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{{Disambig|the [[Arma 2]] mod|the stand-alone title|[[DayZ]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = DayZ cover.png
 
|cover        = DayZ cover.png
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality{{!}}Real Virtuality 3}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Real Virtuality|name=Real Virtuality 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 21, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 21, 2012}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | DayZ }}
 
|steam appid  = 224580
 
|steam appid  = 224580
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =
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|mobygames    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = DayZ (mod)
 
|wikipedia    = DayZ (mod)
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|DayZ}}
 
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{{Disambig|the [[ARMA II]] mod|the stand-alone title|[[DayZ]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{mm}} Original guide located on the [http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Mod:How_to_install_DayZ DayZ Wiki].
 
{{mm}} Original guide located on the [http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Mod:How_to_install_DayZ DayZ Wiki].
 
{{mm}} [http://dayzmod.com/forum/ DayZ Forum] - official forum which the developer participates in and has the most active community.
 
{{mm}} [http://dayzmod.com/forum/ DayZ Forum] - official forum which the developer participates in and has the most active community.
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/224580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/224580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1010 Steam Users' Forums] for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead - active DayZ discussion.
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{| class="wikitable template-infotable" style="width:720px;"
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{{Availability|
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! colspan="4" | Requirements for DayZ
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 224580 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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|-
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}}
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! scope="col" colspan="1" width="25%" |
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! scope="col" colspan="1" width="25%" | [http://www.arma2.com/free Arma 2: Free]
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==Essential improvements==
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! scope="col" colspan="1" width="25%" | [[Arma 2]]
 
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! scope="col" colspan="1" width="25%" | [[Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead]]
 
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|-
 
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! [[Arma 2: Combined Operations]]
 
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|  
 
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| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 
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| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 
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|-
 
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! [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_2_OA:_Combined_Operations_Lite Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite]
 
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| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 
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|
 
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| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 
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|-
 
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|}
 
 
{{Image|DayZ menu.jpg|@DayZ appearing means that the mod has loaded correctly.}}
 
{{Image|DayZ menu.jpg|@DayZ appearing means that the mod has loaded correctly.}}
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{{ii}} DayZ requires Arma 2: Combined Operations, either in its full or Lite version.
 
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{{ii}} Requirements can be fulfilled by any above combination of Steam, retail and digital distribution packs for Arma 2, Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead as long as each part has been run at least once before.
 
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===Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite===
 
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{{ii}} Arma 2: Free is downloadable via the [http://www.arma2.com/free Arma 2: Free site].
 
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{{++}} Recommended version if one solely wants to play DayZ for the cheapest price, as Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is normally cheaper than Arma 2: Combined Operations.
 
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{{++}} 5-15% performance increase due to lower resolution textures and audio.<ref>http://www.editgrid.com/user/kju/PvPscene_Benchmark_Suite</ref>
 
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{{--}} No access to the main [[Arma 2]] campaign content.
 
  
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==Installation==
 
 
{{ii}} [[#Manual Install|Manual installation]] of DayZ is relatively complex, with no official client or method of installing the mod easily.
 
{{ii}} [[#Manual Install|Manual installation]] of DayZ is relatively complex, with no official client or method of installing the mod easily.
 
{{ii}} Successful installations will show that when Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is run, the <code>@DayZ</code> text will appear on the right of the menu screen.
 
{{ii}} Successful installations will show that when Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is run, the <code>@DayZ</code> text will appear on the right of the menu screen.
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{{++}} Support for installing any patch version including the [[#Beta Patch|beta patch]].
 
{{++}} Support for installing any patch version including the [[#Beta Patch|beta patch]].
  
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===[http://www.worrom.com/ Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)]===
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==Game data==
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{{Image|Day Z Updater Tool Worrom.jpg|Screenshot of Day Z Updater Tool by Worrom.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{ii}} This utility checks and downloads the latest version of the mod files, and is able to launch the game with the relevant parameters.
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{{Game data|
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{{--}} Latest version of [http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp Java] is required.
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{++}} This tool is a basic way to install, patch and launch the game.
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}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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===Save game data location===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Game data|
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# Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the [http://free.arma2.com/activation/ Arma 2 website].
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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# Download [http://www.worrom.com Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)] and install and run the program.
 
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## This program can be installed anywhere.
 
