Can't join servers "requires ARMA 2 OA 1.63"

[zach323 0]

Hi,

I am new here, and new to this game. I've been reading for weeks on how to get this game working properly so I can play some DayZ.

 

So far here's what I have done:

 

• Purchased Arma 2 Combined Operations w/DayZ mod from Steam.
• Installed all games/variations.
• Run all games to initialize any installation code.

 

The list of problems I have received with trying to join a DayZ server and play some DayZ:

 

• (From DayZ Launcher) "You need Arma 2 OA 1.63 to play"
• "Incorrect Version, server rejected"
• Lots of file errors (DLC missing)

 

Here's what I have done to try and correct the issues:

 

• Uninstall all Arma 2 games and reinstall.
• Verified file caches in Steam. 
• For the incorrect version on DayZ Launcher: I downloaded the 1.63 Beta patch and replaced the 1.62 patch in the directory with this one. This fixed the error "You need Arma 2 OA 1.63 to play"  but I am still being rejected from servers for having the wrong version,. 
• Restarted PC multiple times. 
• Ran all games/files via Admin privileges. 

 

 

I don't know what to do next. I REALLY just want to play some Dayz online and not have to deal with this, but it seems I got the worst of the worst.