Step 1: Install IL2 1946
Step 1a: Run game and watch the lower left corner to see what version you are using
Note: If you installed from the CD then you will have version 4.07. If you downloaded from Steam or some other online source, you will most likely have 4.08m. If your game says 4.07 proceed to Step 2. If your game says 4.08m, proceed to step 3.
Step 2: Install 4.08m patch (if you got IL2 1946 from steam, then ignore step 2 and go to step 3)
Step 2a: Run game to ensure patch applied properly
Step 3: Install 4.09m official patch
Step 3a: Run game to ensure patch applied properly
Step 4: Install HSFX 4.0
Step 4a: Activate HSFX history mod using the supplied JSGME Mod activator
Step 4b: Run game to ensure mod is installed and working properly, you will have a new splash screen that will say Ver 4.0
Step 5: Install HSFX 4.1
Step 5a: Activate HSFX history mod using supplied JSGME Mod Activator
Step 5b: Run game to ensure mod is installed and working properly, splash screen will remain the same as HSFX 4.0, except it will now read 4.1
Step 6: Install HSFX 4.11
Step 6a: Activate HSFX history mod using supplied JSGME Mod Activator
Step 6b: Run game to ensure mod is installed and working properly, splash screen will remain the same as HSFX 4.0, except it will now read 4.11
Enjoy running the HSFX history mod.
For those who are experiencing Crash to desktop problems:
http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,22.0.html This should help you locate a solution.