IMPORTANT MiG-21bis StarForce PATCH - APRIL 2017

Dear all,

At the end of this week (on Friday 07. April) all 3 available DCS versions will be updated.

Among other things, these updates contain the MiG-21Bis StarForce patch.

We recommend some minimal actions on your side to prepare for the patch.

Please, see attached files for details.

Best regards to all.

Important MiG-21 StarForce patch APRIL 2017 EN.pdf

Important MiG-21 StarForce patch APRIL 2017 RU.pdf

Mig-21_delete_activation_data.zip

Good news Dolphin.

Let's hope for that. :thumbup:

Looking forward to the update for 2.0. Thanks for this.

Looking forward to it! I've been putting off getting back into the Mig21, until it got some much needed love.

Outstanding work!

Thanks Dolphin.

Really appreciate your effort to keep the community informed and help everyone that didnt catch the info here.

Waiting for the patch to enjoy the Mig-21.

PD: I have only one question.

I must deactivate the Mig-21 BOTH on 1.5.6 Stable, and 2.0.5 BEFORE updating each version?

Or is enough doing the deactivation in 1.5.6 Stable and updating both 1.5.6 Stable and 2.0.5 and AFTER that, activating the Mig-21 in 1.5.6 Stable?

Thank you guys - your faith and patience is legendary. We won't forget that!

First message updated - check it please.

Waiting for the patch to enjoy the Mig-21.

 

PD: I have only one question.

Esac,

please check the documents in my first post - I believe we covered all variations concerning the preparation for the patch.

If you need any further help please let us know.

Thank you!

Last night I checked my registry using regedit.exe & the "find" function, and there were no strings detected with "Leatherneck". Does that mean my registry is clean? (Mig21 module is not currently installed on my release version, the only branch of DCS I have installed on my system).

Would that mean I just need to update the release version on friday, then after the update is complete install and activate the Mig21 module normally?

Thanks again Dolphin.

The PDF covers every aspect of the process, crystal clear.

hello, Dolphin887

I have only one DCS version( Open Beta ).

and I updated DCS version after deactivating last week.

but I have some modules(A-10C, etc).

I have to apply this procedure?

thanks

Resuming:

1.- Clic on DRM button for the Mig-21 inside Module Manager.

2.- Follow the steps to DEACTIVATE the Mig-21.

3.- Check that in EVERY DCS version the Mig-21 module is CHECKED. ( green check ).

4.- Clean de Registry using the .reg file provided in this thread.

5.- Update EVERY DCS version the user have.

6.- Clic on DRM button for the Mig-21 inside Module Manager.

7.- Follow the steps to ACTIVATE the Mig-21.

This really is the most tedious thing I've ever been asked to do in order to run a game and I'm not going to do it.

Dont do It.

Its your choice not to use one finger and hit the left mouse button ten times while reading. I know read and move a finger at the same time could be tedious. Im doing that every time I read this forum.

This really is the most tedious thing I've ever been asked to do in order to run a game ...

Obviously, you never had to create a boot floppy, to free up DOS resources, to get a DOS game to run. ;)

Resuming:

 

1.- Clic on DRM button for the Mig-21 inside Module Manager.

2.- Follow the steps to DEACTIVATE the Mig-21.

3.- Check that in EVERY DCS version the Mig-21 module is CHECKED. ( green check ).

4.- Clean de Registry using the .reg file provided in this thread.

5.- Update EVERY DCS version the user have.

6.- Clic on DRM button for the Mig-21 inside Module Manager.

7.- Follow the steps to ACTIVATE the Mig-21.

Please explain where the .reg file is provided, I can't find it either in this thread or in the pdf document.

Please explain where the .reg file is provided, I can't find it either in this thread or in the pdf document.

1st page of this thread. :pilotfly:

Here.

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=160333&d=1491475049

I have a question.

I have 3 installs of DCS.

I patched in March, not being aware of the Mig 21 problems, and found I could not start the World or Beta game due to the Mig 21. I deleted the Leatherneck out of the registry and reactivated the Mig in both games with no other problems in either game and the Mig working normally.

Is there anything I should do before patching tomorrow?

That's great news!

Thanks for the explanation, Dolphin887, can't be clearer than that :)

Dont do It.

 

Its your choice not to use one finger and hit the left mouse button ten times while reading. I know read and move a finger at the same time could be tedious. Im doing that every time I read this forum.

I'm pretty sure it was irony from 2IAE-CrashBG's part, or perhaps even sarcasm ;)

Irony of course. XD

Cool. Thanks a bunch. Just to be clear, I deactivated the module prior to last patch, which sort of deactivated the module for all dcs versions. I have not reactivated since I was waiting on this upcoming patch. As I understand it, just make sure Mig21 is checked within how many versions of DCS you are currently patching on Friday, close her down, then patch on Friday? Again, thanks Dolphin.

I believe we covered all variations concerning the preparation for the patch.

What if we never fired up the MiG within the march update? Do we still have to deactivate it or is it just for those who actually used the module since the march update came out?

Last time I flew the MiG-21 was before the Viggen release, probably even last year. Never got a "enter your key" message for it after any of the patches

Hi, I have openbeta patched and activated and working flawlessly, but I did not receive any additional activation. Tomorrow I will do nothing according to the PDF (I have stable and alpha too). Is that the reason for not receiving two more activations?

Thanks.

Would that mean I just need to update the release version on friday, then after the update is complete install and activate the Mig21 module normally?

Yes, correct.

Just make sure you get the update.

Thank you.