12.12.2009, 11:53
philip.ed - IL-2 doesn't need to be 'installed' to run, the game runs from it's discrete folder. My suggestion is to take the following steps, assuming you're using Vista 32-bit and your game is installed to C:\program files\Ubisoft:
1.) Copy the ...\Ubisoft folder from ..\program files\ to the root of C:
2.) Uninstall IL-2
3.) Delete the ..\program files\Ubisoft folder
4.) Reinstall IL-2 to the C:\Ubisoft folder (you may have to rename your UI 1.2 installation, first.)
5.) Patch the new install to 4.09m
Save this new installation either by burning to a DVD, making a RAR package, a ZIP package, etc. THIS becomes your base installation of IL-2. If you need have another installation of the game, use this package as the base.
6.) For HSFX, Install HSFX 4.0, then install HSFX 4.1
The desired version of Il-2 will run from the C:\Ubisoft\your IL-2 folder. An additional benefit for Vista and Win7 users is that the UAC is much more relaxed with folders outside the Program Files folder.
Coster
[edit] Since I have to drives, my Ubisoft folder (and TS, IL-2 sticks, TrackIR folders) resides on the D: drive. If my OS pukes, or when I move from the WIN7 RC to Win7 Pro final, my IL-2 is safe.
1.) Copy the ...\Ubisoft folder from ..\program files\ to the root of C:
2.) Uninstall IL-2
3.) Delete the ..\program files\Ubisoft folder
4.) Reinstall IL-2 to the C:\Ubisoft folder (you may have to rename your UI 1.2 installation, first.)
5.) Patch the new install to 4.09m
Save this new installation either by burning to a DVD, making a RAR package, a ZIP package, etc. THIS becomes your base installation of IL-2. If you need have another installation of the game, use this package as the base.
6.) For HSFX, Install HSFX 4.0, then install HSFX 4.1
The desired version of Il-2 will run from the C:\Ubisoft\your IL-2 folder. An additional benefit for Vista and Win7 users is that the UAC is much more relaxed with folders outside the Program Files folder.
Coster
[edit] Since I have to drives, my Ubisoft folder (and TS, IL-2 sticks, TrackIR folders) resides on the D: drive. If my OS pukes, or when I move from the WIN7 RC to Win7 Pro final, my IL-2 is safe.