How to Connect to VG Insurgency ACE+ACRE Server and use TS3:ACRE

[=VG= SemlerPDX]

As it may be some time before we can get this mission to run with the MOST RECENT versions of both ACRE and TeamSpeak3, here is the basic procedure to get up and running now on the server as it is now.

You will need TeamSpeak 3.0.0.0rc1 or earlier. The 32-bit XP and 64-bit Win7 installers are located in the TS3 channel "Insurgency ACE+ACRE" File Browser.
(Right-click on the channel name, select File Browser from the list)

You will also need ACRE version 1.2.1, also located in the above mentioned TS3 File Browser. This bit is causing a few people some troubles, so I will walk through it now, with pictures, citing differences for 32-bit and 64-bit, XP, Vista, Win7, Steam versions and stand alone DVD-ROM verions.
-need steam paths and instructions
-need XP paths and tips
-need Vista paths and tips

Anyone who has found successes and fixes, other OS paths to files, and more, post them below and I will include them in this instructional thread. Post any problems below and we will help troubleshoot individuals.

STEP ONE:
You will need the ACE suite of mods. I use Six Updater. Here's a pictoral walk-through:

Installing ACE mod pack via Six Updater:
Download, install, and run Six Updater. It will take a very long time to load, and when it does, it will again be loading content. See the bottom left of the window for a progress bar. Eventually, you will be at a screen as shown in the below image.

RIGHT CLICK on the "A2 OA A.C.E. (6)" Header on the left, select "Updater actions" at the bottom of the list, and then click "Install or Update"


Again, this process will take some time, be patient. When it finishes, the bottom line, as in the picture, will give you a mod line you can copy and past into an ArmA II application shortcut.
Instructions for creating an ACE launching shortcut with the modline can be found here: Wikii Link

STEP TWO:
Uninstall TS3 if you have version 3.0.0.0rc2.
Your version can be found at the top under "Help" and "About Team Speak 3".

Re-install the older verision, with respect to your Operating System, and 32-bit or 64-bit installers respectively.

Select default install options when asked, and re-set your personal settings if needed.
Under "Settings", select "Playback"; you must check "Always set clients 3D positions when available" to hear others properly in ACRE.

For most users, Run as Administrator:
When done, close TS3, and right click on it's startup shortcut.
Click "Properties"
At the top, click the "Compatibility" tab.
Check "Run as Administrator" and click Apply.

Unfortunately, you will get an Update Available message now each time you start TeamSpeak 3. Alway select NO if asked to update!

STEP THREE:
Install ACRE Version 1.2.1.
When you aquire the .RAR file ACRE 1.2.1, extract and note the folders you now have:




Open the ArmA 2 folder. Select all the files inside and copy.




Paste the files into your Main Arma 2 Program Folder:




Now, go back to your ACRE download and open the "TeamSpeak 3" folder, inside is a folder called "plugins" - open that folder




Select and copy only ONE of the plugin files, the 32 or 64 respectively based on YOUR system. You will copy this ONE plugin to your TeamSpeak 3 plugins folder in the main program group under a folder path such as Program Files/Teamspeak 3 Client/plugins, depending on your OS.




Paste your TS3 ACRE plugin into your TS3 program files plugin folder:




Now, start up TeamSpeak 3. At the top, click "Settings" and "Plugins"
Ensure the ACRE plugin is checked. Now, Uncheck and Re-Check it. THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR SOME USERS!!
Now, restart TS3, again ignoring update offers.

SPECIAL: How to fully and completely uninstall TS3 when standard Uninstall/Reinstall Fails

If you wish, you can backup your TeamSpeak bookmarks to servers by locating the bookmarks.cfg file prior to removing this program. In Win7, this is a common path when TS3 is installed with default user settings:
C:\Users\"your user name here"\AppData\Roaming\TS3Client
Copy the bookmarks file and paste it in a safe place elsewhere for later.

Be sure you have told Windows Explorer that you want to view hidden files and folders. To do this, navigate explorer to your main C: drive. At the top, under TOOLS, select "Folder Options". (Press ALT if "FILE EDIT VIEW TOOLS HELP" is not shown at the top of explorer to bring it up)

Click the VIEW tab at the top. Check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives". Now, click APPLY and OK. It may take a second.

STEP ONE:
Run the TS3 uninstaller program. It will NOT be complete! When done, navigate windows explorer to the program folder TS3 was in and delete the TeamSpeak 3 program folder that the uninstaller should have removed.

Move up one level to Program Files/Common Files. Ensure there is no TeamSpeak folder in here, delete if necessary. If you have 64-bit Windows, ensure no TeamSpeak folder exists in Program Files (x86) or Program Files. Check Common Files in both folders.

STEP TWO:
Navigate explorer to C:/Users. Do not approach your User folder via Documents or Libraries.
You must go through the main C: drive User folder!

The path may differ between OS and 32-bit vs. 64-bit. With a little probing, you can find and remove your TS3 User folders and files if "show hidden files" is checked.
As before, a common default path in Win7 64-bit is:
C:\Users\"Your User Name Here"\AppData\Roaming\TS3Client

STEP THREE:
Time to remove any and all TS3 registry keys. Do not be afraid of the regedit. As long as you move nothing, and ONLY delete TS3 folders AFTER all steps above, I assure you nothing will be messed up!

Bring up regedit by typing "regedit" in a Run command Window, or Win7 start menu. It looks like this:






If many folder trees are open, just click the - next to them to get it looking neat and easy to navigate as shown in the above picture.
The only two main folders we will navigate are HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

Click the + next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER and then click the + next to SOFTWARE.

You will see a TeamSpeak folder. Right click on it and delete it.




If you have Vista or Win7, you will see a folder called something like Wow3264Node or some variation. Ensure there is no TeamSpeak folder in there as well, as above.

Now, you may collapse the HKEY_CURRENT_USER tree by clicking the - next to it on the left navigation panel.

Now, click the + next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and again, SOFTWARE.

Delete the Teamspeak folder. Vista and Win7 users, again, make sure there are none in the "Wow Node" folder.



You may now close regedit. Perfom Disk Cleanup and select all boxes to delete all temp and recycle bin files. Restart your Computer VIA SHUTDOWN (not restart), and manually restart it.

Good luck, and be sure to read the ACRE Radio Settings and Usage post to learn how to operate the various ACRE Radios. If I missed anything, let me know and I will edit & include it.
Particularly, I'd like to include paths for each operating system and version. Post them below please.

[=VG= BLuDKLoT]

Epic

[=VG= BLuDKLoT]

Hey guys,

Bloodbane is saying there is another way to get acre working without having to do the workaround we've been using.

Please see this thread and contribute your thoughts.

Cheerio.

http://www.realitymod.com/forum/f11-off-topic-discussion/99313-a2co-vg-insurgency-coop.html#post1615189

[=VG= SavageCDN (Inactive Duty)]

Well done man!!!

A good place to start if you are having issues:

http://dev-heaven.net/projects/171/wiki/Troubleshooting_FAQ_Bug_Reporting

[=VG= Outlanders]

Great guide. Thanks man.

[=VG= Eclipse002]

thx will read and try it