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[Newfoundking]

What your problem appears to be is that you have a corrupt mod file. The fix is almost as simple as the cause. Erase your cache. Redownloading from this site a million times is useless if the first one was crap. If you erase the cache, it'll download a clean copy, and this one should not be corrupt

[bjfgoose]

So I did as you said. Still when I open it with the installer it says corrupt. It makes the game folder then says its corrupt I am so frustrated right now!

[bjfgoose]

anyway I can get a copy of the mod that isn't packed... So I can just copy the folder and all the files into my mod folder?

[Mrtucker555]

actually is there any way i can get that also because for some reason i am having the same problem with mine

[squamishfire]

No. The creators stated a long time ago that it isn't in any other file format. You guys are doing something that is wrong. I suggest you start over from scratch and do what Newfoundking has done.

[bjfgoose]

Yeah... thanks for the tip but I did exactly what he said to do and it didn't work. thanks.

[Newfoundking]

If you can't get it installed, there are one of three problems:

1. You have a pirated copy of the game, or otherwise illegal copy. These aren't supported and you're on your own.

2. You have to reinstall it, due to a corrupt install, or you need to redownload the mod, as it's corrupted. The same thing can happen with EXEs. Note, apparently atari downloads suck and create problems. You're on your own there, we can't do anything with that.

3. You've been doing something wrong. If you legally obtained this, there should be instructions on how to install mods. Follow that step for step. If it's a modfile problem, you've gotta redownload it. If it's a game problem, it's gotta be reinstalled.


If you did EXACTLY as you were instructed, and it's still not working, you didn't do EXACTLY what you were instructed.

Uninstall the game. Full uninstall. When it's finished, if there is anything in the folder, select it, hit shift+delete. When you have that done, hit enter
Restart your computer.
Reinstall the game
Clear the browser cache. If possible, download from a different browser.
Using the modinstaller.exe, install the mod.
There won't be any problems.
If there are, and you come back saying it's not working, I'll simply delete your post. It'll have the same effect as if I left it there. If there are ANY problems, post EXACTLY what you did, step by step, and post a screen shot of the error, or at the very least, verbatim of what the error is.

[bjfgoose]

If you can't get it installed, there are one of three problems:

1. You have a pirated copy of the game, or otherwise illegal copy. These aren't supported and you're on your own.

2. You have to reinstall it, due to a corrupt install, or you need to redownload the mod, as it's corrupted. The same thing can happen with EXEs. Note, apparently atari downloads suck and create problems. You're on your own there, we can't do anything with that.

3. You've been doing something wrong. If you legally obtained this, there should be instructions on how to install mods. Follow that step for step. If it's a modfile problem, you've gotta redownload it. If it's a game problem, it's gotta be reinstalled.


If you did EXACTLY as you were instructed, and it's still not working, you didn't do EXACTLY what you were instructed.

Uninstall the game. Full uninstall. When it's finished, if there is anything in the folder, select it, hit shift+delete. When you have that done, hit enter
Restart your computer.
Reinstall the game
Clear the browser cache. If possible, download from a different browser.
Using the modinstaller.exe, install the mod.
There won't be any problems.
If there are, and you come back saying it's not working, I'll simply delete your post. It'll have the same effect as if I left it there. If there are ANY problems, post EXACTLY what you did, step by step, and post a screen shot of the error, or at the very least, verbatim of what the error is.

It is a 100% legal copy of the game. I originally bought it from Direct2Drive.com which was bought by Gamefly.com which currently sucks but that is a different story. Just as bad as the Atari download.

Oh and I have downloaded the Mod using Google chrome, Firefox and even internet explorer. Each one when trying to install it into the mod installer came back with corrupt.

I have not tried to uninstall everything including the game, which I will do tonight. I hope that will work. The reason I haven't posted the exact verbatim error information on what the error is, was because it has already been told many time on this site and in fact a few pages back on this thread But every solution that I have seen has either worked for only a few people(not me) or have just been ignored. I figured since it has been brought up before I would have been wasting my time readdressing it word for word again.

However, I will give it by best shot and uninstall and re-install the entire thing tonight, and if it doesn't work I will then give you a very detailed version of the problem. Thanks for your help, I will let you know how it goes. I might just say screw it and but a hard copy from amazon.

[bjfgoose]

Update for people who want to download the game from a legal website... DO NOT USE Gamefly.com The version they sell has no Mod installer at all.

Good thing I apparently knew this back when i first download the game, because I apparently also bought the game on amazon.com. Downloading that one now! Lets see if it works.

[Newfoundking]

Maybe I should've asked this first, but I didn't because it's the "plugged in" of this game. Is it updated to version 1.3?

[bjfgoose]

Maybe I should've asked this first, but I didn't because it's the "plugged in" of this game. Is it updated to version 1.3?

Alright I am at the frustrated beyond belief state.

When I Launch the game in the lower left corner is says v1.3f - fr So I think that would be a yes.

I did exactly what you said in the above post.

Delete the mods, the game, the install file, restarted the computer.

Next I re-downloaded the game. Installed it in C:\Program Files (x86)\WizardWorks

Install worked and then I started the game confirmed that that works. It did.

Next I sent and edited the regedit file on my computer since the Mod install said game not installed correctly (same problem others have said on this site) Did the fix that was described on another thread. This: http://forum.emergen...rs-from-amazon/

Once i did that it worked so I can use the Mod installer.

Then I download the NY Mod to my desktop and then tried to install it using the Mod installer. As soon as I double click on the file it pops up a window that says "Mod package is corrupt"

Once I click on ok since that is my only option it closes.

I go into the Mod folder and the NY mod Folder has been created but it has nothing in it.

That is what it has done every time. Any ideas would be great.

