When the Stronghold.exe/Crusader.exe fails to find the CD copy protection, the “CD Not Found” error occurs. When the patch is installed, Stronghold.exe/Crusader.exe is overwritten with a Stronghold.exe/Crusader.exe that looks for the older Take2 cd copy protection. In the case of Global Star Software release, the CD copy protection implemented on the cd is different to the Take2 release versions. With the exception of mechanical or driver failure of the CD/DVD drive, the most likely cause is applying the patch to a Warchest or Global Star Software release version. The Global Star Release can be identified by “Global Star Software” or “printed near the UPC (bar code) on the packaging. No for these releases: Stronghold Warchest Stronghold Crusader (Jewel Case). Yes for these releases: Stronghold Crusader.

No for these releases: Stronghold (Jewel Case), Stronghold Warchest Stronghold & Tropico Bundle. Yes for these versions: Stronghold Stronghold Deluxe Stronghold (MAC). Macsoft handles the publication of the Macintosh version of Stronghold. This publisher utilizes a different cd copy protection and games already come with features and fixes of the Strongholdv1.2 and Crusader v1.1 patches. They are also the current publishers of Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader. They handle the publication of discounted Take2 software. Global Star Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. They have offices in New York, Baltimore, Austin and Berkshire (UK). Gathering is a subsidiary of Take2 Corporation. Whether for video games or books, this is what a publishing company does. Take2 actually pays for printing of boxes, manuals, publicity, pressing of cds. Essentially Firefly Studios writes the game and Take2 physically makes it. Take2 is the parent company of Gathering of Developers and Global Star Software. Take2 Interactive is the original publisher of Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader. They actually code, test and generate the media that is the game. Why do I get a “CD Not Found” error after installing the patch?ĭevelopers of the games. How do I identify the Global Star release of Stronghold or Stronghold Crusader?

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