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#4413659 - 03/30/18 05:16 AM Install on windows 8  
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I'm trying to play EAW on my computer but it just says please insert CD into drive "x" then crashes with the message:

"European Air War has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available."

My computer has the following specs:
Windows 8 64-bit
8 GB RAM
Graphics card AMD Radeon HD 7800 series
Processor Intel Core i53450 CPU

I tried copying all game files to my E drive and playing directly from the CD.

Is there any EAW installation wiz who could assist me in pinpointing the cause these errors?
I was able to install the game at a friend's place and was hoping I would be able to play at home without getting a new PC.

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#4413663 - 03/30/18 06:10 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: Xerak]  
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Try extracting these files to a FULL install of your root gamefolder and allow overwrites. It contains a NoOS/NoCD check which caused your OS to crash, and it's a nice upgrade as well:

http://rabartel.home.xs4all.nl/FXEXE_LATEST.zip

If it works you can install the newest EAWPRO patch from Mark EAW's website which installs the same way, just overwrite what it wants.

https://eaw.neocities.org/eaw-fxexe-patches.html

When it results in a 7217 error you also need to install the D3D Windowe prior to that, a videocard workaround which should allow you to run in Glide mode, as your card doesn't support 640 x 480 screens. I think Mark also has install instructions on his website. It's adviced to reboot the machine after each step.

Good Luck

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#4413664 - 03/30/18 06:41 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: Xerak]  
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You can also try the 160Special from the link in my signature. It uses a minimum of screens wink


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#4414411 - 04/03/18 03:08 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: Xerak]  
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VonBeerhofen I extracted your files as instructed and no luck. Same result ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

MrJelly your link says invalid or deleted file. I found a working link in this thread:

http://SimHQ.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/4386233/the-current-160-installation

So after installing the 160Oct2017 file, the game loaded! Only problem is the camera will not stay in the cockpit and I am unable to fly using my keyboard. If I get it to work with my keyboard I will get a joystick.

#4414420 - 04/03/18 05:28 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: Xerak]  
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from the same thread: http://SimHQ.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/4386233/the-current-160-installation

Originally Posted by MrJelly
The only other thing a player will need to do is to replace my "eaw.ini" file with one that suits the player's set-up.


the eaw.ini is created at first run of the program. It should detect your keyboard, the default settings are:

FLIGHT CONTROL=Keyboard

(otherwise Joystick - The primary control device. Preferably set to Joystick, if you have one connected and working corretly.)

CAMERA CONTROL=Mouse

See more info here:
https://eaw.neocities.org/

https://eaw.neocities.org/eaw-inside-the-eaw-ini.html


Remove or rename the eaw.ini that exists

Then run the game once and it will create a new eaw.ini
You can either set your settings from the game configuration screens or edit the eaw.ini by hand if needed

Last edited by FsFOOT; 04/03/18 05:32 AM. Reason: link
#4414423 - 04/03/18 06:06 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: Xerak]  
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MrJelly your link says invalid or deleted file


The link in my signature that I was referring to is this one, and it works for me smile

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6r2p8s77dltsb/160Special

You need the "160SpecialPublicRelease.exe" which creates a complete 160Special installation in a "160SpecialGR" folder and then the "160SpecialUpdate20March.exe" which you run in the "160SpecialGR" folder
You may need the runtime files installer to install the VB runtime files needed by the utilities which are also installed.


Fly EAW online at GameRanger: GameRanger Site

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UAW 160 downloads
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Mark Twain: I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man's reasoning powers are not above the monkey's.

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#4414944 - 04/06/18 02:36 AM Re: Install on windows 8 [Re: MrJelly]  
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I was able to get it working! The controls and camera were out of wack until I clicked the "default" button in advanced setup and it remapped them from the joystick to the keyboard. Thanks for your help! Now that I know this works I will order a joystick.


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