ARMA 2: CO (how to combine ARMA 2 into ARMA 2:OA and use together)

[brunothepig 1]

Hey guys I got ARMA 2 and OA to check out Day Z, I'm having some trouble getting Combined Ops to run. I'm running Win7, have both games on Steam. The problem is the CO simply won't run. It starts, pops up with a cmd window, which then closes before I can even read it. It seems to be a common problem, but no fix I've tried has worked.

I've been looking through this thread, I've reinstalled the games, I've run them separately, I've tried creating paths to the folders through launch options (with "-mod=PATH"), I've run Steam as an admin, I deleted most of Steam so it basically reinstalled, I downloaded the batch file from the beginning of this thread and replaced the existing one. I'm out of ideas, if someone could help me out I'd really appreciate it.

[Reaperboyy 1]

Hello there Gamers of Arma 2 and such......i am in a frustrating mood due to Arma 2 Combined operations not working :( .

Now i have downloaded the free version of Arma 2 on steam and i downloaded the full and paid version of Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead on steam aswell.

These are the steps i have done and have been doing several times:

1. i ran Steam as an administrator

2. Validated the integrity of the game cache on the free Arma 2 and paid version of Arma 2 : Operation Arrowhead and i get a message saying "1 files failed to validate and will be reacquired"

3. Run Arma 2 free version and let the menu load and etc.

4. Quit Arma:2 and put Paid version of Arma 2 : Operation Arrowhead and let the menu load etc.

5.Quit Paid version of Arma 2 : Operation Arrowhead and tried to start up Arma 2:Combined Operations

6. Now when i open Arma 2:Combined Operations it quickly makes the command console pop up with a load of random text

and then the console command quits itself and the game does not load up

When attempting to open up Arma 2: Combined Operations i get a load of writing from the console command and i dont understand

it at all.... I will upload images and give my email address if you wish to personally contact me in the next post due to this being

my first post.

Now i have tried your method which was to replace the cmd file with the one you prvided right?

well if i am right then i did as you said to do and the same error message pops up but i think sometimes it different each time.

Please update me if there is a solution to this or anything because i would be greatly thankful to you if you help me out :)

Thanks in advance!!! :D :D :D :D

---------- Post added at 09:39 ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 ----------

Here are the messages i get with the console commands after opening Arma 2: Combined operations :

1. http://s19.postimage.org/42x3g925v/Arma_2_combined_operations_error.png

2. http://s19.postimage.org/7nsyzh6pf/Arma_2_combined_operations_error_2.png

if you can decode or understand these messages well then please message me or send me an email on my hotmail account: kashmiri_kilaz@hotmail.co.uk

[sickboy 13]

Have you guys tried using Six Launcher and/or Six Updater? The launcher is especially useful if you play DayZ.

Launching separate A2/OA installation as CO, and especially when Steam is involved, should be working out of the box;

http://www.six-updater.net/p/download.html

[EpOcH91 10]

I downloaded Arma 2 and OA through Steam. I followed all the instructions to install dayz. When i try and launch Co, It opens in notepad with this as the context:

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS

:v64_path_a2

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%A In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2" /v "MAIN"') Do (set _ARMA2PATH=%%B)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2PATH (GOTO v32_path_a2) ELSE (GOTO v64_path_a2oa)

:v32_path_a2

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%C In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2" /v "MAIN"') Do (set _ARMA2PATH=%%D)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2PATH (GOTO uac_PATH_A2) ELSE (GOTO v64_path_a2oa)

:uac_PATH_A2

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%I IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2" /v "MAIN"') DO (SET _ARMA2PATH=%%J)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2PATH (GOTO std_PATH_A2) ELSE (GOTO v64_path_a2oa)

:std_PATH_A2

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%K IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2" /v "MAIN"') DO (SET _ARMA2PATH=%%L)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2PATH (GOTO ENDfailA2) ELSE (GOTO v64_path_a2oa)

:v64_path_a2oa

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%E In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2 OA" /v "MAIN"') Do (set _ARMA2OAPATH=%%F)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2OAPATH (GOTO v32_path_a2oa) ELSE (GOTO RUN)

:v32_path_a2oa

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%G In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2 OA" /v "MAIN"') Do set (_ARMA2OAPATH=%%H)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2OAPATH (GOTO uac_PATH_A2OA) ELSE (GOTO RUN)

:uac_PATH_A2OA

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%M IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2 OA" /v "MAIN"') DO (SET _ARMA2OAPATH=%%N)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2OAPATH (GOTO std_PATH_A2OA) ELSE (GOTO RUN)

:std_PATH_A2OA

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%O IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2 OA" /v "MAIN"') DO (SET _ARMA2OAPATH=%%P)

IF NOT DEFINED _ARMA2OAPATH (GOTO ENDfailA2OA) ELSE (GOTO RUN)

:run

:v64_path_steam

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%Q In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Steam" /v "InstallPath"') Do (set _STEAMPATH=%%R)

IF NOT DEFINED _STEAMPATH (GOTO v32_path_steam) ELSE (GOTO runs)

