how to open preference.cfg file?? - in order to disable arrow markers

just installed the first time M2TW - and was looking for how to disable the green arrow markers and banners - ..i was searching here how to disable them and found information in the very detailed "M2TW FAQ and Strategy Tips" thread but i just cant open this medieval2.preference.cfg .?

played until now RTW or better the EB 1.2 Mod of it and changing such things or similar was quite easy - but here i have a file format i cant open.
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..tried now with some free downloadable programm for opening cfg files - ..was happy that it could open it and found the line disable_arrow_markers = 0 - but just could not change anything! ..no delete, no typing, nothing.

i really dont want to play with those nasty green markers.

would be very pleased for help,

Kleitos

I backed up medieval2.preference.cfg and then renamed it to a .TXT file. Then I could edit it. Rename it back to CFG and you should be good to go.

I turn off the green arrows and the giant throbbing banners immediately before I play any TW game. I wish I could turn off the defense tower ownership bubbles in Fall of the Samurai. I can’t stand how they float over the castles looking stupid.

I’m surprised that more people don’t turn off the big banners but most people don’t. I’m sure glad they are optional!

thank you very much Nelson, it worked as you said :2thumbsup: ...of course the banners too.

You are welcome, Kleitos!