the date time extentions only changed after i used the blizard repair utility.

when i go to download an addon the blizzard files are in the same folder (Interface.20071213-003906 yes still with the extentions), i can also see addons i attempted to download before in there. it's just when i try to access it anyother way (not downloading something) i can't see the folders.

sorry if i don't sound too clear on the issue it's just weird to me i'd think the folders would just be in there like on my other computer.

I have Vista Ultimate.. didnt have a choice... anyways I cant find the AddOns folder to place addon files into. You have already done instructions for dummies before so would someone please give me a step by step way to find \worldofwarcraft\interface\addons file with Vista TKS
I cant even open up wow to view any files looks like this:
world of warcraft -actual game
world of warcraft manual
repair
uninstall
readme
I did a search and found nothing used ever combination I could think of

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It sounds to me like you are looking at the Start Menu options which are just short cuts to programs, and files...

In other words, clicking on "Start" -> "All Programs" -> "Games" -> "World of Warcraft" just shows links to files on your hard drive.
It is NOT the same as "physically" exploring your hard drive to see what folders and files are on it.

You need to open up "Windows Explorer", usually found in the "Start" -> "All Programs" -> "Accessories" menu.
Then click on My Computer, and the C: drive, and look for the "World of Warcraft" folder. I think it is in the "Program Files" folder by default.

@whitedoves61

Why are none of your AddOns there after you formatted your computer and re-installed the game ?
Because you haven't downloaded and installed them again ?
Because you've forgotten to un-zip them properly after downloading them again ?
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http://wow.curse.com/forums/details/22258/8/#post_100913

@shinigamisam

I'm not certain how the Blizzard repair utility works.

Sounds like it is renaming your old /Interface folder to something else so that the game will ignore it and create a fresh new one the next time you play. Whether it deletes the contents also, or is "Hiding" them.... Have you tried changing the Windows Explorer option to show Hidden files and folders ?

As you are on a Network, are you sure you are downloading to the "local" computer's C: drive, and not to some networked computer's drive ? ;)

Otherwise just download your AddOns in some other folder. They don't need to be downloaded in to your AddOns folder - they only need to be unzipped to your AddOns folder. Try download to your desktop so you can see immediately what's going on?

This is just a download problem you are having yes ?
The game folder \Interface\AddOns does actually exist and the game plays ok ?

that's enuf of a mess for most ppl to can the addons lol

OK i have read all of the basics on how to download add ons but i have come to the conclusion that my computer doesnt' support rar. file so i cant unzip them. What should i do to be able do download. I'm (computer illiterate) so any help would b greatly appreciated!

Ok I've done everything but there isen't a buttom addons in my characters screen what do i need to do?

You can get WinRAR here:

http://www.rarlab.com/

then you will be able to unzip RAR files.

I have successfully installed several addons.
However, I setup a new computer today (Windows Vista) and installed WOW in it. When I attempt to install addons, I find no AddOn folder in the WOW Interface folder.
I have created it several times, put my addon files(Unizipped) in it with no results. (When I log in, there is no Addon Button, and the addons are not in the program)
I also have attempted to have Curse install the addons both with and without creating the Addon folder in the Interface folder. These installations fail.

Please Help!

Help!!

MY ADD-ONS will not ADD!!!

I'm trying to add my addons in wow and it's installing. i followed the instructions and nothing. Please help!!!!!!

good info, i didnt know you should change the MB it uses to 0 :O thank you!

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Dude nice guide i understood the first one...had to read it a few times, ahwell it was gd stuff 5* nice one

im tryin to download auctioneer and it wont show up like map coords does, did a patch kill it?

Er i need help im playing wow on a macbook pro and when i download the addon it shows a lua file but when i copy and paste all the contents into the addon folder i cant use it how do i install addon in macbook?

this how i do it in 20 small easy steps;
1.got to wow.curse.com
2.find the addon you want
3.click download
4.click choose mirror automaticly
5.click open
6.it will download and appear in a diffrent window as a folder click extract all files
7.it will appeear in a diffrent window , so delete out of the old one
8.go to start menu on you desktop and go to "computer"for vista or "my computer"
9.go to your local disk if you did default download (normmally drive C)
10.go into that and look for program files
11. go into program files and scroll down till you find world of warcraft
12. open that and go to interface
13.then go to addons
14.and all you have todo is drag the addon that is in the diffrent window into the addons area
15.log into WoW and youll see addons click in the top right ignore out of date items
16.select the ones you want (usally all)
17.login and they'll take effect.
18.still having trouble? need a video? heres one : http://youtube.com/watch?v=HORz4U5ot98
19:copy and paste that to your adress bar on the internet(NOT WoW)
20:this is not me! i found this video! WARNING: not all addons will work it is usally the addon that doesnt work if you have some trouble.

ive downloaded multiple addons via curse and they have all went to the WoW game without having to do a thing. my problem is what file do i go to to add music to the addon "musicplayer"? i could not find an interface file in my WoW file. can anyone help me with this. its been bugging the hell out of me for the past few days. ive created a new folder with "interface" and then in that folder "addons". where can i find the addons to drop into the "addons" folder when they are allready in the game? and please keep in mind that i am compleatly computer retarded. please help

ok i have a small problem i extracted the file like i am supposed to do but i don't know witch add on file to add it two... the reason being is there two different add on file with two different locations i will post the name so you will know what they are and hopefully some one can help me .. just so you know i have update my account to the new burning Crusade... also i put my wow in program files i don't know if that matters or not...

ok the name of the two files that have add ons in them

1. blizzard Interface Data (2) sub files : 1 Add ons 2 Frame XML

2. Interface 200080222-20037 (1) sub file 1 add ons...

now i tried to add the extracted files to one or the other but i still cant seam to get it to work..
i drag and drop the now extracted file to add on and i still don't see the the box that is supposed to show up.

Please help if you can thanks

Put it in the one without the numbers, other one is an auto backup