How to make old Wizard101 Accounts work with the Steam Launcher

[DΩVID]

I originally discovered this by accident and I will help all you veteran players.
I have made a guide to perhaps explain it better here .

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: This method MUST be repeated if the game updates. If Wizard101 updates on steam; to log in to website-made accounts, just repeat this guide.

1. Download the Website Version of Wizard101. Located at https://www.wizard101.com/game/how-to-download

2. Once that's downloaded and installed. The installation files from the Desktop Version is what you need. It can be found in the C: Drive under the name "ProgramData". You should have hidden files shown. Because ProgramData is a hidden folder.

3. Open that and you should locate a folder named "KingsIsle Entertainment". You can just search "King" in the search-bar on the top right if you can't find it. Inside should be Wizard101 folder. Go into the folder and copy all the files inside. ('Ctrl+A' then 'Ctrl+C' for a shortcut to copy all)

4. Paste those files in the Steam directory. In the Wizard101 Folder in "SteamApps/ Common/ Wizard101.

5. When you paste it, the computer will ask if you want to replace the files. Click 'Yes'.

Enjoy Wizard101. All old accounts should work with the Steam Launcher.

If your account works... Congratulations! Now you're safe to just delete the KingsIsle Entertainment folder I mentioned earlier, because the desktop version of the game is useless now. It doesn't affect your Steam Installation.

Personal Note: If you've got friends on Steam that want to play with you. You need to understand steam account-made wizard101 accounts are not able to play with veteran website-made accounts. So if you're a returning player, take note of that.

[DΩVID]

Did a bit of editing of the Original Post to be more professional.

[Gbueno]

Tem algum br jogando?

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I know this is an old thread, but if you were to do this, can you purchase things through steam or does it transfer the purchased (crowns or membership) to your steam account and not your old one?

[DΩVID]

Singularity původně napsal:

I know this is an old thread, but if you were to do this, can you purchase things through steam or does it transfer the purchased (crowns or membership) to your steam account and not your old one?

As far as I know, Steam does not have any current ability to purchase Wizard101 content with the Steam Wallet. Going directly to the website is currently your only option. Or from in-game itself. Transfering crowns to another account, i don't know. I have never needed to and you may have to ask wizard101 support directly if that is possible.

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Jye Jye původně napsal:

Singularity původně napsal:

I know this is an old thread, but if you were to do this, can you purchase things through steam or does it transfer the purchased (crowns or membership) to your steam account and not your old one?

As far as I know, Steam does not have any current ability to purchase Wizard101 content with the Steam Wallet. Going directly to the website is currently your only option. Or from in-game itself. Transfering crowns to another account, i don't know. I have never needed to and you may have to ask wizard101 support directly if that is possible.

I'll take note of that, thanks for the quick reply.

[SirLuigi™]

So to login we use our original account?

[DΩVID]

SirLuigi™ původně napsal:

So to login we use our original account?

Yes. The account originally made for the non-steam Wizard101 can be used with the Steam Version.

[FoxChanGaming.TTV]

i have an account but cant remember my password, i tried to go to the site but it wont let me. says it cant load. can somebody help me

[LazyBones]

what do you do if you can't find the desktop wizard files, and can you use your steam money to purchase stuff once its a steam account?

[DΩVID]

LazyBones původně napsal:

what do you do if you can't find the desktop wizard files, and can you use your steam money to purchase stuff once its a steam account?

Download the desktop version through the official Wizard101 website, install and play it so it downloads everything. Then do as I said. And to answer your second question... No. The steam wallet has never had the ability to buy crowns, and thus far most likely never will. Considering Steam would get a cut of the purchases if they did sell crowns on Steam.

[Aprigon]

I don't think this still works...? I might be doing it wrong but I'm wondering if the fixed it so you can't do this anymore.

[DΩVID]

Dragonfly074 původně napsal:

I don't think this still works...? I might be doing it wrong but I'm wondering if the fixed it so you can't do this anymore.

It's not that hard to understand. Just download the desktop version, play that for a bit with your old account. make sure everything is fully downloaded. Then, download steams game, then copy everything in the desktop version files, and drag them to steam's installation of Wizard101. Replace them and you can log into accounts not made in the Steam launcher.

[Aprigon]

Jye Jye původně napsal:

Dragonfly074 původně napsal:

I don't think this still works...? I might be doing it wrong but I'm wondering if the fixed it so you can't do this anymore.

It's not that hard to understand. Just download the desktop version, play that for a bit with your old account. make sure everything is fully downloaded. Then, download steams game, then copy everything in the desktop version files, and drag them to steam's installation of Wizard101. Replace them and you can log into accounts not made in the Steam launcher.

Yes, I did all that, but it didn't work, and still gave me the error. I just added it to my library and that solved all problems. No need to go into files and crap, just click "add game" at the bottom of your library, then "add non-steam game" and then click on the og version of the game. way less complicated and far more reliable.

[kittenredkat]

i don't have those file names...and even searching KingsIsle Entertainment on my computer didn't work...had to search for Wizard101 instead.

[DΩVID]

kittenredkat původně napsal:

i don't have those file names...and even searching KingsIsle Entertainment on my computer didn't work...had to search for Wizard101 instead.

make sure to have hidden files shown. There also can be an issue when people custom install to a different location.