Stronghold 2 Deluxe

*****(IMPORTANT, CRACK AND PATCH NOT INCLUDED****** ***** (CRACK DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PLAY STRONGHOLD 2 ONLINE)***** Minimum System Requirements - Processor: 1.4GHz CPU or equivalent - RAM: 256 MB RAM - Video Memory: 32 MB VRAM - Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB - Operating System: Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP - DirectX Version: v9.0c Recommended System Requirements - Processor: 2.0GHz CPU or equivalent - RAM: 512 MB RAM - Video Memory: 64 MB VRAM - Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB How to install: After you have finished the download you need to mount the ISO file using (for example) daemon tools, available here at the piratebay: http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/3997540/DAEMON_Tools_Lite_4.11.2_-_TheOneX This is a software program that allows you to create a virtual drive. After you installed and started daemon tools you right click on the daemon tools icon on the taskbar and choose mount image. Then you browse to where you have saved the Stronghold ISO file. The ISO file should be mounted now and now you carry on as if you just inserted a CD in your drive so you click on start > my computer > and you will see Stronghold icon listed with your drives. Double click and install the game. After you installed the game you have to install the patch and apply the no cd crack. Available right here at the piratebay: http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/4569091/Stronghold_2_patch_crack The patch will update the game to version 1.4.1. this is a regular Windows install. if you then try to start the game you will find that you will get the error message stating: please insert the right CD to start the game. To correct that all you need to do apply the no CD crack which fools the software in thinking the right CD is in the drive. Drag and drop the no cd crack to the following location ( C:/Program Files/Firefly Studios/Stronghold 2). Windows will tell you that the file already exists but please carry on and save the no CD crack over the old one. Once thats done all you need to do double click the shortcut on your desktop and play the game! if you do not get the message "file already exists", you've done it wrong! make sure you DO NOT open the Stronghold folder when you place the no cd crack there. Just drop the crack in the closed Stronghold 2 folder, thats all! KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE GAME: 1) The error message "d3dx9_27.dll not found" this isnt really the game but a missing driver i think, i had this message once when i reinstalled Vista (grrrrrr, vista sucks!). its very easy to solve though, after asking google i found out that all you need to do is update or downgrade DirectX to version 9. Dont ask me why but it solved the problem for me. ***** I received some feedback regarding this issue from "deathhall", he explained that: "d3dx9_27.dll" means direct X that's why it works to upgrade/downgrade". So at least we know it isn't really the game that is to blame :-) ************ 2) Sometimes when i use "homemade maps" from my other release the game just stops. Thats because of bugs in the maps. as i said, they're homemade something must've gone wrong. i never had that happen to me while i was playing default maps. but nearly all maps work perfectly fine. 3) Once I started the game the game will ask me to play or update the game and when i do the update i get the message right cd cannot be authenticated and i cant start the game. the game is already updated to the latest (last) version/patch/update, when you re-install the update you overwrite the no cd crack so just re-install the no cd crack like described above and henceforth ignore the upgrade request within the game. ***********If you tried al this and you can't get the game to work then you can send me an e-mail and I will do my best to help you! I can only help you if you tell me what error messages you get so be sure to add those! Also make sure you comply with the system requirements! **************** [email protected] /* */ Enjoy the game and once convinced go out and buy! ============================================================================== Build. Battle. Become a King. Play the ultimate castle sim. Expand your lands, built and fortify your citadel. Entertain with jousts, lavish feasts and tournaments or rule with an iron fist and dispense medieval justice to your overworked and slovenly peasants. Stronghold 2 is the most accurate, amazing and dynamic depiction of siege-warfare and castle-life ever portrayed. New in the Deluxe edition: More maps, opponents, and historical castles to battle! Crusade across Europe in a new game mode. Enjoy the game and once convinced go out and buy! dedutch =============================================================================== DOWNLOAD ALL 140 STRONGHOLD 2 MAPS THAT I HAVE WITH MY NEW RELEASE!! http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/4878904 =============================================================================== Build, fight and rise to power, in a world of castles and kings In 2010 thousands of lords and ladies will join the race for the crown in Firefly�s new castle MMO. http://www.strongholdkingdoms.com/ CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW STRONGHOLD GAME!! ===============================================================================

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dedutch (2008-11-25)

FYI, just like with all the other Stronghold 2 rips available on the Piratebay, it seems that the no cd crack doesnt work. I tried a couple on this ISO file as well but I couldnt get it to work, I am a noob so that doesnt really mean a lot. If there are any experts around, please add the steps to make it work.

dedutch (2008-11-26)

I have a 20mbs internet connection and im uploading this with 4kbps. does anyone know how i can increase my upload speed?

claar (2008-11-29)

use all your uppload capacity to a few, instead of many downloaders, hopefully they will seed to more :)

stank5687 (2008-12-02)

please seed im stuck at 37.4 %

dedutch (2008-12-03)

thanks Claar! I have stopped the downloads till this torrent can survive on its own. Sorry I didn't upload for a couple of days, was on holiday and had to bring the laptop.

CASTOR13 (2008-12-03)

dead!

tt4under (2008-12-11)

Stronghold 2 patch1.4+crack :

bryman1970 (2008-12-12)

The game installed fine. I'm not quite sure what to do with the crack though. I assumed it replaces the desktop shortcut, which I did. That didn't work. Any help anyone?

bryman1970 (2008-12-12)

By the way, I also used Daemon Tools to mount the .iso image.

bryman1970 (2008-12-13)

I realized that crack file replaces the one from where I installed SH2. I just followed the directions from another torrent. I'm TOTALLY new at this stuff. Works great. Well done dedutch.

pet1100 (2008-12-16)

have only 1 thing to say
!!SEED!!
and seed and more seed

Bexy43 (2008-12-17)

Hey guys, I'm new to this and I'm using bittorrent to download, but I don't know what to do after the download is complete. I'm not sure what I'm doing but I downloaded some thing called IsoBuster. I just want to play this game haha. Anyone help me out?

dedutch (2008-12-17)

Hey Bexy43,
After you have finished the download you need to mount the ISO file using (for example) daemon tools. This is a software program that allows you to create a virtual drive. After you installed and started daemon tools you right click on the daemon tools icon on the taskbar and choose mount image. Then you browse to where you have saved the Stronghold ISO file. The ISO file should be mounted now and now you carry on as if you just inserted a CD in your drive so you click on start > my computer > and you will see Stronghold icon listed with your drives. Double click and install the game. After you installed the game and you are trying to start it up you will find that you will get the error message stating: please insert the right CD to start the game. To correct that all you need to do is download what is called the no CD crack which fools the software in thinking the right CD is in the drive. According to "tt4under" you can download this at
Once you have downloaded it save it in the install directory ( C: > Program Files > Firefly Studios > Stronghold 2). Windows will tell you that the file already exists but please carry on and save the no CD crack over the old one. Once thats done all you need to do double click the shortcut on your desktop and play the game!
Enjoy the game and once convinced go out and buy!

