[Forinec]

I reinstalled the HotU version of FS2 only to find to my dismay that it will no longer work correctly after adding the original VP files (including the root.vp), proper registry keys, and the 1.2 .EXE file. I've done everything according to directions, removing any files or subdirectories in the data directories, placing the VP files in the correct places, etc. When I try to run it, the screen goes blank and returns to the desktop after a few seconds.

It worked fine before I reinstalled it. What could I be doing wrong?

[Forinec]

Could someone post/link me to the instructions on manually changing the registry keys to what they should be? I have a hunch that the proper registry keys are no longer working due to the fact that I uninstalled FS2, but of course it could be something else.

[Taristin]

just install the FS_Open launcher. It'll set up the registry keys for you. mebelieves.

[Setekh]

For help with the FSO launcher, head over to the SCP forum and ask them there. As I remember too, the newest SCP launcher should fix up your registry automatically.

[karajorma]

Have you installed FS2_open as well? The behaviour you describe is exactly what you'd get if you installed the movies but didn't install the vp files.

(The solution is to move the movies not install the vp files though).

[Forinec]

I haven't even bothered with the FSO installer yet, much less the movies. The reason I was reinstalling was because I was having video/driver problems with FSO in the first place, which can sometimes be fixed by a fresh install. That's helpful to know that FSO updates the registry for you. I'll have to try that when I get home.

[Fractux]

THe registry keys I put on the server are there because the HOTU version has a different registry setting.

I reinstalled recently and I'll run you through what I did.

-Unzip the Hotu package. [Do NOT run the included launcher as this sets up the registry different from retail]
-Place the registry keys I have on the server in your registry.
-Use the FS_Open launcher [this will set up fs0 specific keys]

Try that out.