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    Installation guides for ETO and Rising Sun

    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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    ETO 1.0 and 1.2 installation guide

    A new guide to installing ETO 1.0 and 1.2 is now available in the Warbirds Index, CFS3 Other section. This collaboration between Grizzly50 and myself compiles information from the ETO Expansion Download Links, Comments, Questions sticky and the instructions supplied with ETO and includes many screenshots to guide the user through the process.

    I'm not saying the official instructions are faulty - all you need is there - but many of our new visitors are less familiar with file and folder fiddling than some of us. This guide was compiled to help them get up and running more easily with ETO.


    The same questions keep cropping up in the sticky thread:-

    •I've got lots of add-ons installed to CFS3 - do I have to dump the lot?
    •I made a mess of it and reinstalled ETO and it still doesn't work, help!
    •Why doesn't ETO work on my Vista system?
    •I can't get ETO to run anything but Attack in the West '40!

    and I hope this guide will help answer them and lift some of the burden from rbp71854 and Ursa Major himself, Grizzly50, who has worn out several keyboards and his annual PM quota answering cries for help.


    Main topics covered are:-

    •I want to keep my existing CFS3 (using MultiCFS3)
    •Installing ETO
    •Editing ETO Batch files
    •If it goes wrong
    •Deleting a faulty installation
    •Updating ETO to version 1.20

    Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 are all covered, as are the 64-bit versions. The guide is a single .pdf file - all you need is Acrobat Reader to view.

    eto_installation_guide.zip -- http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...tid=13&id=6698

    Many thanks to those who contributed to the sticky:-
    0-1Driver, Grizzly50, rbp71854, Talon, cristiano103, middle, Tailwind
    - and many others.

    Should you spot a mistake in this guide - LET ME KNOW PRONTO! Thanks!

    The Guide was originally in the Warbirds Archive - CFS3 Other section. It's now in the Warbirds Index file library and the above link is to that copy.
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    Rising Sun installation guide

    There is a new, fully illustrated guide to installing the PTO Rising Sun beta expansion for CFS3 in the downloads library, section CFS3 Other.

    This reworks the original instructions by rbp71854 and Grizzly50 and adds essential contributions by mrjmaint and Italflyer.

    Installation to XP, Vista and Windows 7 are fully covered, both 32-bit and 64-bit, and screenshots from the entire process are included. I hope the community finds this helpful!

    If you find any errors, please let me know pronto!

    PTO Rising Sun Installation Guide:- http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...tid=13&id=5263
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    Video guides for installing ETO in Windows XP 32 Bit

    Instructions for ETO 1.0, 1.20 and 1.40 onto Windows XP 32 bit operating system

    Version 1.0
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDSAnaB-o_E

    REV 1.20
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-YgKeqqTU

    Rev 1.40
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQHycWmATWY

    Cheers
    TW

    (originally posted by Tailwind)
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    Video guides for installing ETO in Windows 7 64 bit

    Installing ETO onto Windows 7 64 bit operating system.

    Note: Installing ETO 1.0 requires making a small change to security rights on the ETO main game folder. Please review the process and proceed only if you feel this is within your comfort level

    ETO v1.0 Windows 64 bit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaeCYsrLI2k

    ETO upgrade to v1.20 Windows 64 bit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jggfk-bytFI

    ETO upgrade to v1.40 Windows 64 bit
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZzi1YGVao

    Cheers
    TW

    (originally posted by Tailwind)
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    Video guide to ETO multiplayer Windows 7 64 bit fix

    Hello
    Instructions on how to fix the ETO multi player aircraft miss match error on Windows 7 64 bit operating system

    http://youtu.be/XgiEcL_6hmQ

    Cheers
    TW

    (originally posted by Tailwind)
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    Video guide to installing PTO Rising Sun in Windows XP

    Hi
    This covers a default installation for beta PTO Rising Sun onto Windows XP 32 bit operating system

    http://youtu.be/OS7du4f243g

    Cheers
    TW

    (originally posted by Tailwind)
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    Video guide to installing PTO Rising Sun in Windows 7

    Hello
    Installing PTO Rising Sun onto Windows 7 64 and 32 bit operating system.

    Note: Installing PTO-RS requires making a small change to security rights on the PTO-RS main game folder. Please review the process and proceed only if you feel this is within your comfort level

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAA1ROvrP1A


    Cheers
    TW

    (originally posted by Tailwind)
    Tom
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    Sources for this information

    The idea here was to reduce the sticky count on the forum, but if you want to read the original SOH threads, they are:-

    New ETO 1.0 and 1.2 installation guide

    New Rising Sun installation guide

    Tailwind's New Instructiional Video


    There are more issues discussed in these threads which you may find helpful.
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    you chaps are brilliant, just what was needed! I'm going to have have a look at the instructional videos, great idea.

    Check out my website for info on CFS3, the Mosquito, Coastal Command, Coastal Forces and hosting 3rd Party Add-Ons.
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    Hi ,
    This type of topic will make a nice inclusion in the new magazine I am about to produce for CFS3.
    What do you think.
    Robert John.