:v32_path_steam

For /F "Tokens=2* skip=2" %%S In ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam" /v "InstallPath"') Do (set _STEAMPATH=%%T)

IF NOT DEFINED _STEAMPATH (GOTO uac_path_steam) ELSE (GOTO runs)

:uac_path_steam

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%U IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Valve\Steam" /v "InstallPath"') DO (SET _STEAMPATH=%%V)

IF NOT DEFINED _STEAMPATH (GOTO std_path_steam) ELSE (GOTO runs)

:std_path_steam

FOR /F "tokens=2* delims= " %%W IN ('REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Valve\Steam" /v "InstallPath"') DO (SET _STEAMPATH=%%X)

IF NOT DEFINED _STEAMPATH (GOTO ENDfailSteam) ELSE (GOTO runs)

:runs

"%_STEAMPATH%\steam.exe" -applaunch 33930 "-mod=%_ARMA2PATH%;EXPANSION;ca"

ENDLOCAL

:end

exit /B 0

:ENDfailA2

exit /B 1

:ENDfailA2OA

exit /B 2

:ENDfailSteam

exit /B 3

I have also tried running the _runA2CO.cmd and it results in the same things.

[zeep 3]

I thought the whole 1.60 arma2 update was to put an end to this mess and just have one .exe that starts CO. Why does this game not get updated so that people can run 1 .exe and play CO.

For me it works just fine, but everytime when i help a friend out to get this game working i myself cringe when i explain how to combine, run mods etc..

Good luck guys.

[gunso 10]

use sixupdater, it keep the mods up to date too and you can easily switch to beta patch and back.

[Schnowball 1]

Hi!

I've tried every guide I can find, including this one.

But I simply cannot get it working.

Im running on Windows 7 64-bit, running steam and the Arma2/Arma2OA exe's as Administrator.

I've installed them 1 by 1 and ran them both atleast 1 time each.

Any new solutions to why I cant start ARMA2:OA-Combined Ops?

All I get is a cmd-prompt appearing for 1 sec, then nothing.

Thanks in advance.

[Reaperboyy 1]

OHH THANK YOU MAN FOR SUGGESTING SIX LAUNCHER!!!! i havent still able to run Arma 2: combined Operations through steam

but i have been able to play Day Z since yesterday on this program called six launcher all i did was launch six launcher c=and wait for it to sync

and upon selecting a server it makes me update and from there once updated i am able to play a game of day z and ive died over 10 times lol

but the game is sooooooo much fun but now there is a new problem....my graphics is acting all wierd.....ill show you a screenshot in my next post

but thanks to the guy who suggested six launcher... AMAZING GUY/GIRL!!!!!

[gunso 10]

Hi!

I've tried every guide I can find, including this one.

But I simply cannot get it working.

Im running on Windows 7 64-bit, running steam and the Arma2/Arma2OA exe's as Administrator.

I've installed them 1 by 1 and ran them both atleast 1 time each.

Any new solutions to why I cant start ARMA2:OA-Combined Ops?

All I get is a cmd-prompt appearing for 1 sec, then nothing.

Thanks in advance.

Try to verify your game cache, it's pretty common for steam to have a corrupt game cache that prevent the game from running.

[Schnowball 1]

Try to verify your game cache, it's pretty common for steam to have a corrupt game cache that prevent the game from running.

Forgot to mention that I'd done that too, still not working, gonna give the SIX Launcher another go, but so far nothing works. Ty anyway for responding ^^

[sickboy 13]

Forgot to mention that I'd done that too, still not working, gonna give the SIX Launcher another go, but so far nothing works. Ty anyway for responding ^^

Try posting the logs like the RPT file etc.

[Herbal Influence 10]

I am absolutely clueless: I am reinstalling Arma2 and Operation Arrowhead and I don't know which patches to apply in what order. The BIS pages ... lez say it friendly .. have not been proofread.

As I am a constant BIS fan over the years from 2001 I have always the very first unpatched versions.

But in BIS explanations they are jumping wildly around (from 1.11 to 1.50, than back to 1.59 ... crazy).

Is there any post / thread that can tell me the lining up of the patches? For Arma2? For OA?

(I asked for this about one year ago already. BIS didn't change it's weired explanations on their "support patches pages" ... well, maybe they are not weired for someone who das 24h/7days only BIS games.)

Lez assume ... I am not.

Edited June 13, 2012 by Herbal Influence

[gunso 10]

use this http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=756%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1〈=en

it will patch everything up.

[Herbal Influence 10]

But it says there:

"This is the official update for Arma 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements from 1.50 to 1.60".

And my Arma2 and Arrowhead-DVDs are unpatched versions? So my Arma2 should be a 1.0 and not a 1.50 ... nevertheless I hope you are right and I will try tonight.

[tom3kb 15]

@up

1.install A2 run the game, then patch the game with arma 2 patch v1.05.

2. Instal OA in the same folder you will have arma 2Co in version 1.50-1.52 its depends from what country you have game.

3. run arma 2 co one time and then patch the game with Arma2 co/oa/reinforcements patch v1.60 (this patch will also update your arma 2 to v1.11, and baf/pmc dlc lite to newest versions).

