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badfinger
03-19-2011, 04:56 PM
My C drive was getting full, so I installed another drive. I then moved the entire IL2 folder to this new drive. I now have IL2 in E:\Program Files\Ubisoft\IL-2 Sturmovik 1946. But, I can't get it to load, now. All that happens is the first screen comes up, stays there for a few seconds, and then closes.

What have I done wrong?

binky9
scissorss
03-19-2011, 04:59 PM
Moved as in copy/paste? Because in order for that to work I'd imagine you would have to do some registry editing.
Feuerfalke
03-19-2011, 05:02 PM
The easiest way would be to reinstall the game to a different folder. E.g. E:\Games\IL-2 Sturmovik 1946

(Before you do so, it's recommendable to backup and then uninstall your current IL2-Installation.)

After the new installation copy your complete IL2-Folder into the above folder, including all subfolders. Then your registry links point to the right folders and it should work again.
badfinger
03-19-2011, 05:04 PM
I right clicked on the IL2 folder, and tapped "move to".

binky9
RobN
03-19-2011, 05:14 PM
I can copy and paste the folder wherever I like and every copy works, but I am using the-patch-that-must-not-be-named since my disc gave up.
Feuerfalke
03-19-2011, 05:17 PM
I can copy and paste the folder wherever I like and every copy works, but I am using the-patch-that-must-not-be-named since my disc gave up.

Well, that's not really an advertise-able solution ;)
Cloyd
03-19-2011, 06:16 PM
You can copy your entire IL2 directory anywhere you like. No registry editing required. You might have to make a new il2fb.exe shortcut that points to your new location. No modding/hacking required.

Cloyd
badfinger
03-19-2011, 06:32 PM
A new il2fb.exe shortcut sounds like the simplest path. How do I go about making a new one?

binky9
norulz
03-19-2011, 06:41 PM
I will move it to recycle bin
jcenzano
03-19-2011, 08:46 PM
You can copy your entire IL2 directory anywhere you like. No registry editing required. You might have to make a new il2fb.exe shortcut that points to your new location. No modding/hacking required.

Cloyd
I confirm that. If the installaion is OK, you need to do no reg editing or anythig like that.
badfinger
03-20-2011, 12:10 AM
I'm downloading a new copy, now. It's only $10, and will only need to be patched, once the download is complete. Starting from square one wasn't what I planned on, but it looks like the cleanest way.

Thanks, everyone for your help and advice.

binky9

ps I may ask sometime how to add the HE-219 from SAS.
JAMF
03-20-2011, 07:01 AM
ps I may ask sometime how to add the HE-219 from SAS.The answer to such a question will only be answered in forums that cover mods not included in Team Daidalos patches.
badfinger
03-20-2011, 09:46 PM
I really didn't ask a question, but I also had no intention of ruffling feathers. Sorry for the indecretion.

binky9