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SOLVED: Please help me installing FF7+Bootleg
UGerstl:
Q: So why should you download all these files and use the Bootleg installer ?
A: Because, it's the best and easiest way to install FF7 with the best mods you
can find here and with the fewest problems.
Believe me, you will not regret it.
Let's start.
First of all, you must move/delete your old FF7 installation.
Don't forget to Backup your saves !
You can find them here:
[FF7 main directory]\save
or
C:\Users\[your user name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\[FF7 path]\save
You need to go into folder options and enable show hidden files and folders.
Hint: The registry keys will be overwritten by the Bootleg installer.
So you must nothing change in your registry. :?:
Now comes the heavy download part. Don't give up !
Copied from this posting >Click me< done by PitBrat:
... In the meantime, even if you choose not to install a mod, make sure that every single
Bootleg supported mod setup file is present. I don't mean every mod from the big list!
Bootleg supported mods are listed in the Bootleg Readme ...
The installation
* Install the english version of Final Fantasy 7 and choose the Maximum installation.
* Optional: You can now compress your FF7 folder, so the re-installation goes faster
by selecting the "FF7 install image" option in BFE.exe.
Important: Don't move the files into your archive !
* Important: Read "BFE_Readme.txt" and "Bootleg_Readme.txt".
* Disable any virus scanning software before running the Bootleg.
Virus alarms are False-Positives. Trust us we don't spread malware.
* Be sure you are an Administrator or you have changed BFE.exe and Bootleg.exe to run
as Administrator.
Right click on BFE.exe/Bootleg.exe, choose Properties, go to the Compatibility tab and
check "Run this program as an administrator".
* If you are running Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or newer is required.
If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, turn UAC off.
BFE.exe is written in Visual Basic 2010.
You will need to install the .NET framework to run BFE.exe.
Use Windows Update to install the necessary .NET framework.
* Run BFE.exe (GUI for Bootleg) and select what you like.
Hint: If your CPU is not the fastest then don't select the "Team Avalanche HR" option.
You can test it by yourself selecting it. (start FF7 => run taskmgr.exe => check CPU)
* Hit the big red "Run Bootleg" button.
(Hint: afterwards minimize the GUI to the taskbar)
* Now the real installer is running.
Sometimes you will be asked about special adjustment's, so be prepared and don't go away.
* At the end, you have a perfect installation.
(hopefully, because "work in progress")
Important:
* If you are using an ATI graphics card or your game graphics look damaged, then edit
the config file "ff7_opengl.cfg" (which can be found in your FF7 main directory) with any
text editor (notepad, ...) and check these lines:
use_shaders = no
compress_textures = no
Standard FF7 main directory:
Windows 32 bit: C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII
Windows 64 bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII
* If you are using an NVIDIA graphics card and you have installed the newest driver
use Xion999's fix to enable shaders:
1) Xion999's 'everything is made of light' fix for NVIDIA cards:
Copy and replace the files [FF7 main directory]\shaders\main.frag
and [FF7 main directory]\shaders\main.vert
into [FF7 main directory]\shaders\nolight\
2) Enable shaders in "ff7_opengl.cfg":
use_shaders = yes
Waiting for your questions/suggestions ...
azios:
do we have to download all the supported mods?
if so i cant find these file's on gamefont anymore
AerisWeaponModv0.5-slayersnext.rar Slayersnext Remodeled weapons for Aeris
HQMBV2 - Classic Buster.rar Bloodshot MotorBike HQ Mod
WeaponModv1.0-slayersnextr.rar Slayersnext Cloud's weapons
HQ_opening_credits.zip Grimmy Opening Credits
hq_vids_2.7z Grimmy Midgar canon firing, Nanaki's ending
missing_hq.zip Grimmy Rufus, Sephiroth and Meteor
any ideas?
also there this one which i need to sing up for to download do i really need it?
Custom HQ FF7 PC Barret battle-field model.rar
UGerstl:
@azios: I am searching for it...
Till i found it, you can use this link :
MediaFire-Folder: http://www.mediafire.com/?g4gpjwzsa0xxa
"ok i am going to keep adding the ones that i cant find for you if you like
it will be in my original post were i asked about them"
Good idea, i will upload the missing files for you.
The list will be updated as soon as possible.
It seems that the files on GameFront are lost (/deleted).
I inform PitBrat about this fatal problem.
"also there this one which i need to sing up for to download do i really
need it? Custom HQ FF7 PC Barret battle-field model.rar"
You don't need to sign in, but i upload it also.
These files are lost (/deleted):
* AerisWeaponModv0.5-slayersnext.rar
* FF7Remastered.PrC
* hq_ending2.avi
* hq_hybridmoon_vids.zip
* HQ_opening_credits.zip
* hq_vids_2.7z
* HQMBV2 - Classic Buster.rar
* missing_hq.zip
* New_opening.7z
* New_Prelude.zip
* WallMarket145.zip
* WeaponModv1.0-slayersnextr.rar
* WhiteChoco.zip
I am uploading them...please be patient...upload done.
"yes that one the custom hq barre
even if we can't find them do we need to have them?"
... In the meantime, even if you choose not to install a mod, make sure that every single
Bootleg supported mod setup file is present. I don't mean every mod from the big list!
Bootleg supported mods are listed in the Bootleg Readme ...
We (PitBrat and i) have the files mirrored on our HD's.
Nothing is really lost.
azios:
yes that one the custom hq barre
even if we can't find them do we need to have them?
azios:
well so far i am a happy camper this tread has so much potential now. i am surprised
there was not one like this and it already address a very important issue i be waiting till
the new update comes out to install it thanks for the help
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how do i use bfe and bootleg ?
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