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==Installation==
==Installation==
===Launcher===
*Right Click on the executable which should be labeled "Launcher-update.exe" or similar and then select "Run as Administrator".
*Right Click on the executable which should be labeled "Launcher-update.exe" or similar and then select "Run as Administrator".
*You will be presented with a graphical overlay.
*You will be prompted with a classic application install prompt
*Running the Launcher for the first time will show a "Install" button which will download Ultima Online and patch it for you.
*Choose where you would like to install the Launcher
*Click Install or Patch (Depending on whether you have Ultima Online installed or patched)
*If they aren't already installed, required .Net and C++ Redistributable will be automatically downloaded.
*Razor and any other necessary software, such as .Net, will be downloaded and installed automatically.


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==Options==
===Client===
*In The top left corner is an Options button. Click it. [[file:launcher_options.png|thumb|363px|In The top left corner is an Options button. Click it.]]
If the Launcher installation went smoothly, the Launcher should now load.
*Select which client you wish to use. If you do not have the client, it will be installed for you. (Razor, UO Steam, Sallos)
*Click the "Install" button at the top left of the Launcher menu
*'''Skip this step for new installations.''' Select the directory or directories of the client(s) you wish to use by clicking browse and locating them. (If they are installed) [[image:launcher_options_deep.png|thumb|363px|Select the directory or directories of the client(s) you wish to use by clicking browse and locating them. (If they are installed)]]
*Wait patiently while the client downloads
*Select the check box if you wish to use the Tree Hack (Removes most trees from the land and turns them into stumps)
*Run through the client installation process
**If you don't have any other clients installed already, it is best to install the client in its default location
Once the client is installed, you will be returned to the launcher
*Click on Update Manager and select Update All
*Hit Play!


==Play==
During the installation Razor will be automatically installed. Even if you prefer UOSteam or Sallos,  before try to set those up, it is recommended that you make sure that you can load the client and log into the server with Razor.
Click Play! [[image:uoflauncher.jpg|thumb|363px|Click Play!]]
 
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File:Installuoclient.png|Click Install!
File:Downloadingclient.png|Sit tight while downloading
File:Chooseclientlocation.png|Choose where to install
File:Graphicsupdates.png|Update all the things!
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==Settings==
Click the Settings button at the bottom left of the Launcher. This will present you with a few options to:
*Enable Tree Hack (Removes most trees from the land and turns them into stumps)
*Choose another Assistant Program such as UOSteam or [[Sallos]].
*Enable Automatic Updates
 
If you wish to enable the Tree Hack, you will have to make sure you do not have any clients open and then go back to the Update Manager to download the client art files that have the tree hack enabled.
 
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File:Launcheroptions.png|Launcher Settings
File:Treehackdropdown.png|Dropdown to select Tree Hack
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==FAQ==
==FAQ==
===I already have Ultima Online installed. What do I do?===
===I already have Ultima Online installed. What do I do?===
:Simply run the launcher, select options, specify the Razor directory (If not done already) and click Patch or Play.
:Assuming you downloaded and installed it with the UOF Launcher. Simply run the launcher, select options, specify the Razor directory (If not done already) and click Patch or Play. We cannot provide support for other client versions. The version displayed on the UO login screen should be 7.0.45.0 (Patch Unknown).
 
===I already have UO Steam, not Razor. How do I make it work?===
:Run the launcher, select options, specify your UOSteam directory and click Patch or Play.


===I already have Sallos, How do I get it to work?===
===I already have UO Steam / Sallos, not Razor. How do I make it work?===
:Run the launcher, select options, specify your Sallos directory and click Patch or Play.
:Run the launcher, select options, specify your UOSteam or Sallos directory in the and click Play.


===Does this work properly with Sallos?===
===Does this work properly with Sallos?===
:Yes, it will download the latest version of Sallos and continue to keep it patched. (Some graphics will still be broken due to Sallos restrictions)
:Yes. Installation instructions can be found on the [[Sallos]] page. Some graphics will still be broken due to Sallos restrictions.


===Is this launcher safe?===
===Is this launcher safe?===
:Yes, it was designed by the Ultima Online Forever official team. Be sure to check download links to make sure it comes from http://uoforever.com/downloaduoforever.php
:Yes, it was designed by the Ultima Online Forever team. Be sure to check download links to make sure it comes from http://uoforever.com/downloaduoforever.php


===I had the old launcher from Beta testing, will that work?===
===I had the old launcher from Beta testing, will that work?===
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===It says Ready to Play but Play doesn't do anything===
===It says Ready to Play but Play doesn't do anything===
:Make sure that you have selected the Razor, UOSteam or Sallos directories located in the options button.
:Make sure that you have selected the Razor, UOSteam or Sallos directories located in the Launcher Settings.


