Newbie needs some answers please

[Flanker]

I've got a problem too. I own Pacific Fighters and recenetly got a new computer(i7 930.... bla bla bla...). But i can't install PF because Windows 7 doesn't recognize it. Any possible ideas how to fix the problem?

[fruitbat]

Originally Posted by Flanker

I've got a problem too. I own Pacific Fighters and recenetly got a new computer(i7 930.... bla bla bla...). But i can't install PF because Windows 7 doesn't recognize it. Any possible ideas how to fix the problem?

i would ask here, and particularly read the thread sticked at the top.

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/49310655

[Reggie Mental]

Fruitbat, thanks for your reply and it looks sound. I have changed the conf.ini just as you told me (I put my max res 1920x1080) and changed to OpenGL.

But 1920x1080 does not show up in the video menus, neither does the PERFECT setting in any other video modes. Any attempt to set a higher res simply defaults back to 1280x960x32. I can't get it higher!

I have not installed any patches yet, as the site has just crashed. I did manage to get one Hakenkreuz file to down load swastikas, but bloody windows will not let me install it as it 'might harm my computer' The folder and .exe are installed but the 0.hc through 4.hc files are rejected.

I have restarted my computer too. No joy. Looking at the root file structure, its a bit messy, as I loaded 1946 over my Forgotten battles title.

Shall I uninstall it all and start again re-installing only 1946? (I checked the conf.ini in both root files, and they are the same. It seems one updates the other.)

Any advice?

Flanker,

As for old software 1946 is XP! I ran it okay on vista (with some issues) but Win7 is backwards compatible. Right click on the icon in your desk top and select troubleshoot compatability. Worked for me

[Reggie Mental]

Oh fruitbat, its a 64 bit machine.

Should 'ColourBits=32' be changed to 'ColourBits=64' ?

[brando]

Originally Posted by Reggie Mental

Oh fruitbat, its a 64 bit machine.

Should 'ColourBits=32' be changed to 'ColourBits=64' ?

A definite NO to that.

The missing link here is to do with changes to the conf.ini file.

Once you have set up your screen resolution in conf, accessing the in-game menu will cause the res setting to revert to the previous setting.

You need to get all the setting up done before you edit the conf file, and/ or learn to set up everything by this form of manual editing.

S!

B

[Reggie Mental]

Sorry I don't get it. Do you mean run the game in its current setup, then minimize it and edit the conf file?

When I look at the conf file, it is showing a higher res, ie; 1920x1080. The game is unaffected/no improvement.

[fruitbat]

As Brando says.

i've not used the il2 setup program for over 6 years, all it does is change the setting in the conf.ini via a gui. I just manually change them in the conf.ini. re running the il2setup knocks out any custom res changes you've made.

there are also many settings that you can only change via the conf.ini, and not through the setup.

set to opengl with the il2setup with stencil buffer on, then don't use it anymore.

then change the stuff in the conf.ini and save, and then start the game, and viola., res changed. you won't get the widescreen till your flying, GUI will still be in 4:3.

to get perfect mode, in the game then go to hardware settings, select custom, and under landscape select perfect to get perfect mode.

Also as brando says, do NOT change to 64bit (i to have a 64 bit system)

I've just checked M4T and its up, that link i gave you takes you straight to the patch download page if your logged in.

for the record, il2 runs fine on vista with no issues, i'm running vista64.

[Reggie Mental]

Originally Posted by fruitbat

As Brando says.

i've not used the il2 setup program for over 6 years, all it does is change the setting in the conf.ini via a gui. I just manually change them in the conf.ini. re running the il2setup knocks out any custom res changes you've made.

there are also many settings that you can only change via the conf.ini, and not through the setup.

set to opengl with the il2setup with stencil buffer on, then don't use it anymore.

then change the stuff in the conf.ini and save, and then start the game, and viola., res changed. you won't get the widescreen till your flying, GUI will still be in 4:3.

to get perfect mode, in the game then go to hardware settings, select custom, and under landscape select perfect to get perfect mode.

Also as brando says, do NOT change to 64bit (i to have a 64 bit system)

I've just checked M4T and its up, that link i gave you takes you straight to the patch download page if your logged in.

for the record, il2 runs fine on vista with no issues, i'm running vista64.

I'm tearing my hair out now...

Found perfect landscape option, but it isnt perfect at all. Black sky, no detail

Game still running in 1280x etc; and no change. Should I see 1920x1080x32 come up in the selection of resolutions? Well, it still doesn't. The conf files have been edited and both show 1920x1080. The game still luanches in 1280.

The user screens are devoid of any lettering and are just squares, but they co0me back when I drop the landscape to Excellent from perfect.

I've restarted the PC. Lauched the game. No change to res. Still 1280.

I'm beginning to think a complete uninstall followed by a re-install is the only way forward.

[Insuber]

Originally Posted by Flanker

I've got a problem too. I own Pacific Fighters and recenetly got a new computer(i7 930.... bla bla bla...). But i can't install PF because Windows 7 doesn't recognize it. Any possible ideas how to fix the problem?

Simply copy the whole Il2 directory of your old PC into the new one, but NOT in the "Program Files" directory. In my case it is c:\Ubisoft\Il2 1946.

Then launch the Il2FB executable as administrator.

This would solve your issue.

Cheers,

6S.Insuber

[Antifiriz]

Hi lads!
I have a question too.
I always take "Torpedo failed to entry water" (or something like it), when I try to use my torpedo. That thing is annoying me, I feel like a stupid pilot? Whats my problem? Why it can't "enter" the water?
I'm flying low, sometimes really low and slow. But it always give me that error
It says" torpedo broken while entering in water" when i touch the water, i even try this.

Please help me.

Note: This error came with 4.10