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GCFScape + FAQ - NemPosted: Jun 20th, 2004 - 11:37:59 am +
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Q.
+ 		+

When I launch GCFScape I get the following error message:
"This application has + failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the + application may fix this problem."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape v1.4.0 and up is written in C++ .NET v2.0 and such as requires the .NET runtimes + to run. See the downloads + page for more information.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I launch GCFScape I get the following error message:
"The application failed to + initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click ok to terminate the application."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape is written in C++ .NET and such as requires the .NET runtimes to run. See the downloads + page for more information.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I launch GCFScape I get the following error message:
"A required .DLL file, + MSCOREE.DLL, was not found."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape is written in C++ .NET and such as requires the .NET runtimes to run. See the downloads + page for more information.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

Are GCF files compressed archives?

+
+
A.
+ 		+

No.

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+
Q.
+ 		+

What are GCF files then?

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+
A.
+ 		+

GCF (Assumed to stand for Game Cache File) files can best be compared to a virtual file + system not unlike FAT or other common file systems. The virtual file system supports meta + data, file fragments, checksums and other minor features. GCF files are the backbone of + Steam's content delivery system.

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+
Q.
+ 		+

Why do I have to close Steam to open a GCF file?

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape uses a technique called file mapping to directly access data in a GCF file as you + would data in memory. This is a useful technique because it means GCFScape doesn't have to + read tons of data into memory to read a GCF file and it can read a GCF file without having + to seek all over the place.

+

Because Steam opens GCF files in read/write mode and is liable to change the contents of + any GCF file at any time, GCFScape requires that you close Steam. If Steam was open and it + changed the contents of a GCF file while it was mapped, GCFScape would become unstable and + likely crash.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I open a package I get the following error message:
"Failed to open file." +

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape requires strict read rights to a package file to maintain stability. Make sure the + package file is not open in any other program including Steam. As a work around you can + enable Volatile Access from the Options menu. Note: this may cause + GCFScape to become unstable if Steam is updating the package you have open.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I open a GCF file I get the following error message:
"Invalid GCF version number + (vX)."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape does not know how to read the GCF file version you are attempting to open. This + could be because it is an old GCF file version that I haven't yet added support for (due to + the fact that I don't know what the format is) or a new GCF file version that a recent Steam + update produced. Either way let me know.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I open a package I get the following error message:
"Corrupt file."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape will display this error when it maps a package file to memory only to find there + is not enough data in the file for the resulting map. This may or may not mean your file is + corrupt but almost certainly means GCFScape would crash it continued to load your package + file.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I open a package I get the following error message:
"Failed to map view of + file."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

GCFScape will display this error when the system call MapViewOfFile() fails. This can + happen on older operating systems with primitive virtual memory management. As a work around + you can disable File Mapping from the Options menu. Note: disabling + File Mapping will incur a memory and performance penalty.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I press the Extract button, a Browse for Folder dialog appears but there + is no directory tree to allow me to select a folder.

+
+
A.
+ 		+

There is an unfortunate bug with the .NET framework that causes this dialog to operate + incorrectly. This is a pretty rare occurrence, but there is a workaround:

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  1. Close GCFScape.
    2. +
  2. Open the gcfscape.cfg file, located in your GCFScape directory, in notepad.
    3. +
  3. Set the GCFScape.ExtractDirectory argument to a folder on your hard drive such as + C:\.
    4. +
  4. Open GCFScape and extract your file.
    5. +
+
+
Q.
+ 		+

When I extract a file I get the following error message:
"Error writing [filename] + (File contains no physical data to write)."

+
+
A.
+ 		+

This error occurs when you attempt to extract a file that has no physical data associated + with it. This is a file that exists in the directory tree but which Steam has not yet + downloaded. Use Steam to make sure the file is fully acquired.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

How do I create a GCF file?

+
+
A.
+ 		+

As of yet, not enough is known about the GCF file format to programmatically create one. + There are still plenty of unknown fields that need an understanding before a GCF file can be + created. That said there is also no guarantee that creating a GCF file is all that is needed + for Steam to recognize and make use of it. Some other registration might be required and may + not be possible without hacking Steam. For these reasons I have no plans to add the ability + to create a GCF file.

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

How do I modify a GCF file?

+
+
A.
+ 		+

The purpose of the GCF file is to make it easy for Steam to update Valve's software. When a + new version of a program (say CS) is released, all Steam has to do is look in the CS GCF + file and compare versions (hashes) of each file to determine if each file needs to be added, + updated or removed. Because of this, if you were to modify a file, Steam would interpret + this as meaning that the file is out of date and redownload the correct version of the file. +

+

Steam does, however, provide an interface to add or overwrite a file. To add or overwrite a + file simply place it in the corresponding directory in the Steam\SteamApps\[EMail]\[GCF + File] directory on your hard drive. You might have to create the appropriate subdirectories. +

+
+
Q.
+ 		+

Will GCFScape be able to create or modify GCF files in the future?