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# When prompted, refer the tool to your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
 
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# The game can be run by pressing the 'run' button on the utility.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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====Installer unable to detect installation folder====
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{ii}} This error is most likely caused by incorrectly inputting the location of your Operation Arrowhead folder.<ref>http://www.worrom.com/</ref>
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =  
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = unknown
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =  
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}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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==Video==
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Video
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# Check the spelling and location of the file path you have inputted, and ensure you seperate folders using a backwards slash "\" rather than a forwards slash "/".
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|wsgf link                  =  
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# Remove any extra spaces left after the file path, and end the file path with a single backwards slash.
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|widescreen wsgf award      =
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
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|widescreen resolution      = unknown
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = unknown
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = unknown
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|fov notes                  =
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|windowed                  = unknown
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = unknown
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =  
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater]===
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==Input==
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{{ii}} This program can install, patch and launch DayZ.
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{{Input
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{{++}} The officially supported method of installation listed on the DayZ website.<ref>http://dayzmod.com/?Download</ref>
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|key remap                = unknown
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{{++}} Supports other [[Arma 2]] mods.
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|key remap notes          =
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{{--}} [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater] has unnecessary features for those who only want to play DayZ. In which case, the [[#DayZ Commander|DayZ Commander]] or [[#Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)|Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)]] is recommended.
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|controller support        = unknown
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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==Audio==
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Audio
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# Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the [http://free.arma2.com/activation/ Arma 2 website].
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|separate volume          = unknown
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# Download and install [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater].
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|separate volume notes    =
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# Run the program and navigate to the options menu, ensuring the target path for the Operation Arrowhead installation folder is correct.
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|surround sound          = unknown
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# It should say at the bottom of the tab that you have installed Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead (Combined Operations). If not, check your installation is correct.
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|surround sound notes    =  
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# Navigate to the 'Preset' tab in the topmost menu, before creating a 'New Preset' called it 'DayZ'.
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|subtitles                = unknown
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# Next click the 'Mods' tab at the top and search for '@DayZ'.
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|subtitles notes          =
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# Right click the DayZ mod in the search results and click 'Add to Preset'.
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|closed captions          = unknown
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# Finally click on the 'Home' tab before selecting 'Install or Update Mods'. This will automatically download and install the latest version of the DayZ mod.
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|closed captions notes    =
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# To run the game with the mod, launch Six Updater and select 'Launch the Game' each time.
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|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Manual Install===
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{{L10n|content=
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{{--}} Manual installation does not support automatic updating.
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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{{Fixbox|1=
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|interface = true
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{{Fixbox/fix|Pre-requisites|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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|audio    = true
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# Download the [http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/ DayZ mod files].
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|subtitles = unknown
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# Navigate to Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder, located at the following:
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|notes    =  
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## Steam: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\</code>
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|fan      =  
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## Retail/non-Steam digital distribution: <code>C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ARMA 2 Operation Arrowhead\</code>
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}}
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# Create the folders <code>\@DayZ\Addons\</code> in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
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{{L10n/switch
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# Extract the DayZ mod files zip folder to:
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|language  = Czech
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## Steam: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons\</code>
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|interface = true
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## Retail/non-Steam digital distribution: <code>C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ARMA 2 Operation Arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons\</code>
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =  
 +
|fan      =  
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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{{Fixbox|1=
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|language  = Spanish
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{{Fixbox/fix|Command line arguments|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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|interface = true
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# Use the <code>-mod=@dayz -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].
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|audio    = unknown
−
# Launch ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead when asked by the pop-up to play DayZ.
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|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
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===Beta Patch===
 
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{{ii}} Many servers require the use of the beta patch.
 
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{{++}} The beta patch is backwards compatible, so one can play on beta and non-beta servers.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
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{{ii}} If you have previous beta patches it's suggested to uninstall them before installing a newer version.
 
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{{ii}} One can also try deleting beta subdirectory inside Arma 2 folder manually.
 
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# Download and install beta patch from the [http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Arma 2 site] - the latest patch is in the green field top of page).
 
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# Go to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder:
 
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## Steam: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\</code>
 
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## Retail/ non-Steam digital distribution: <code>C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ARMA 2 Operation Arrowhead\</code>
 
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# Right-click on shortcut "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch". Add <code>-mod=@dayz</code> to the end of the Target.
 
