Installation guides for ETO and Rising Sun

Hi, thanks for the advice,
still wondering on part of my questions...

Q1) I didnt have to register when I downloaded the ETO files, will they be ok ?

All CFS3 Updates and the Mission Builder are available here at SOH: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...s.php?catid=13
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Q2) The page you linked to above in quote for CFS3 updates, has 16 add-ons, do I do all of those ? I dont see anyone in particular marked as a must have.[/QUOTE]

Cheers

BOBC
 
BOBC,

"1. Install CFS3. Then the two updates, 3.1 and 3.1a, and the Mission Builder (optional). This is a vanilla install."

All you need are the two updates and the Mission Builder is optional.
 
Hello, I will try my best to help you, please follow these steps.

1. Install CFS3 and follow the game installation instructions to install the game.

2. Download the CFS3 version 3.1 patch found here : http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=13&id=17790

3. Follow the patch instructions to update your CFS3 to version 3.1.

4. Download the CFS3 version 3.1a patch found here : http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=13&id=17791

5. Follow the patch instructions to update your CFS3 to version 3.1a.

6. After you have your CFS3 patched to version 3.1a, run the game once, and be sure to do one free flight before you exit the game.

7. After that is all done, download ETO version 1.0 from this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/146-cfs3-eto-expansion-10/ Do not worry, this site is okay, there are no viruses whatsoever, and you DO NOT have to register to download the files.

8. Once you have ETO version 1.0 downloaded, go to this link and follow RCAF Tailwinds youtube video to the letter. You can mess up the installation and the game may not work. I recommend watching this video before you run the ETO 1.0 installer and also follow along with the video as you install the addon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaeCYsrLI2k

9. When you have ETO 1.0 up and running, go ahead and download ETO version 1.20 from this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/145-cfs3-eto-expansion-cumulative-update-120/

10. Once the download is complete, go to this link on youtube and once again follow along RCAF Tailwinds youtube video to help you with the installation of ETO version 1.20. Link :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jggfk-bytFI

11. If you made it this far and have ETO version 1.20 up and running, download the final update for ETO, ETO version 1.40 from AussieX at this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?...expansion-cumulative-update-140-install-pack/

12. Again, begin the installation of ETO 1.40 once it finishes the download and follow RCAF Tailwinds video to help you get the game up and running :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZzi1YGVao

13. Download the ETO hotfix from here : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?...xp-cumulative-update-140-hotfix-install-pack/ Follow the install instructions, Tailwind does not have a video for this but it is simple and should be easy, just remember to have ETO in ERA 1 BEFORE you install the hotfix.

If you made it through all of that and ETO is up and running, BRAVO! Load up and enjoy.

Hope that helps..
 
Lt. Heinz Becker said:
Hello, I will try my best to help you, please follow these steps.

1. Install CFS3 and follow the game installation instructions to install the game.

2. Download the CFS3 version 3.1 patch found here : http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=13&id=17790

3. Follow the patch instructions to update your CFS3 to version 3.1.

4. Download the CFS3 version 3.1a patch found here : http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=13&id=17791

5. Follow the patch instructions to update your CFS3 to version 3.1a.

6. After you have your CFS3 patched to version 3.1a, run the game once, and be sure to do one free flight before you exit the game.

7. After that is all done, download ETO version 1.0 from this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/146-cfs3-eto-expansion-10/ Do not worry, this site is okay, there are no viruses whatsoever, and you DO NOT have to register to download the files.

8. Once you have ETO version 1.0 downloaded, go to this link and follow RCAF Tailwinds youtube video to the letter. You can mess up the installation and the game may not work. I recommend watching this video before you run the ETO 1.0 installer and also follow along with the video as you install the addon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaeCYsrLI2k

9. When you have ETO 1.0 up and running, go ahead and download ETO version 1.20 from this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/145-cfs3-eto-expansion-cumulative-update-120/

10. Once the download is complete, go to this link on youtube and once again follow along RCAF Tailwinds youtube video to help you with the installation of ETO version 1.20. Link :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jggfk-bytFI

11. If you made it this far and have ETO version 1.20 up and running, download the final update for ETO, ETO version 1.40 from AussieX at this link : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?...expansion-cumulative-update-140-install-pack/

12. Again, begin the installation of ETO 1.40 once it finishes the download and follow RCAF Tailwinds video to help you get the game up and running :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZzi1YGVao

13. Download the ETO hotfix from here : http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?...xp-cumulative-update-140-hotfix-install-pack/ Follow the install instructions, Tailwind does not have a video for this but it is simple and should be easy, just remember to have ETO in ERA 1 BEFORE you install the hotfix.