+
+
A.
+ 		+

Not likely.

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+
+ +

Ask a question...

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61. NemPosted: Jun 13th, 2010 - 12:28:29 pm +
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+
No, just the ...\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead 2\left4dead2\pak01_dir.vpk file. +
+

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62. riksmofugl84Posted: Jul 27th, 2010 - 7:08:13 + am +
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+
Hmm, i have a problem with GCFScape .. i wanted to change the files in half-life 2 + from the old sounds folder to a more fun vocal soundpack , but i found out that GCFScape only extracts + sounds, not inserting them .. what cind of program can i use or how do i go forward to do so in + GCFScape?
+

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63. DomIIIPosted: Jul 27th, 2010 - 1:32:52 + pm +
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just put them in the appropriate directory, it is not necessary to put them in the + gcf files. example:
+ C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\<username>\half life 2\hl2\sound
+

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64. adomskyPosted: Nov 6th, 2011 - 8:55:47 + pm +
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I have a question about editing a l4d2 file. I want to edit the clientscheme.res file + to remove the player names. However, there is no l4d2 directory in my steamapps\<username> + directory, it's in my steamapps\common directory. Should I put it in the appropriate folder in there, or + create a steamapps\<username>\left 4 dead 2\etc. folder?
+

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65. Sephiroth582Posted: Jan 15th, 2012 - 11:37:11 + am +
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I've been trying to do some weapons script editing for Half Life 2, but when I open + the source engine.gcf file to extract the scripts, ALL of the weapons scripts are grayed out. I tried + searching through other GCFs, validating my files, reinstalling HL2, and closing Steam but I still can't + get the files to extract. I keep getting the pesky "Have the files been completely acquired?" + message. Help please??
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66. DomIIIPosted: Jan 15th, 2012 - 3:52:36 + pm +
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adomsky, put it into the common\Left 4 Dead 2 + folder.
Sephiroth582, look in source 2007 binaries 2.gcf
+

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67. mc peepantsModified: Feb 12th, 2012 - 8:32:03 + pm +
+
+
How can I extract a custom CSS map using GCFScape? I've looked through the gcf files + and all I can find are the official Valve maps.
+

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68. zmanPosted: Jul 16th, 2012 - 10:11:01 + pm +
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+
I am trying to find the sound files for half life 2.
+
+ I dont know where to find them
+
+ i looked in the platform folder and got this error
+
+
+ Error writing C:\Users\gamer\AppData\Local\Temp\PlatformMenu.vdf (Error: Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 + B of 218 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+ Error writing C:\Users\gamer\AppData\Local\Temp\PlatformMenu.vdf (Error: Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 + B of 218 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+
+ What do i do?
+

+
+
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69. DomIIIPosted: Jul 17th, 2012 - 1:12:42 + pm +
+
+
You need to open the right GCF file. Try opening SteamApps\source sounds.gcf
+

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70. zmanModified: Sep 30th, 2012 - 3:17:39 + pm +
+
+
I don't have a steamapps\sourcesounds folder
+
+ I'm trying to get the files as an mp3.
+
+ Is there somewhere I can just download the voiceovers?
+

+
+
+
71. BanegueModified: Mar 9th, 2013 - 5:21:28 + pm +
+
+
Hi , i have a problem with GCFScape , i need to extract a weapon physcannon for + garry'smod but there is error
+
+
+ Error writing C:\Users\Utilisateur\AppData\Local\Temp\V_physcannon\v_physcannon_mask.vtf (Error: + Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 B of 174968 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+ Error writing C:\Users\Utilisateur\AppData\Local\Temp\V_physcannon\v_physcannon_sheet.vmt (Error: + Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 B of 268 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+ Error writing C:\Users\Utilisateur\AppData\Local\Temp\V_physcannon\v_physcannon_sheet.vtf (Error: + Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 B of 349744 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+ Error writing C:\Users\Utilisateur\AppData\Local\Temp\V_physcannon\v_superphyscannon_sheet.vmt (Error: + Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 B of 273 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+ Error writing C:\Users\Utilisateur\AppData\Local\Temp\V_physcannon\v_superphyscannon_sheet.vtf (Error: + Unexpected end of GCF stream (0 B of 349744 B). Has the GCF file been completely acquired?)
+
+ I have use a tutorial , look , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE4JXFQSiIA
+
+ Please help me ...
+

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72. NemPosted: Mar 9th, 2013 - 6:22:48 pm +
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+
Try source 2007 shared materials.gcf.
+

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73. BaneguePosted: Mar 11th, 2013 - 10:34:19 + am +
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look this : http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/4924/img1dx.png
+

