[HaloBuff]

I'm having trouble with Turey's FSO Installer, it keeps telling me a file is corrupted when I go to unzip it using WinRAR - then the .exe will not launch, though it appears in the ctrl-alt-del program manager under processes, but not in running programs.

Also, the New mediavps (all in one file) in the FSO Upgrade post keeps claiming corruption too. I'm trying them separately now...


My need for an upgrade started when some freighters in the FSPort-mediavps campaign running on 3.6.10 (I think it was experimental on that build) decided to go ghostly - I could fire through them without damaging them (primary and secondary had no effect, though rockets would impact) and the model would blink in and out with the engine flares remaining.

I'm trying to do thinks one at a time manually, (RC3, new mediavps), but there's got to be a better way to fix this. Any suggestions?

[The E]

Yes. Don't use the installer. Download everything manually. And make sure you follow the installation instructions to the letter.

FSPort 3.1.1: http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,58357.0.html
FSPort MediaVPs: Same location.
MediaVPs: Better download the separate VP packages. Do it from here. http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,58230.0.html

As for the problem you've described...Haven't seen that one yet. See if a manual download will fix it.

[HaloBuff]

Much appreciated...waiting on downloads now.

[HaloBuff]

Drat, still more unpacking errors:

!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\MV_Effects.7z: CRC failed in MV_Effects.vp. The file is corrupt
!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\MV_Effects.7z: Error - operation failed
!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\mv_music.zip: CRC failed in mv_music.vp. The file is corrupt
!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\MV_Advanced.7z: CRC failed in MV_Advanced.vp. The file is corrupt
!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\MV_Advanced.7z: Error - operation failed
!   C:\Program Files\FreeSpace 2\mediavps\MV_Assets.7z: CRC failed in MV_Assets.vp. The file is corrupt


Any way to get around this? Or is there a way to fix the new installer and wipe from the beginning?

[General Battuta]

Damn. You're having a tough day with downloads!

Try manual download from the MediaVPs release thread, but pick a different source from whatever you selected last time. Make sure to delete all the corrupt files you downloaded, too.

[The E]

Do. Not. Use. The. Installer.

Delete all the temporary files the Installer created.
Delete your fsport, fsportmediavps and mediavps directories. Redownload.

When downloading, do not use download accelerators.
When unzipping, use 7zip or winRAR.

[HaloBuff]

*Sigh*

[HaloBuff]

Well, the installer won't unpack either, so don't worry about me trying that again. I was going to install it in another directory for a second install, so it wouldn't interfere with the first. This is becoming a mess! I'll try wiping all the new stuff, restarting, and downloading from elsewhere.

[colecampbell666]

A list of what you need:

FreeSpace Open 3.6.10RC3, in my signature.
Launcher 5.5d, in my sig.
MediaVPs 3.6.10, in the FSU forum.

That's the base model plus graphics. Download those, don't unpack them, and do a fresh install of FS2. Tell us when you're done.

[HaloBuff]

Those are everything I'm grabbing, and having trouble unpacking. As for the fresh install, how do I go about that? Turey's installer won't unpack (only one I've found is hosted at his site) and that's the only way I've ever installed it...

[General Battuta]

AGHAGHAGH.

Do not delete Freespace 2 retail files. Turey's Installer no longer installs retail FS2. You need to buy it off GoodOldGames for $6 these days. But if you've already got a copy from the old free days, that's fine - just don't delete it!

[HaloBuff]

I can't believe this. It's not possible to download an uncorrupted file. This is getting no where.

[colecampbell666]

What do you unpack them with? Maybe you have a virus.

[General Battuta]

I can't believe this. It's not possible to download an uncorrupted file. This is getting no where.

If you've tried all the different download links in the MediaVPs release thread (please confirm you are there, and not using the installer) then the problem is on your end. What are the filesizes of the files you're trying to unpack?

[eliex]

Just tried out the Turey Installer downloading the PI campaign and MultiplayerMissionPack and at least those work successfully. Only the mediavps on the Installer are corrupted.

[The E]

I'd say HaloBuff's problems lie elsewhere. I'm currently downloading the mvps to check if it really is something on his end.

[General Battuta]

Stick with us, halobuffs, we'll figure out what's wrong.

[HaloBuff]

Yes, all downloads tried form the links provided in your post up there.

List of failed unzips using WinRAR:
*FSPORT*
fsport3_1_1 :: 58592kb
warble_fs1  :: 39,998kb
stu_fs1        :: 73,584kb
tango_fs1    :: 81,874kb

*New Media VPs*
MV_Advanced :: 154,321 - think I can go without that one...

all sizes shown in win xp explorer tile view. Those are for the archives.

Can anyone just ftp me these silly things? I have Google Talk and Limewire.

[HaloBuff]

Just tried out the Turey Installer downloading the PI campaign and MultiplayerMissionPack and at least those work successfully. Only the mediavps on the Installer are corrupted.

The installer itself won't unpack right (the download from his site). It will unpack somewhat in that it give me a file, but what does, won't launch.

[The E]

Okay, where exactly did you download those from? I just downloaded MV_Advanced from fsmods.net without problems. Unpacked just fine.

Also, DO NOT USE THE INSTALLER.