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unmerged(3286)

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Apr 22, 2001
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I downloaded the igc scenario with the hope of playing as some of the other powers. However, I have been unable to run the patch.exe despite upgrading to the most recent java(as per instructions). Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so how did you resolve it. Of note: when the java install was "completed" my pc failed to restart itself-so I did so manually. I'm a far cry from a computer specialist so I don't know if this could have anything to do with it. I appreciate any and all ideas on the subject.
 
I'm not a techie either, but if your running Windows98
whatever "Java" thing they're talking about should already
be there. After you download the IGC, you have to extract
all the files into your EU folder. Then get into your
EU folder and run "Patch.exe". It has to be in your EU
folder to work.
 
As you failed to restart check to see if any drivers damaged themselves or now conflict. Run a dx diagnostic too. Are you using dx8?

Win98 posed no problems running exe at all. No need to update Java etc.

At 2nd worst, reload EU and start afresh. That may do it for you. Usually no re-start means nothing has been changed.

Last resort (worst) will be an HD wipe and re-format. This once happened to me with an EA Sports title - loading dx6 online to boost my graphics killed my PC! I've been happily gaming for 2 years since so there is a future ok!