[skyomish]

When you reinstall make sure that the IL-2 game folder has NOTHING
left behind. CLEAN .
Make your install outside of PROGRAMS.
C:\Ubisoft\Strumovik1946. MAke sure game runs and works like it should.

Next install 4.08m patch. Check game to insure it works.

What is your operating system ?? Win XP - Vista- Win 7??