8 Reply by Gwynzer (edited by Gwynzer 2009-02-10 08:43:45)

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Re: Launcher problem

I suppose the best I can suggest is a reinstall, then.  It could just be the launcher so here is a link to the launcher installer, but it could be the whole thing which would be a real shame.

Thanks for being patient with us, I understand the frustration involved when a large file you download doesnt work liek it is supposed to.

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Re: Launcher problem

I reinstalled it all today, but I got no improvement.

Maybe there's something with my operating system (Vista x64), there's somebody with the same problem here http://forums.fsmod.com/viewtopic.php?id=8633 (and x64 version of vista too).

10 Reply by msc (edited by msc 2009-02-15 23:10:59)

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Re: Launcher problem

edit: Okay, I just fixed my Issue. You must do the following: 1. Go to the folder where the FS Launcher is located, 2. right click, go to compatability, and click on the box "run as administrator", 3 click on the FS Launcher icon in that same folder, 4. close the folder go to the main launcher window, 5. This is optional, you can possibly run it windowed or not. Either way this worked for me (and all the same junk that happened to you happened to me). 6. THIS IS IMPORTANT, DO NOT MAKE A SHORTCUT OF THE FSLAUNCHER YOU MUST RUN THE ACTUAL ICON (I dunno why, just work with me here).

This should fix the issue. FS mod team, you did nothing wrong on your part.


P.S. as a note, if you want to run this game smoothly(in vista that is) run it in windowed version. IF you dont want to do that then click here: http://forums.fsmod.com/viewtopic.php?id=7520

Good Luck, and I'll see you guys next Saturday.

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Re: Launcher problem

One thing to add, when running the launcher, check the update progress, if it seems to be generating a lot of errors (ie unpacking weapons, error, file may be corrupt) then try the following:

Delete C:program file/first strike

navigate to C:program files/electronic arts/bf2142/mods/first strike and run fslauncher0.0.7.1.pub, this will reinstall the launcher independantly of the game.

run the launcher again, it SHOULD update properly (make sure you set game version to 1000 in preferances) and then launch the game.

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