OAW+Runtime+Error+53+fix

Thanks to FooFighter_1 posting at SimHQ EAW Forum July, 2006. (posted here by Wudpecker) Firstly, I kept getting a run-time error when trying to start OAW, and once I clicked OK, OAW would open up but not be funtional in any way. I tried per Dumo and VB, uninstalling and reinstalling with different patches and different OAWSelector's, all with no success. I also needed the certain patch for my Intel graphics just to get EAW to run at all.
 * Fix for Runtime Error 53 ("File Not Found"---OAW Screen non-functional)**

Got a couple of PM's from someone who apparently wishes to stay anonomous, who was able to pinpoint my problem. (Edit: suspect RAF_Dumoulin) Seems there were many files with **Read-Only** attributes on that were screwing things up.


 * SOLUTION**


 * Simply, right click your EAW root folder, and select properties. Then, uncheck the Read-Only box, and it will ask you if you want to do this for all contents of the folder. I clicked yes, and all is well. OAW fired up just fine and worked properly, and EAW still works OK!**

You will be happy to use the utility named Croa..for remove attributes read only on many files and folders.Download this freeware here http://www.davidcrowell.com/Croa/Default.aspx
 * RAF_Dumoulin addendum:**

- by RAF_Roy 9/2008; Error 53 : Sometimes this can be caused by changing the contents of a folder (i.e deleting a file with windows explorer, etc.) while you still have the program open, or loading or unloading files. This can happen with any visual basic program, and also oftens happens with the old JelsEAWmanager program - so just close the program first, or don't add or remove files from folders while it is open.