Looking to up date from 4.09 to current

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OK so here is where I show that I don't know (remember) enough to do this properly...

I found/remembered an exe file that I labeled "Original_il2fb.exe" so in desperation I clicked on it!!! Guess what??? the game roared to life! However its all in Russian and none of the mods or rudder pedals throttle etc work. IT was in the backup folder....

So I went ahead and ordered a new copy because I cant find my original..... doh! and will reinstall....

What I need to know however.....does the exe file get altered or replaced by the this patch? if so what is affecting it? I know it probably too lengthy to explain it. Just looking to see if I can get this fixed before I delete all the mods for space.

would any one want to share an image of a "vanilla" install folder maybe I could take out all that should not be there and work from the exe that works?

Or just wait for the disc.....