[Guide] How to play AL in Chrome again :)

[Greencrow]

Past these days, AL or any other Legends Games are not opening well. Sometimes it stuck at a certain percent, mostly at 92% or just the chrome will crash. The cause is that of the new updated Google Chrome. In order to play, we're using the old chrome browser.


So here, Im trying to help you on how to play Chrome again. Mr H2N and Glasveena helped me a lot to play AL again :)
Im just posting printscreens for you to understand well :) Visuals are better than reading.

Steps:

shortcut *If you are nerd enough: Computer>Local Disk C (or any other drive) > Program Files > Google > Chrome > Application > old_chrome

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1. Where did you download your Google Chrome? Is it on drive c? or drive d? In my pc, I downloaded it in drive C. If you do, just follow these steps, or if it's in other drive just find it and proceed to step 3.
Follow this one.

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- After opening "old_chrome" or "old_chrome.exe" , open Arcane Legends app.

- There would be loading but it should snap :) Something like this:

Uh-oh! Chrome failed to start our game. Press this button to see the updated news on this issue!

- Now follow these steps by sts support :

http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/963855-%22chrome-failed-to-start-our-game%22

or

http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/967157-how-to-resolve-most-errors-with-spacetime-games-on-google-chrome

(first link worked for me)

*If you dont want to open that link, just type about:flag in search bar click activate in gpu , relaunch chrome, open again gpu - click default then relaunch again. Open AL. It should work now.

7. Voila!

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*The new update of Chrome is the cause why AL in chrome is not working. The update is automatic , so we don't know when it updates. So in order for us to use that old_chrome exe and not updating it , open chrome://plugins/ then disable Google update.


Hope it works :)


credits to mr H2N and Glasveena



*Post here if it works or not. We can help you.



Edit -


NB: If you don't find the old_chrome.exe , just uninstall chrome and download this version :

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

[Spyce]

+1

Amazing guide Crow!

[TheStoic]

Very helpful, however, I couldn't find the Chrome folder in the Program Files>Google, only have these 2 folders, Update and Crash Reports?

Any ideas where I can find it?

[Greencrow]

Very helpful, however, I couldn't find the Chrome folder in the Program Files>Google, only have these 2 folders, Update and Crash Reports?

Any ideas where I can find it?

Did you uninstall chrome? It should be there.

[TheStoic]

These are my previous versions, run both of them, still stuck:

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I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit

[TheStoic]

It's working now, here's what I did:

Uninstalled my current chrome, downloaded this version 26.0.1410.43_chrome_installer, reinstalled, voila it ran, no more patching.

[Greencrow]

These are my previous versions, run both of them, still stuck:

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I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit

maybe try this version :

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

latest chrome is 27.0 (which isn't working) the one I gave is 26.0

[Greencrow]

It's working now, here's what I did:

Uninstalled my current chrome, downloaded this version 26.0.1410.43_chrome_installer, reinstalled, voila it ran, no more patching.

nice ! we got same idea :)

[Alhuntrazeck]

Thanks. Any plans for making an official fix, STS?

[H2N]

Thanks. Any plans for making an official fix, STS?

The problem doesn't seem be with just STS Chrome Native Client games. Someone posted in chat that it was happening with other non-STS Chrome Native Client games as well. See http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?98923-AL-not-working-on-Chrome-%28&p=1108383#post1108383

[Alhuntrazeck]

Oh, I see. Well I do hope its fixed soon, I'm not very tech-savvy!

[Wowsome]

must try this later ..

[Greencrow]

must try this later ..

Hope it'll be fixed :)

[Zanpakuto]

Old chrome exe isn't in that folder for me :(

[Greencrow]

Old chrome exe isn't in that folder for me :(

try to download and install this old version of chrome:

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

TheStoic was successful :)

[Bgmz]

try to download and install this old version of chrome:

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

TheStoic was successful :)

Uninstalled & reinstalled chrome and also did what STS wrote and it still stuck at 92%.

When i reinstalled chrome it shows me im on the newest version of chrome...but i downloaded & installed the old chrome version "26.0.1410.3_chrome_installer"

Chrome automatically updates the old version... Any suggestion?

