Crossfire 2.0 Installer stopping at splash screen

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    I've redownloaded the installer three, if not four times already in a few days. The first time I used it, it ran perfectly. However, I goofed while installing it with FLMM and forgot to restart my PC after installing Freelancer. So the game crashed on startup. I deleted the FL installation and reinstalled, however every other time I tried to run the installer from then on, the thing either crashes after the swat logo appears, or it will barely start but there will be no text at all in the language drop down box, or anywhere else. In my opinion, this installer is a waste of time. A nice simple FLMM package would work just as good, maybe even better.


    I use windows 8.1.

    Quote from mrliberty90

    A nice simple FLMM package would...

    not be able to apply all the changes that CF does to Freelancer


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    the problem is win 8.1


    try to run the installer in compatibility mode

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    Yes, and we have it mentioned in FAQ, it maybe can be good idea to look there and read ... (can save some time ... )

    Use this guideline. Installation of Crossfire 2.0 for win8.1 by NucNuc Some basics for introduct - Pastebin.com
    This gives a detailed instruction manual on how exactly to install Crossfire 2.0 on Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, for you, you screwed up and have to uninstall the crossfire installer, Freelancer, and FLMM, then follow the guideline, to make sure the game will be fully stable. It's long, but a reliable process. It worked for me, and I use Win 8.1. Just be sure to keep retrying the installer if it crashes on splash screens. After a few retries or more it should work. Occasionally, the Crossfire 2.0 Setup executable will launch with no text once you reach the language chooser. Don't worry about this, just relaunch the installer again. DON'T uninstall Crossfire once you download it using this process I mentioned earlier. It will screw up everything. Secondly, I recommend this program for uninstalling. Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems
    Revo Uninstaller checks the registry for remains of the files you delete using it. This program is recommended for uninstalling anything you don't need, and you'll probably have to uninstall what I mentioned earlier. Make sure you know what you're deleting in the registry, I think the guide tells you what you need to look for to delete somewhere. If you delete anything, make sure it is related to the Freelancer and Crossfire files. You'll also need CCcleaner, which also checks your registry for any bad sectors, unused files, etc. CCleaner - Download
    I also strongly recommend you use the CCcleaner Professional Plus and the Revo Uninstaller Pro for this situation. RU Pro trial lasts for 30 days, CCcleaner Pro+ lasts for 14 days. Get them both for this situation, you may decide to purchase them later or switch to the free versions. After you install those, it's essential to delete all Freelancer and Crossfire files and do it again using the guide I linked here.