New to LOMAC

[Paolo_R]

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New to LOMAC

 

by Paolo_R » Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:22 am

I've decided to join the LOMAC community but I'm a bit confused about upgrade options.

 

I've ordered the initial LO-MAC CD version as I understand installation of that is a prerequisite. I believe Flaming Cliffs 2 is the latest version of the complete sim. In order to upgrade to FC2 I know that I need the LO-MAC initial version installed. Do I have to also install the 'unofficial' first FC upgrade before the FC2 upgrade or can I install FC2 over LO-MAC? Also are there any other patches required after the FC2 install?

 

Second question - I am running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. Which version of the Flaming Cliffs upgrade(s) do I need - the CD version or the download version?

 

Final question - there seems to be a somewhat complicated verification system required. Can someone briefly outline how this operates?

 

TIA

[SAM77]

You dont need the first FC 1.1 unofficial installed

 

 

Just Lock On original

Then FC2.0

 

 

 

I run Win 7 64 HP using CD version.

 

As far as I know you can download for win 7 64

 

Verification is straight forward. All you need is internet connection and your product key. Only have to do it once unless you make a lot of major hardware changes to your PC.

 

hope this helps a lil :)

[mig29]

Can anybody tell me, when does the FC2 installer check for the existence of LOMAC 1.0? And since the LOMAC 1.0 and FC2 are installed in entirely different directories, can I uninstall LOMAC 1.0 after installing FC2 or the FC2 checks for LOMAC 1.0 all the time?

[Exorcet]

I downloaded FC2 on to my Win7 Pro 64 machine.

 

Requirements for FC2:

 

LOMAC install, then FC2 install.

[Paolo_R]

Sam 77: thanks - so (a) Lo-MAC (b) FC 2 © FC 2 download, and I'm good to go.

[Paolo_R]

Exorcet: thanks - that seems reasonably straight forward!

[SAM77]

I forgot to add and i dont know if its necessary but when I posted similar questions to yours concerning install with Win 7 64bit.

 

I was told to not install to the x86 program files folder.

 

I didnt heed advice for my 1st install and after a couple of days my control setup was borked.

 

I reinstalled outside of x86 program files and so far all good.

 

You are good to go with the routine outlined in your post.

 

Install directory is a possible issue. Dont use the default install directory is a possible tip if all doesnt go to plan with your game after a while like my 1st install did.

 

GL

[SAM77]

Can anybody tell me, when does the FC2 installer check for the existence of LOMAC 1.0? And since the LOMAC 1.0 and FC2 are installed in entirely different directories, can I uninstall LOMAC 1.0 after installing FC2 or the FC2 checks for LOMAC 1.0 all the time?

 

Yes you can uninstall LOMAC once your FC2.0 is installed and authenticated.

 

I havent done it with mine but if you do a search on forum you will find it is said officially.

[Paolo_R]

Sam77: yes, this seems to be a regular comment regarding Win 7,due to the security mechanisms the OS implements regarding the Program Files folders. I am using my D:\ drive for sims and haven't had any problems so far.

 

Thanks.