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

How do I explain what happens?

I launched the software and at about 60% it CTD. I tried again, this time I got to the Menu screen...then CTD :(

As this seems to be an intermittent problem...how can I bug report it?

Cheers, MP

Look for the latest error log.

hs_err_pidxxxx.log

Attach it here.

Also
The 60% CTD is usually associated with a certain mod pack !!!

Yes. It doesn't sound like a clean install. Unless it's an incomplete download?

Thanks for the reply chaps.

I am attaching a screenshot to show you the folder contents, which have no mods and no hs_err_pidxxxx.log

Any ideas?

Cheers, MP

Just did a complete clean install, all the way from IL2:1946 original CD. Patch 4.08m, 4.09m, 4.09m skinpack, 4.10m, 4.101m and then 4.11 and 4.11 hotfix. Game CTD while launching :(

Any way I can generate an error log?

Cheers, MP

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?

+1

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

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

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

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!!!!!!

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.

This^^^

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

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..

Okay chaps....I just don't know what the problem is :(

I did the above, installed a Vanilla 1946. Ran the game and it got to the menu...5-seconds later CTD.

Tried this next:

Copied the contents of my fully working HSFX 5.01 install into a new directory. Ran JGSME and downscaled the game to stock 4.101.

Installed 4.11 patch.

Game gets to menu then CTD :(

Dunno what the problem is, but looks like I'm just going to be flying HSFX 5.01 and not see the beauty of 4.11

Thanks for the input though, cheers, MP

Errr, just had another random thought. You ARE installing the hotfix as well, right?

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=29088

After installing 4.11 I tried running it and it reached the point where it switches from the loading screen to the menu screen and then CTD. I installed the 4.11 Hotfix and it gets to the menus screen before CTD after about 6-seconds of the Menu screen displaying :(

Seriously, I don't get it :(

HSFX 5.01 rock solid stable, 4.11 with hotfix, CTD after 6-seconds ....... I want to see the new beauty of 4.11 :(

Have you tried disabling your antivirus temporarily? Avast antivirus caused me a similar problem - 4.11 would get to the menu screen then ctd after a few seconds. I had to add an exception in Avast so that it ignores the il2 folder.

OK

Well I keep banging on about it but if there no error log then IL2 isn't crashing something else is closing it.

possibly

:)

here's an example


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Just an alternative - my dvd refused to be read by the game while it was starting up. (no visible scratches...) I just re-bought IL-2 through steam (AUD20) and got it up to 4.11.1 without problems.

That my friend has fixed the problem. I added an exception to Avast and now I have no more CTD. Thanks for the suggestion, cheers, MP