If you made it through all of that and ETO is up and running, BRAVO! Load up and enjoy.

Hope that helps..
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Excellent, clarified any grey areas for me, just wondering...the 16 goodies I saw, are they not required, being bettered by ETOs or are they of use for anyone wishing to embellish what the ETOs give ?

Getting operational, step by step with links and tutorials, perfect advice along with advice beforehand.
All those wishing to get up to speed with CFS3 will face an easy route with this.
I then will add on the Bomber Command Cologne mod, I have install advice received for that via PM.

BOBC
 
Installing for 64-bit Win 8

Hmmm,
that You Tube video is excellent. It shows me that my installer is not working properly. I always end up with an ETO folder that does not contain the original CFS3.1 files. I end up having to manually copy the vanilla install files over into the ETO install. It seems that the step with the black command screen does not occur when I run the 1.0 ETO installer. Then I have to run the multicfs3.exe separately.

Is that possibly AVG antivirus blocking the process? Copying over the vanilla install files works but just once I would like to get the process working as it is meant to.

Salut,
Dai
 
Daiwilletti said:
Hmmm,
It seems that the step with the black command screen does not occur when I run the 1.0 ETO installer. Then I have to run the multicfs3.exe separately.

Is that possibly AVG antivirus blocking the process? Copying over the vanilla install files works but just once I would like to get the process working as it is meant to.
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Yes, I would say with almost 100% certainty that your Anti Virus software is preventing the black command screen from running. I have Webroot Secure Anywhere and I had to disable it before running the ETO installer. Make sure before you install ETO to DISABLE any anti virus software. Once you have ETO running remember to ENABLE it once again. I've forgotten to do that a few times. :biggrin-new:
 
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BOBC said:
Excellent, clarified any grey areas for me, just wondering...the 16 goodies I saw, are they not required, being bettered by ETOs or are they of use for anyone wishing to embellish what the ETOs give ?

BOBC
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No, those 16 files are not required to install the ETO add-on. The only files that are required are the ones that I listed in the 13 step tutorial that I had previously posted.
 
I attached a txt file how-to, so you can download it for offline viewing and to keep it in case you need to re-install.



 

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Am I correct to understand that both CFS3 and ETO are obligatory to be installed in default location (C:\Program Files (86x)\Microsoft games\ Combat Flight Simulator 3.0)? Is there any other way? It is just that my C: drive is a small-size SSD for OS only...
 
Dornil said:
Am I correct to understand that both CFS3 and ETO are obligatory to be installed in default location...
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No, they can be installed in another directory or another drive altogether. Just pay close attention to the existing CFS3 and intended ETO directory addresses when installing ETO.
 
common.dll

hairyspin said:
CFS3 has been kept alive (like all MS sims until now) by add-ons developed mainly by enthusiasts. The biggest add-ons for CFS3 are the expansions: Korean Skies, PTO Solomons, Mediterranean Air War (MAW) and now ETO and PTO Rising Sun. The last two are by far the biggest and need some care when installing, so Installation Guides have been written to lead the inexperienced user through the process.

This thread contains links to the written guides and Tailwind's excellent video guides. These condense the findings of many users in previous sticky threads. We hope you find them useful!
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Hi there iv`e just loaded ETO 1 and ETO 1.20 but starting it fails as that common.dll is missing,any ideas?
alcanallen
 
alcanallen said:
Hi there iv`e just loaded ETO 1 and ETO 1.20 but starting it fails as that common.dll is missing,any ideas?
alcanallen
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just find a copy of the requisite file from another cfs3 instal, and paste it into the ETO folder. Hopefully it is as simple as that!
 
