[FREEWARE] DayZ Install Tool v1.6

[Unnamed354 34]

I made a quick install tool that will update/install DayZ to the latest versions without having to copy/paste/extract anything. It will take the latest .rar files within DayZ's remote download folder and overwrite any old ones you may already have.

Updated

Updated v 1.6 -- New support for launching the ARMA II Beta with DayZ

Updated v 1.5 -- Torrent support added to keep some of the load off the DayZ file mirrors.

*To take advantage of the torrent features, please make sure you have the latest Java version(1.7) or it may not work for you.

Quick Update - Will only download new versions of files, you can use this to check if there is a new update out.

Force Update - Will download (or redownload) all current version files.

Play - Will launch the steam version of DayZ without needing to modify the launch options.

Information Below

Download:

http://www.worrom.com

Requirements

1. Latest version of Java
   
2. ARMA II: Combined Operations -- Make sure you update to 1.6
   

FAQ

Unable to extract :

• Make sure ARMA is closed, if you try to update while ARMA is running you will get an error.
  

Program won't start! :

• Make sure you have the 32bit version of Java, it may not run under the 64bit version.
  

Unable to detect the game folder :

• Make sure the path to the base ARMA II : Operation Arrowhead is correct
  
• Make sure that "\" are used. "/" may cause problems.
  
• The program will attempt to trim any left over spaces at the end of the path, but make sure you remove them just in-case
  
• It may also help to terminate the path in a single "\"
  

Enjoy!

Changelog

1.6:

- New support for launching the ARMA II Beta with DayZ.

- Some fixes and future proofing

- Added a news announcement and status area formatting for better alerting users to changes and linking them to updates.

1.5:

- Torrents supported, if you want to help seed the torrent is available : here.

- The updater will now try to detect the most valid Arma II location using the registry.

1.4:

- DayZ files have grown :), had to dedicate more memory to the program to process the files correctly.

1.3:

- Pull the file list location from the internet, hopefully in the future you won't have to update the launcher to get the latest file list

- Added Quick Update / Force Update / Play buttons

1.2:

- Support for new html structure in the DayZ downloads (1.5.7)

- Added better support incase the structure changes again in the future

1.1:

- To ensure that the right folder is pointed to, it now tries to detect "ArmA2OA.exe".

- Checks current updater version against the latest posted on this site, and notifies the user if it is out of date.

- Fixed a bug where the program would add an extra '/' at the end of the path.

1.0:

- Initial upload

[thomasgilling@hotmail.com 5]

Thank you for very much Worrom!

Rep given.

[Legacy (DayZ) 1091]

This. Fucking this. Will make it so much easier on people to install DayZ.

[hexik 1]

Awesome, thanks!

[boneboys 7988]

Cool BeanZ...

I have linked this page so others may profit from your work.

Thanks.

[Bissy121 1]

hi,

i installed Arma2, then arma 2 arrowhead, then i did ur patch to arrowhead..and when i get in the game , all servers are red X's and i cant join any . pls help

[simpleworker 0]

I was having trouble installing DayZ manually so I used your Install tool. I am getting the same message in Arma2 OA once I join a server. When I join the server it says Ive joined and then I get D/C from the server and then it says "You cannot play/edit this it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted" and then it list the DayZ files even though I installed them. Anyone have anything they know to fix that?

[Legacy (DayZ) 1091]

I was having trouble installing DayZ manually so I used your Install tool. I am getting the same message in Arma2 OA once I join a server. When I join the server it says Ive joined and then I get D/C from the server and then it says "You cannot play/edit this it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted" and then it list the DayZ files even though I installed them. Anyone have anything they know to fix that?

You're not launching as Combined Operations or the launch options are not correct. Check your launch options.

[Bissy121 1]

how do u launch as combined op ? and how do u tell if ur missing a patch

[Kuss (DayZ) 0]

cant get it to run win7 x64

[garbol87 0]

I think that the most common mistake ppl make is launching by ArmA2.exe instead of arma2oa.exe. You need to launch arma by arma2oa.exe.

Something like this:

D:\Gry\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2\arma2oa.exe" -nosplash -mod=@DayZ

Desktop shortcut.

[Bissy121 1]

done that with the shortcut...but pls tell me what am i doing wrong ...why are all the damn servers RED Xed when i try to connect

[maxovitsj@gmail.com 4]

Why would I use this when I can use Sixupdater? Any advantages?

[arallisis 0]

Using this installer gives me a error as soon as it is done downloading.

http://i.imgur.com/hRzBC.png Here it is.

And underneath that it says, error extracting animations

[Unnamed354 34]

cant get it to run win7 x64

I have win7 x64 myself' date=' make sure you have the latest Java installed.

Why would I use this when I can use Sixupdater? Any advantages?

I never found Sixupdater easy to use' date=' this is simply another alternative.

I think that the most common mistake ppl make is launching by ArmA2.exe instead of arma2oa.exe. You need to launch arma by arma2oa.exe.

Something like this:

D:\Gry\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2\arma2oa.exe" -nosplash -mod=@DayZ

Desktop shortcut.

I can modify the program to autotmatically make shortcuts in the future.

Using this installer gives me a error as soon as it is done downloading.

http://i.imgur.com/hRzBC.png Here it is.

And underneath that it says' date=' error extracting animations

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It looks like you have an extra "\" on the end of your folder up at the top.

Now that i'm awake I'll update the main post with some better instructions.

[ryanarand@gmail.com 0]

how do u launch as combined op ? and how do u tell if ur missing a patch

In your steam library, double click Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead and it will bring up a little box and its the 4th choice it will say Launch in Combined op. click it then press play

[RldMekg 0]

Huzzah! I didn't have a single issue when installing Day Z, but if this can update the game for me and make my life a little bit easier then I am all for it.

[crazierivan 2]

Hi the updater will not let to change the destination can't highlight file path to change it anyone else having this issue? ok i found out how to change it by going into config then editing setting.properties there u can change the destination :D

[Spookz0r 12]

Everytime I update it downloads all the rar files. Maybe it is possible to let it only download changed files?

[litoralis.nMd 1]

Can I use this just to update the files?

This tool is great, thanks for the contribution, makes my life so much easier.

[WhiteMoon (DayZ) 0]

Everytime I update it downloads all the rar files. Maybe it is possible to let it only download changed files?

+1

Good job btw !!

[Eccentric 15]

Should mention this in the guide:

You have to start ARMA2/ARMA2 OP: Arrowhead, to let it patch the game before installing DayZ.

+rep on the installer btw <3

[SuperRaWR 1]

Would you be able to make this free open source?

[Unnamed354 34]

Would you be able to make this free open source?

Possibly, I was atleast thinking I'd make every option configurable, so it would work for any ArmA II mod.

[jordnz 102]

Great work - should help a lot of people.