I wanted to try this method, but the file 'bioshock_file.gz' seems unavalable since they took down the website.A tool for finding conflicts between multiple patches. Hi there! I know it's been a while, but i tried to re-install Bioshock from an original DVD. If anyone has any advice then that would be great. I know I'm over half a year late to this, but I tried this, and then when I started the 'BSAutoRun' application: the startup menu's option to play was still unavailable. Your solution worked for me, thank you so much!! It's nice to not have to spend more money on a game I already own, and it keeps it alive for the future. I just found this post after my old Bioshock CD wouldn't install. You can download it directly from 2k games via this link:

Originally posted by Thrice_G:The reason the auto updater doesn't work is because the address to the patch file changed. Hopefully you still have it because I can't help you there. The game will launch and ask for your product key.

Put the copied folder back where the original directory used to be and launch the executable that you placed in the 'release' folder. You will notice that the installer deleted the original Bioshock directory. Now go back to the installer and cancel the auto updater and the installation will get aborted. Then, copy the Bioshock folder and put it somewhere else on your system like your desktop. Go ahead and extract the patch into the Bioshock/builds/release directory. What you have to do is Alt Tab out of the installation window BEFORE canceling the auto updater.

Now the second problem is that the installer will cancel the install once you exit the dialogue box. The reason the auto updater doesn't work is because the address to the patch file changed.

Nups patch is corrupt