Just downloaded 4.11 (I know...been a while) and also hotfix. CTD after launching :(

[Gabelschwanz Teufel]

Open up the Conf.ini file with notepad. Go to the [Console] section of the Conf.ini file.



[Console]
HISTORY=1024
HISTORYCMD=1024
LOAD=
SAVE=
LOG=1
LOGTIME=0
LOGFILE=logfile.log
LOGKEEP=1


This file will appear in IL2 root directory

Do this whenever the game is crashing.
Do not forget to delete this file when you get it working.

Did you test and make sure it's working after each step?

[_1SMV_Gitano]

Originally Posted by Gabelschwanz Teufel

Did you test and make sure it's working after each step?

+1

this is an annoying but useful check to do...

[Mysticpuma]

Ahhhhh, no didn't try after every step

Okay, I'm uninstalling and then going to go through it a piece at a time.

Do I need the 4.101 step after 4.10 if I upgrade to 4.11 after 4.10 ?

Cheers, MP

(Also do I need the Hotfix or only if it crashes)

[Ze-Jamz]

Originally Posted by Mysticpuma

Ahhhhh, no didn't try after every step

Okay, I'm uninstalling and then going to go through it a piece at a time.

Do I need the 4.101 step after 4.10 if I upgrade to 4.11 after 4.10 ?

Cheers, MP

(Also do I need the Hotfix or only if it crashes)

Mate id do it all in sequence but make sure you launch after every Patch and check it..one of those patches is messing with your install

[Mysticpuma]

It appears to be the install from DVD itself. It runs, gets to the menu screen...then just quits

[Mysticpuma]

My conf.ini looks like:

[HotKey Console]
Shift Tab=Activate
[Console]
HISTORY=1024
HISTORYCMD=1024
LOAD=
SAVE=
LOG=1
LOGTIME=0
LOGFILE=logfile.log
LOGKEEP=1

I have now launched the game 3 times but no logfile is appearing....gah!!!!!!

[Whacker]

Have you tried running any other games besides IL-2? Do they exhibit any of the same behaviors? Are all of your system drivers up to date, especially your video card drivers?

One thing to be sure of, when you uninstall the game to "clean it out" and start over fresh, make sure you delete the residual old directory before reinstalling. Also! Be sure NOT to install to C:\Program Files or Program Files (x86), if running Vista or Win7! Most older games have real problems when installed there due to UAC issues.

[A.Fokker]

Puma,
Here's a hint.
if you installed 4.11 and want to run one of the mod packs, it is best to put the 4.10.1 SFS file back in before launching. Also, there is the issue of the .last.quick file. Make sure you delete it before/after using mod packs (it's a hidden file BTW)
Hope this helps

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by Mysticpuma

My conf.ini looks like:

[HotKey Console]
Shift Tab=Activate
[Console]
HISTORY=1024
HISTORYCMD=1024
LOAD=
SAVE=
LOG=1
LOGTIME=0
LOGFILE=logfile.log
LOGKEEP=1

I have now launched the game 3 times but no logfile is appearing....gah!!!!!!

Ignore that its the wrong log file someones told you to activate.

The hserror.pid is an automatically generated one.

That one above is the IL2 1946 mission generated log file used for parsing in game live data and mission events..