Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:54 pm
The following process will allow you to reinstall CoD4 and maintain the Latest Patched version
Ok, here's what you do:
Step 1
Open 1"C:\Program Files\Activision\"
Create a folder named CoD4
In the same directory, open the Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare folder
Select everything in the folder (CTRL + A)
Copy everything (CTRL + C)
Go up a directory, you should see the CoD4 folder that you created.
Paste into that folder.
Step 2
Uninstall CoD4.
Step 3
Reinstall CoD4 with the same product key.
Step 4
Open "C:\Program Files\Activision\CoD4\"
Right Click on iw3mp.exe and select Send To > Desktop (Create Shortcut)
Go to your desktop and rename the shortcut to CoD4 1.5
Step 5
Open "C:\Program Files\Activision\CoD4\players\profiles\"
Copy your profile name (CTRL + C)
Go up 2 directories (Activision)
Open "Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare\Players\Profiles\"
Paste your profile (CTRL + V)
Your profile is now available on the unpatched CoD4.
Play CoD4 1.0 or 1.5 to your hearts content.
ps. Turn off automatic updating in xfire.
1: This may not reflect your installation directory. Refer to your CoD4 shortcut if different.
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