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After installing latest upgrade v2.01, game nolonger runs.

Autorun gives this error. 'Failed to extract project filt to memory'

Running exe gives this

Can you post your log files? They are in the logs folder.

Here's the folder

You have not applied the 2.01* upgrade properly.

From your log files:

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rober@Rob10rto /cygdrive/c/Temp/0FFEC8F978734D77811770A95B58D15A/logs
$ head -n 5 frontend.log engine.log; echo; tail -n 2 error.log
==> frontend.log <==
2018-07-02 22:28:14 Middle East.exe: [INFO ID 1] Middle East.exe 2.01 Mar 1 2018 17:00:38 startup
2018-07-02 22:28:14 Middle East.exe: [INFO ID 1] _Game is 3
2018-07-02 22:28:14 Middle East.exe: [INFO ID 1] _GameHomeDirectory is C:\Matrix Games\Campaign Series Middle East
2018-07-02 22:28:14 Middle East.exe: [INFO ID 1] command line parameters:
2018-07-02 22:28:14 Middle East.exe: [INFO ID 1] _loglevel is 1, _ai_loglevel is 1

==> engine.log <==
2018-07-02 22:09:32 me.exe: [INFO ID 1] me.exe 1.02 startup
2018-07-02 22:09:32 me.exe: [INFO ID 1] _Game is 3
2018-07-02 22:09:32 me.exe: [INFO ID 1] _GameHomeDirectory is C:\Matrix Games\Campaign Series Middle East
2018-07-02 22:09:32 me.exe: [INFO ID 1] command line parameters: -W -L1 -A1 -o saves\a.btl
2018-07-02 22:09:32 me.exe: [INFO ID 1] _loglevel is 1, _ai_loglevel is 1

2018-07-02 22:24:40 Middle East_no3D.exe: [ERROR ID 100] (GrafX.cpp, line 263, BUFF::ThrowImage()) FrontEndControls.bmp not found
2018-07-02 22:28:15 Middle East.exe: [ERROR ID 100] (GrafX.cpp, line 263, BUFF::ThrowImage()) FrontEndControls.bmp not found

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You appear to be running the 1.02 me.exe. In 2.0*, the game engine was renamed to meengine.exe. In 1.02, there indeed is no file FrontEndControls.bmp. That file was introduced in 2.00. Etc., etc.

My best guess is that you applied the 2.01 update to an existing 1.02 install. That is a mistake. CSME 2.0* is a fully remastered game, and entirely replaces CSME 1.0*.

As described elsewhere in the CSME Forum, you need to:

[*]Completely uninstall any earlier 1.0* version. Use the Windows Add or Remove Programs feature for this purpose.
[*]Install the game afresh with CSME 2.00.
[*]Apply the separate CSME 2.01 update.

Good luck next time around.

If I could read it might help. Thanks

I tried to follow your above instructions regarding these error messages. Accessed My Page on Slitherine to install CSME 2.00. Google blocked access. Goggle explanation:
"Google Chrome blocks downloads
Chrome automatically blocks downloads that try to cause problems on your computer or device, like:
Giving you viruses
Leaking your private data
Changing your browser settings
Changing the settings on your computer or device
Adding unwanted extensions or toolbars to your browser
Why the download was blocked
Your file download may be blocked for one of a few reasons:
We think it might be a malicious, unwanted, uncommon, or insecure file.
Malicious: You tried to download malware.
Unwanted: You tried to download a deceptive piece of software. This program, disguised as a helpful download, may actually make unexpected changes to your computer or device.
Uncommon: You tried to download an unfamiliar and potentially dangerous piece of software.
Insecure: You tried to download a file or program that wasn't secure but was started on a secure page. In some cases, you can choose to download anyway.
We've found that the website you tried to download the file from has been known to distribute malware."
Please advise how I should proceed. Thanks.

I would submit a ticket to matrix tech support:

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