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Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam
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Table of Contents
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1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support

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1. Update Notes
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This patch is for Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam, and it works on both
stand-alone install and merged install with Strike Fighters 2.

If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the list 
of updated files to see any data files you've extracted have been 
changed.  You must manually delete and/or updated these files, or 
the patched game may not run correctly.  

List of changes in this Update include:

May 2009
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* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI, 
  supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.  

* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.

* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load 
  Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.

* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer 
  start on some merged install configuration.

* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.

Apr 2009b
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* 3d model for Mk 84 bomb not displaying is fixed.

* F-105D tail hook not being animated is fixed.

* Internal ECM and chaff dispenser are removed from A-7D.

* Damage textures on A-1 not appearing correctly is fixed.

* Serial numbers and squadron decals for A-7D are added.

* A-4F assigned wrong engine data is fixed.

* ECM pods are added to default loadout for later model F-4s.

* F-4D (67)'s RWR not displaying correctly is fixed.

* F-4E's radar now have additional range setting of 5 nm.

* Bridge spans not aligned in height is fixed.

* Hull number decals not showing up on aircraft carrier is fixed.

* Squadron pilots roster screen not showing the number of missions 
  flown is fixed.

* Campaign missions always attacking the same runway is fixed.

* Campaign end screen not displaying correctly is fixed.

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2. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Tips

Before installing the game, please try the following:

- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.

If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:

- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.

- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3

- Install the latest update for your game from:

    http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sf2.htm

- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.

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3. Contacting Customer Support
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To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please 
send an e-mail to: 

	support@thirdwire.com.

Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:

· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.

Or visit our forums at

	http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/

and leave us a message.

For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending 
an e-mail to: 

	info@thirdwire.com

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