Error Message on Launch as Administrator - Invalid Game Version

[Hennersxxx]

I followed the start guide but got stuck on step 4. When I open the launcher as an administrator, I get an error message saying:

"The World of Warcraft installation you selected is not the proper version.
Current Path: C\:Wow-Mania-2.9.7
Expected: 3, 3, 5, 12340
Local Version: "

It doesn't state what the local version is. I've attached a screenshot of the error message above.

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[ZINIUS]

Hello Hennersxxx

You will need the full mania client
When you have download the full client, right click on the folder and uncheck the read-only

[Hennersxxx]

Thanks Zinius. I've fixed this issue but have run into the "Failed to open archive interface.mpq" error:

Things I've done:
- Downloaded all the current patches
- Moved torrent out of the C: drive
- Marked the wow-mania file and it's contents as not read-only
- Checked that the realmlist.wtf says "set realmlist wotlk.wow-mania.com"
- Run the launcher.exe file as an administrator
- Re-downloaded the whole thing and repeated the above steps

It looks like I just haven't been able to download the correct file. Do you reckon you could share it? Also, should I make a new post for this?

Thanks for your help so far btw.

[ZINIUS]

Hello again Hennersxxx

My apologies for the late reply.

Yes looks to me you have a corrupt file.
Please make sure you are downloading the full client 19gig and not just the patches. for the patches to work you must have the mania client. https://www.wow-mania.com/start

If you need more help you can make a mania discord ticket to get 1 to 1 help.

[SophiaRodriguez]

Thanks Zinius. I've fixed this issue but have run into the "Failed to open archive interface.mpq" error:
Geometry Dash
Things I've done:
- Downloaded all the current patches
- Moved torrent out of the C: drive
- Marked the wow-mania file and it's contents as not read-only
- Checked that the realmlist.wtf says "set realmlist wotlk.wow-mania.com"
- Run the launcher.exe file as an administrator
- Re-downloaded the whole thing and repeated the above steps

It looks like I just haven't been able to download the correct file. Do you reckon you could share it? Also, should I make a new post for this?

Thanks for your help so far btw.

me too