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Guide to Official Patches of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946
Good day, everyone
In here are links to important official patches for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 combat flight simulation.
Read carefully this guide, because I feel that I created the most comprehensive guide for getting started with IL-2 that you can find anywhere. I don't mean to boast but I feel this is true.
Important: Many Mods for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 are available but they all are designed for a certain patch, patches, or mod pack of IL-2. Here is the guide for the official patched IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 without mods. For adding mods, choose the mod, mods, or mod pack that you like and then get the information from the author of the mods as to what patch of IL-2 is needed for the mods which you want. Mods for different official patches of IL-2 generally do not mix and match. Check with the author(s) of the mod system for compatibility with official patches.
Both stock IL-2 and mod packs installed into stock IL-2 have much content now, so you should have many hours of fun with either one or both of them.
Clean Copies
1) Have a reliable Internet connection with a history of reliability and fast downloading. You can not interrupt a download connection if you want it to finish.
2) Close all programs not needed and download one thing at a time. This greatly increases the probability of getting good download files.
3) Scan each download for malware before you open it. Do this for any download having to do with anything in the future.
4) Test each download for corrupt files or do a hash count. No checking is a gamble. Testing for corrupt files is likely right. Only hash count is absolute reliable.
5) Keep all unneeded programs OFF when handling and applying patches, including all forms of update. You may reactivate automatic updates when you are done. Updates often interrupt a computer system - daily - and on rare occasion because of this the downloading, copying, or installing gets a hiccup resulting in corrupted data in a file being transferred.
6) Do the best you can and do not worry - be happy. Enjoy doing other things: Pet your animal, kiss your mate, watch funniest home videos, and so forth while you wait for computer tasks to complete.
The more work you do to prevent corrupt files, the more clean files you will get in downloading and installing them. Only you may decide how important clean files are to you. A modder with a large body of mods to publish will work harder to have clean installation of IL-2 and clean mods. A new user who only wants to fly offline might do the minimum. Online servers will demand clean files for full function or sometimes just to be able to connect. These are things for you to consider in your habits about IL-2.
Buy or Fry Look for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.07 or 4.08 and buy a legitimate copy from Ubisoft, Direct2Drive, or other distributor. If you can afford it, then buy both the DVD and the digital download. Pirated copies might have less or more than what was claimed (Can you really trust those guys?). Mods are under much scrutiny by community and are safe and reliable.
The most preferred version to get for starting is IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 v4.08m (v = version, m=management approved for distribution to end users)
Important: A minimum of patch 4.08 or later is needed for all modded versions of IL-2 1946.
Personal Preference Which one you personally prefer might depend on your computer skills and your long term goals.
For beginners or anybody not interested in mods, then I recommend getting IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.07 or 4.08 DVD because you can avoid the special patch to enable mods for the digital download IL-2 1946. A DVD IL-2 program is a physical copy which survives computer problems and endures upgrades in your operating system so when you need to reinstall IL-2 then it will be at hand right with you in DVD form. However, patches after the DVD are not included in the disk, so you will need to keep those patches somewhere in storage outside your computer to ensure keeping them.
For those who want mods or do not want to wait to get a physical copy DVD, then I recommend the digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.08 Experienced computer users typically have no trouble in keeping and managing digital IL-2 and patches. You will be getting your IL-2 in a matter of hours at the most instead of days or weeks with the DVD version. Computer geeks like me want the experience of handling technical things so we know what we are doing when we help our friends to get set with the program.
Important: To Add Mods... If you have the digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.08 and want to add mods, then you must install the special modder created patch for digital download IL-2 before you install any other patches such as official patches or mods. For mods, do not let anybody tell you that you do not need them in this case because you do to make sure that all mods have the potential to work in your digital download version of IL-2 1946 program. (If you are not going to add mods, then ignore this step.)
DVD or Digital Download Version - Summary Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
DVD IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 is a physical copy that you have indefinately at your convenience and it does not need the particular special patch designed for only digital download version (The special patch for the digital download version must not be confused with the official patches which are different. Official patches after 4.08 are still needed by you if you want mods, regardless of whether or not you need the special patch for the digital download version of IL-2 1946.) The disadvantage is waiting for delivery to you and if it is the version 4.07 then you must patch to 4.08 before applying more patches.
