Activation Problem - DSAce.dl2 [SOLVED]

Wadziu · Dec 8th 2014

Hi, every time I try to Activate Crossfire Mod 2.0 Client Edition with FLMM I get this error:

Error: problem activating 'Crossfire Mod 2.0 Client Edition'
Error: SHCopyFile failed ('E:\GRY\Freelancer Mod Manager\mods\Freelancer 2 - Crossfire\EXE\DSAce.dl2' to 'E:\GRY\freelancer\EXE\DSAce.dll')

I did follow all instructions, it's a clean installation, I didn't play Freelancer yet on new PC. I also noticed that this file is not even located in given directory. I also tried to unpack mod again, cause I thought the file might went missing during extraction but it's still the same error. Any ideas??

**SWAT_OP-R8R** · Dec 8th 2014

does the dl2 actually exist in the flmm folder?

Wadziu · Dec 8th 2014

No, it is not there.

**Martind Forlon** · Dec 8th 2014

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No, it is not there.

your security suite messed mod installation. Please add FLMM as also later vanilla FL folder into antivirus exception list. If you have Norton, read in spoiler below and then check in FAQ.

https://swat-portal.com/forum/index.php/wcf/faq/

https://swat-portal.com/forum/index.php/wcf/faq/</a> (3rd question) ... SHS copy is problem with mod install, activaion but mostly with write protection caused for example by user account control.

You can try follow also next guide made by NucNuc if you have win8 :

Display Spoiler

Installation of Crossfire 2.0 for win8.1

Some basics for introduction:
TAKE YOUR TIME - DON'T RUSH - BE PRECISE
otherwise you do it twice

-run all programs as administrator , how to ?
-- rightclick on the .exe file
--- select "run as administrator"

- remove of write protection :
-- rightclick on folder or .exe
--- go to "properties" (last entry) and open it
---- on first opening tab ("commom"), last section : "attributes"
----- unmark the upper one of the two small boxes

- User Account Control deactivation
-- open "system control"
--- open "user accounts"
---- last entry "change of user account settings" or alike
(should) be "marked" with the "windows shield" that shows you are doing administrator stuff
----- open it, pu the slider on the left to the lowest position
(only necessary during installation process, put it back on default position after CF works )
------ save setting with click on "ok"

Before new installation "clean slate" is necessary :
- uninstall Freelancer (no deletion yet)
-- open "system control"
--- open "programs"
---- open "programs and functions" (where all installed programs are listed)
----- search "Freelancer"
------ Right-click -> select deinstallation
------- restart your PC/laptop

if you have it already
- unistall Freelancer Mod Manager (FLMM)
-- open drive C:\
--- open folder "programs(x86)"
---- open folder "Freelancer Account manager"
----- there is an "unist.exe" -> run it

-- open drive C:\
--- open folder "programs(x86)"
----- search folders "Freelancer" and - if still there "Freelancer Mod manager
------ delete them !!
-------empty "trash bin"

-- open "documents"
--- if there is a folder "My Games", containing a folder "Freelancer"
---- DELETE THE WHOLE FOLDER "My Games"
----- empty "trash bin"

You got CCleaner by now ? the free version should be alright
- open CCleaner
-- click "Registry"
--- run "search errors" (let all the boxes stay checked)
(there will most likely be a damn lot of entries, dont despair)
---- "unmark" all entries BESIDE were "freelancer" is written in any combination
----- click "solve errors"
------ allow it to make a backup
------- close CCleaner

- Manual Registry cleaning (additional ! STRONGLY RECOMMENDED !)
-- open "regedit" (will ask you if you REALLY want to do it - YES you will
--- now follow the "search tree" (clicking the small triangles) as described
----- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE
----- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft
----- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Microsoft Games
----- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Wow6432Node
----- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Wow6432Node ->Microsoft -> Microsoft Games
---- look for folders with this names :
------- Freelancer
------- Crossfire
------- Freelancer Mod Manager
------- C07ft5Y
----- DELETE THEM

