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« on: October 07, 2008, 06:17:06 PM » |
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Hi,
I installed FleetOps2 to its intended default folder but I cannot run it.
When I run "Fleet Operations Launcher" then click on "Play" I get the following error message:
"Error executing file. C:\Program Files\Activision\Star Trek Armada II Fleet Operations\FleetOps.exe"
Same thing for "Map Manager". I get the following message:
"Error executing file. C:\Program Files\Activision\Star Trek Armada II Fleet Operations\MapEdit.exe"
I have installed "FleetOpsBeta2Patch2" after installing FleetOps2.
I have Windows XP (SP 3) with Directx_jun2008_redist.exe installed and the following hardware:
Video Card: Diamond ATI HD 4850.
CPU: Intel E8200 Core 2 Duo.
Ram: 2 x 1 GB Kingston DDR2 800.
I am able to normally play Armada 2.
Thanks for the help in advance guys.
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2008, 10:08:42 PM » |
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hmmpf; see if there is an error log somewhere inside your flops installation; If I am right it should write one to the install dir;
The only quick thing I could think is that you installed A2 stock and FLOPS into the same folder -> that won't work; maybe use the forum PM to send a message to doca;
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2008, 04:32:08 AM » |
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I have checked the installation dir and I can't find any error logs.
As for the installation dir, I installed FLOPS2 to another directory.
Armada 2 directory: C:\Program Files\Activision\Armada 2
FLOPS 2: C:\Program Files\Activision\Star Trek Armada II Fleet Operations
I'll pm Doca. Thanks for the reply.
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2008, 11:44:08 AM » |
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does that file the old beta 2 launcher is showing in the dialog actually exist? "C:\Program Files\Activision\Star Trek Armada II Fleet Operations\FleetOps.exe" |
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2008, 04:23:19 PM » |
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does that file the old beta 2 launcher is showing in the dialog actually exist? "C:\Program Files\Activision\Star Trek Armada II Fleet Operations\FleetOps.exe" Yes of course. I double checked. Why ? Shouldn't it exist ?  |
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2008, 04:36:53 PM » |
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yes, it should exist  . what happens if you launch the fleetops.exe directly? |
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z_one
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2008, 05:37:25 PM » |
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1) I get a random splash screen that fades away a few seconds later.
2) I see a red StarFleet icon in my taskbar.
3) My cursor also turns to a semi-transparent red StarFleet icon.
That's it. When I kill the FleetOps.exe process (Alt-Ctrl-Del) the cursor keeps the same shape/color until I go to Control Panel and change it to default again.
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z_one
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2008, 09:11:18 AM » |
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No I haven't. Isn't this only for Fleet Operations 3 PR ? Anyway, thanks for the tip. I'll try it when I get home. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2008, 09:15:12 AM » |
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ah, sorry, i mixed up. yes, this beta patch is 3pr only...  yes, the beta 2 loader was quite error-prone on some systems for some reason. it may help to try to reinstall fleetops 2 into another directory... also there should be a few old beta 2.0 threads dealing with that issue. i think it was some faulty code written by me back then that prevented to find the correct path to the armada 2 executable... btw. if you just wanted to play the borg, then better wait for 3.0 final anyway...  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2008, 10:08:32 AM » |
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Cool. I'll wait for version 3.0.
But wait, I'm confused here. Sorry for the noob question: Is FleetOps 3.0 a completely new game (new missions for Star Fleet, Borg, etc...) or is it just a revamped version (better graphics, sound, etc...) of Armada 2 ?
Another question everyone is asking: When is the final version of FO3 due ? (personally, I cannot wait to try it out as I saw the screenshots and I think you guys are doing a terrific job !)
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2008, 10:17:55 AM » |
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fleet operations doesn't feature a singleplayer campaign. it is focused on instant action/multiplayer and has a completely overhauled gameplay.
version 3.0 final has just entered closed beta test on october 1st.
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2008, 04:39:06 PM » |
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All right, I installed FO3 with the patch.
I can launch the game but when I'm inside and I try to start a game it says: "You need your own CD to play the game" although my CD is inserted. Any hints ?
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« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2008, 06:14:54 PM » |
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Maybe its damaged or dirty?
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