If you get 4.08, then you avoid the step of having to patch 4.07 upto 4.08 However, if you use the big patch 4.08 through bug-fix 4.11.1 for the DVD version ( link provided down further ), then all the patches for the DVD can be applied all in one. ( If you have the digital download version of IL-2 4.08 and want to add mods later, then you still need the special modder created patch for digital download versions of IL-2 applied into 4.08 and then you apply official patches after that. )
Relax because I will give you a step by step list shortly in here. Digital download version is obtained quicker and sometimes the price is lower. Disadvantages ( if you want to add mods ) are: The need for the special patch for digital download versions of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 which is aimed at the main 4.08 folder before other patches are applied there, you must test another stage for corrupt files, and this whole process is not recommended by me for beginners to computers.
Download Handling - Know Before You Start I recommend keeping a copy of IL-2 patches and IL-2 patched to the latest patch in a safe place, untouched for future needs. Copy from it rather than using it. Test for corrupt files or make a hash count of all downloads to ensure that there are no corrupt files in the download. WinRar is a program with a free trial period which is good for beginners to test for corrupt files. Look for the "Test" button in the top ribbon of the WinRar program. Open the file in the program and push the test button.
Getting Started with Installing and Applying:
You may have either the DVD or the digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 V4.07m or V4.08m (Important: A minimum of patch 4.08 or later needed for all modded versions of IL-2 1946.)
Caution:
Installation for offline use or without mods could safely and conveniently be made in a Windows System User Account which has Administrator status.
In any case, always install outside program files and be able to run the program somehow as an Administrator. (Rare exception is that a very strict online server might require IL-2 in Program Files, though I have not seen it personally.)
For online use flying in servers and for adding mods, then I recommend installing IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 (also outside program files in this case) but in a User Account with Standard status. This will keep your most vulnerable and important system files and folders in the safest User Account which you can use and still have convenient control of your IL-2 program.
Online servers of the most strict enforcement might not accept IL-2 being installed outside Program Files. Here again is where you meet the requirement based on a goal established by a little research into what you need. All online servers and their administrators provide information on exactly what they require.
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Standard User Account: This User Account offers extra security. You may try to run IL-2 as an administrator in this account ( administrator is needed to make major changes to IL-2 ) Look for the main IL-2 registry of files which is the main IL-2 folder where you installed it. The stock name of the folder is IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 in your drive, but you might have changed the name by now either during installation or afterward.
To run the folder ( or any file ) as an administrator, then right click on the main IL-2 folder. Click Properties. Click Compatibility. Set it for "Run in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2" and check the box for Run as Administrator. If IL-2 will still not run as an administrator, then you can look for the IL2.exe and Setup.exe (or similar names) in the main registry of files and repeat the instructions in this paragraph for each. Do the same for the Shortcut on your Desktop if IL-2 still needs it. After that, you may send a shortcut elsewhere such as your Menu and Taskbar after right clicking on the Desktop shortcut and looking for the option.
Administrator User Account: This User Account gives the IL-2 fan unhindered access to make changes inside IL-2. You must weigh the risk of being more vulnerable by this type of User Account with the convenience. If you really don't do anything that important which needs protecting in your computer, then this might be for you.
Alternative You could also install IL-2 in a Standard User Account and change this account to Administrator status whenever you make file changes (mod) in IL-2. After you get your mods set the way you like, then you would return this account to Standard User Account status.
> Be sure in any case to have your computer set so any major changes occur with only Administrator level actions or approval.
> User Account Control ON status should remain in place. It is never needed to turn User Account Control off for IL-2, regardless of what anybody tells you. Leaving User Account Control ON is a major system security issue.
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*Installation and Run Summary
Any problems running IL-2 in a Windows system after Windows XP, such as Vista and Win7, is likely caused by one or more things needed:
1) Install IL-2 outside Program Files ( Example for online running security, Standard User... C: User/(Standard User Account Name Here)/IL-Sturmovik 1946) A short file path is better for file handling reasons later.
2) Run IL-2 as an Administrator in file/folder Properties for online (folder or file/ right click/ Properties/ Compatibility tab/ Run as Administrator) (May only need to do this for shortcut and main IL-2 folder.) or install IL-2 into Administrator User Account for offline use .