After one last try i fixed. it I will explain the correct way tomorrow please make sure to tag or post or something to this because it will contain a combination of issues that make this actually work.

Alright... So here is the solution. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this mod. The problem is with the game.

So if you can not get the NY mod to install or any other mod for that matter you need to do the following.

1. Uninstall all MODS, Saved games, anything from 911 First responders - Start from scratch

2. Re download the game from Amazon. _ Do not use gamelfy, Atari.com or any other website - These might work, but this is how it worked for me.

3. Once the game has downloaded to your computer start the install

4. It will ask you where you want to install the game. DO NOT install the game in the default wizardworks folder. DO NOT DO IT!

5. Change the directory path to: "C:\Program Files (x86)\sixteen tons entertainment\Emergency 4\

6. Install the game in that directory and continue.

7. Once installed - Your Mod installer & editor will not work. You still have more to work on.

8. In the start menu under the search tab type: regedit

9. Your computers regiter editor will open. Be very careful because if you edit the wrong things... you can screw up your computer.

10. Click on HKEY_CURRENT_USER > SOFTWARE > sixteen tons entertainment > Emergency 4

11. If the last part "sixteen tons software isn't already there create it. I should be there.

12. In that folder that might or might not be a file call InstallDir. If it is already there open it.

13. Change the path to: C:\Program Files (x86)\sixteen tons entertainment\Emergency 4

14. In my case it had the path at C:\Program Files\sixteen tons entertainment\Emergency 4 _ THIS IS WRONG!

15. Once that is changed exit the Reg Editor.

16. Mod installer should now work when you click on it. Download whatever mod you want and use the Mod installer to install it.

17. That fixed the problem. NY mod works for me now.

The most important part is the game MUST be installed in: C:\Program Files (x86)\sixteen tons entertainment\Emergency 4\

I hope this helps everyone. I figured this out between reading a bunch of different threads on this site. There wasn't one that had the whole process.

To fix the "missing editor"

1. Make a shortcut to the EM4.exe file on your desktop

2. Right click and open up the properties

3. in the line that sais TARGET change it to: "C:\Program Files (x86)\sixteen tons entertainment\Emergency 4\Em4.exe" -editor4.

4. Rename the short cut to EM4 Editor so you don't get confused.

5. Use the short cut and your in the editor.

[kameronbc21]

It's not "too easy" it's realistic. Units need to be able to call for backup. The officers should be able to use persuit and there should be ambulances in the firehouses. Not to sound mean but I think the LA mod has the NY mod beat. I think we need to up damage taken and someone said that we needed to make the riots more realistic

[squamishfire]

What do you mean units need to call for back up... The police can call for back up. The battalion chief can call for back up.

This is still a work in progress mod. If u haven't noticed the map is the default map just with a police and fire house stations, plus the hospital.

I agree with what the creators said, "the pursue action created a way to easy again."

Further more to that is that if you notice if u pull the gun out to arrest the subject the police fire on to suspect. What one of my professors (who is a retired police officer) says, "if you are going to pull out your gun, your intent is to kill the subject you are arresting." And that's what I do now. If I have to pull out the gun and shoot the suspect I let him die.

Still though, this is a great mod. Keep up the good work guys. I know you guys are slowly working

[FFJR]

I have just installed this mod and when I go to free play I can't interact with any of the units. I can call vehicles from off screen and they arrive where I sent them. but clicking on the vehicle does not get the men out of the vehicle. If I click on the icon of a unit in a vehicle they will get out, but then I can't do anything with them, they wont move or anthing. I also cant move the vehicle one it arrive on scene.

[squamishfire]

Did you play any other mod before playing the NYC? You can't be playing the LA mod and think I am bored of this I am going to go play NYC. For some reason it doesn't like that. You have to exit out and then go back into the game and load the mod fresh.

[TheCadetForce]

I have just installed this mod and when I go to free play I can't interact with any of the units. I can call vehicles from off screen and they arrive where I sent them. but clicking on the vehicle does not get the men out of the vehicle. If I click on the icon of a unit in a vehicle they will get out, but then I can't do anything with them, they wont move or anthing. I also cant move the vehicle one it arrive on scene.

Did you play any other mod before playing the NYC? You can't be playing the LA mod and think I am bored of this I am going to go play NYC. For some reason it doesn't like that. You have to exit out and then go back into the game and load the mod fresh.

If it isnt because of the reason above ^ Do you own a legal copy of Emergency 4? I have known that owning a pirated copy can stop you doing the things you've stated.

[Mentor1159]

is there going to be a new version of this mod

[Newfoundking]

There were plans, but everything is on indefinite hold, as MikeyPI had some computer troubles, roughly the size of a human hand that has resulted in the delaying of the mod, since a team of three needs its whole team to continue

[EM4life]

He's hoping things straighten out soon.

[bjfgoose]

Because I haven't had enough problems and fun...

So from the above posts I made I got the mod to work... in fact it worked great.

Until today. So once I got it working a few weeks back I played it a bunch, but then got busy and work got in the way. Today finally had some time to play it again and well yeah...

Load the mod just like normal, no problem. Went to play the Freeplay map, loaded that...

There is when the problem happened. The map is gone. Everything but the map is there. All that shows up is the blank grid like what you would see in the Editor.

All the units, commands, Mini Map, pull down task list... all there. Map gone. So i tried to call a unit I could call it but it never came up.

So after that happened I uninstalled the mod. shut down my computer and re installed the mod.

No luck same problem map is missing. just the Grid. HELP HELP HELP!

Let me know what other info you need. To the best of my knowledge I changed nothing in the game since I played and it worked last.

And FYI I tried to load the map that normally comes with the game freeplay map... Works perfectly.

thanks in advance.