I keep finding that CivilizationIV.ini has autoreset to default settings, getting rid of such things such as the cheat code, enabling python exceptions, and asking if I want to run the game windowed. How do I make it stop doing this?
CivilizationIV.ini Autoresets!
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[to_xp]Gekko
QCT junkie
I'm having the same issue, my workaround is to make a copy of your edited .ini and keep it on the desktop so if it resets you just grab it and jam it back inside 
RD-BH
Human
Help.
... can't get this workaround working.
As of Dec 2012,
... whenever I load a mod (bts steam)
... CivilizationIV.ini resets to an empty file.
This forces me to manually save every turn.
... I used to set autosave to 1/turn for 500 turns
Other settings are also missed
... but not nearly as inconvenient.
Any ideas appreciated.
... can't get this workaround working.
As of Dec 2012,
... whenever I load a mod (bts steam)
... CivilizationIV.ini resets to an empty file.
This forces me to manually save every turn.
... I used to set autosave to 1/turn for 500 turns
Other settings are also missed
... but not nearly as inconvenient.
Any ideas appreciated.
Furiey
No Longer Just Lurking
I keep a copy saved for when it occasionally does this to me. Others have made the file read only to stop it.
RD-BH
Human
It does it every time, so a copy doesn't help. (this is when loading a mod)
Also, read only doesn't stop it being renamed to a .bak file.
[edit_begin]
I deleted the entire My Games directory structure.
This allowed the .ini to finally return.
I suspect this is some Windows 7 setting gone awry.
... (related to restore previous version mechanic)
[edit_end]
Also, read only doesn't stop it being renamed to a .bak file.
[edit_begin]
I deleted the entire My Games directory structure.
This allowed the .ini to finally return.
I suspect this is some Windows 7 setting gone awry.
... (related to restore previous version mechanic)
[edit_end]
RD-BH
Human
Sadly ...
... still no joy
It loaded exactly once then overwrote the file on the next mod load.
It doesn't even cache the data ... just deletes it.
Read only doesn't work.
It renames the file to .bak then starts with a .ini containing a single line.
This is annoying.
I can't find any clues as to who is doing this (ie Windows,Civ,or Steam)
[additional info]
Time stamp on .ini matches time of game creation and/or load.
... I created game, saved, then exited; .ini time stamp == as init game save NOT user save
... I restarted and loaded a saved game; loaded game and .ini BOTH altered to new time stamp
[temporary success]
From safe mode I copied .ini back into directory then set it read only.
Rebooting, I've now played four games without .ini resetting.
I still don't know the exact cause.
I suspect remnant xp code not quite compatible with win7.
Maybe roaming problem?
I'm burned out ... and it is currently working.
Gonna go have some FUN 8)
... still no joy
It loaded exactly once then overwrote the file on the next mod load.
It doesn't even cache the data ... just deletes it.
Read only doesn't work.
It renames the file to .bak then starts with a .ini containing a single line.
This is annoying.
I can't find any clues as to who is doing this (ie Windows,Civ,or Steam)
[additional info]
Time stamp on .ini matches time of game creation and/or load.
... I created game, saved, then exited; .ini time stamp == as init game save NOT user save
... I restarted and loaded a saved game; loaded game and .ini BOTH altered to new time stamp
[temporary success]
From safe mode I copied .ini back into directory then set it read only.
Rebooting, I've now played four games without .ini resetting.
I still don't know the exact cause.
I suspect remnant xp code not quite compatible with win7.
Maybe roaming problem?
I'm burned out ... and it is currently working.
Gonna go have some FUN 8)
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