I copied this from the codemasters support faq webpage:
Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis
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Codemasters is aware there is a problem with the Operation Flashpoint
install CDs packaged in the Gold Edition box. We are working this problem as
quickly as possible and will keep you updated on our progress here. Thank
you for your patience!
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Go here to see it for yourself....
If you haven't already, take a look at this thread. I, and many others, have the same problem. Be sure to contact codemasters and report your problem to them. Hopefully, it will be resolved soon...
Just a note to those of you with these problems. I have had the same difficulty. The "Operationflashpoint has caused as error in ~DF394B.TMP" error is coming up in win98/me while the "Operation Flashpoint has encountered a problem and needs to close" error occurs in winXP and win2k. I have tried on three different computers with three different operating systems. Hope it is resolved soon..