dedutch (2008-12-19)

pet1100 at 2008-12-16 13:46 CET:
have only 1 thing to say
!!SEED!!
and seed and more seed
Complain about seeding after you uploaded your first torrent. You're a leech, nothing else.

mario6732 (2008-12-21)

works great download was very fast and i have a crappy computer.
thanks!

juks30 (2008-12-23)

i installed the game then patched to 1.3.1 but there is no crack

dedutch (2008-12-23)

Hey juks30
Just follow the directions I gave to Bexy43. The update and no cd crack are available at the following link, I installed Stronghold myself using that very no cd crack so I know it works:

The update and crack has been available by "tt4under"
If you have anymore questions please let me know.

dedutch (2008-12-23)

FYI, the crack in question is for version 1.4, so that could explain why it didnt work. Update first then install the no cd crack in the install directory.

13loody13ulletz (2008-12-24)

Thanks for supplying this crack! Works great, very simple to use! I will be seeding for sure :)

dj0pzyko (2008-12-30)

is it the update 1 i need to install? cause it's the only 1 i can install

dedutch (2009-01-01)

To "dj0pzyko"
I'm not entirely sure what you mean but Iassume you're confused about which a update you should use.
Once you downloaded the update from:

you will find there are two files in the folder. One is the update and one is the no cd crack. First you update the game to v.1.4 and then you install the no cd crack.
Does that solve your issue?
Happy newyear everyone!! Hope the upcoming year will be better then the previous one!! All the best!!

Andreas927 (2009-01-03)

hey dedutch! I have installed the game and updated it to V 1.4, and downloaded the crack. but when i am gonna run the game it just sais. " Original disc could not be found or authenticated. " . do you know what i can do ?? please anyone?:P

dj0pzyko (2009-01-03)

nope the only one i can install is the update the other one is an WINRaR file that i only can pack out were the update is in

dj0pzyko (2009-01-03)

and when i try to run stronghold there is in the crack map it does only sow the option menu were i can choose what graphic and then when i press run nothing happens

dedutch (2009-01-04)

Hey Andreas927,
It sounds like you didn't download the right no cd crack. Did you download the no cd crack and update from the following link:

Also, could you specify which operating system you are using?
Make sure you install the right no cd crack for the right version. The reason I tell people to download and install the crack and update from the above mentioned link is because because every patch has a different crack.
Where did you get yours from?

dedutch (2009-01-04)

Hey dj0pzyko,
What you need to do is the following:
After updating you unpack the crack in the following location:
C:/Program Files/Firefly Studios/Stronghold 2.
Then click on unpack or extract or whatever, you should then get the message saying the file already excists, choose to overwrite it and click yes.
You should now be able to double-click the desktop shortcut and start the game without the error message.

masterhunter86 (2009-01-05)

thanks for the upload
i understand that i must use the tt4under crack to play
BUT in the take2 site there are 2 patches:
the 1.4.1 for stronghold 2
the 1.3.1 for stronghold 2 deluxe!!!!
So why a patch for sh 2 (tt4under) works with sh 2 deluxe????
Plese someone tell me.
Thanks

masterhunter86 (2009-01-05)

....sorry i think i understand.... the patch 1.3.1 TRASFORM the game in deluxe version.... the 1.4.1 is cumulative so if i use the crack of 1.4.1 its ok!

dedutch (2009-01-05)

I know it's rather confusing. I myself was never able to find a working no cd crack. I knew I had the game kicking about somewhere on cd so I started using that and made it available for everyone else. I was very pleased to find out "tt4under" posted that link here.

Dielectrics (2009-01-06)

Take2 site? What?

Dielectrics (2009-01-06)

tt4under's update and crack work great, and thanks for the upload, dedutch.

dj0pzyko (2009-01-06)

oka i have tried to unpack it there with WinRaR but when i press yes to overwrite all then it does it but then there comes a box up saying acces denied

dedutch (2009-01-06)

i need to see what you do, dj0pzyko, could you send some screenshots with the steps you undertake to my email address? my email address is thepiratedutchman@hotmail.com
please add as much information about what you do.

dedutch (2009-01-06)

wait, dj0pzyko, are you still seeding? if you are then stop seeding and try again.

Andreas927 (2009-01-07)

How do i play Multiplayer?:p

dedutch (2009-01-07)

Hey Andreas927,
I was thinking the same thing although I'm not sure if that's possible as its a pirated version. I tried installing the update required for multiplayer and after trying to start the game i get the please insert the right cd. so I presume I will have to find the right no cd crack for that first. I'm not very hopefull that even after to be able to do it. I'll try and find the crack and keep you all posted!

dedutch (2009-01-07)

When you try to play multiplayer you will have to download and install an update. once you do that you will have to reinstall the crack. if you then try to restart the game you will have to download the crack again so for that end the multiplayer doesnt work. You may want to try to burn the Stronghold ISO file to disc and then try it again because when I tried to play the multiplayer with the original disc it did work.
Can you let me know if that works please?

DoomsdayTomorrow (2009-01-07)

Seeding like a freak, Share ratio (on Bitlord) 13,4

Andreas927 (2009-01-10)

hey dedutch . I have the right No Cd crack, it works perfectly, so its possible to find it ;)

Netherlands123 (2009-01-11)

Uhm i have stronghold 2 +patch v1.4.1 insalled on my comp and got Stronghold 2 Deluxe form this.
If i want to install the Stronghold 2 deluxe there comes unistall stronghold 2
and if just instal deluxe it needs an cd Got no Crack
Any answers?

Netherlands123 (2009-01-11)

ah nvm i unistalled stronghold 2 installed deluxe patched it putted crack in and it worked:D

Remind27 (2009-01-11)

ohh i cant w8 too play this!! soo fun game :)

Remind27 (2009-01-11)

if any one more can seed plz do that:)

xander486 (2009-01-12)

ok I think I did everything right but when I try to run the game it say's this application has failed to start becuz d3dx9_27.dll was not found. I tried reinstalling it and everything but its still not working anybody know why???