[Svpreme]

try to download and install this old version of chrome:

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

TheStoic was successful :)
How can i keep it from auto updating to 27? Ive tried downloading 25,26 but they auto update :(

[Aplyed]

try to download and install this old version of chrome:

http://tinyurl.com/ptffv67

TheStoic was successful :)

I tried it all none works for me , i turn off auto update also still end up with ver 27 , or 92% load. Am about to give up .

[Bgmz]

SOLUTION FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH THE GOOGLE CHROME AUTO-UPDATE PROBLEM


First, thanks to Greencrow for this thread.
It took me a while but now it works like before the update.


After installing the old Chrome Version (26.0.1410.3_chrome_installer) i had the problem that it gets instantly updated by Google Updater.
I had no old_chrome(.exe) in the folder so i decided to uninstall & reinstall my Chrome.

This is how i did it.

1) Uninstall Google Chrome & restart your computer
2) Download an old Google Chrome standalone Version (http://tinyurl.com/p4dnvxx)
3) Shut down your internet connection and install the Google Chrome standalone Version
4) Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] and type in msconfig -> Startup -> Disable GoogleUpdater.exe
5) Vista/7: Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] again and type in taskschd.msc -> delete all Google Chrome Tasks
5.1) XP: Go to Control Panel -> got to Schedule Task -> delete all Google Chrome Tasks
6) Where did you install Google Chrome? (Mine is in C: Programs -> Google)
6.1) Go to the Update folder and delete GoogleUpdate(.exe) IF you want you can do the difficult way...however, it is not necessary (Wowsome link: http://tinyurl.com/p3xldjf) You have to do this because the GoogleUpdate(.exe) can check for an update EVEN when you disabled it in the Startup (Point 4)!!!
6) Restart your internet connection and open Google Chrome
7) As soon as Google Chrome starts type about: plugins in the search bar - search for "Google Update" and deactivate it
8) Open AL - you'll get the information "Uh-oh! Chrome failed to start our game. Press this button to see the updated news on this issue!"
9) Follow the steps by STS: http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/963855-%22chrome-failed-to-start-our-game%22 or http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/967157-how-to-resolve-most-errors-with-spacetime-games-on-google-chrome
(the first one worked for me: type about:flags in the search bar -> activate GPU -> relaunch Chrome -> set it back on default -> relaunch Chrome)
10) Open AL again and (hopefully) be happy :)

[Greencrow]

I tried it all none works for me , i turn off auto update also still end up with ver 27 , or 92% load. Am about to give up .

try bgmz below your post

Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk HD

[Alhuntrazeck]

This isn't fixed yet? Oh, grrrreat. I'm NOT gonna try all of those steps -.-

[Svpreme]

Still can't get it to work, its pretty weird started happening on Friday was just playing fine, then disconnected and couldn't load game at all.

[Sjn]

Remove chrome
Download this link http://download.oldapps.com/Chrome/26.0.1410.43_chrome_installer.exe
Old chorme version 26 not update

[Chourika]

hey support crew ;) i downloaded chrome on the website you took in the post but in the folder is just crash times and not the old version please help :(

[Chourika]

i installed 3 times the old version but its wont working :(

[albiyan]

same with me... :(
not working ... :livid:

[Greencrow]

Hi chourika :) First, this is not the support crew. Im just a regular player like you lol. Im just sharing out what we did when we got problems in chrome. And that guide I made really works- for me, glasveena, the stoic and idk else.

If it seems not working out. Try e-mailing support@spacetimestudios.com

or PM some Mods here ( red,green names )

That's all I can do bro atm. If someone could help, it would really be great. :)


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By the way, after installing .. Did you continue after the 6th step? Did you see the "uh-oh ... bla bla " statement? If so then you're maybe in the right track. Read and analyze the steps , especially the last ones :)

[Setans]

Hi chourika :) First, this is not the support crew. Im just a regular player like you lol. Im just sharing out what we did when we got problems in chrome. And that guide I made really works- for me, glasveena, the stoic and idk else.