All needed patches you can find on armaholic.

PS:

Patch v1.60 for CO/OA and Reinforcements:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=15831

Patch v1.05 for arma 2:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8820

PS2: your Arma 2 must be first patched to v1.05, then you can instal OA and in the end patch the whole game with v.1.60

Edited June 14, 2012 by tom3kb

[goflam 1]

So, I'm having the same problem as some others with the registry key. Tried many fixes, but none seem to work.

Re-Installed as ADMIN through Steam, Opened ARMA2, opened OA

Preceded to open Combined Operations, but got the instant command prompt http://imgur.com/IQsVX

Tried a lot of different things suggested (including integrity of of cached, etc.).

So far, Six Updater allows me to open Combined Operations and play the DayZ mod, but it constantly freezes for ~5 seconds. Have not yet been able to find a solution...anyone?

Oh, and both the registry keys are there...so =(

Edited June 16, 2012 by goflam

[Herbal Influence 10]

@up

1.install A2 run the game, then patch the game with arma 2 patch v1.05.

2. Instal OA in the same folder you will have arma 2Co in version 1.50-1.52 its depends from what country you have game.

3. run arma 2 co one time and then patch the game with Arma2 co/oa/reinforcements patch v1.60 (this patch will also update your arma 2 to v1.11, and baf/pmc dlc lite to newest versions).

All needed patches you can find on armaholic.

PS:

Patch v1.60 for CO/OA and Reinforcements:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=15831

Patch v1.05 for arma 2:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8820

PS2: your Arma 2 must be first patched to v1.05, then you can instal OA and in the end patch the whole game with v.1.60

Thanx a lot ... I think I have to drop this complicated action.

My SSD has no more room for Arma2 and I wanted to install it on another normal harddrive.

But obviously makes very complicated because hence it must be a different folder than the already installed Arrowhead ... :(

[Firecrow 1]

If you have followed all of the steps suggested here and are still having a problem getting Combined Ops to work ask your self this.

"Did I install DayZ manually"

If you did and you copied the Arma2\addons files to your @dayz\addons folder you need to delete everything EXCEPT the DayZ files.

I was having a hell of a time getting it to work until I realized this. If the Arma2\Addons files are in the @DayZ\Addons folder it will run with the OA interface no matter what you try.

Once I removed every other file from the @DayZ\Addons folder except the DayZ mod files it worked with CO just fine.

[sky770 1]

Hi all,

The latest update for v.1.60 is updated on 11.07.12 (as seen here ) but the files I found are all from 22.12.2011.

Can somebody post me the link to the latest build of v.1.60 patch..the one released on 11.07.12? (they are tagged on the update page as: Uploaded: 22.12.11 Modified: 11.07.12 )

UPDATE: nvm..I installed the Dec 2011 patch v.1.60

Everything seems fine for now..

Thanks & Regards,

sky770

Edited July 13, 2012 by sky770
update

[Guess Who 10]

Hi all,

The latest update for v.1.60 is updated on 11.07.12 (as seen here ) but the files I found are all from 22.12.2011.

Can somebody post me the link to the latest build of v.1.60 patch..the one released on 11.07.12? (they are tagged on the update page as: Uploaded: 22.12.11 Modified: 11.07.12 )

Thanks & Regards,

sky770

There is only one release build of 1.60. Use the link shown on arm2.com or any of the mirrors.

[killerk12341 1]

hi, i want to know if i have a steam version of arma 2 and shop version of arma 2 arrowhead can i do combained operation ???

ps. sorry for my English :(

[Cowgirl 1]

I bought Arma 2 when it first came out, and have had it installed ever since. I just bought Operation Arrowhead and installed it ( for z Day:3) with Steam but the two didn't combine. I can't play them in a single game, it only lets me play Arma 2 or Arrowhead separately. What do I need to move to change to make it work?

My Arma2 is boxed retail, and my Arrowhead is a steam digital copy.

[Gunter Severloh 4054]

Install oa into the Arma2 directory and then launch the game using the Arma2oa.exe

Edited July 16, 2012 by Gnter Severloh

[gunso 10]

Thanx a lot ... I think I have to drop this complicated action.

My SSD has no more room for Arma2 and I wanted to install it on another normal harddrive.

But obviously makes very complicated because hence it must be a different folder than the already installed Arrowhead ... :(

Use steam mover and move your unwanted games to another drive using this software. http://www.traynier.com/software/steammover

only works on win7.

[JAWS104 1]

I have disc install of ARMA 2. Steam install of OA. Seperate directories

I can start it as CO via the .bat in the OA steam folder and it works fine

I have problems with mods - I would like to run the game via launchers so i can choose which mods to use, eg sixlauncher. But when i use a launcher it seems to load up as OA & not CO. I hav pointed sixlauncher to correct directories.

So i get told i can't join as i'm missing necessary ARMA 2 files.

I think i could get it to work by adding all the relevent mod info to a shortcut to the .bat file which forces CO. But really this is not a very flexible or user friendly solution ??:confused: