After 10 tries of fresh installation, many paths, many ways, I gave up on BSM 1.8. I installed the GamersGate 7.62 in C:\program files\1C Company\7.62 Hi Calibre (default). Successfully started a new game. Then I reinstalled my Backup files from Oct 2010 (which include BSM 0.08 ). I am able to play the game, and have all my old saves.
But BSM 1.8 looks cooler than 0.8 . If anyone wants to help me troubleshoot my BSM 1.8 problems, I'd appreciate any suggestions. Maybe I've already taken up too much bandwidth/space here.
Thanks to those who tried to explain it to me. Sorry I wasn't able to make it work on my end.
At least I'll be able to start a new game with the .08 BSM. R@S, am I doomed?
OneMug