NOTE: Due to an incompatibility discovered between some systems and the updated auto-patcher released with version v1.05, users of v1.05 will have to manually download an updated auto-patcher and run it from the Halo directory to receive this latest update. Users updating from the current 1.06 version, or versions prior to 1.05, can auto-patch from the game. This issue only affects users still running the old version 1.05.

Instructions for manually updating the Halo for Windows auto-patcher (for Halo v1.05):

1. Save the auto-patcher update file below to the game install directory, such as c:\program files\microsoft games\halo. Overwrite the existing file. Remember to "save" this file, don't try to "open" it directly from the Web site.
2. After saving the file to the proper location, double-click the exe to install. If you receive an error message (such as strings.dll not found) you likely did not save it to the proper game install directory.
3. Start Halo and the new updated auto-patcher should prompt you to update your version to v1.07.

DOWNLOAD NEW AUTO-PATCHER 230 KB

Versions other than v1.05 can auto-patch, or download and run the file below.

DOWNLOAD HOT-FIX v1.07 4.7 MB

RELEASE HISTORY
The Halo Update v1.031 added to the changes from v1.02, providing many options to allow servers to automatically prevent players from repeatedly killing teammates, by setting thresholds for automatic temporary or permanent bans, and limitations to the amount of damage teammates can do to each other. This update also includes a number of other new options and improvements, which are detailed in the release notes.

Note: Due to technical changes made for this version, checkpoints saved in previous versions of the game will now load at the beginning of their respective levels; progress through these levels will be reset. It is recommended that you complete your current level, which will unlock the next level, before applying this update.

All updates to the Halo Dedicated Server are documented in the Halo Dedicated Server Readme file, which is available here: Halo Dedicated Server Readme

The Halo Update v1.02 added support for multiple instances to our (Bungie) dedicated server, enabling us and the community to roll out many more servers for gamers. Also introduced were client support for RCon (Remote Console), allowing dedicated server operators to have control over their servers running in data centers.

Also available is the Halo for Windows Technical and Performance FAQ, which answers most frequently asked technical questions about Halo for Windows.

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Each time you join or create an Internet multiplayer game, Halo automatically checks the Internet for the latest update. You may also run the stand alone updating tool, haloupdate.exe, from the root of the folder where Halo is installed. This is usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo. A dialog box indicating that Halo is “Checking for update.” is displayed. If there is an update available, your current game is shutdown, the update is downloaded and installed, and the game is restarted. If you choose to cancel out of your update, you are returned to the Multiplayer screen. The next time you attempt to join or create an Internet multiplayer game, the process starts all over again. Note: If there is a Halo update available, you must allow the update to download and install, if you wish to continue playing multiplayer Halo. In order to maintain your ability to connect to or host multiplayer games of Halo, it is recommended that you install the latest update when it becomes available. In addition, you must be logged in as an Administrator of the computer in order to successfully install any updates for Halo. For information about Known issues with Halo multiplayer please see the following articles in the Microsoft Product Support Services Knowledgebase: 829469: Halo Combat Evolved Known Multiplayer Issues 829473: Halo Combat Evolved: Network Ports Required for Multiplayer Game

Halo for Windows Dedicated Server v1.02: This file contains the binaries and executables for the Halo PC Dedicated Server. Every server installation requires these files. Please see the included readme file for more information on setting up and operating a Halo for Windows Dedicated Server.

DOWNLOAD DEDICATED SERVER v1.02 7 MB

Halo for Windows Dedicated Server Update v1.06: This file is an updated executable for the Dedicated Server, and should be applied to an existing install of the v1.02 Dedicated Server by saving it into the directory where the server was installed, such as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Server. If you do not yet have the v1.02 server installed, it can be downloaded from the link above. After installing v1.02, you can then use this file to update it to v1.06.

DOWNLOAD DEDICATED SERVER UPDATE v1.07 2.2 MB

Note: All updates to the Halo Dedicated Server are documented in the Halo Dedicated Server Readme file, which is available here: Halo Dedicated Server Readme

Halo for Windows Dedicated Server MAP Files: This file contains the necessary Halo .MAP files required to run a dedicated server. These need to be downloaded only once and installed for the Halo for Windows Dedicated Server.

DOWNLOAD DEDICATED SERVER MAPS 79 MB

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