RestedXP (RXP) Installation Guide: WoW Classic
Hello everyone. I've noticed many people having trouble with installing RestedXP properly so I've decided to create this guide. Hope it helps.
Keep in mind that this guide is specifically for installing the RestedXP addon and custom guide files for
World of Warcraft Classic (Era, Hardcore, or Anniversary). The steps are similar if you're looking to install it to Mists of Pandaria, but the main WoW folder name differs.
Step 1: Install WoW (yes, really)
Before installing addons, the game client must be properly initialized.
a) Open Battle.net: Select World of Warcraft from your Games list.
b) Select Game Version: In the bottom-left dropdown (under Game Version & Account), select
World of Warcraft Classic.
c) Install the game.
d) Launch the Game: Choose your preferred version (e.g., Classic Era or Anniversary Realms) and click Play. (Note: You must reach the character select screen at least once to generate the necessary system folders).
e) Exit the Game: Close World of Warcraft completely before proceeding.
Step 2: Locating the AddOns Folder
a) In the Battle.net App, click the Cogwheel (Settings) icon next to the "Play" button.
b) Select Show in Explorer. A window will open showing your WoW installation folder.
c) Navigate through the following folders: _classic_era_ → Interface → AddOns.
d)
Keep this window open. This is your destination folder.
Step 3: Installing the Base Addon
You must have the official addon installed first.
a) Download: Get the "RestedXP Guides" addon via the
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] or the CurseForge App.
b) If downloading manually, extract the .zip file to your "AddOns" folder that you've already navigated to in the previous step.
c) Make sure that there is now a folder named "RXPGuides" inside your AddOns folder.
Step 4: Installing Custom/Premium Guides
a) Navigate to the first page of this
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].
b) Click the button named "Click to Expand Addons", find the "RX Custom addon" section, and click the "Link" button to download the file.
c) Open the downloaded .rar file.
d) Extract/Drag the contents directly into your World of Warcraft/_classic_era_/Interface/AddOns folder.
e)
IMPORTANT: When Windows asks if you want to "Replace the files in the destination," click
Yes/Replace.
Step 5: Open the game
a) Open and log into the game.
b) At the Character Select screen, click the AddOns button in the bottom-left corner.
c) Ensure RestedXP Guides is checked and set to "Enabled."
d) Once in-game, the RestedXP window should automatically load your guides.
That's it! Hope it worked for you.