches, NoDVD and fixes) 4,5GB version it's asking to insert CD1 when I try to install it.

We have updated the game, uploaded more languages + patches for all languages, version on 4 CDs for easier download, and also updated bugged DVD release of European version. Plus we uploaded all fixes we could find, read our Notes for more details.
If you have troubles with installing - you can try to use our Full-Rip or Setup (it is archive with installation files, patches and fixes)

@PISSINRAZORBLADZ we updated NoCD, now it's 100% working NoCD for version 1.03

@Dan, if there's not No-CD/No-DVD crack inside the ISO, or the uploader has not uploaded one separately, then you need to search one for yourself. That usually fixes the "please insert CD" issue. Gamecopyworld is a good source for such cracks.
https://gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_lotr_battle_for_middle-earth.shtml

I keep getting please insert CD

this a common error I get with ISOs

easily the greatest strategy game of all time! or the 2000s... haha

Figured it out after having an error. The key to doing this in the link provided at the top of the page (https://forums.revora.net/topic/105190-bfme1bfme2rotwk-games-download-installation-guide/page-1) i originally tried to install 1.6 from modd.b (i think) which was giving me errors as i'm sure will happen to some of you if you do not listen this.
You need to go the link and follow the instructions very carefully. Download it and mount it from here and then get the 3 patches in one installer listed as #4. Install that. If you get the "Exception Access Violation Error/Runtime Error/Game.dat Error" error go this link and follow the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z80JDP-NmgI&t=41s
This worked out for me. To expand the screen size to your monitor (likely 1920X1080) go into the settings.ini you got from above and change it. If you have a error with it auto losing or winning that fix is listed as the pinned comment.

I've been looking forward to playing this game for many years only dreaming of it and here we are. Good luck and happy hunting.

downloaded patches and everything but when i try to launch it says about virtual thread not having access. im too dumb to know what this is can someone help

how to make it full screen i cant

Downloaded, and installed all patches. Used Daemon tools lite to mount lotrbfme.exe and used keygenguru for keygen. Also made a notepad file in the appdata, as
"PARA 2020-06-10" Mentioned to do if you didn't find the file in there already.

Played first mission with no issues. Hopefully rest of the game works as well :-)

So patch 1.06 fixes the no cd detected, but now it has an error talking about a virtual thread not having access. I don't know enough to know what that means

hey, i need some kind of cd? I pressed play and it said taht I need a cd.

so does anyone know about the whole cd thing or has this just been a humongous waste of my time to download. And i have tried to use the lotrbfme exe but it wont pull up the only one working is auto run but it askes for a cd

how to install this game?

Can't see any units. Anyone have this issue?

I downloaded the game from the site here but after downloading nothing happens and I have a cd but after downloading it shows me that d3dx9_27.dll was not found. any help please I love this game very much

WHAT IS THE CODE?

how do i get past the debug crash from an unlicensed copy of the game. and where is the link to the discord

Final update, after the CD key issue, I joined the Discord channel which is linked in the Guide, 100% solid genuine help. Game runs perfectly fine.

So fortunately i have this game on Disc, but i dont have a Disc drive. Going to see if my old CD key works for it, but its also a 3 hour download.

Worked perfect following the guide, you need to launch the game once for the folders to be created to change the screen resolution.

Still unable to get game working after following the instructions below:

KAIN 2018-06-09 -3 points

"Says insert correct disc...help please."

Copy the 'game' file inside HOODLUM folder to instaled game folder and replace.

Download both patches and apply them one after another. Then make sure in the appdata, roaming, battle for middle earth folder, there is an options.ini file in the folder or game won't work.

if not there, open notepad, paste:
AudioLOD = Low
HasSeenLogoMovies = yes
IdealStaticGameLOD = VeryLow
Resolution = 800 600
StaticGameLOD = VeryLow
TimesInGame = 1

then save notepad file as options.ini into the folder. runs for me.

I downloaded the game to mega. After 5 minutes of playing all my troops died. How do I fix this ?

I ran into the same problems, game over after a few minutes. has anyone found a fix yet?