3) Run in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Also Right Click/Properties/Compatibility tab) might be needed in any installation.
4) Set allowances in your anti-malware to run this game (Sometimes called Game Mode or Allow This Game) and Firewall (for server address only)
Always do your first installation of IL-2 1946 using the installer which comes with the program. (You should install IL-2 outside Program Files to make sure that all is well. Some report Operating System or Anti-malware Program conflicts with the installation in Program Files in regard to mods. Run as Admininstrator. (Either in an Administrator User Account or Run as Administrator in Compatibility tab of Properties after Right Click on symbol.)
Important: If you make a mistake somewhere, then use the installer/uninstaller to remove IL-2 and do not delete any files or you will have a difficult time getting rid of IL-2 file so the installer will work next time. Test the download for corruption of files or make a hash count of it for the same purpose. Make a copy of the whole patched IL-2 to a nearby location for future use and rename it. You may move the copy temporarily in order to rename the main folder something like "IL-2 modded with HSFX 6.0" or whatever your mod system. An alternative is to reinstall IL-2 in the same folder but rename it when asked for location of the installation.) Once you install IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 somewhere, then various system files will recognized any copies and all communication between your computer systems and IL-2 will be applied to the copies as well. However, you can change the internal preferences in an IL-2 copy and the changes typically remain, even if different than another copy.
IL-2 Sturmovik will run fine in most computers, even if they do not have a dedicated graphics card. You can always control the graphics of IL-2 from within the program or by the conf.ini file inside IL-2. My purpose here is to set your mind at ease. See PC Technical Help and IL-2 Technical Help forums for more detailed help with the look and performance of IL-2.
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*Patch Summary Instructions for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.08 - Patch Steps for Most Users - DVD or Digital Download Version
(If you have the digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 and want to add mods, then you have special instructions included here. All users point the downloaded patches at the installed main IL-2 1946 folder, when you get to that step.)
1) Install the digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 version 4.08 or make sure to be patched to 4.08 in all cases - DVD or Digital - before you continue. You must get IL-2 at the 4.08 level patch in order to continue - must be done if you want the later nice things. (Digital download comes at 4.08 all ready to apply patches, but check to be sure before you aquire it.)
Exceptions: 4.08 is included in the Mega Patch or the Ultra Patch - The links for either one of these is provided later in this post.
2) Apply the special modder patch for digital download version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 4.08, which is aimed at the main folder of IL-2 4.08 ( not need for DVD IL-2)
(Do this before you apply the Mega Patch or the Ultra Patch, if you have the digital download copy of IL-2...)
4.08 special patch - onto digital download only
(for digital download versions of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 4.08 to allow certain mods - not needed for the DVD IL-2)
Direct Link to the special patch for the digital download 1946:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sx1y4s0bb5edkas
3) Apply the download for all patches through IL-2 4.11.1 - unless your mods require a specific patch - then you have completed the patch of IL-2.( You could apply the patches each one by one but needed only if you need a specific patch for a certain mod system which you want ).
Caution: The Mega Patch or the Ultra Patch revealed in this post, though they seem convenient, are more difficult to ensure that the files are not corrupt. The average user may give it a go but a modder demanding clean files for mod work would typically do only a hash count of patches to be certain of clean files.
Patches 4.08 through 4.11 and hot fix 4.11.1 All in One
(An active account is needed at 1C Publishing forums)
ULTRA patch 4.11.1 (1.96GB) download link
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread ... ltra+Patch
Patch 4.12, 4.121, 4.122 link :
http://www.simhq.com/daily-news/il-2-st ... -12-2.html
4) Make copies of everything that you might need later. You may copy the whole patched and ready IL-2 before any mods so you have something in reserve. If you intend to do a lot of adding mods, then I suggest keeping a copy of the last modded IL-2 which made you happy before you go experimenting. Add mods to experimental copy only if you want to save much time should something go wrong.
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Looking forward
Offline users mainly are concerned with following the patch instructions and not losing any desired things which they want to keep through overwriting caused by applying something new to IL-2.
Official IL-2 1946 with Patches - Clean
This patched IL-2 should be considered clean if you did everything right. Online servers typically demand an exact version of IL-2 so if you attempt to connect with a server other than what they require, then you will probably not be allowed to connect. For compatibility, go to the server to find its required version of IL-2 and match it in your patching of IL-2. This is required for both stock and modded IL-2.