If it seems not working out. Try e-mailing support@spacetimestudios.com

or PM some Mods here ( red,green names )

That's all I can do bro atm. If someone could help, it would really be great. :)


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By the way, after installing .. Did you continue after the 6th step? Did you see the "uh-oh ... bla bla " statement? If so then you're maybe in the right track. Read and analyze the steps , especially the last ones :)

after install, i'm not see the "uh-oh ... bla bla " statement :(

[Bookmark]

i installed 3 times the old version but its wont working :(


same with me... :(
not working ... :livid:

Hi guys,

There is an alternative way to play AL on Chrome. Please note that Chrome portable will not affect your current Chrome browser (you do not need to remove it).

Step 1: Search "sourceforge chrome" on google search engine

Step 2: Click the link with title "Google Chrome Portable - SourceForge"

Step 3: Find and click "Additional Versions"

Step 4: Find and download GoogleChromePortableBeta_27.0.1453.65_online.paf.e xe on your desktop

Step 5: Double click .exe file and install

Step 6: Find GoogleChromePortable folder

Step 7: Click GoogleChromePortable.exe

Step 8: Go to Chrome store and get Arcane Legends application

Step 9: Enjoy :)

[Katalinah]

Tried greencrows approach. And yours Bookmark. all failed :(


Hi guys,

There is an alternative way to play AL on Chrome. Please note that Chrome portable will not affect your current Chrome browser (you do not need to remove it).

Step 1: Search "sourceforge chrome" on google search engine

Step 2: Click the link with title "Google Chrome Portable - SourceForge"

Step 3: Find and click "Additional Versions"

Step 4: Find and download GoogleChromePortableBeta_27.0.1453.65_online.paf.e xe on your desktop

Step 5: Double click .exe file and install

Step 6: Find GoogleChromePortable folder

Step 7: Click GoogleChromePortable.exe

Step 8: Go to Chrome store and get Arcane Legends application

Step 9: Enjoy :)

[Bookmark]

At which steps did 'it' failed for both methods?

[muinnusa]

hey Greencrow, thanks for sharing this.
but i still cant play. the moment i install chrome 26 exe version, it always become 27 version.

[Alhuntrazeck]

You have to disable auto update

[Katalinah]

Still stuck at the loading page............ :(


At which steps did 'it' failed for both methods?

[muinnusa]

You have to disable auto update

well it happen when the installation finish, the browser start afterward right? and voila,, became ver 27.

[Svpreme]

Still wont work:[

[muinnusa]

First, thanks to Greencrow for this thread.
It took me a while but now it works like before the update.

I had no old_chrome(.exe) in the folder so i decided to uninstall & reinstall my Chrome. After installing the old Chrome Version (26.0.1410.3_chrome_installer) i had the problem that it get instantly updated by google updater.

This is how i did it.

1) Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] and type in msconfig -> Startup -> Disable GoogleUpdater.exe
2) Vista/7: Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] again and type in taskschd.msc -> delete all Google Chrome tasks
2.1) XP: Go to control panel -> got to schedule task -> delete all Google Chrome tasks
3) Uninstall Google Chrome & restart your computer
4) Download an old Google Chrome standalone Version (http://tinyurl.com/p4dnvxx)
5) Shut down your internet connection and install the Google Chrome standalone Version
6) Restart your internet connection and open Google Chrome
7) As soon as Google Chrome starts type about: plugins in the search bar - search for "Google Update" and deactivate it
8) Open AL - you'll get the information "Uh-oh! Chrome failed to start our game. Press this button to see the updated news on this issue!"
9) Follow the steps by STS: http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/963855-%22chrome-failed-to-start-our-game%22 or http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/967157-how-to-resolve-most-errors-with-spacetime-games-on-google-chrome
(the first one worked for me: type about:flags in the search bar -> activate GPU -> relaunch Chrome -> set it back on default -> relaunch Chrome)
10) Open AL again and (hopefully) be happy :)

thanks bgmz..

it works

[Bgmz]

thanks bgmz..

it works

Nice :) i will edit my post later because it can happen after PC restart that googleupdate.exe update it!! You have to delete the exe in the google chrome folder!

[Wowsome]

For disabling Chrome auto-update - http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Di...-Chrome-Update.

[experience]

i have not old_chrome.exe but downloaded this link (http://www.filehippo.com/download_google_chrome/14322/) and now play. thank you!

[Svpreme]

I think the problem with most is that Google chrome is just auto-updating no matter what version you get.