===How do I switch between clients like UOSteam or Sallos?===
===How do I switch between clients like UOSteam or Sallos?===
:Click on the options button in the top left corner and select the desired client by clicking its associated icon on the right.
:Click on the settings button and select the desired client by clicking its associated icon on the right.


===What is Tree hack? Is that legal?===
===What is Tree hack? Is that legal?===

Revision as of 15:15, 9 February 2017

Description

This guide will walk you through the downloading and installation process for Ultima Online with the use of a Launcher. This guide will be compatible for Razor, UOSteam and Sallos. Support can be found in our public Discord. It will automatically keep you up to date and ensure you are up to date on what's happening with the game.

Before you begin, make sure that all instances of Ultima Online clients and related programs such as Razor are closed. If you have an old version of this launcher, it is safe and recommended to overwrite it. Overwriting the UOFLauncher.exe will not cause you to lose any Razor or Client settings.

Downloading

  • Main download page

    Main download page

  • Download executable installer

    Download executable installer

Installation

Launcher

  • Right Click on the executable which should be labeled "Launcher-update.exe" or similar and then select "Run as Administrator".
  • You will be prompted with a classic application install prompt
  • Choose where you would like to install the Launcher
  • If they aren't already installed, required .Net and C++ Redistributable will be automatically downloaded.
  • Run as administrator

    Run as administrator

  • Starting the installation

    Starting the installation

  • Choose Launcher location

    Choose Launcher location

  • Install .Net and C++ Redistributable

    Install .Net and C++ Redistributable

Client

If the Launcher installation went smoothly, the Launcher should now load.

  • Click the "Install" button at the top left of the Launcher menu
  • Wait patiently while the client downloads
  • Run through the client installation process
    • If you don't have any other clients installed already, it is best to install the client in its default location

Once the client is installed, you will be returned to the launcher

  • Click on Update Manager and select Update All
  • Hit Play!

During the installation Razor will be automatically installed. Even if you prefer UOSteam or Sallos, before try to set those up, it is recommended that you make sure that you can load the client and log into the server with Razor.

  • Click Install!

    Click Install!

  • Sit tight while downloading

    Sit tight while downloading

  • Choose where to install

    Choose where to install

  • Update all the things!

    Update all the things!

Settings

Click the Settings button at the bottom left of the Launcher. This will present you with a few options to:

  • Enable Tree Hack (Removes most trees from the land and turns them into stumps)
  • Choose another Assistant Program such as UOSteam or Sallos.
  • Enable Automatic Updates

If you wish to enable the Tree Hack, you will have to make sure you do not have any clients open and then go back to the Update Manager to download the client art files that have the tree hack enabled.

  • Launcher Settings

    Launcher Settings

  • Dropdown to select Tree Hack

    Dropdown to select Tree Hack

FAQ

I already have Ultima Online installed. What do I do?

Assuming you downloaded and installed it with the UOF Launcher. Simply run the launcher, select options, specify the Razor directory (If not done already) and click Patch or Play. We cannot provide support for other client versions. The version displayed on the UO login screen should be 7.0.45.0 (Patch Unknown).

I already have UO Steam / Sallos, not Razor. How do I make it work?

Run the launcher, select options, specify your UOSteam or Sallos directory in the and click Play.

Does this work properly with Sallos?

Yes. Installation instructions can be found on the Sallos page. Some graphics will still be broken due to Sallos restrictions.

Is this launcher safe?

Yes, it was designed by the Ultima Online Forever team. Be sure to check download links to make sure it comes from http://uoforever.com/downloaduoforever.php

I had the old launcher from Beta testing, will that work?

No, download the latest version of the launcher. If you're not sure, just overwrite the old one. http://uoforever.com/downloaduoforever.php

It says Ready to Play but Play doesn't do anything

Make sure that you have selected the Razor, UOSteam or Sallos directories located in the Launcher Settings.

How do I switch between clients like UOSteam or Sallos?

Click on the settings button and select the desired client by clicking its associated icon on the right.

What is Tree hack? Is that legal?

Tree "Hack" was probably a poor choice of words. Tree hack replaces the tree textures to turn them into stumps. It's legal. It's often used by PVPers to give them a better view of players.

I'm stuck in fullscreen mode. How can I change it back?

Close your client and then go to C:\Users\username\Documents\EA Games\Ultima Online Legacy
You may have something besides UO Legacy installed, maybe you have Stygian Abyss.
In this folder you will see folders with the names of all your accounts. You can go into these folders and find the specific character you were logged in as when you went into full screen. You can then either delete their folder (warning: this will remove your other character customisations) or open the uo.cfg from your character's folder and in a text editor and change FullScreen = on to Fullscreen = off.
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