Padorath (2009-01-12)

I just read someone had a problem like that xander486, try updating/reinstalling directX.
That or there's an issue with directX10, so maybe try running it in compatibility mode? This is all assuming you're on windows.

dj0pzyko (2009-01-14)

hey m8 i have added u to msn instead much easier to talk then /:

dj0pzyko (2009-01-14)

i'm trying to put away the copyright protecter on it and try again to unpack the crack in it

Kingcop (2009-01-14)

I always get the massage that he cant find the following: d3dx9_27.dll. What do I need to do?
And what is take 2 site.

Kingcop (2009-01-14)

Never mind I needed to download directx 10 and now its up and running.
Thanks dedutch

xander486 (2009-01-15)

Ok ive now tried it on 2 diff comps and im still having the same problem...I tried reinstalling dirext x and everything can someone plz help???

sickeyed (2009-01-15)

thx dudes! (dedutch and tt4under). worked like a charm first time.... one question. know where any trainers are? like the mega trainer. hey i know its cheating but what can i say.... thx again on a flawless torrent.

ballebob12 (2009-01-19)

Hello Whos do i intall it i downloaded no cd crack and all that can u tell me how to do it step by step pliz!? becuse im very very nooooooooob at this shit and i just want to play the fucking lovly game and enjoy my self :)

ballebob12 (2009-01-19)

and im seeding :P:)

ballebob12 (2009-01-19)

nvr mind i fixed it :P

who-knows (2009-01-26)

I have a problem. The game wont work after i unpacked the crack using WinRAR and extracted it into the Stronghold2 folder. When i double clicked the stronghold2 shortcut and it says it was unable to locate the components. Could you help me?

Dextrecious (2009-01-28)

Hey guys i a need some help first time doing anything like this. is there a way to get winrar to open up .torrent or do i need daemon tools?

dj0pzyko (2009-02-01)

hi m8 my internet comapny have blocked the ip adress to thepiratebay so i can only come on to look what to do when i'm at my dad so hope u can find out something for me!

supercookies (2009-02-02)

is the crack not included in this or is the crack the "Autorun" folder?

cleanuploads (2009-02-21)

@Dextrecious
you use programs such as utorrent to open .torrent files

dcpc10 (2009-03-10)

nice torrent, works fine with the correct crack, its a shame its not included though.

HIghNote (2009-03-17)

ok i installed game and patch but when i click play game it shows Entry Point Not Found does anyone know how to fix it?

pfcfl (2009-04-07)

will this torrent using a blank cd?
and dedutch thanks for the upload. i have the game but my son broke the cd :( your wicked man thumbs up to you!

pfcfl (2009-04-07)

WICKED MAN IT WORKS! BRILL KEEP SEEDING YALL!

BrianC101 (2009-04-20)

Hey everyone plz help!!!
I downloaded the torrent and the patck + crack file, I installed the game and replaced the play file with the crack but everytime i double click on it it says Entry Point not found!!
PLZZZ HELP!!!!!!

Kost_ONE (2009-05-01)

Thanks for this! I love the series, one thing though do I have to use the no CD crack or can I just keep it mounted on Alcohol 120?

dedutch (2009-05-01)

To "Kost_ONE",
Yeah, you always need to use the no cd crack.
dedutch

dedutch (2009-05-01)

To "BrianC101",
Try reinstalling or updating directX.
dedutch

diss4life (2009-05-10)

This game is awesome when at max quality without particles (particles make it look blurry?), the whole thing is awesome, the torrent is (semi)fast and totally clean, scanned before download, scanned the file, and after install, and it's all good.
Also, to those that don't understand installation:
1. Download torrent
2. Use a program like Daemon Tools to mount the iso file you downloaded
3. Install the game
4. Download the crack from tt4under, which is scanned and safe, not to mention 100% working
5. Run the update/patch/setup file (.exe) to update from ver. 13 to ver. 14 of the game (this is required for it all to work)
6. AFTER the patch has been applied, you can now apply the crack. Go back into the crack folder, open the .rar file with WinRAR, and drag the .exe to your desktop.
7. Navigate to C:\Program Files(x86)\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 2 and replace the original stronghold2.exe with the cracked version on your desktop.
8. You can now open the .exe and play the game without any issues!
Thanks a lot dedutch and tt4under!

arexthetrex (2009-05-26)

HELP
i have the cd and all at home but my mom threw away the box wit the cd key. can someone tell send me the cd key or a cd key that i can use?????

dedutch (2009-05-27)

Hey arexthetrex,
You could download the no cd crack and give that a go. I've never heard of any Stronghold 2 cd to have one of those cd keys (if by key, you mean serial).
If you're not sure how to use the no cd crack just read point 4-5-6-7 of the guy that left a comment above ya :-)

ThePBlover (2009-06-08)

thanks man
easy to setup once i realized i had only put daemon to recognize one file for some reason lol

ThePBlover (2009-06-08)

Problem
did everything and now i get an error like "d3d"something?

Eyan2 (2009-06-10)

seed...plz...ty...XD

dedutch (2009-06-10)

To ThePBlover,
reinstall directx and try it again.

LKsolid (2009-06-11)

Hey this is awesome thx for the game+crack I've been playing it for like 7 hours every day for the last week lol. I was just wondering though, after you start the game a screen comes up asking to update. Now I've always just clicked play for fear of having to redo everything. Should I continue just clicking play or continue updating?

quixz (2009-06-13)

could someone please explain exectly what to do with the crack. i don't get it to work. i downloaded the crack that tt4under provided, and i installed the patch. and then i move the winrar compressed
to the stronghold 2 folder. after i moved it i press; extract here. but then i get a error message that says; the name of the compressed files and access denied.
i don't know what to do, please help!

quixz (2009-06-13)

i got the crack into the stronghold folder. but when i klick the shortcut on the desktop I get a error message that says: Original disc could not be found or authenticated.

quixz (2009-06-13)

been trying to get this game for really long now so please help !

dedutch (2009-06-17)

Hey LKsolid,
Keep clicking play, you should've downloaded and installed the latest patch when you downloaded the crack. When I clicked on download update all I got was a d3dx9_27.dll error. Which was easily fixed by rolling back to direct X 9 (well, it worked for me anyway).

dedutch (2009-06-17)

Hey quixz,
No panic my man, this is the easy part!
Ok, here we go:
AFTER the patch has been applied, you can now apply the crack. Go back into the crack folder, open the .rar file with WinRAR, and drag the .exe to your desktop.
So open the crack file with Winrar, and drag and drop the .EXE file to the following location:
C:\Program Files\Firefly Studios\Stronghold 2
So drag it straight into the Stronghold 2 subfolder in program files. you should then get the message that the file already exists, click move and replace.
now double-click the desktop shortcut for Stronghold 2 and play the game!

