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by Michael Sacco 
Oct 29th 2010 at 4:00PM
Pre-orders for the Cataclysm digital upgrade are officially open, and you can start downloading the remainder of the expansion's data the moment your purchase goes through. But what if you're awaiting a Collector's Edition or you don't have the money to upgrade online right now? You don't want to be left waiting for Cataclysm to download and install on launch night.
Thankfully, we've got you covered. There's an easy way to preload all the data you'll need to play Cataclysm the moment it goes live on midnight Dec. 7. Just follow these easy steps:
- Make sure World of Warcraft and/or the launcher and background downloader are completely closed.
- Open up your World of Warcraft folder.
- Open Launcher.wtf in Notepad and change the "accountType" line from LK to CT.
- Open Config.wtf in Notepad and change the "accountType" line from LK to CT.
Remember: This will only give you the necessary files to play Cataclysm. It will not upgrade your account and you will not be able to access Cataclysm features. You still need to buy the game if you want to play on launch day.
Thanks to Lemon King for the tip!
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will destroy Azeroth as we know it; nothing will be the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion (available Dec. 7, 2010), from brand new races to revamped quests and zones. Visit our Cataclysm news category for the most recent posts having to do with the Cataclysm expansion.Filed under: Cataclysm
Reader Comments (Page 10 of 10)
Adynathor Nov 14th 2010 5:52PM
Thank you for the tip! When I first read about it, I have to admit I thought it was not legal, but then I heard Mr. Sacco while listenting to the wow insider podcast, confirming that it was fine and that Blizzard approved. I just tried and it worked.
It works for me because I'm overseas and I got a Collector's Edition (must have the pet, lol), I would have to wait for my bf to wait in line for our box sets and then ship it, which takes too long and costs a lot. I was going to just get the box and preorder the digital download, but now I can just wait for my cd key. :D
TYSM!
Chaoswolf Dec 7th 2010 5:42AM
Thank You =D
wdsrmail Nov 16th 2010 5:41PM
I altered my files, and have already downloaded some data, but I noticed today that the files had somehow altered themselves back to saying "LK" instead of "CT". Something to watch out for.
anthony71789 Dec 5th 2010 4:26AM
thanks alot sacco
Aurora Dec 6th 2010 11:14AM
Hello, I can't figure out how to do this, I changed both "LK" to "CT" can someone help me? I'll post my config and launcher .wtf files here:
SET locale "enUS"
SET patchlist "enUS.patch.battle.net:1119/patch"
SET hwDetect "0"
SET gxRefresh "60"
SET gxMultisampleQuality "0.000000"
SET gxFixLag "0"
SET videoOptionsVersion "4"
SET textureFilteringMode "0"
SET movie "0"
SET Gamma "1.000000"
SET readTOS "1"
SET readEULA "1"
SET showToolsUI "1"
SET Sound_OutputDriverName "System Default"
SET Sound_MusicVolume "0.10000000149012"
SET Sound_AmbienceVolume "0.10000000149012"
SET farclip "507"
SET specular "1"
SET particleDensity "40"
SET gxWindow "1"
SET mouseSpeed "1.2000000476837"
SET accountType "CT"
SET VoiceActivationSensitivity "0.39999997615814"
SET ChatMusicVolume "0.29999998211861"
SET ChatSoundVolume "0.39999997615814"
SET ChatAmbienceVolume "0.29999998211861"
SET realmName "Misha"
SET showChatIcons "1"
SET gameTip "51"
SET Sound_MasterVolume "0.10000000149012"
SET baseMip "1"
SET Sound_EnableSoftwareHRTF "1"
SET Sound_SFXVolume "0.10000000149012"
SET Sound_EnableSoundWhenGameIsInBG "1"
SET Sound_VoiceChatInputDriverName "System Default"
SET Sound_VoiceChatOutputDriverName "System Default"
SET environmentDetail "50"
SET readScanning "-1"
SET readContest "-1"
SET readTerminationWithoutNotice "-1"
SET installType "Retail"
SET playIntroMovie "4"
SET showItemLevel "1"
SET ShowAllSpellRanks "0"
SET equipmentManager "1"
SET questLogCollapseFilter "-1"
SET previewTalents "1"
SET showRaidRange "1"
SET fixedFunction "1"
SET movieSubtitle "1"
SET gxVSync "0"
SET enterWorld "1"
SET realmList "us.login.worldofwarcraft.com"
SET Sound_EnableMusic "0"
SET realmListbn "“”"
SET checkAddonVersion "0"
SET accountName "rennish1@hotmail.com"
SET accountList "!RISHANTH|WoW1|"
SET g_accountUsesToken "1"
SET lastCharacterIndex "4"
SET hidePartyInRaid "1"
SET gxResolution "1680x1050"
SET weatherDensity "1"
that was config
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SET accountType "CT"
SET accounttype "CT"
SET baseTorrentBytes "1230241792"
SET configURL "http://ak.worldofwarcraft.com.edgesuite.net/wow-pod-retail/NA/config_recommended_na_2.xml"
SET downloadCompleted "1"
SET mfilHash "FBF4B6CD9385FA27A25486ABF81DB6C2"
SET patchApplicationCompleted "1"
SET recommended "5"
SET required "5"
SET requiredCompleted "1"
SET torrentHash "861265A273CC8B6E6BBD63710A185101"
SET uploadMax "0"
SET userspeed "13"
and that was launcher
Thanks in advance!
welles batista dutra Dec 26th 2010 8:55PM
ou gostaria de sabe comoo eu baixo a nova versão do wow o cataclym eu sou novo no servi e gostaria muito de sabe como baixar essa novar versão será que tem como me ajudar alguém