I did 2 install tests ...
- one installing Crew Chief 1st after copying the original Steam GTR2 files into a new folder on another disk in my case or of course any other folder of your choice...
- the other test installing Crew Chief after all necessary operations for installing HQ Anniverary Patch + HQ MOd collection + Hotfix 7 .... so I might even test a 3rd possibility: using RaceRoom Binary without Crew Chief... ( before installing it in GTR2 )
Whatever the used system .... as long as GTR2Config.exe has property "Admin Rights" checked ... the RR binary doesn't need any compatibility mode nor Admin rights needed ... using or not using Crew Chief ... ( maybe the result of the Hotfix 7
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- Possible problem ( I experienced or encountered in the test ): .... an error message or GTR2 doesn't start... there were 2 reasons:
1) trying to start GTR2 NOCD binary with CC d3d9.dll installed .... causes an error message.
CC needed ? choose the RR Binary ....
2) for an unknown reason GTR2 doens't launch .... and also for an unknown reason, GTR2Config doesn't seem right any longer.
Restarting this GTR2Config.exe ( after checking that Admin Rights are still checked in the properties ) and correcting the error will do the trick.
Which install should you choose ?:
- if you're sure to use Crew Chief for the Spotter and CC itself or the Wipers with button.... with or without VR: choose 1st option ... it'll be easier later for the Wipers choice afterwards.
- if you hesitate ... then choose the second option .... apply the HQ Patch ... it will be possible later to change your mind if necessary as even the RR Binary choice in the GTR2_Setup.CMD will allow to install Crew Chief afterwards.
But important for CC install .... follow perfectly the Happy Path ... the most important points are:
- no properties Compatibility mode and no Admin Rights for the GTR2.exe ( NOCD one will also not work !!!! )
- create a txt file named Crewchief.ini.txt ... change it in CrewChief.ini ( deleting the .txt ) + open the one mentioned in CC Happy Path, copy all lines and paste them in this CrewChief.ini. ( and save of course
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Launch GTR2 even without Crew Chief the 1st time, the created ini will be positively modified allowing you to modify the needed lines to be able to add the "Wipers" button command in the game options.