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    For the benefit of those unfamiliar with your CFS2 magazine, perhaps an explanation and link? :salute:

    Cato said "Carthaginem esse delendam"
    I say "Carthago iam diu deleta,sed enim Bellum Alium adhuc aedificandum est"

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    Hi all,
    a link to the CFS2 Magazine.
    http://www.thefreeflightsite.com/CFS2_Magazine.htm

    Robert John

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    Thank you so much for this installation guide! Installed the ETO expansion without any problem! And the planes... Lovely, even for someone like myself coming over from the Dark Side!

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    For some reason I have lost the 7 xxxx_uisel.bat from my AppData>Roaming>Microsoft>Rising Sun_____ file.
    How can I get them back without doing a complete reinstall ?

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    Didn't work for me.

    CTDs a minute into the flight every time.
    I followed the you tube install guide for Win 7 64 bit.

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    ETO install advice for new PC without CFS3 yet.

    Hi,
    the ETO downloads page says:-
    For support for a clean CFS3 please visit the Sim-Outhouse CFS3 forum by clicking here, I click and see the SOH forums page, so I am here and presume this is the thread it refers to, as I see nothing about brand new install.

    What do I need to do and in what order please ?

    I have downloaded ETO 1.4 cumulative zip.

    also 1.0 and 1.2, though in 1.2 it says you also need this, and that takes me nowhere specific, so I am missing whatever that was. Prior to that I ended up at the same general page when selecting the 1.02 link it said to also get when on the 1.0 page.

    All a bit confusing..5 downloads and two dead links and a cumulative one.

    maybe I just install CFS3 then install the cumulative ETO1.4 one, but it says to come here to find out.

    I have a new powerful windows 7 64bit pro PC with latest Nvidia geforce GTX 970 4Gb vid card.

    What else do I need ? I wish to run the Bomber Command 1940 missions and have never run CFS2 or 3 before, or even 1 come to that !

    Please Help

    BOBC

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOBC View Post
    Hi,
    the ETO downloads page says:-
    For support for a clean CFS3 please visit the Sim-Outhouse CFS3 forum by clicking here, I click and see the SOH forums page, so I am here and presume this is the thread it refers to, as I see nothing about brand new install.

    What do I need to do and in what order please ?

    I have downloaded ETO 1.4 cumulative zip.

    also 1.0 and 1.2, though in 1.2 it says you also need this, and that takes me nowhere specific, so I am missing whatever that was. Prior to that I ended up at the same general page when selecting the 1.02 link it said to also get when on the 1.0 page.

    All a bit confusing..5 downloads and two dead links and a cumulative one.

    maybe I just install CFS3 then install the cumulative ETO1.4 one, but it says to come here to find out.

    I have a new powerful windows 7 64bit pro PC with latest Nvidia geforce GTX 970 4Gb vid card.

    What else do I need ? I wish to run the Bomber Command 1940 missions and have never run CFS2 or 3 before, or even 1 come to that !

    Please Help

    BOBC
    BOBC,

    Take a step back, and then a deep breath. It's not as complex as it may seem.

    A clean CFS3 install is what we call a vanilla install. It has the 3.1 and 3.1a Updates and Mission Builder in it ONLY. Nothing else.



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

    All CFS3 Updates and the Mission Builder are available here at SOH: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...s.php?catid=13

    ETO is available only at www.aussiex.org. You'll have to register, then locate it all in the Third party downloads section.

    2. Install ETO 1.0.

    3. Install ETO 1.20.

    4. Install ETO 1.40.

    5. Install ETO 1.40 Hotfix.

    Use the official Installation Guide *.PDF file for installation.

    Hope this helps.

    Tooth, Fang, & Claw

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    Hi,
    Thanks for the prompt reply, some questions arise...

    that 1.02 ETO 'you also need this' link that led me to a dead end, can I ignore that,difficult to do when twice I was led to that same page.

    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
    The page you linked to for CFS3 updates, has 16 add-ons, do I do all of those ? I dont see anyone in particular marked as a must have.

    I see there is a pdf in the unzipped 1.4 cumulative ETO pack. quite lengthy .

    Its still a question of installing one at a time the ETOs. No one install does all then. Is the cumulative pack just a one download gets all move ?

    BOBC

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOBC View Post
    Hi,
    Thanks for the prompt reply, some questions arise...

    that 1.02 ETO 'you also need this' link that led me to a dead end, can I ignore that,difficult to do when twice I was led to that same page.

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



    The page you linked to for CFS3 updates, has 16 add-ons, do I do all of those ? I dont see anyone in particular marked as a must have.

    I see there is a pdf in the unzipped 1.4 cumulative ETO pack. quite lengthy .

    Its still a question of installing one at a time the ETOs. No one install does all then. Is the cumulative pack just a one download gets all move ?

    BOBC
    BOBC,

    Yes, ignore ETO 1.02. It no longer exists. It was incorporated into ETO 1.20.

    That PDF is lengthy, and quite correct.

    Again, 1.0, 1.20, 1.40, 1.40 Hotfix. In that order. And be very sure to read all installation instructions and follow them EXACTLY. We call one instance of CFS3 or a CFS3-based sim an install. You will only have one install for a complete ETO install. One installation does not do all. You will need all part listed above for one install.

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    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


    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

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    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.

    Tooth, Fang, & Claw

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    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/sohforum...id=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/sohforum...id=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?/...-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?/...ve-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?/...-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?/...-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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lt. Heinz Becker View Post
    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/sohforum...id=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/sohforum...id=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?/...-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?/...ve-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?/...-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?/...-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..
    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

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    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

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