Multi install question help

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timbo2410

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Can somebody guide me on this please. I have CFS3 installed on a Windows 7 (64 bit) machine. It runs very well :applause:
Now I haven't done anything to it update wise. Do I install all the patches, then the NEK etc etc and THEN do the multi install program?
I also need to know if the MAW. PTO, Korea etc can install together or do I install to separate CFS3 installs? The help would be much appreciated
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MULTI INSTALL

HELLO TIMBO

I WAS JUST READING YOUR MESSAGE REGARDING MULTI INSTALL OF CFS3. I AM STILL ON VISTA AT THE MOMENT SO DON'T KNOW ANYTHINHG ABOUT WINDOWS SEVEN, BUT I GUESS THE THEORY AND PRACTISE ARE STILL JUST THE SAME. THE WAY I DID IT IS PATCH UP YOUR ORIGINAL CFS3 TO 3.1a AND THEN COPY IT ALL TO ANOTHER DIRECTORY OR HARDRIVE IF YOU HAVE ONE UNZIP AND COPY MARTIN WRIGHTS UTILITY TO THE COPIED VERSION OF CFS3 BUT RUN MSCONFIG FIRST AND THEN RUN THE UTILITY TO RENAME THE COPY OF CFS3. WELL, AT LEAST THAT WORKED FOR ME ANYWAY.

GOOD LUCK GARY
 
Hello timbo, CFS3 on 64-bit Win7? Good choice, I've been running it on the 64-bit version since the pre-release editions of Win7.

If you're looking to install MAW, PTO, ETO, Korean Skies then you'll need a 'clean' install of CFS3.1a. That means no add-ons, just get the patches from Microsoft and apply them. Make sure you do 3.1 update first, then 3.1a and fly the sim in Quick combat between each step.

Let's say you then want to add various aircraft and effects to the sim. I'd suggest you make a copy of your 'clean' CFS3.1a folder, rename the folder appropriately and then get MultiCFS3 from Martin Wright's site. Unzip the file, place MultiCFS3.exe (not the unzipped folder) in your newly renamed CFS3.1a folder and run it. Once that has successfully run you can then fly the new copy of the sim, as well as set the config. There's an illustrated guide to doing this in the ETO Installation guide, see the sticky above.

This leaves you with the original 'clean' 3.1a, plus a new copy which can have the effects, NEK, weapons packs, whatever added to as you please.

The 'clean' CFS3.1a is left strictly alone after this and can be used for making other working copies if you wish. More importantly: MAW, ETO, PTO, Korean Skies can be installed and you have a 'clean' CFS3.1a in the default installation location for them to find and install from. Each will create a separate installation all by itself, they do not live together in a single CFS3 installation.

In case anyone is unsure what MultiCFS3.exe does, it only enables a copy of CFS3.1a to run independently of other copies. It does not make copies of your CFS3.1a - you have to do that yourself.
Using MultiCFS3, you can have various installs which have different configurations, different screen resolutions, different scenery, lighting, colour settings and they won't conflict with each other. If you don't use it, all your different installs will share the same settings - change them in one and they're all affected the same way.

Currently I have five different installs and they all live happily together. Clever chap, that Martin Wright! :applause::applause::applause:
 
Excellent, I shall re-read what you have said very carefully and then start off a fresh. I did all this years ago but haven't had a chance to get back into the game. I'm trying to download all the extras that I used to have and get all the extras that I have missed out on .... there are a LOT of downloads to catch up on I can tell you .... Thanks for your help everybody .... no doubt I shall have more questions down the track
:ernae:
 
OK another quick question. Now I have windows 7 64 bit so bare that in mind. Now, I installed CFS3 onto my spare HDD not problems at all ... updated 3.1 and 3.1a ... played no problems. Now reading through the ETO install it indicates that I need to have the folders go into XXXXX x86 .... now on my spare drive I've already got my program x86 folder all setup but I didn't install CFS3 to this folder just "program" folder but on the amse HDD.
Do i need to re-install my stock version of CFS3 into the x86 folder or will it install fine where it is? Do I make sence there or have I just confused the heck out of everybody

:isadizzy:
 
My head hurts...

I'd rename your CFS3 folder on the other HD and use MultiCFS3 to make it independant of the 'clean' CFS3.1a you're going to install to the Win7 drive before installing ETO, MAW or any other.
If you just let the new install go to the default location, it'll be installed to your Program Files (x86) folder on the Win7 drive and will simplify ETO installation especially.
 
What I'm getting at is: (for windows 7 64 bit)

1. From fresh does a first version of cfs3 "HAVE" to be installed in:
(a) C:\Program Files x86 Microsoft games\ ....
or
(b) C:\Program Files\Microsoft games\ .....
I have both folders on my C drive


2. Whatever the answer to question 1 is:
On a separate/spare HDD, if I have two folders (where I install all my games to). Now on this HDD I also have:
(a) D:\Program Files x86
(b) D:\Program Files

Reading through the ETO installation it states that for win 7 64 bit, some install paths MUST be directed to x86 locations, is this a one off for the ETO install or is it assuming that the clean install has been placed here?
If I just changed a drive letter around from C to D on all installations, will that work?
 
Well, the two Microsoft Games folders on your C drive are for 64-bit and 32-bit (x86) programs respectively. CFS3 is a 32-bit program.

The ETO instructions are the result of failing to install ETO correctly on a 64-bit Win7 install. The error was to install ETO to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games. When I removed ETO and then reinstalled to C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games everything went smoothly. I assume something in the ETO installation expects the 32-bit destination, so on either drive the (x86) folder is where I'd put the thing.

It's probably something to do with how the installer works. Best to follow the instructions.
 
Ok I have installed my vanilla version of cfs3 to the x86 directory. I have done the win7 add-on to the shortcut as well and run the game without a hitch. I have just installed the 3.1 patch and now the game crashes to desktop. I also noted that when I went to the compatability section for the shortcut, it was already set to win xp 3 and administrator?
When I was installing to plain "Programs" folder before I didn't have this problem and I had not only patched up to 3.1a but had firepower and BOB installed and up and running without a hitch. Now what is the issue.
Yes, i had gone through all the folders and removed every last trace of all cfs3 folders as well so it is a totally clean install.
 
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