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# Run "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch".
 
 
}}
 
}}
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==Target Line Parameters==
 
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{{ii}} A list of acceptable parameters you can add to the target line is available on the [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki].
 
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{ii}} Several potential issues can cause large scale graphical glitches and missing textures.
 
{{ii}} Several potential issues can cause large scale graphical glitches and missing textures.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Verify Integrity Or Change Graphics Settings|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Verify Integrity Or Change Graphics Settings}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Steam version|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
−
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Steam version}}
 
 
{{ii}} This problem is usually caused by corrupted files, verifying your game cache should fix it, note that this is only for the Steam version of ARMA 2.
 
{{ii}} This problem is usually caused by corrupted files, verifying your game cache should fix it, note that this is only for the Steam version of ARMA 2.
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
−
# Navigate to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
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# Go to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
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# Launch the game
 
# Launch the game
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Retail version|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Retail version}}
 
 
Alternatively, if this does not work or you are using the retail version of the game, attempt to lower or raise the in-game graphics settings.
 
Alternatively, if this does not work or you are using the retail version of the game, attempt to lower or raise the in-game graphics settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====Microphone Skipping Issues====
 
====Microphone Skipping Issues====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Beta|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install Beta}}
 
 
Installing the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead [[#Beta Patch|beta]] may fix these problems.
 
Installing the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead [[#Beta Patch|beta]] may fix these problems.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This issue may be from having too many background programs running.
 
{{ii}} This issue may be from having too many background programs running.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Services|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Services|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Press {{key|Win|R}} and run <code>msconfig</code>.
 
# Press {{key|Win|R}} and run <code>msconfig</code>.
 
# On the General tab, click selective startup.
 
# On the General tab, click selective startup.
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===Error Messages===
 
===Error Messages===
 +
====Installer unable to detect installation folder====
 +
{{ii}} This error is most likely caused by incorrectly inputting the location of your Operation Arrowhead folder.<ref>http://www.worrom.com/</ref>
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Check the spelling and location of the file path you have inputted, and ensure you separate folders using a backwards slash "\" rather than a forwards slash "/".
 +
# Remove any extra spaces left after the file path, and end the file path with a single backwards slash.
 +
}}
 +
 
===='Arma 2 has stopped working'====
 
===='Arma 2 has stopped working'====
 
{{ii}} Error message on startup.
 
{{ii}} Error message on startup.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
−
# Navigate to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
+
# Go to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
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{{ii}} If this doesn't work, you may alternatively:
 
{{ii}} If this doesn't work, you may alternatively:
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall DayZ if the error persists|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Uninstall DayZ if the error persists}}  
 
 
Try re-installing the most up-to-date version of DayZ.
 
Try re-installing the most up-to-date version of DayZ.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{--}} "You cannot play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.chernarus"
 
{{--}} "You cannot play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.chernarus"
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Move Addons Folder|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Move Addons Folder}}
 
 
Move <code>\Addons\</code> folder from the Arma 2 folder to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Folder.
 
Move <code>\Addons\</code> folder from the Arma 2 folder to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Folder.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} If it does not resolve itself, attempt these fixes:
 
{{ii}} If it does not resolve itself, attempt these fixes:
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Reinstall|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
}}
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Launch Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead via Steam
 
# Launch Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead via Steam
 
# Select 'Reinstall Battleye Anti-Cheat'.  
 
# Select 'Reinstall Battleye Anti-Cheat'.  
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Retail|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Retail|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Retail users can find the latest version of the client [http://www.battleye.com/download.html here].  
 
# Retail users can find the latest version of the client [http://www.battleye.com/download.html here].  
−
# Then install the client to the folder <code>\BattlEye\</code>, located at <code>C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\Expansion\BattlEye</code>
+
# Install the client inside the Operation Arrowhead folder: <code>{{p|game}}\Expansion\BattlEye\</code>.
  
 
Alternatively:
 
Alternatively:
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{{ii}} Caused by attempting to connect to DayZ servers from within Operation Arrowhead, rather than launching the game as Combined Operations.
 