Online servers sometimes require even the exact same skin pack across users in the missions.
Many servers have helpful people and forums to guide you in meeting their requirement.
You also have the option of hosting a mission in your own computer with someone who has the same version of IL-2, using multi-player, which shows the importance of having goals and applying the right patches to meet your goals.
Experimental copy (copies) of IL-2 helps much. Once you get IL-2 the way you want it, you may simply copy the whole folder almost anyway in your main drive that is not inside of another program file of some sort. You then can make another shortcut to it by finding the IL2.exe file in the main registry, right click it, then select Make a Shortcut.
Skin Packs Which Are Not Included There are also official skin packs available from 1C/ Team Daidolos which can be installed into certain major official patches. If you are interested, then search downloads at the 1C Publishing website. They are not included here because of possible conficts with online servers or can be overwritten by certain skin mods. If you are serious about skins, then I recommend that this not stop you, so test the skins on a separate copy of your installation to be safe. Special official skin packs require you to apply the official patches one by one if you want some skin packs but not others because each skin pack is for a specific official patch. If you prefer a skin offered in a skin pack to the modders version, then you may apply the offical skin pack after the mods are all installed, but beware that any time that you add something new to IL-2 then something might be changed by overwriting of files. When in doubt then keep both files when installation asks you if you want to overwrite all files. This way you keep both stock and modded skins. This might be tricky for a novice, but a bold person might welcome the challenge. Keeping copies of everything means that you can afford to experiment and risk something going wrong.
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IL-2 Patches:
The following patches are pointed at your IL-2 main folder in order as you need them ( Read instructions carefully
) ---- >>>>As you see, the patches are 4.08 through 4.11.1 bug-fix patch.
Patches 4.08 through 4.11 and hot fix 4.11.1 All in One
(An active account is needed at 1C Publishing forums)
ULTRA patch 4.11.1 (1.96GB) download link
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread ... ltra+Patch
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=Or= (If you need to patch IL-2 to a specific stage of patch, then you apply these in order until you reach the patch which you need - for example, certain mod packs require a particular patched IL-2.)
4.08
http://www.mission4today.com/index.php? ... ls&id=1908
4.08 special patch - onto digital download only
(for digital download versions of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 4.08 to allow certain mods - not needed for the DVD IL-2)
Direct Link to the special patch for the digital download 1946:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sx1y4s0bb5edkas
4.09
http://www.mission4today.com/index.php? ... ls&id=3764
4.10
http://www.mission4today.com/index.php? ... ls&id=3993
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=17765
4.101 - Bug Fix Patch
viewtopic.php?f=163&t=31279&p=348826#p348826
4.101 - Bug Fix Patch (Direct Link for same as above
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=18751
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If you feel that you are ready for it, you may try the following "IL-2 MegaPatch 4.10.1m_EN" published by MaXMhZ, instead of patching one by one.
(Note that you might need the dll fix with it, which is why I do not recommend this for beginners because of handling and saving your own dll files...)
Please read the instructions which come on the pages of the the download links:
IL-2 MegaPatch 4.10.1m_EN - Get all the patches through 4.101 in one download and apply - read
http://www.mission4today.com/index.php? ... ls&id=4088
Replacement snd_dlls - might be needed by some to make everything work in 4.09 content - read
http://www.mission4today.com/index.php? ... ls&id=3768
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Latest Patch - Add Last:
4.11 Patch for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=29039
4.11.1 Bug-Fix Patchfor IL-2 Sturmovik 1946
viewtopic.php?f=107&t=33572&p=363678#p363678
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Patching Instructions Can also be found here from 1C, direct support of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946:
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=31667
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Concise Patch Guide is included in the post below this one.
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Patch 4.12, 4.121, 4.122 link :
http://www.simhq.com/daily-news/il-2-st ... -12-2.html
Much thanks to 1C Publishing, 1C: Maddox Games, Team Daidalos ( responsible for all recent patches ), mission4today, SimHQ , Fallen Angels Squadron, MaXMhZ, and everyone who contributed directly and indirectly. Most of all, thank you, Oleg Maddox, for making all of this IL-2 simulation possible.
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