N O W R E S T A R T Y O U R PC/LAPTOP

You have Windows Visual C++ 2005 reditributable installed ? CHECK FOR IT
- open "system control"
-- open "programs"
--- open "programs and functions"
---- search for it

If you dont have download it here : https://swat-portal.com/forum/filebase/file/1099-MSVCRT80/

It is the vcredist that Huor has used during making stuff for CF 2.0. so ... it should work

Install it and .... yes R E S T A R T Y O U R PC/LAPTOP

You have CF2.0 Setup already downloaded ? CHECK ITS SIZE
- right click
-- properties
size : 2,69 GB (2.893.921.598 Bytes)
size on data carrier : 2,69 GB (2.893.922.304 Bytes)

If size is different -> sorry but -- your security suite Antivirus.program screwed it
Do it again with Antivirus deactivated.

Do you have a security suite-program other than the windows in-built (NORTON, AVAST, etc.) ?
If yes you have to change it settings during installation AND for downloading.

Under FAQS I have written a how-to for NORTON (4th entry from above).
Might give you an idea how to do it with your own secutity program.

DO IT !

Now for the installation of everthing
NOTE : DON'T CHANGE INSTALLATION PATHS ! DO IT ALL ON DEFAULT SETTINGS !

- exempt "Crossfire20setup.zip" from security suite (see above)
-- unzip "Crossfire20setup.zip"
--- open the new folder
---- exempt "Crossfire20setup.exe", "_Crossfire20setup.dat" and "flmminstaller.exe" from security suite (see above)
----- rightclick "flmminstaller.exe"
------ go to "properties" and open "compatibility" tab
------- upper box "Compatibility mode"
-------- mark the small check-box and select "windows 7"
----- do the same for "Crossfire20setup.exe"

- run "flmminstaller.exe" as administrator
-- if done CLOSE Freelance Mod Manager

- remove write protection
-- open drive C:\
--- open folder "programs(x86)"
---- open folder "Microsoft games"
----- open folder "Freelancer"
------ remove write protection from folders "EXE", "DLLS" amd DATA"
------- one step back and remove write protection from folder "Freelancer"

- run "Crossfire20setup.exe" as administrator
-- don't wonder if there seems no progress fron the progress bar at some points
--- it still works, just needs T I M E , take a rest, get a coffe just wait.

- when CF installer is done -> close it
-- FLMM wil be opened at that point -> CLOSE IT TOO

N O W R E S T A R T Y O U R PC/LAPTOP

- open/run FLMM from your desktop icon AS ADMINISTRATOR
-- click "Crossfire Mod 2.0 Client Edition"
--- click "Activate mod"
---- choose your options
and again
----- don't wonder if there seems no progress fron the progress bar at some points
-- --- it still works, just needs T I M E , take a rest, get a coffe just wait.

- when activation is done DON'T START Freelancer FROM FLMM !
-- close it

Now you will find a new icon on your desktop screen
- the "Freelancer helmet" named "Freelancer Crossfire"
-- run it as administrator
--- let the updater do his updates - all of them
---- again CLOSE THE LAUNCHER WHEN DONE
----- open the "Freelancer Crossfire" icon again (always) as administrator
------ let him update, if there are some
------- click option SP (Singleplayer)
-------- enjoy the movies
--------- when on "Main Menue" check the audio for the disabled 3d sound (not needed if you are ok with 3D sound)
---------- CLOSE Freelancer

and from now on, when opening the "Freelancer Crossfire" icon (always) as administrator
.....
WLCOME TO THE CROSSFIRE UNIVERSE

APE · Dec 8th 2014

Btw , this works also for win 7. Just skip the part with "compatibilkity mode"

Wadziu · Dec 8th 2014

Thank You! Turning off UAC and AVAST for installation process solved the problem, mod installs and runs fine now. Never before in my life I had to mess with UAC or AVAST to get anything working but hey, I bet it was worth it!

**Martind Forlon** · Dec 8th 2014

We definitelly think that it is worth effort ... enjoy now CF space

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Activation Problem - DSAce.dl2 [SOLVED]

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