Delije93 (2009-06-18)

i have done everything.... and he tells me that Original disc could not be found or authenticated..... what do now???

SyedMuhamadHassan (2009-06-18)

Delije93 u need to copy the crack
Can anyone tell me where can i get a trainer for 1.4.1

quixz (2009-06-21)

ehm.. Thanks alot dedutch i got it to work yesterday. but when i tried to play it today again, it just said; Original disc could not be found or authenticated. really strange since it worked yesterday, pls help :)

grimm42 (2009-06-25)

What you're probably doing is clicking the old shortcut you had before you applied the crack, go into the folder again and create a shortcut for the crack you applied yesterday wherever the hell you start playing it; like your desktop. Then it should start to work.

l_y-n_x (2009-07-05)

Hi. i downloaded the torrent + crack and did the update that came with the crack then applied the crack and when i start the game. it says there is another update. should that happen seeing as i already used the update that came with the crack? and also. the game itself does not work. when i try and play a map the game just crashes. any 1 else get this problem? and any 1 have a solution?

dedutch (2009-07-09)

Hey l_y-n_x,
It crashes with me from time to time as well but only with certain maps so I don't think its the game. Maybe other downloaders can comment on this as well.
As far as the update is concerned, once you've applied the patch and crack ur done. Version 1.4.1. is the latest one as far as I know and I doubt there will be a new one since the new Stronghold game is coming out next year.

gamehonk (2009-07-09)

I have a problem...i want to play this game so bad but cant get any of the vers i download to play cause i dont rly know what to do.
So with this ver i downloaded it then mounted it and installed it. I then tried to play it, it said :Original disc could not be found or authenticated'.
Also as far as i know i did install a crack yet and dont even know where 2 find it...Could someone please help by telling me what to do here or email me at :marco-schwenn@hotmail.com (maybe to set up a teamspeak talk to make it easier^^) (i speak german and english) plzzzzz help iam out of ideas...

dedutch (2009-07-09)

Hey gamehonk,
Download the crack and patch from the following link:

First you run the patch (you will be updated to version 1.4.1.) then drag the crack to the following location:
C:\Program Files\Firefly Studios\Stronghold2
Now play the game :-)

Constantine90 (2009-07-16)

i have done everything that is needed to play the game,at the loading screen the game crashes.
i thought i did everything right but at the loading screen the game says v1.4,should it say v1.4.1???? (i installed what i thought was the update for 1.4.1). The game also asks me if i want to install an update or just play,when i start it up. I have tried everything i can think of but im not too good with torrents :)
PLEASE HELP!!!!

scwh (2009-07-20)

Hey guys,
I need some help. I followed the directions and mounted the download and installed the patch. I then used winrar to open the crack but when I dragged the crack into the install folder, it simply went in as a shortcut and I wasn't asked to replace/overwrite the old one. when I try to play the game I get a "application failed to start because d3x9_27.dll was not found". Any ideas?

dedutch (2009-08-03)

To scwh,
update, agrade or downgrade DirectX to version 9 and try again. That solved it for me.

dedutch (2009-08-03)

Constantine90, look above yer comment man!
im kind of fed up with people asking questions and not looking at the comment pages.
ALL THE INFO U NEED TO INSTALL THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE ON THE COMMENT PAGES!!!

sheperd69 (2009-10-16)

I need a patch/crack for 1.4.1, does anyone know were to find one?

avelsilva (2009-10-21)

Excelent, work perfect

Gerbrand123 (2009-11-13)

I have watched all comments and i can't get a solution. if i drag the cracked .exe to the stronghold 2 map it doesn't ask me to replace but makes a shorcut. please help. i have vista.

dedutch (2009-11-19)

@ Gerbrand123
Open the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Firefly Studios
Once you've opened the Firefly Studios folder you should see the Stronghold 2 folder, correct?
The you drag and drop the crack in the Stronghold 2 folder. Do not open the Stronghold 2 folder first!
Then you should get that message you were talking about.

dedutch (2009-11-21)

@ 2pacsolider
Read the comment pages!!
After you have finished the download you need to mount the ISO file using (for example) daemon tools. This is a software program that allows you to create a virtual drive. After you installed and started daemon tools you right click on the daemon tools icon on the taskbar and choose mount image. Then you browse to where you have saved the Stronghold ISO file. The ISO file should be mounted now and now you carry on as if you just inserted a CD in your drive so you click on start > my computer > and you will see Stronghold icon listed with your drives. Double click and install the game. After you installed the game and you are trying to start it up you will find that you will get the error message stating: please insert the right CD to start the game. To correct that all you need to do is download what is called the no CD crack which fools the software in thinking the right CD is in the drive. According to "tt4under" you can download this at
Once you have downloaded it save it in the install directory ( C: > Program Files > Firefly Studios > Stronghold 2). Windows will tell you that the file already exists but please carry on and save the no CD crack over the old one. Once thats done all you need to do double click the shortcut on your desktop and play the game!
Enjoy the game and once convinced go out and buy!

suboski (2009-11-22)

when i install the game it has like a autoruns problem. and that's like on 99 % (already did it 2 times)
so i can still play the game, but now it's contineus crashing to my desktop when i want to play a game(menu works perfect) . i installed the right patches. any suggestion? i have downloaded dirctx 9.0c.

dedutch (2009-11-26)

@ suboski
make sure you comply with the requirements of the game.
Minimum System Requirements
- Processor: 1.4GHz CPU or equivalent
- RAM: 256 MB RAM
- Video Memory: 32 MB VRAM
- Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB
- Operating System: Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
- DirectX Version: v9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
- Processor: 2.0GHz CPU or equivalent
- RAM: 512 MB RAM
- Video Memory: 64 MB VRAM
- Hard Drive Space: 2500 MB

xedifisk (2009-12-18)

hey im doing everything u said to do and i cant even get the message that the file already exists. i do install the patch from the link right

xedifisk (2009-12-18)

nevermind bro i completely extracted a different file. works beatuifully

deathhall (2009-12-19)

Quote-
KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE GAME:
1) The error message "d3dx9_27.dll not found"
this isnt really the game but a missing driver i think, i had this message once when i reinstalled Vista (grrrrrr, vista sucks!).
its very easy to solve though, after asking google i found out that all you need to do is update or downgrade DirectX to version 9.
Dont ask me why but it solved the problem for me.
end quote-
"d3dx9_27.dll" means direct X that's why it works to upgrade/downgrade

danielmcp (2009-12-23)

sucks

shadwo009 (2009-12-24)

thanks for the run though on how to get this working!! all works great :)

dedutch (2009-12-25)

