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Patch

f305.zip - (1.21 Mb)

305fix.zip - (14.7 Kb)

    The above files should be used only with the floppy disk version of Falcon 3.0. DO NOT install if you are running Falcon 3.0 Gold or higher.

    Both of these files should be downloaded and installed for best Falcon 3.0 performance. First install the 3.05 update, then the 3.05 fix. See the enclosed readme files for further information.

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Download Instructions

  1. Click on the above link.
  2. Click the "Save" or "Save File" button. Save the file to a location you will remember, preferably your Desktop.

Installation

    NOTE: If you downloaded this update, you must copy it onto a 1.44MB 3.5" floppy disk before proceeding. The updater is designed to work from a floppy and will fail if you try to run it from your hard drive.

    WARNING: You should complete any campaigns you intend to finish before updating. The Falcon 3.05 update process deletes all existing squadron files.

    OPERATION: FIGHTING TIGER WARNING: Do not attempt to install Operation: Fighting Tiger after updating to version 3.05! If you buy Operation: Fighting Tiger after you update to version 3.05, delete everything in your FALCON3 directory and reinstall from scratch (Falcon 3.0, then Operation: Fighting Tiger, then the 3.05 update). See the update instructions below.

  1. Install Falcon 3.0 according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed).
  2. Install Operation: Fighting Tiger, if you have it, according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed).
  3. Install MiG-29, if you have it, according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed).
  4. Install Hornet: Naval Strike Fighter, if you have it, according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed).
  5. At the A: or B: prompt (depending on where the update disk is), type "F3UPDATE."
  6. On the screen which appears, you will be given the choice to "Continue" or "Quit." Select "Continue" to go on.
  7. A warning appears, telling you that all your squadrons will be deleted if you continue. You are given the choice to "Continue" or "Quit." Select "Continue" to go on with the Falcon 3.05 update.
  8. The Falcon 3.05 update program now searches your hard drive for Falcon 3.0. When it finds Falcon 3.0, it says "Falcon 3.0 found in:" followed by the path to the directory containing your copy of Falcon 3.0. Edit this path if it is wrong or if you have another copy of Falcon 3.0 you wish to update instead of the one found.
  9. At the bottom of the screen are four buttons: "Install," "Search," "View" and "Quit." "Quit" aborts the Falcon 3.05 update. "View" brings up this Read Me file. "Search" continues the search for other copies of Falcon 3.0 by checking other drives or directories. Select "Install" to continue the Falcon 3.05 update.
  10. The Falcon 3.05 updater will begin updating Falcon 3.0 to version 3.05. You can abort the Falcon 3.05 update by pressing Ctrl-Break.
  11. When the Falcon 3.05 updater is finished, it will beep. Press any key to exit to DOS.
  12. Type "CHECKVER" at the DOS prompt. You should see the following line (in addition to other information, such as whether Operation: Fighting Tiger or MiG-29 is installed and how much memory you have available).


CHECKVER V2.1

ProgramVersionDateTimeSize
FALCON3.EXE3.056-14-9408:10pm1373671


    If you have further issues with the patch consult the Readme.txt file contained with this patch.

    This will update to version 3.05