No, they can be installed in another directory or another drive altogether. Just pay close attention to the existing CFS3 and intended ETO directory addresses when installing ETO.
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Ok, I kinda lost here and AGAIN fail to install ETO. Could someone please give me step-by-step instructions for installation under Win7 64 Ultimate?

1) I have CFS 3 (patched to 3.1a, w/o no-cd) installed in "D:\Games\CFS 3".
2) I run CFS3 ETO Expansion Rev 1.0 and at the first prompt input "D:\Games\CFS3 ETO" path.
3) I do the same at the second prompt ("D:\Games\CFS3 ETO").
4) CMD window opens, I press any key, it runs few lines very quickly and closes; it doesn't ask anything about overwriting.
5) On the next prompt (CFS3 ETO Expansion Rev 1.0) I input "D:\Games\CFS3 ETO\CFS3 ETO Expansion".
6) After installation is done, MultiCFS3.exe starts. But instead of "CFS3 version 3.1 found" it reads "MLD Patcher", and I can only close it.

What exactly am I doing wrong?
 
Dornil said:
Ok, I kinda lost here and AGAIN fail to install ETO. Could someone please give me step-by-step instructions for installation under Win7 64 Ultimate?

1) I have CFS 3 (patched to 3.1a, w/o no-cd) installed in "D:\Games\CFS 3".
2) I run CFS3 ETO Expansion Rev 1.0 and at the first prompt input "D:\Games\CFS3 ETO" path.
3) I do the same at the second prompt ("D:\Games\CFS3 ETO").
4) CMD window opens, I press any key, it runs few lines very quickly and closes; it doesn't ask anything about overwriting.
5) On the next prompt (CFS3 ETO Expansion Rev 1.0) I input "D:\Games\CFS3 ETO\CFS3 ETO Expansion".
6) After installation is done, MultiCFS3.exe starts. But instead of "CFS3 version 3.1 found" it reads "MLD Patcher", and I can only close it.

What exactly am I doing wrong?
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Dornil,

First of all, stock CFS3 install should be at base loaction you itend for ETO.

If you do not already have it, please get the ETO 1.0 & 1.20 Installation Guide.zip here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links_search.php

It states what you must do to the MASTERSTARTUP. and ETOGLSwapper.bat files. The new pathway to the D drive must be edited as a new location into these files when installing to a location other than C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\CFS3 ETO Expansion or C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\CFS3 ETO Expansion\global_layer.

Also, check out Tailwind's fine ETO Installation videos for Win 7, 4-bit: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforu...46-Installation-guides-for-ETO-and-Rising-Sun

:D
 
Yes, I read the guide and watched the videos. As I understood, the changes to the batch files are to be made AFTER the installation itself is complete. But I can't even get to this stage since I am not installing it to default location (apparently). Higher up this thread I've been told that it is not necessary to install in to C:\Program files (86)\Microsoft Games, but could be installed anywhere. I am trying but so far I fail to understand how to do it...
 
Dornil,

Do you have CFS3 in the D location? It's best if you have a copy there.

Look at Installation Guide, Installing ETO, on Page 7.

In the small window where it says "Choose and installation folder and click Next to continue."

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games". There's a button with 3 dots on it to the right of this line in the long, little window.

Click this button to direct installation to where on your computer you wish to install ETO.
 
Ok, the problem was in A_mkdircfs3_etoexpansion.exe not working properly (i.e. not copying the CFS3 into new folder). I copied those manually and seemeingly solved the issue, installed and updated to 1.50.However I observe another problem now: Quick Combat does not start (CTD) if I choose any airfield location in France. In Britain and Switzerland everything seems OK, the single missions I tried also worked fine. Is this normal for ETO 1.50, or I still messed the installation somehow?
 
This is why I left Rising Sun until the end! :banghead: I'm trying to meticulously follow the install instructions, but I can't get past the 'run once' requirement for the vanilla install. I get "Please login with administrator privileges and try again". If I run as administrator, nothing happens. Any ideas? I'm in Win 10 64-bit.
 
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