Sorry for the late reply everyone, my feckin laptop has died on me, what a great way to start Christmas huh?!
Anywho.....
@ 2pacsolider
I forgot to add that to the known issues. Once again, my knowledge as to why it happened is nearly non existent but all you need to do is reinstall the crack as described in the details. I shall add this to the known issue with the game! Have a great Christmas :-))
@ deathhall
Thanks for the info, I will add your reply as well, now I caqn pretend to understand why it happened :-)
Have a great Christmas!
@ danielmc
That's really constructive dude! Maybe want to ask for some help instead of moaning? What happened?

cowchin21 (2009-12-29)

I have a problem with multiplayer... there is a newer update for stronghold 2 and when i try tto download it straight from the game it installs but when i play it again it asks for the same download.
And with the patch that comes with the crack is outdated. Help!!!!!

dedutch (2009-12-29)

@ cowchin21
the patch and crack that i link to doesnt work for multiplayer. to my knowledge there is no cd crack that allows for online multiplayer.

wrathzilla (2010-01-09)

Alright, so i did the steps correctly.. (i think) i downloaded both this and the crack, then i installed stronghold 2 then the patch. then i dragged the crack into the stronghold two folder like it says to and the message doesn't appear to replace the file.. do i have to rename the crack? its currently named Crack_Stronghold_2_Deluxe_By_delion.rar
so...i get the message, it cannot be verified.. i dont open the stronghold two folder, and i drag the crack in... i dont understand whats wrong..

wrathzilla (2010-01-09)

wait i need winrar dont i? im an idiot sorry this is a new computer so i didnt extract it..

ProjektFUbaR (2010-01-15)

The updater does NOT work under ANY circumstance. I've tried it multiple times, multiple different ways. Therefore, the patch for version 1.4 will not work either.
I've tried re-downloading SH2 and different patches, and all of them seem to be the same exact patch/crack, just uploaded under a different name. So none of this works.
Don't tell me I don't know what I'm doing because I regularly download stuff like this and never, not once, have I run into a problem like this.

ProjektFUbaR (2010-01-16)

Yeah I've tried and tried and tried so many times and the updater just will not run... And like I said, when I go to download a different updater it won't work, so fuck it. I'm done trying.
I've tried every way possible so far...

Moodee (2010-01-16)

hey man,
i have the same problem as wrathzilla.
i drag it into the folder but it doesnt say that 1 already exists.
can ya give us a hand.

zinfin1 (2010-01-23)

well i did everything u said perfectly but it pops up and says original disc not be found or authenticated. plz get back to me as soon as u can ty

zinfin1 (2010-01-23)

A nvm mind man got it worken ignored C:/Program Files/Firefly Studios/Stronghold 2
ur good man lol got it all right o and can i update the multiplayer i wont till u tell me thx

jaky1997 (2010-01-28)

Patch and crack download

zinfin1 (2010-01-29)

is the for muitiplayer?

zinfin1 (2010-02-01)

when i go on multiplayer and click the player ready button it shows that i did but to everyone else i didnt and wont let me play. does anyone know how to fix?

keshavkd (2010-02-08)

every1 it works lik a charm.... :)
Wat I did was Updated to 1.3 then "cracked" it {pasted a crack} den an error mssage popped "sum dragonfly.dll thingie" ...... then i updated it to version 1.41 ......... then it worked for me... ^_^
Thnx for the torrent ..... superb ........ i usually get 140 Kbs but this torrent gave me 204 Kbs!! thnx for d seeders too.....

keshavkd (2010-02-08)

dedutch u rock dude!!

d1ngle (2010-02-25)

thx for links it will help me alot and it totaly works

Chaobaozi (2010-02-25)

Best description ever , i wish every game/ iso uploader would give such a clear description about it... Made it so much easier for me to find out wth's wrong =P

Chaobaozi (2010-02-26)

Hey dedutch.
The iso and crack work perfectly , but after a short while of playing it just suddenly crashes and vista tells me it stopped working , my only choice is to shut it down. But how to fix this? I really want to play this game badly..
PS: I've read trough all of the comments and only one seems to have the same problem. Thing is , his question is just as mine , but unanswered.
And i must say , you have alot of patience, hope you uploaded more games, ;)

dedutch (2010-03-02)

to Chaobaozi,
i only had that problem when i played certain custom made maps (not the default).
can you tell me if you are using the default or custom made maps?
also, can you tell me what you 've done to try and solve the issue? what error messages are you getting? what system are you using (do you comply with basic requirements?).
ill help you as best as i can but my knowledge is rather limited.
dedutch

awza (2010-03-11)

Thanks!!!! Ill be uploading like crazy now! 100 kb/s :D

aemulus17 (2010-03-12)

I'm not sure how much help I will be, but I am using Vista and had many of the same problems you all had, but managed to get it to work.
For the people having trouble with getting the crack to work, try copying and pasting the crack into the folder. Dragging didn't seem to work for me, but copying and pasting works fine.
Then, if you've installed, updated, and then cracked, and now you're getting the "d3dx9_27.dll not found" dialog, go here and follow the directions to install Directx 9.
After I did that, the game would start up fine, but then I would be prompted to update. I knew that I was not supposed to, so I clicked the x in the window, but then for some reason the game would crash. I'm not 100% sure why this works, but if you had the same problem, make sure you choose the "Play" option instead of exiting out of the window, and it should work just fine.
Thanks a lot dedutch for the upload. Works great.

romanmoga1992 (2010-03-22)

Anyone know if this can run on a 64bit Windows 7 system ?

TheHelpingHand (2010-04-15)

hey dedutch can u help me plz
each time i press play it comes up with the armored glantlet cursor thing and then suddenly it goes white for a milisecond and then it goes to desktop and say "stronghold2.exe has encountered a problem" etc and it close and i cant play help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hovannes650 (2010-05-01)

!!!!!!!!Please help!!!!!!!!
I GET A RUN-TIME ERROR 339
COMPONENT R2CTLNS.OCX NOT CORECTLY REGISTERED.
WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS?

dedutch (2010-05-02)

@ TheHelpingHand
I need more info then that, i really can't help you that way.
please reinstall the game according to my guidelines and tell me where it goes wrong.
Also, what are your system requirements?
@hovannes650
Your comment and issue "RUN-TIME ERROR 339
COMPONENT R2CTLNS.OCX NOT CORECTLY REGISTERED" have nothing to do with the game. you probably have a virus of some sort that affected component 'R2CTLNS.OCX'. type "RUN-TIME ERROR 339
COMPONENT R2CTLNS.OCX NOT CORECTLY REGISTERED." in Google and you will see what i'm talking about

dedutch (2010-05-12)

I'm getting a lot of emails concerning online play. The crack provided by "tt4under" does NOT allow online play.
If there are pirates out there that know how to get it to work please share :-)

Siikez (2010-05-14)

Hey dedutch I have a problem that hasn't been mentioned yet, hopefully you can give me a hand. Firstly my computer well mets the requirements and I have vista. Ok, so I did all the steps, patched and cracked cool. Then I double click the correct file and it asks me to select my graphics options etc. then I click play. Then nothing, at all. No game, just nothing. I double click the game and it says it's running. I go to task manager processes and it's in there, so I end the process. That's all it does.. any advice or help? p.s. that's every thing. theres no error codes or pop ups at all. thanks :)

Siikez (2010-05-15)

also its x64 bit machine..