{{ii}} Caused by attempting to connect to DayZ servers from within Operation Arrowhead, rather than launching the game as Combined Operations.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restart Game In Combined Operations|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Game In Combined Operations}}
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===='You cannot play/edit this mission ... .dayz_code, ...'====
 
===='You cannot play/edit this mission ... .dayz_code, ...'====
 
{{ii}} This error will occur if the mod was installed incorrectly, or if the shortcut has the wrong appendage to the target line.
 
{{ii}} This error will occur if the mod was installed incorrectly, or if the shortcut has the wrong appendage to the target line.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Target Line|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Target Line}}
 
 
Ensure that the target line ends in <code>-mod=@dayz</code> and that the DayZ mod files are installed correctly.
 
Ensure that the target line ends in <code>-mod=@dayz</code> and that the DayZ mod files are installed correctly.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Caused by install folder being moved from original location, or exe file being renamed.
 
{{ii}} Caused by install folder being moved from original location, or exe file being renamed.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Regedit|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Regedit|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Open [[regedit]].
 
# Open [[regedit]].
 
# <code>Regedit</code> filepath in main in <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2\</code>
 
# <code>Regedit</code> filepath in main in <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2\</code>
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{{ii}} Common issue with base game [[Arma 2]] on [[Steam]].<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4950-EKAM-2644</ref><ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5688-IFHZ-2170</ref>
 
{{ii}} Common issue with base game [[Arma 2]] on [[Steam]].<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4950-EKAM-2644</ref><ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5688-IFHZ-2170</ref>
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Right-click the game name
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
 
# Select <code>Properties</code>
−
# Navigate to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
+
# Go to the <code>Local Files</code> tab
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code>
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
 
# This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Windows Vista Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows Vista Fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Close Steam.
 
# Close Steam.
−
# Right click the <code>Steam.exe</code> from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\</code> or your default location and choose the "Run as Administrator" option to launch Steam. The option may not work with a Desktop shortcut to Steam so be sure to use the direct <code>Steam.exe</code>.
+
# Go to the Steam installation folder.
 +
# Right click <code>Steam.exe</code> and choose the "Run as Administrator" option to launch Steam.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} The option may not work with a Desktop shortcut to Steam so be sure to use the direct <code>Steam.exe</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    = true
 +
|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Z.
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
 +
{{ii}} See [https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters list of available command line entries for DayZ]
 +
 
 +
===[http://www.worrom.com/ Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)]===
 +
{{Image|Day Z Updater Tool Worrom.jpg|Screenshot of Day Z Updater Tool by Worrom.}}
 +
{{ii}} This utility checks and downloads the latest version of the mod files, and is able to launch the game with the relevant parameters.
 +
{{--}} Latest version of [http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp Java] is required.
 +
{{++}} This tool is a basic way to install, patch and launch the game.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the [http://free.arma2.com/activation/ Arma 2 website].
 +
# Download [http://www.worrom.com Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)] and install and run the program.
 +
## This program can be installed anywhere.
 +
# When prompted, refer the tool to your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
 +
# The game can be run by pressing the 'run' button on the utility.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater]===
 +
{{ii}} This program can install, patch and launch DayZ.
 +
{{++}} The officially supported method of installation listed on the DayZ website.<ref>http://dayzmod.com/?Download</ref>
 +
{{++}} Supports other [[Arma 2]] mods.
 +
{{--}} [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater] has unnecessary features for those who only want to play DayZ. In which case, the [[#DayZ Commander|DayZ Commander]] or [[#Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)|Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)]] is recommended.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the [http://free.arma2.com/activation/ Arma 2 website].
 +
# Download and install [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater].
 +
# Run the program and navigate to the options menu, ensuring the target path for the Operation Arrowhead installation folder is correct.
 +
# It should say at the bottom of the tab that you have installed Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead (Combined Operations). If not, check your installation is correct.
 +
# Go to the 'Preset' tab in the topmost menu, before creating a 'New Preset' called it 'DayZ'.
 +
# Next click the 'Mods' tab at the top and search for '@DayZ'.
 +
# Right click the DayZ mod in the search results and click 'Add to Preset'.
 +
# Finally click on the 'Home' tab before selecting 'Install or Update Mods'. This will automatically download and install the latest version of the DayZ mod.
 +
# To run the game with the mod, launch Six Updater and select 'Launch the Game' each time.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Manual install===
 +
{{--}} Manual installation does not support automatic updating.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Pre-requisites|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download the [http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/ DayZ mod files].
 +
# Go to Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead installation folder.
 +
# Create the folders <code>\@DayZ\Addons\</code> in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
 +
# Extract the DayZ mod files zip folder to this new folder.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Command line arguments|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Use the <code>-mod=@dayz -nosplash</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].
 +
# Launch ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead when asked by the pop-up to play DayZ.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Beta Patch===
 +
{{ii}} Many servers require the use of the beta patch.
 +
{{++}} The beta patch is backwards compatible, so one can play on beta and non-beta servers.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} If you have previous beta patches it's suggested to uninstall them before installing a newer version.
 +
{{ii}} One can also try deleting beta subdirectory inside Arma 2 folder manually.
 +
# Download and install beta patch from the [http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Arma 2 site] - the latest patch is in the green field top of page).
 +
# Go to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead installation folder.
 +
# Right-click on shortcut "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch". Add <code>-mod=@dayz</code> to the end of the Target.
 +
# Run "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch".
 +
}}
 +
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    =
 +
|minCPU  =
 +
|minRAM  =
 +
|minHD    =
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|notes    =
 +
{{ii}} DayZ requires Arma 2: Combined Operations, either in its full or Lite version. [http://www.arma2.com/free Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite] is the recommended version if one solely wants to play DayZ for the cheapest price, as Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is normally cheaper than Arma 2: Combined Operations.
 +
{{ii}} Requirements can be fulfilled by any of the following combination of Steam, retail and digital distribution packs for Arma 2, Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead as long as each part has been run at least once before.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{| class="wikitable template-infotable" style="width:720px;"
 +
! scope="col" width="25%" |
 +
! scope="col" width="25%" | [http://www.arma2.com/free Arma 2: Free]
 +
! scope="col" width="25%" | [[Arma 2]]
 +
! scope="col" width="25%" | [[Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead]]
 +
|-
 +
! [[Arma 2: Combined Operations]]
 +
|
 +
| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 +
| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 +
|-
 +
! [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_2_OA:_Combined_Operations_Lite Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite]
 +
| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 +
|
 +
| [[File:True icon.svg|25px]]
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Mod]]
 
