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| First, we need to install Python v2.6.5 - this is a scripting language that is used by the server for such things as the Post Office, Message Boards and Banking system. | First, we need to install Python v2.6.5 - this is a scripting language that is used by the server for such things as the Post Office, Message Boards and Banking system. | ||
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| + | It is highly recommended to install Python first so that the server installation will automatically detect the install and implement Python access to the server & maps. | ||
| 1. Click [[http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.5/python-2.6.5.msi|here]] to begin the install process of Python v2.6.5 | 1. Click [[http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.5/python-2.6.5.msi|here]] to begin the install process of Python v2.6.5 | ||
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| {{http://wiki.metalforge.net/lib/exe/fetch.php/server:26_win10_server-releasenotes.png}} | {{http://wiki.metalforge.net/lib/exe/fetch.php/server:26_win10_server-releasenotes.png}} | ||
| - | 11. To launch the client, click on Start and scroll until you Crossfire Server and then click on Crossfire Server again | ||
| - | {{http://wiki.metalforge.net/lib/exe/fetch.php/server:27_win10_server-launch.png}} | + | FIXME - Steps 11 and beyond are currently under review based on feedback in regards to potential problems of launcing/starting the server as a service or in interactive session; progress and other player file updates were not working when launched via interactive session. So, use that method with extreme caution! |
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| + | 11. To launch the server, click on Start and scroll until you see Crossfire Server and then click on Install as a Windows service | ||
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| + | NOTE: the server tends to run more reliably this way vs selecting the Crossfire Server launch option | ||
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| + | {{:server:27_win10_server-launch.png|}} | ||
| 12. If presented with an alert from Windows Defender Firewall select Private networks, such as my home or work network and click on Allow access button | 12. If presented with an alert from Windows Defender Firewall select Private networks, such as my home or work network and click on Allow access button | ||
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