DiskJokie (2010-05-16)

Seed, Pleas = )

Siikez (2010-05-22)

dw i fixed it myself lol. sheesh

prakaashmu (2010-05-26)

game worked . got crack and update from
u can just download crack alone too
thanks for uploader from prakaash

jperana (2010-05-28)

please seed

BradyA (2010-06-09)

one problem... where the hell is the iso file???

TheheroOfGames (2010-07-06)

Hey, At the 7'th chapter, the game sudenly shut down and my windows vista error message say's 'stronghold 2 has stoped working' what can i do? - the shutdown happends right after the monk is done talking - the game worked fine chapter 1-6 :S

TheheroOfGames (2010-07-06)

Update: It Shut Down when i scroll over the Blue Dot's on my map -to the left . maybe there is something wrong with them? anyone know how i can fix this? :)

Minilano (2010-07-06)

After Mission 6 in campaign it crashes , but everything else is fine . Incase there is a fix for the crash ,please help :P

FS505 (2010-07-15)

I think I know what causes the problem many seems to have (some claiming to get on 6th or 7th lvl) where the game shuts down.nnI think it is because of the use of the mouse scroll (when zooming and turning the view) while using wasd or arrow keys. nnnSo if you have encountered this problem try playing again but dont use scroll or scroll button while using wasd or arrow keys and see if the game works, and if it works pls post here to make sure for people that this game works.nnAlso if Im wrong, Im sorry for wasting your time ^^

jin10341 (2010-07-18)

hi dedutch i have a problem while in the installation process.nwhen in the middle of installing the file,ni have this message appearing.nnFeature: ***IS_STRING_NOT_DEFINED***nComponent: mapsnFile: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Firefly Studios\\Stronghold 2\\maps\\Foug?es.s2cnError: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrectn n ni\'m currently running windows 7n nthank you

emptytrys (2010-07-26)

hi i've done all the steps but when i click on the shortcut it shows that the program failed. i have windows 7 is that the problem??

tie3re (2010-07-28)

seruilsly where the hell IS THE GOD DAM ISO FILE?

Azated (2010-07-28)

When i click on 'download this torrent' and then click on 'open wth utorrent' it says the application cannot be found?

tureke (2010-07-29)

@tie3re, check your download map, its just one file in there (or 2 with the .nfo) it hasn't got a folder for itself, learn how to search, fag
btw ever heard of the "search" option?
loser

32tippmann92 (2010-07-29)

I've Installed everything (to my knowledge) correctly and put the crack in the stronghold 2 file. When I go to start up the game i get an error message saying remove disc from current CD drive and insert stronghold 2 deluxe disc in drive D:. I don't know if i can set the virtual drive as the main drive but I'd appreciate any help.

Azated (2010-07-29)

I have fully downloaded the file, but it's coming up as .tpb and not ISO, and it seems to be registering as a utorrent file, which is preventing me from mounting it.

32tippmann92 (2010-07-29)

solved my problem but a new one came up. Go to start game and get this...game disc could not be authorized or found. Help?

Thepiratebay97 (2010-08-26)

The game downloads at 300kps sec but thats to slow i need 500-600kps can somebody help my

dedutch (2010-09-07)

@ Thepiratebay97
and i want a woman that sucks like a dyson but at least i realise thats never gonna happen.

Minecraft (2010-09-23)

@tie3re
HUURR DURR IM AN RETARD DERP !!1!

15dillon (2010-10-03)

Fantastic torrent. Download speed at a constant 1Mbps, same with the linked patch + crack.
Scanned with AVG, Microsoft Security Essentials and Bitdefender, came up clean.
Game plays perfectly on Windows 7 64-bit, and runs smoothly at max settings on my mediocre laptop.
Big thanks to the uploader, highley recommended torrent.

coulter47 (2010-10-08)

ok this is becoming a pain in the ass i keep getting this when ever i try to loadd a game or go past the 2nd lvl
run time error
Program:
abnormal program terrination
WTF DOES THIS MEAN
i have the crack and v1.4. installed help plz!!!!!!!!!!!!

dedutch (2010-10-11)

@ coulter47
Which run time errror code are you getting?

eXcellently (2010-11-04)

Uh, oh. This is a bit awkward, I've never encountered this problem before. I dont have any problems with replacing of default .exe with cracked one that's an old shit for me. But the problem is when the 'Mad' installation software opens, when I try to press 'Install game' it fades out to gray and I can't press any of the buttons in the installation menu AKA I can't install the game itself, cuz I simply cant press the install button. What may cause this?

dedutch (2010-11-18)

@ eXcellently
i dont check the site everyday so its better to email me if you need assistence.
Could you send me a screenshot of when the problem occurs please? email is thepiratedutchman@hotmail.com

deejis (2010-11-26)

Do I need just the Stronghold 2 crack or a Stronghold 2 Deluxe crack?

dedutch (2010-12-06)

@ deejis
I have given you the link for the crack at the information setion.

nbick (2010-12-15)

I appreciate your answering of technical questions. After I installed the game and crack..it waorks fine. After about the 5th mission the game just goes black and kicks me to windows. Is there a second cd I need to install or mount?

