Install Problems / Errors

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

I tried using the self-installer but when running the game I would the following error...

-- Data file too short 'c:/programfiles(x86)\steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@dayz\addons\dayz_anim.pbo'. Expected 58313929 B, got 37746417 B

After that error, the game would not start.

My solution was going to the direct download and replacing the anim.pbo file. After doing that I got the following errors on startup..

-- Addon 'dayz_code' requires addon 'CABuildingParts

After this, the game would load and then I would get the following error

-- No entry 'bin\config.bin\CFGVehicles.Citizen1.scope'.

I could then hit continue, and the game would completely load.

When trying to connect to a server I get this error.

-- "You cannot play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.chernarus"

-- After looking on google, if this error is present in the normal game, it is a problem in the addons/mission logs.

I have not played any missions, or rounds of multiplayer in the game.

Thank you in advance for help.

[Unnamed354 34]

You get 'CABuildingParts and the other errors from not launching combined operations I believe. But I could be wrong.

This is a cause of the downloadable content error as well.

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

What do you mean? Combined Forces is the name for the bundle of the two games.....

Do you mean I have to launch Arma II, even if I am playing the mod through Operation Arrowhead?

[Unnamed354 34]

What do you mean? Combined Forces is the name for the bundle of the two games.....

Do you mean I have to launch Arma II' date=' even if I am playing the mod through Operation Arrowhead?

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When you launch Arma II : Operation Arrowhead, a menu should come up asking what version to launch, you have to select "Combined Operations"

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

I don't get that option....

Bought it through Steam and installed both of them today if that makes any difference...

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Just tried to launch Arma II and got "bad serial number given in Setup"...............

[exetick 11]

did you start arma 2 and arma 2 OA and created a profile before you installed the mod?

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

Nope....

So you should I delete all of the mod files and then create a new profile?

[exetick 11]

I dont know if you have to remove all the mods but to be on the safe side you should do it.

when you start arma 2 and arma 2 OA you install loads of stuff.

Direct X,Battleeye and other things that is needed to be played.

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

I restarted Steam and was able to run Arma 2.

I tried to launch Arma 2 OA and still received the error not allowing the game to start (After updating the mod files with the DayZUpdater).

After removing the DayZ files, I launched OA and the game launched without problem, leading me to believe that there is possibly a problem with the files.

[Ivy_Mike 0]

I have the exact same error messages as Coletrain. I've tried uninstalling Arma II/OA/CO over and over again, tried the automated updater, followed several YouTube videos to the T, still get the same error messages. Any help would be super appreciated.

[JBD1093 0]

Same problem here. To add a bit of info, when I go to steam to run as CO instead of OA, there is a code box that pops up and cycles through information then nothing loads up. I even opened up the folder and ran the dayz file manually and same thing happened. If I run OA instead of CO then I get the error message they are recieving.

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

Any solutions?

[Tibone88 0]

Got the same problem.Have somebody found a solution?

[ColeTrain (DayZ) 0]

I'm trying complete reinstall... we'll see if that does anything

[pepe_pakpipo 0]

I had the same problems you descibed in the first post. I bought the game over steam just to play Dayz :) 1 hour later i finally managed to join.

Here's what i did:

I installed arma 2 & OA over steam. extracted dayz in the right directory. Started the game... not able to join.

I added -mod=@dayz -nosplash in steam. Right click on the game-> properties -> set launch options

I deleted the @Dayz directory from the OA Folder.

Then I started Arma 2, selected my profile and joined a game. Battle eye was updated automatically while joining.I did the same in OA.

Now i was sure the game worked at all ;)

I copied the @Dayz folder back into the OA folder.

I started OA and got the errors again :(

Then one thing occured to me. OA told me some files were missing and you need Arma 2 as well to play Dayz. Perhaps those files needed where Arma 2 files. Back in steam I rightclicked on Operation Arrowhead and selected "Launch Arma 2: Combined Operations" as this should have all files combined (obviously).

Bingo! I joined a Server at night, saw a flare in a distance, walked over and got instantly killed by a bandit. But i was happy after all :)

Hope this helps,

greets

[fleshfuhrer 0]

I think i had the same error and my friend fixed it for me . i went into a certain folder in ARMA2 and copy and pasted them into a folder in Arrow because when it downloaded both something got screwd and missed some files. im trying to find out which is was again