FLyby intro fails

[GreatEmerald]

So, in conclusion, here's the full guide for those who don't have the issue fixed yet:

This is how to fix the Unreal II intro problem that appears in Vista and Windows 7:

1. Download the Windows 2003 DirectMusic fix from here or here.
2. Extract it and open the folder named "system32" in it. Note their names, then go to C:\Windows\Sytem32 (32-bit systems) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (64-bit systems). Find matching DLLs and back them up.
3. Create a System Restore point just in case.
4. Replace the corresponding DLLs in C:\Windows\Sytem32 (32-bit systems) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (64-bit systems) with those that you found in the downloaded archive by using Replacer or doing it manually.
5. Restart the system and check if the problem is gone.
6. If not, open the Registry Keys folder in the archive and apply them all (32-bit systems only). Note: Needs testing if this is required or not.
7. Restart again and the problem should be fixed.

The problem itself was caused by Microsoft bundling a srtipped-down version of DirectMusic with Windows Vista and up which doesn't support all of the DirectMusic Script commands, thus breaking the Unreal II intro and probably more games.

 

[Leo(T.C.K.)]

What a nightmare.

Replacer sh*t's it'self, and the 'manual' way doesn't work. It's got a problem with the 'cacls' command, and wants me to use 'Icacls' or something. I tried that, but now it doesn't understand the '/G' part. I know nothing about this CMD crap.

You would have problem using MS DOS (it is still based on that, the cmd stuff) or even Unix stuff then I guess.

 

[dutch_gecko]

Replacer should work, but keep in mind that you'll need to run it as Administrator if you've got UAC turned on.

 

[GreatEmerald]

Like I've said, I just used Linux to bypass Windows entirely, but that might be even more difficult to do if you don't have a Linux CD or an installation

 

[Leo(T.C.K.)]

This is ridiculous. I've tried every different command I can find, but I can't get rid of those worthless f*cking files.

Who's deleted them on Windows 7 x64? Tell me exactly what method you used.

Not me, but I managed to delete them in Vista and if you can manage to do it on that piece of crap, then why wouldn't win 7 work? And also keep in mind you have to account for the different dir names.