Hiklef (2010-12-15)

Great Download & Easy Install!
It was downloading at about 1mb/s the entire time so like 20min. And to those having a problem installing, YOU ARE DUMB. This is one of the easiest installs I have done yet.
Cheers to you Dedutch! :D

xhavoc2 (2011-01-03)

INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAY STRONGHOLD2 THE GAME ONLINE!@!!! THEY ARE LONG BUT THEY ARE EASY INSTRUCTIONS , VERY EASY, dont be put off READING steps are detailed for noobies,
Hi, I am NO BULLSHlTTERS and yes The game will work if you follow the steps 1 by 1.
1, DOWNLOAD THIS GAME
2, LOAD THE CD (image) called ****Stronghold-2-Deluxe**** with daemon tools.
3, INSTALL THE GAME
4, AFter installation, Go to the DOWNLOAD FOLDER, where game is downloaded. you will see folder called ****CRACK-PATCH**** go there. and STart installing the two patch files NAMED ***stronghold2_v1_4_update** and stronghold2_v1_41_update***, Fisrt 1.4 then 1.4.1 respectively.
5. now DONT COPY ANY CRACK OR ANYTHING, you have installed the game and your game is now patched to 1.4.1 (1.4.1 is latest patch for multiplayer)
6. NOW, in **CRACK-PATCH*** folder ther is crack 1.4.1 folder, go in that one.
7, you 2 files each for, NEEDS EMULATION and STRONGHOLD CD 2 1.4.1
8. Now go to the hide Emulation folder, and extract all the files there
9, select the file CureROM SETUP131 setup,
Install this software
a) start the program, it will maybe auto start, now you will see OPTIONS Button at bottom and click that then you see CUREROM SETTINGS click that and option window opens
b) select third party Virtual cd/dvd whatever and change the configure to Deamon tools
and the PATH TO APPLICATION, go to your program files and Daemontools and select your daemon tool.exe file, or maybe its called DTLite.exe, select that one for path to application.

xhavoc2 (2011-01-03)

i KNOW HOW TO PLAY THIS ONLINE 1.4.1

xhavoc2 (2011-01-03)

SORRY I COULDNT POST IN ONE GO, SO I HAD TO BREAK THE INSTRUCTIONS

xhavoc2 (2011-01-03)

C, Press CLOSE and go to the create profile and press next to create a profile.
D,, Now for APPLICATION, browse and go to programfiles/fireflystudios/stronghold 2/stronghold.exe ( meaning where you installed your game, go select its EXE file, where you start the game.)
E, Press next, and you will see it asks for image mounting softare, change it to daemon tools or alcohol 120 (if you have it installed)
F, for backup image, select the NEEDS EMULATION.mds FILE which is in your crack-patch folder in download folder.
Press NEXT NEXT NEXT AND FINISH.
STEP 10,
Go to your hide emulation folder and you will see antisecurom 2 files, name antisecurom (i dont know what they do, just copy and patch in your installation folder of stronghold 2)
now use the PROSTOP and open it, Click hidden and CLOSE IT, REMEMBER to CLOSE IT or game wont start..
SO OPEN PROSTOP, PRESS HIDDEN AND CLOSE IT.
Now load the STRONGHOLD2 Disc2 1.4.1 from crackpatch folder on to your DAEMON TOOLS software like you normally would. and start the game using stronghold 2.exe on desktop,
if error occurs then, close and start using playstronghold2.exe on desktop

xhavoc2 (2011-01-03)

sorry< THIS DOWNLOAD DOESNT HAVE THOSE EXTRA FILES CRACK PATCH AND HIDE EMULATION, DOWNLOAD THEM FROM TORRENT THAT HAS CRACK 1.4.1 ON IT ON =D

guy999 (2011-01-27)

Deffinatly the fastest and easiest torrent out there, good job dedutch

Rumikosan (2011-02-08)

Read the fucking descrition people.. Gosh..
download the patch crack linked in the descrition, and put it in the install folder. Doesn't work? Then open this file, look into the "Disk1" folder and put THAT crack into the install folder.

Rumikosan (2011-02-08)

Okay I figured out dll problem and crack problems.
Download the patch crack, exchange it with the original in the install folder.
Do you miss the d3dx9_27.dll file?

Download it here and put it into the same folder as the crack.
Enjoy :)

Rumikosan (2011-02-11)

btw; If it still doesn't work of some stupid reason because of the dragonfly.dll, then do the patch update included in the patch download. If the game asks you to do the latest update after launching the game, then DON'T DO IT!
If something is still wrong, then your comp is fucked or you have done it wrong, and tell the problem here.

ONEMANDBANDIT (2011-02-23)

CHEERS*
WORKING GOOD IN win7 64b.

HarukaKat (2011-02-25)

I got the game to work to the point when it says "insert cd", but now that I've cracked it it refuses to open at all. I just click it to start and it doesn't do anything. What do I do?

Slayerzark (2011-02-27)

There is a way to play online. You have to download a mini image. I downloaded an other stronghold torrent from piratebay. it was an italian/english torrent and i could play online. I hope the mini image will work with this one too.

thibi93 (2011-03-14)

hey
i've already installed the game ( by going to disc1 ) and i've installed the update.
But then i don't get it. i put the crack in the stronghold 2 folder ( as a winrar archive document ) but they don't ask me to replace it :s
what must i do to finaly play this game?
thx
thibi93

ninja98 (2011-04-07)

I NEED HELP PLEASE! I have installed the game and put the crack, but when i start the game it says:
The procedure entry point
could not be located in the dynamic link library dragonfly.dll.

Leonard03 (2011-04-13)

Hey guys, I looked around and can't find anyone with my problem. After about 10-15 minutes of game play I get a CTD and the only thing it tells me is "Stronghold 2 has stopped working". Applied update and crack with no problems. Any ideas?

Leonard03 (2011-04-13)

@ninja98
I had the same problem at first, easy fix: What you did to get that error was try to install the crack before the patch. You have to download the patch and crack given in the description first (second paragraph under "how to install"). Simply run the patch. After that is done open the packed folder that says "crack" on it, and drag the crack into C:/Program Files/Firefly Studios/Stronghold 2, so basically your Stronghold 2 folder without opening it. When it prompts you replace the file and you should be ready to rock n' roll.

Endcar (2011-04-23)

hey dude if ur still on I still need help. I got it downloaded and mounted. I updated the game and I did NOT open the stronghold 2 folder and drag and dropped it in the closed folder. But I still get the "do not have disc" error. Please help sum1

MrWyatt (2011-05-19)

Everyone, download and install WinRar, then right click on the crack and go to "extract files", choose "desktop" then ok. now copy and paste new stronghold.exe to folder and replace. to start the game just go "programs" and start the game from there, on mine, it wont start from the shortcut. hope this helps

Alenthas (2011-05-25)

I hate it when people dont put the crack in torrent -.-"

Aaron1259 (2011-07-02)

@Alenthas
I hate it when people don't read the description -.-"

tricepsman (2011-07-07)

worked at win7 x64
i taked this torrent and that
and after i'd installed and patched i needed to down one dll...it's only put the name in google and HAVE FUN!!!
thx

Jubert (2011-07-29)

Game is like Settlers. Glad I didnt buy it.

