How to Install the Arma 2 Dayz Mod Manually
If you have not already done so, you will need to purchase ArmA 2 Combined Operations from the Steam Store., Run ArmA 2 and ArmA 2:Operation Arrowhead at least once from within Steam (you do not need to play the game just wait until the menu appears...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: If you have not already done so
If the folder already exists or contains files delete it first. ,, Use FTP Link #2 and NOT #1. , Check "No Splash Screen".
Change "Default World" to "Chernarus".
Set Arma II Exe Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2\arma2.exe Set Arma II
- OA Executal Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\ArmA2OA.exe Set Arma II
- OA Beta location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe DO NOT set the "Arma II Beta" location.
The "Addons" Tab Expand "Addons / Mods" and "Group 1" on the right.
Drag "@dayz" from the left to under "Group 1".
Check on all three boxes "Addons / Mods"
"Group 1"
and "@DayZ".
In the bottom right set "Game Version" to "Arma II
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Step 2: you will need to purchase ArmA 2 Combined Operations from the Steam Store.
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Step 3: Run ArmA 2 and ArmA 2:Operation Arrowhead at least once from within Steam (you do not need to play the game just wait until the menu appears and then exit).
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Step 4: Download the latest DayZ version from http://www.dayzmod.com/ using the Torrent or direct links.
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Step 5: Download the latest ArmA 2 beta patch from http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php.
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Step 6: Extract the contents of the DayZ zip folder to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\addons (or applicable path for your computer).
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Step 7: Extract the beta zip folder and run the executable to install the beta.
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Step 8: Download ArmA 2 Game Launcher from http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8241.
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Step 9: Launch the ArmA 2 Game Launcher and enter the following configuration options: "Launch Options" Tab Check "Run Beta".
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Step 10: Click "Start Game".
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Step 11: Use the Launcher to launch the game from now on.
Detailed Guide
If the folder already exists or contains files delete it first. ,, Use FTP Link #2 and NOT #1. , Check "No Splash Screen".
Change "Default World" to "Chernarus".
Set Arma II Exe Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2\arma2.exe Set Arma II
- OA Executal Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\ArmA2OA.exe Set Arma II
- OA Beta location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe DO NOT set the "Arma II Beta" location.
The "Addons" Tab Expand "Addons / Mods" and "Group 1" on the right.
Drag "@dayz" from the left to under "Group 1".
Check on all three boxes "Addons / Mods"
"Group 1"
and "@DayZ".
In the bottom right set "Game Version" to "Arma II
- CO". ,,
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