ETO install questions

highpockets

highpockets

SOH-CM-2023
Am ready to begin my ETO install. Downloaded all files & instructions to desktop for installation. My computer HD is partitioned with "C" being the OS section & "F" containing programs, documents, etc. I can force the path for installation of Combat Flight Simulator to "F", but how can I make the updates 3.1 & 3.1a go to the same path? Should I setup the CFS 3 folder in "C" , install updates, download ETO 1.0 & 1.2 and then move the whole file to "F" to conserve space on "C"?
I intend to install MAW as well.
I understand the multiple installs approach as I have several in CFS 2 that work great. Just thought I would try CFS 3 ETO & MAW.
Thanks for any help or tips.
 
highpockets said:
Am ready to begin my ETO install. Downloaded all files & instructions to desktop for installation. My computer HD is partitioned with "C" being the OS section & "F" containing programs, documents, etc. I can force the path for installation of Combat Flight Simulator to "F", but how can I make the updates 3.1 & 3.1a go to the same path? Should I setup the CFS 3 folder in "C" , install updates, download ETO 1.0 & 1.2 and then move the whole file to "F" to conserve space on "C"?
I intend to install MAW as well.
I understand the multiple installs approach as I have several in CFS 2 that work great. Just thought I would try CFS 3 ETO & MAW.
Thanks for any help or tips.
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:kilroy:Highpockets, do the simplest thing possible. Yes, install CFS3 completely to C, updates included, then move it to F.

ETO and MAW can be installed safely to F as long as CFS3 is on F, too. Install them using the CFS3 on F.

If you don't already have it, I very highly recommend the ETO Installaion Guide found in Post #1 of this thread: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=22434

After you have installed ETO on F, you will need to modify two *.bat files. This procedure is called out in the Guide.

I hope this helps.:d
 
ETO expansion

I have gone throught the process, but when I try to find the CFS 3 Expansion mission builder( page12 of instrucions) when I open to properties I do not get the same screen..
I just get "general, shortcut & compatibility". The target reads C:\Programs\Microsoft Games CFS3 ETO Expansion\mb\mb.exe
What did I miss??
 
You're using XP, the screenshot is from Windows 7. You haven't missed a thing, just check the Target and Start In entries are correct.

If you've installed ETO to a different drive, both entries will have to be updated.
 
ETO expansion looking good

Running smoooth! Thanks to all you who contribute to this and other sims here that helps us NON Contributers to enjoy!!
MAW is next install!
 
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