James41 (2011-08-18)

this shit dosent work

BrxbombersNY (2011-08-24)

It works great & I love it

CODn00b (2011-10-01)

haai,
I need some help with the crack! I don´t know how to do that..? I've I download I't and I am opening it, i need to Extract that, when I do this I get the Stronghold 2 file, with a Stronghold 2 Icon! what I need to do then?
When I open the Stronghold 2.exe Then he tell me, that sorry I'am Dutch, Het programma kan niet worden gestart omdat GDPFile.dll ontbreekt op uw computer. U kunt dit probleem mogelijk oploossen door het programma opnieuw te installeren.. Someone can Help me please..?

puertouni (2011-10-02)

where do i find the no cd crack?thats all im missing i downloaded the patch and crack but i dont see the no cd crack

Bizon996 (2011-10-02)

When ever I try to run the update this message pops up:
An error (-5004 : 0x80070005) has occured while running the setup.
Please make sure you have finished any previous setup and closed other applications.
If the error still occurs, please contact your vendor: Firefly Studios
(http://www.fireflystudios.com).
I've closed everything and there is no other setup... What do I do?

costel3232 (2011-10-27)

I NEED HELP PLEASE! I have installed the game and put the crack, but when i start the game it says:

The procedure entry point
could not be located in the dynamic link library dragonfly.dll.

costel3232 (2011-10-27)

please hThe procedure entry point
could not be located in the dynamic link library dragonfly.dll. elp me please please

costel3232 (2011-10-27)

please help me please please The procedure entry point
could not be located in the dynamic link library dragonfly.dll.

dedutch (2011-11-12)

Guys and Girls,
Please fill in your error messages in google first before spamming. Nine out of 10 times the first few hits will have the solution to your problem.
dedutch

Maxx14 (2011-12-30)

I've downloaded the game + the update and crack.
i've followed the instructions step by step.
i've downloaded them on my own pc (vista) and on the laptop (xp).
this is how i did it: downloaded both torrents, installed stronghold 2. installed the patch 1.4.
i toke the crack out of the map, and did put it in: firefly studios > stronghold 2. now i get the message:
Original disc could not be found or autenticated.
Please help me out!
QUESTION FOR DEDUTCH:
dedutch, could you make a instruction video, for this torrent? much people having trouble with starting the game.
Greetings: Max

Maxx14 (2011-12-30)

Something else, i've found:
after my update, and i look at the version of the game.. it says 1.40.000, not 1.4.1. what the description says. may this be the reason why my game says: Original disc could not be found or authenticated?
Maxx14

Joseph710 (2012-01-14)

How to play multiplayer:
1. Download game
2. Install game
3. Install patches
4. Crack it with "Stronghold.exe" file
5. Turn off your internet
6. Start Stronghold 2
7. Turn on your internet
8. Play online ^^

browney12 (2012-02-12)

ive tryed to installing it twice ive done what u said but it still comes up sayin i need 2 insert the right cd its doin my head in help would be good

Skykingryu (2012-02-15)

anyone know why i keep crashing on chapter 7? as soon as the maps viewed it crashes

kyoxis (2012-03-14)

when i try to run the game it say "Original disc could not be found or be authenticated"
Please help!

AlfinAndy (2012-05-14)

!!!!!ATENTTION!!!!!
For user who encountered dragonfly.dll problem download here and if the downlaod finished move the dragonfly.dll to your Stronghold 2 Directory,copy and replace and you're done. hope this help :)

xxCatalin (2012-07-26)

Works with this

Rogue-Splinter-Cell (2012-08-20)

Thanks Catalin

ZOMBIE91 (2012-09-15)

Its working great! :D Just follow the instructions!
TNX dedutch

Iliea (2012-10-06)

FYI: The 'd3dx9_27.dll' is a very common error with many games/programs. More accurately, this TYPE of error is common, (ie:d3dx9_20; d3dx9_28 etc) and it is not necessary to upgrade/downgrade to Direct X 9 in entirety.
For other Direct X users (10 or 11 that is, 8 below UPGRADE!) all that is needed to fix this is to copy this .dll from anywhere else in the computer into the game directory; in most case into the same file as the .exe that runs the game is in.
In VERY rare occasions it may be necessary to copy it into the system32 folders.
The missing .dll file will likely be already on your computer, just missing from the game files, which could happen for a variety of reasons. To find this file, just run a search for it in My Computer.
If it isnt found, it is probably easier to run a Direct X install as originally recommended by dedutch, as trying to find a download for these individual .dll files can be a pain.
I myself keep a DX file on my computer, with a copy of all my d3dx9 .dlls on it, for easy access.

Iliea (2012-10-06)

BTW: What do you guys think my chances are of getting this game to run on a computer using a motherboard integrated graphics chip? My other computer is undergoing repairs but I am ridiculously impatient! I somehow doubt it will work, but here goes anyways! XD

Iliea (2012-10-06)

Thanks dedutch!
Works perfectly, even on integrated graphics, great upload!

Black_knight65 (2012-10-12)

good game i love it

DERPFACE55 (2013-01-22)

Dont update this its going to need the disc

Kiah911 (2013-02-28)

It says I do not have the right bit to even start the setup. Says something about 34 or 64 bit. I checked my computer, and I have a 64 bit. How do I fix this?? This is so annoying. Should not be this hard lol.

cohfan123 (2013-03-28)

WARNING! THIS TORRENT IS FULL OF SHIT...
THE DETAILS GIVEN BY THE UPLOADER ARE WRONG. THE PATCH IS FOR 1.3.1 NOT 1.4.1 ...
IF YOU DOWNLOAD THE 'OTHER' PATCH + CRACK IT DOES WORK, WELL... NOT REALLY... IT LOADS UP AND THEN CRASHES EVERY TIME YOU TRY TO PLAY....
SERIOUSLY FUCKING ANNOYING!

NormandyIntl (2013-06-11)

so for you noobs getting the DLL error that happens when you upgrade you need to go to gamershell and get the update from 1.0 to 1.2 than the 1.4.1 update and that usually works

dandan19 (2013-07-21)

will this game work on a windows 7 netbook?

PUNCAKIE (2013-08-29)

ain't gonna work for me
what's with that ad?

washlappen (2013-12-24)

How to play multiplayer:
to: Joseph710
1. Download game
2. Install game
3. Install patches
4. Crack it with "Stronghold.exe" file
5. Turn off your internet
6. Start Stronghold 2
7. Turn on your internet
8. Play online ^^
Thats also the way i took to get it to work!, easiest and also working!

belajboy11 (2013-12-29)

seeed!!

belajboy11 (2013-12-29)

seed