Howdy all,
A. crit rebuild
I'm not sure if this is helpful to folks, but I had to use the critical rebuild method of updating since the (auto) updating method (i.e. hit the update button that is seen when you first launch nwn) didn't work for me. Anyway, try this approach if you think you're in the same boat as I had been:
1. go to http://nwn.bioware.com/support/patch.html
2. pick your language (unfortunately, only English has a 1.69 crit rebuild option at the moment -- or any 1.69 files )
3. click the link in "Step 2. Download Critical Rebuild Program"
4. run the executable
B. Vista and nwn
To the person with whom I spoke earlier today, you might also want to check this thread, which may or may not be useful:
http://nwn.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=639600&forum=49
"Among other things, one dude wrote (with a typo and grammar mistakes!!!):
For those running Vista with 1.69. Are you trying to run the game through the launcher (nwn.exe)? If so could you try running the game directly by double clicking on the game exectuable (nwmain.exe) and see if that works for you. Craig."
Ok, I guess I'll wander off now ...
Lief