[Svpreme]

http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Disable-Google-Chrome-Update

[Bgmz]

I think the problem with most is that Google chrome is just auto-updating no matter what version you get.

Maybe try it out, worked for muinnusa too.

Anyway, updated my "guide".

[muinnusa]

Nice :) i will edit my post later because it can happen after PC restart that googleupdate.exe update it!! You have to delete the exe in the google chrome folder!

yeah, i restart my PC and chrome update to ver 27.
i use Greencrow's guide, search an old_chrome.exe, and work fine.

[Svpreme]

Nice :) i will edit my post later because it can happen after PC restart that googleupdate.exe update it!! You have to delete the exe in the google chrome folder!

Didn't work :[, To even install google chrome, it says it requires google installe, if i delete it it wont install it, tried old_chrome, portable chrome, firefox and IE are way to slow ping is so high.

Only way i can play is by making a new profile on my computer, and installing chrome there but as soon as i close that window and reopen it its gone.

[Bgmz]

yeah, i restart my PC and chrome update to ver 27.
i use Greencrow's guide, search an old_chrome.exe, and work fine.

Happened to me too, thats why i update my "guide" and it works now since two days after many PC restarts :)

@svpreme
Only deleting GoogleUpdate(.exe) doesn´t work

[Greencrow]

chrome://plugins


then disable google update - if you already installed the 26. ver

[Lok]

chrome://plugins


then disable google update - if you already installed the 26. ver

It becomes ver 27 immediately once I have installed the old version :blue:

[Wowsome]

It becomes ver 27 immediately once I have installed the old version :blue:

Lok, try these steps before you install the older version - http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?99261-Guide-How-to-play-AL-in-Chrome-again-)&p=1111798&viewfull=1#post1111798

[Lok]

Lok, try these steps before you install the older version - http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?99261-Guide-How-to-play-AL-in-Chrome-again-)&p=1111798&viewfull=1#post1111798

Which post? Thanks.

[Wowsome]

Which post? Thanks.

Uninstalling Chrome ==> http://www.wikihow.com/Uninstall-Google-Chrome
Disabling the auto-update ==> http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Disable-Google-Chrome-Update

Sorry that link got broken somehow :).

[Lok]

Uninstalling Chrome ==> http://www.wikihow.com/Uninstall-Google-Chrome
Disabling the auto-update ==> http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Disable-Google-Chrome-Update

Sorry that link got broken somehow :).

Thanks Wowsome. I will try it :lemo:

[Svpreme]

Still doesnt work done the old_chrome, done the disable google update also, did the template thing, still cant get it to work :{

[Glasveena]

Hi, for those installing older chrome but still got auto updated, just wondering if there is another setting on the update.
try checking Control Panel. Find "Administrative Tools" and then "Services".
Find "google update service".
Just now I found two google update services and one of them was automatic. right click on it and click properties. I changed it to manual.
If yours is also auto, you can try to change to manual or disable that (but i won't recommend disable).

Try reinstalling the older chrome, but don't run chrome right away. check that google update service first.
I did not uninstall my chrome, so i do not know if you can actually install chrome without immediately running chrome after that..

*I am no IT expert, just looking around the folders in program files and a bit of google search.
Hope we can quickly play like usual on the newest chrome version.

[ericarsenic]

i did all Greencrow and Bgmz said, and my google chrome is version 26.blablabla which is the old one version
my chrome is didnt updating anymore
but i still cant open AL, how to fix it? please tell me :(

[Glasveena]

is it still stuck at 90% or is it failed to start? if failed to start, check http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/963855-%22chrome-failed-to-start-our-game%22

[Greencrow]

i did all Greencrow and Bgmz said, and my google chrome is version 26.blablabla which is the old one version
my chrome is didnt updating anymore
but i still cant open AL, how to fix it? please tell me :(

Blue screen? you mean BSOD?