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74. BaneguePosted: Mar 11th, 2013 - 10:34:34 + am +
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+

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75. NemPosted: Mar 13th, 2013 - 4:56:41 am +
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I don't know why you're showing me that...
+

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76. Hellsing4682Modified: Jun 7th, 2013 - + 9:08:46 am +
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+
Whenever I try to extract a large file (say a materials or models folder) the + GCFScape freezes and I either have to wait for it to unfreeze (extracts nothing) or forcefully close it. + Any solutions?
+
+ Edit: Page king.
+ Edit 2: Nevermind, extracting by dragging and dropping makes it freeze, but right clicking and + extracting does the trick.
+

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77. SavantPosted: Dec 18th, 2013 - 12:02:26 + am +
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+
HOW DO I OPENED GCFSCAPE?shrug
+

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78. TerakuModified: Jan 2nd, 2014 - 5:51:58 + pm +
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+
I can't open any L4D2 VPK's. All I see is a folder called "root", which I + can't expand or extract. Steam and L4D2 are not running. Some help would be greatly appreciated.
+
+ EDIT: Never mind, I was opening the wrong file. You need to open the dir VPK.
+

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79. 222222Modified: Jun 26th, 2014 - 6:05:07 + pm +
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+
I want to open a .VPK file but I only see folders with weird symbols and when I click + on them there is nothing. I will also get an error that reads: Illegal character in path. How do i fix + this / is this problem known?
+

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80. RBunnyPosted: Jul 6th, 2014 - 3:31:18 + am +
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+
To 222222
+ I was having the same issue. Install the latest version of GCFscape and .NET and it should do the trick. +
+

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+
+
81. spad0urPosted: May 18th, 2016 - 9:14:36 + pm +
+
+
I have the same problem as dark_2004
+
+ When i try open valve pack file (dota2) then i receive error :
+
+ An unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will + ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will be shut down + immediatly.
+
+ Any solution?
+

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+
+
82. Last comradePosted: Dec 5th, 2016 - 12:26:47 + pm +
+
+
When I extract a .vtf file from vpk I get the following error message:Error writing + [filename] (Error: Invalid open mode (0x04858270).)
+

+
+
+
83. dekkerPosted: Jul 1st, 2017 - 2:52:28 + pm +
+
+
Hi there,
+
+ I have searched the FAQ, the entire forum for a solution for this. And it seems everyone else with this + problem, to this day is yet to get a solution.
+
+ I have downloaded the latest .NET framework
+ I am on windows 7x64
+
+ I can open the program fine, but when I try to open a .vpk file, it comes up->
+
+ "Unhandled exception has occurred in your application"
+ "Illegal characters in path"
+
+ Please if anyone has a solution to this yet, help me out.
+
+ Would really appreciate it.
+
+ Cheers
+
+
+
+
+
+ See the end of this message for details on invoking
+ just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.
+
+ ************** Exception Text **************
+ System.ArgumentException: Illegal characters in path.
+ at System.IO.Path.CheckInvalidPathChars(String path, Boolean checkAdditional)
+ at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)
+ at GCFScape.CDirectoryItemInfoManager.GetItemTypeInfo(CDirectoryItem* pDirectoryItem)
+ at GCFScape.CPackageTreeNode..ctor(CPackage* pPackage, CDirectoryItem* pDirectoryItem, + CDirectoryItemInfoManager pDirectoryItemInfoManager, CPackageInfo pPackageInfo, Boolean bBuild)
+ at GCFScape.CPackageTreeNode.BuildNode()
+ at GCFScape.CGCFScape.trePackage_AfterExpand(Object sender, TreeViewEventArgs e)
+ at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.OnAfterExpand(TreeViewEventArgs e)
+ at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.TvnExpanded(NMTREEVIEW* nmtv)
+ at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.WmNotify(Message& m)
+ at System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.WndProc(Message& m)
+ at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr + lparam)
+
+
+ ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
+ mscorlib
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework64/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ GCFScape
+ Assembly Version: 1.8.6.0
+ Win32 Version: 1.8.6
+ CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Nem's%20Tools/GCFScape/GCFScape.exe
+ ----------------------------------------
+ System.Windows.Forms
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ System
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ System.Drawing
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ System.Configuration
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ System.Xml
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+ Accessibility
+ Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
+ Win32 Version: 4.7.2053.0 built by: NET47REL1
+ CodeBase: + file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
+ ----------------------------------------
+
+ ************** JIT Debugging **************
+ To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
+ application or computer (machine.config) must have the
+ jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
+ The application must also be compiled with debugging
+ enabled.
+
+ For example:
+
+ <configuration>
+ <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
+ </configuration>
+
+ When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
+ will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
+ rather than be handled by this dialog box.
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