I have the download version of Sturmovik 1946 and several GB worth of mods and patches I collected as of 3 years ago. Sturmovik was installed on my older computer which I still own but is in storage. I simply moved my backup drive to my newer computer and never got around to installing it again.

Now I wouldn't mind getting back into it, especially since I purchased COD which I find almost unplayable and frustrating. I figure that rather than waste time on COD I should re install 1946 and wait until CoD is either dead or patched to a level where playing it will be enjoyable.

Even though my patches and mods are pretty well organized, I forgot what does what and how to install them and configure them. I also just read that there is a new modding system and a new patch. I found another article in this forum dealing with a new installation of Sturmovik, but I sort of lost track of the best way to proceed by the time I read the 4th response. I went ahead and I downloaded the new files and patches mentioned in the post, but then I realized that I didn;t know if I could just apply th latest patches over a fresh install or what I am supposed to do to end up with a good fresh install.

So I am turning to you hoping that someone takes pity on me and could give me a simple bullet list of procedures to get Sturmovik going again from the original installation file.

I hope I am not asking too much and I will appreciate any help you guys can provide.

Thank you.

http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Knowledge_Base&op=show&kid=584

That should get you started.

...and this will give you heaven!

http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,21514.msg239532.html#msg239532

Fantastic, thank you!

Only one question: I already downloaded the Superpack, but I just noticed this:



Since I am going to end up with a 4.11.1m (according to the patching guide) I assume it's going to be OK, but just in case, I first apply the patches and then I install the superpack, right?

Stock 4.07m to DBW 1.71 SuperPack One-Stop Download & Install. Includes Direct2Drive Patch, UP3RC4, Latest Selector:(19 parts)

This ultrapack will upgrade from stock version up to 4.10.1 (plus all the enhancements: DBW, UP3...) not 4.11, since is not compatible with the latest patch yet! I've one installation with the latest 4.11.1 and another one with this DBW SuperPack!

Darn, I have already installed 411. I really wanted to try this but I don;t really want to manage two installations of ILII.

Unless... by any chance could I avoid duplicating mods and preferences by using Simlinkis? I use them with GTR2 and rFactor and it saves me a lot of disk space (not to mention grief with my controller settings) by using simliks for the location and User_data folders.

Basically with Simlinks you can have as many installations you want and you can share any files that would be identical across installations. With my simracing is a life saver as I have to maintain 6 installations of rFactor and 4 of GTR2. The location folder alone are close to 4GB.

Anyway, unless there is a way to revert to the previous patch, looks like I'll either have to install again or wait for the superpack to get uploaded.

EDIT: Looks like I have hit a snag. I am running Windows 7 64bits and when i first installed ILII it refused to start. Eventually, I set it up with Open GL, run as admin and in XP compatibility and eventually the game started. I then installed the patches, from 409 to 411 (My game is a 408) but when I went to start it again it now thinks about it for a bit but then nothing happens. Just like it did before. I turned off compatibility but still no joy.

I'll keep trying but it may be I ahve to start from scratch again.

Should I have tested the game at each new patch?

I've no problems running on my win7 64 but i've UAC disabled and it is not installed on the default C:/Programs... there are some good threads about 1946 and Win7 here at SimHQ.
Sorry but i don't know nothing about simlinks and IL-2 1946!

BTW, welcome to SimHQ

Cheers

Ok, I have IL-2 1946, modded with DBW 1.71 running on Windows 7 x64 without issue.

I have IL-2 installed to C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\IL-2 DBW 1.71

From a vanilla install, if you download the F'n Big Super Pack it should have you set right, assuming you direct it to install at the correct location.

I reinstalled IL 2 1946 last year from a CD. I installed SASs Mods this year but went too far without backing up - I know, sharp intake of breath, my fault. IL 2 became too unstable and the game would go to 15% load then close to desktop.

I deleted IL 2, saved SAS mods to disc and tried to reinstall from CD again, but when the install window appears, the "install" button is not highlighted - although the "play" button is.

Any light to be shone on this enigma? Or is it me?

BTW, I took the IL 2 file out of Programs and set up on my Desktop to allow quicker access - would that affect it?

Many thanks.