[pemuda]

it need a new trick this old trick not working qnymore

[ericarsenic]

Blue screen? you mean BSOD?

yeah, blue screen of death :(
i'm so confused, please tell me what version of chrome that will run AL?
mine is 26.0.1410.43 (Official Build 189671) version, and will not updating anymore
but still cant play

[crazyangle03]

Addition to the Guide a Quick Fix:

1. Download the latest CCleaner ( http://filehippo.com ) (this application is Awesome! 2 thumbs up!)
2. Install and Run Application to Clean cache and Registry (the app can be used entirely for your computer maintenance. it will always help you clean you PC)
3. Start Menu > type in search > Google Chrome (you will see it show up then) > right click Google Chrome > click Properties > click Open File Location
4. Once the File Folder Appears (you will see Old Chrome) > right click > click run as Administrator > (on Google Chrome browser) go to your STS account to log in..
5. Copy Old Chrome icon and paste in your Desktop (Always open the old Chrome for AL (Bookmark it)
6. Enjoy


Note: Tip Bookmark your Arcane Legends Game so its one click away! Hope this Helps! ^_^

[Dhy Noah]

there is none of the chrome guide for AL working good and if it works u shud do
the step for playing AL after u restart ur windows(Uninstall chrome-get old chrome-
open the GPU setting in about:plugin-loading the game again and again)..well this make
me frustated, so..i quit the game n wait until spacetime fix this issue properly
:dejection::dejection::dejection::dejection:

[Bethsie]

I tried it all none works for me , i turn off auto update also still end up 92% load then crash. Am about to give up .

Please help :(

[Urm]

I am playing on chrome and its been working fine for me so far... I don't know what's wrong with yours? Have you tried other browser?

[parnasofication]

OK, here goes. I'm not sure it will help everyone having an issue playing AL in chrome.

*Windows 7 is my OS

1. Right Click on desktop
2. Screen Resolution
3. >Advanced Settings
4. >Monitor Tab
5. Check the screen refresh rate. Mine used to be 25 Hz Deinterlaced and was consuming 95+% of CPU whenever AL was running
6. Change it to 50-60Hz.

This solved my problem, give it a try. If it still doesn't work, try tweaking your graphics card settings with regards to Chrome.

Sent from under my bed.

[Blitzzzer]

y my folder dont have chrome_old?

[Tendirin]

happens to me sometimes thanks

[marfibagheera]

SOLUTION FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH THE GOOGLE CHROME AUTO-UPDATE PROBLEM


First, thanks to Greencrow for this thread.
It took me a while but now it works like before the update.


After installing the old Chrome Version (26.0.1410.3_chrome_installer) i had the problem that it gets instantly updated by Google Updater.
I had no old_chrome(.exe) in the folder so i decided to uninstall & reinstall my Chrome.

This is how i did it.

1) Uninstall Google Chrome & restart your computer
2) Download an old Google Chrome standalone Version (http://tinyurl.com/p4dnvxx)
3) Shut down your internet connection and install the Google Chrome standalone Version
4) Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] and type in msconfig -> Startup -> Disable GoogleUpdater.exe
5) Vista/7: Press [WINDOWS-KEY]+[R] again and type in taskschd.msc -> delete all Google Chrome Tasks
5.1) XP: Go to Control Panel -> got to Schedule Task -> delete all Google Chrome Tasks
6) Where did you install Google Chrome? (Mine is in C: Programs -> Google)
6.1) Go to the Update folder and delete GoogleUpdate(.exe) IF you want you can do the difficult way...however, it is not necessary (Wowsome link: http://tinyurl.com/p3xldjf) You have to do this because the GoogleUpdate(.exe) can check for an update EVEN when you disabled it in the Startup (Point 4)!!!
6) Restart your internet connection and open Google Chrome
7) As soon as Google Chrome starts type about: plugins in the search bar - search for "Google Update" and deactivate it
8) Open AL - you'll get the information "Uh-oh! Chrome failed to start our game. Press this button to see the updated news on this issue!"
9) Follow the steps by STS: http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/963855-%22chrome-failed-to-start-our-game%22 or http://support.spacetimestudios.com/customer/portal/articles/967157-how-to-resolve-most-errors-with-spacetime-games-on-google-chrome
(the first one worked for me: type about:flags in the search bar -> activate GPU -> relaunch Chrome -> set it back on default -> relaunch Chrome)
10) Open AL again and (hopefully) be happy :)

What do u mean "shut down internet connection and then installing old version"? U know u can't accses internet without internet connnection-right?