This installer will install the entire mod compilation, enable gamedata folder support in the fsgame.ltx file, and make various changes in your user.ltx file. In short, it automates the core installation steps you would normally have to do manually. However, it will reset your in-game settings to their default values.<br />

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Compatibility:<br />

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<div style='float:left;' class='liste_li'><ul class='simple'><li>Retail DVD versions of  S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl game with 1.0005 (or 1.0006) patch</li>
<li>Direct2Drive digital copy with Digital Distribution 1.0005 patch</li>
<li>Steam (launch & exit the game at least once, check for version 1.0005 and install the mod, start a new game after)</li></ul></div><div class='clearer'></div>
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Make sure to patch the game before installing a mod, otherwise you will see a black screen on startup. To check if your game is patched, see lower left corner of the main menu screen, it should say ver. 1.0005 (or 1.0006). If nothing is there, that means it's version 1.000. If you have a Steam version, wait for it to get updated automatically.<br />

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A special note for Vista/Windows 7 users:<br />

It is recommended to run this installer as Administrator (right click the installer file and select 'Run as Administrator'). This is suggested due to issues with UAC and Rights Management, making it possible to have an incomplete installation and/or “leftovers” after uninstalling. Running this installer as Administrator avoids such issues.<br />

It's also recommened to temporary disable Microsoft Security Essentials (this can be done under Settings inside the program), as it will try to unpack and scan the installer resulting in unresponsive system.<br />

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Starting a new game is required!<br />

(giving up on your progress is hard but many agree restarting the game is worth the appreciation of the difference a modded game makes, updating from version 1.32 and up doesn't require a restart).<br />

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For languages: Czech, Hispanic, French, German, Italian, Polish and Russian, please download an International patch, otherwise your game won't start: Moddb.com