UPDATING WITHOUT HORNET ----------------------- Disks 1 and 2 contain the files necessary to update any version of MiG-29 or Falcon 3.0 to the latest version, which is communications-compatible with Hornet. This updater will update any version of Falcon 3.0 to 3.03. It will update any version of MiG-29 to 1.02. Who can update? --------------- Any Falcon 3.0 or MiG-29 owner can update. You are encouraged to distribute copies of Hornet Disks 1 and 2 to other Falcon 3.0 or MiG-29 owners so they can update to the latest version. Please do not distribute Disk 3. Should I update? ---------------- Yes, if you have any of the following versions of Falcon 3.0: Falcon 3.0 (no suffix), 3.0a, 3.0c, 3.0d, 3.0e, 3.01 (Operation: Fighting Tiger), 3.01.1 (Operation: Fighting Tiger update), 3.02 (Falcon 3.0 with MiG-29 add-on) or 3.02.1 (Falcon 3.0 with MiG-29 add-on update). You should also update if you have MiG-29 versions 1.0, 1.01 or 1.01.1. Note also that Falcon 3.03 or MiG-29 1.02 is required in order to communicate with Hornet, MiG-29 1.02 or Falcon 3.03. Earlier versions will fail to communicate properly with Hornet, MiG-29 version 1.02 or Falcon 3.03. WARNING: You should complete any campaigns you intend to finish before updating. The update process deletes all existing squadron files and replaces them with new ones. OPERATION: FIGHTING TIGER WARNING: Do not attempt to install Operation: Fighting Tiger after updating to version 3.03! If you buy Operation: Fighting Tiger after you update to version 3.03, DELETE EVERYTHING in your FALCON3 directory and reinstall from scratch (Falcon 3.0 or MiG-29 Stand-Alone, then Operation: Fighting Tiger, then the update). See the update instructions below. FALCON 3.03/MIG-29 1.02 UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------------- The SHUPDATE.EXE program performs the 3.03 update for Falcon 3.0 and brings MiG-29 up to version 1.02. Follow these instructions carefully. If you have difficulty, you can try the manual update instructions listed at the end of this file. These instructions assume your hard drive is drive C, your floppy drive is drive A and you have installed your game to the FALCON3 directory (or MIG29 directory for the MiG-29 Stand-Alone). 1) Install Falcon 3.0 or the MiG-29 Stand-Alone according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed). 2) Install Operation: Fighting Tiger, if you have it, according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed). MiG-29 owners should check the MiG-29 Installation and Loading Card for instructions on adding Operation: Fighting Tiger to MiG-29. 3) Install the MiG-29 add-on, if you have it, according to the instructions provided with that game (unless it is already installed). 4) Insert Hornet Disk 1 into drive A or B. 5) Type "A:" or "B:" to change to your floppy drive. 6) Type "SHUPDATE" at the DOS prompt. 7) The updater will then modify the necessary files to update your copy of Falcon 3.0 to Falcon 3.03 and to update MiG-29 to version 1.02. You will be asked to insert Hornet Disk 2 during this process. Once the updater is finished, type "CHECKVER" at the DOS prompt. You should see the following lines (in addition to other information, such as whether Operation: Fighting Tiger is installed and how much memory you have available). Program Version Date Time Size FALCON3.EXE 3.03 12-16-93 08:56p 1372887 MIG29.EXE 1.02 12-16-93 09:04p 1368519 The version number is also shown in the game on the bottom of the title screen. The version number for Falcon 3.0 should read "V3.03" after a successful update, while the MiG-29 title screen should read "V1.02" after updating. MANUAL UPDATING --------------- If you are having trouble updating to Falcon 3.03 or MiG-29 1.02, you can manually perform the update using one of the following procedures. Follow the instructions appropriate to your setup, as different files are needed depending on what is already installed on your system. ONLY use these instructions if the automatic updater (SHUPDATE) does not work! Falcon 3.0, 3.0a, 3.0c or 3.0d ONLY: ------------------------------------ 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY EPATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT0.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA COPY PATCHARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH EPATCH GOPATCH REPORT0 GOPATCH 303PATCH CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH PATCHARM GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET Falcon 3.0e, 3.02 or 3.02.1 ONLY: --------------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT0.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH REPORT0 GOPATCH 303PATCH CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET Falcon 3.0 with Operation: Fighting Tiger 3.01 ONLY: ---------------------------------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY CHECKOFT.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT1.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY ASIAPAT5.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH CHECKOFT GOPATCH REPORT1 GOPATCH ASIAPAT5 GOPATCH 303PATCH CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET Falcon 3.0 with Operation: Fighting Tiger 3.01.1 or later ONLY: --------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT1.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY ASIAPAT5.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH REPORT1 GOPATCH ASIAPAT5 GOPATCH 303PATCH CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET Falcon 3.0 with MiG-29 ONLY: --------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT0.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY M102PAT.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH REPORT0 GOPATCH 303PATCH GOPATCH M102PAT CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET MIGRESET Falcon 3.0 with MiG-29 and Operation: Fighting Tiger: ----------------------------------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3 COPY REPORT1.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY 303PATCH.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY ASIAPAT5.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY ASIAPAT6.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY M102PAT.RTP C:\FALCON3 COPY 303ARM.RTP C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA C: CD\FALCON3 5) You will now be at a C:\FALCON3 prompt. Type the following to update to Falcon 3.03: GOPATCH REPORT1 GOPATCH 303PATCH GOPATCH ASIAPAT5 GOPATCH ASIAPAT6 GOPATCH M102PAT CD ARMSDATA GOPATCH 303ARM 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following (you should still be in C:\FALCON3\ARMSDATA): DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP CD\FALCON3 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP F30RESET MIGRESET MiG-29 Stand-Alone ONLY: ------------------------ 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\MIG29 COPY REPORT1.RTP C:\MIG29 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY M102PAT.RTP C:\MIG29 C: CD\MIG29 5) You will now be at a C:\MIG29 prompt. Type the following to update to MiG-29 1.02: GOPATCH REPORT1 GOPATCH M102PAT 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following: CD\MIG29 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP MIGRESET MiG-29 Stand-Alone with Operation: Fighting Tiger: -------------------------------------------------- 1) Insert Disk 1 in drive A. 2) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY GOPATCH.EXE C:\MIG29 COPY REPORT1.RTP C:\MIG29 3) Insert Disk 2 in drive A. 4) At the A: prompt, type the following: COPY M102PAT.RTP C:\MIG29 COPY ASIAPAT6.RTP C:\MIG29 C: CD\MIG29 5) You will now be at a C:\MIG29 prompt. Type the following to update to MiG-29 1.02: GOPATCH REPORT1 GOPATCH M102PAT GOPATCH ASIAPAT6 6) The update is now complete. Remove the update files from your hard drive by typing the following: CD\MIG29 DEL GOPATCH.EXE DEL *.RTP MIGRESET Verifying the update -------------------- Once the update is finished, type "CHECKVER" at the DOS prompt. You should see the following lines (in addition to other information, such as whether Operation: Fighting Tiger is installed and how much memory you have available). Program Version Date Time Size FALCON3.EXE 3.03 12-16-93 08:56p 1372887 MIG29.EXE 1.02 12-16-93 09:04p 1368519 The version number is also shown in the game on the bottom of the title screen. The version number for Falcon 3.0 should read "V3.03" after a successful update, while the MiG-29 title screen should read "V1.02" after updating.