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Start by installing the original game from DVD --- v4.07
If using Vista install to c:\Game\Ubisoft\IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 ---- not Program Files folder
Patch with the official UBI patch to v 4.08 --- Do not use the UBI/1C 4.09 patch

Now use only the AAA mods starting with UI 1.1
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then the 1.1 patch
(The link is inoperative)

That's it. Start the game and you will see it load up as v4.09b1m modded.
Quit the game.

Make a shortcut on desktop to IL2 Version Switcher.exe
You will find this in the root folder of the game

Click on the short cut to quickly switch between game versions, essential for online use.


If you add more mods only do manual installations ---- see Cirx Guides
Backup any files which will be overwritten.
Installing the latest Aircraft Installer files does not affect online compatibility.
Nor does installing new aircraft not included in UI 1.1
Keep a note of all non UI 1.1 mods and maps added since you will likely have to uninstall these when updates to the Unified Installer are released.