Still own the original game

[tunnelcat]

I still own this game and the original CD's. Is it possible to use the CD key to activate my game in Steam and download it instead, preferably already fully patched, or am I going to have to plunk down another $6.99 just to try it out on my newer system? I'd prefer to do that than hassle trying to install such an old game from the CD's on my Win 7 64 bit system, then find any needed patches. I loved it back then and I'd like to try and get it working and play it on my larger monitor, even in 4:3. This game is the only one out there that simulates WWII bomber action and it's wonderful.

[ikrananka]

If you can wait, the game can be had on sale for as little as $1.19 or $1.49. It is regularly reduced to these prices but you may have to wait a few months. I'm not sure about being able to register the key with Steam. If you do install from the CD and you need the 2.0 patch then it can be downloaded from here : http://www.patches-scrolls.com/b-17_flying_fortress2.php

Note that the Steam and GOG version of this game do NOT include the in-game music which was streamed directly from audio tracks on the CD (Re: my YouTube video below):

https://youtu.be/xggfdrtpFT0

If you have the original CD then place this in your CD drive and play the Steam/GOG version of the game and the music will play from the CD :)

[tunnelcat]

How much of a pain is it to install this game from the CD in Windows 7 64bit? Also, I appreciate all your youtube tutorials on this game and the link you've given me for the 2.0 patch. My only issue might be the 2 joysticks I currently own and whether they would work in this game. One is the CH Flightstick and the other is an older Saitek Cyborg 3D model, which has given me problems in the game Overload with the twist function not being recognized.

I really loved this game back when I had it on my old Pentium computer years ago, but it would be nice to see it big on my 2560X1440 ASUS monitor, even if it is in 4X3 with black bars on the sides. The color range on this newer monitor is a lot better and trying to see those pale colored runways on a pale colored landscape background from the air was an exercise in futility. I really wish some developer would come out with a new game simulating the B-17's missions in WWII. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[Smokey]

I have windows 10 64 bit and have no issues installing or playing.

[tunnelcat]

Thanks. Maybe I'll try installing if from my old CD's first.

[Smokey]

If your popup text is see through you'll need to get the updated coreparts.dll from the net.

[baronvonbrock]

I also own the original disc and have it installed and running. Are we sure it needs 2.0 patch? My read me file says v 2.0 (2/28/2001)?

[ikrananka]

As Smokey said, one way to tell is if the pop up text in the game is see through. If it is see through them the game needs to be patched. If the pop-ups have a solid opaque background then the game is at the latest version.

Another check is that you also have a Readme.htm (2/28/2001) file installed in the main game directory.

Also, the CoreParts.dll file should be dated 2/21/2001.

[baronvonbrock]

Roger both of those dates, ikrananka! Thanks guys!

[Rich-UK]

I have the original game too, boxed with CD and manuals. One of my favourite games from the past. I have the original B17 game aswell as this one was the sequel. I even have B17 original on an old IBM thinkpad laptop from the same time. The hard drive is 500MB running windows 95.

I had no problem re buying it for Steam, I want them to know there is a market for B17, a good sequel with coop and modern graphics and physics would be fantastic news to me.

The CH flightstick is a stick from the same time as the B17 game I believe. I think it will work with the game. There isnt any oddities about that stick that might conflict like LCD displays or strange button combos. Thats a very reliable stick that has been around since the 90s.