[[Category:Mod]]

Latest revision as of 22:20, 3 January 2024

This page is for the Arma 2 mod. For the stand-alone title, see DayZ.

DayZ (mod)
DayZ (mod) cover
Developers
Dean "Rocket" Hall
Engines
Real Virtuality 3
Release dates
Windows January 21, 2012
Taxonomy
Series DayZ
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DayZ (mod) on Wikipedia
DayZ
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ 2018

Key points

DayZ is a modification for Arma 2 and requires its expansion Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.
DayZ Commander is highly recommended as the best one-stop program to install, update and browse DayZ servers - no other programs are required.
DayZ is in early open alpha stage, and is very unfriendly to install and run for new users, while many bugs, gameplay problems and rampant cheating persist.[1]

General information

Original guide located on the DayZ Wiki.
DayZ Forum - official forum which the developer participates in and has the most active community.
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows

Essential improvements

@DayZ appearing means that the mod has loaded correctly.
@DayZ appearing means that the mod has loaded correctly.
Manual installation of DayZ is relatively complex, with no official client or method of installing the mod easily.
Successful installations will show that when Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is run, the @DayZ text will appear on the right of the menu screen.

DayZ Commander

DayZ Commander patching.
DayZ Commander patching.
Launcher, mod updater, server browser, and friends listing.
Highly recommended as the best way to patch and launch the game, as well as the only program which lists friends.
The only program that is required as long as your version of Arma 2: Combined Operations meets the requirements.
Support for installing any patch version including the beta patch.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224580/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224580/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

General Issues

Graphical Glitches And Artifacts

Several potential issues can cause large scale graphical glitches and missing textures.
Verify Integrity Or Change Graphics Settings[citation needed]
Steam version[citation needed]
This problem is usually caused by corrupted files, verifying your game cache should fix it, note that this is only for the Steam version of ARMA 2.
  1. Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Go to the Local Files tab
  5. Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache...
  6. This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
  7. Once it's done press OK
  8. Launch the game
Retail version[citation needed]

Alternatively, if this does not work or you are using the retail version of the game, attempt to lower or raise the in-game graphics settings.

Microphone Skipping Issues

Install Beta[citation needed]

Installing the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead beta may fix these problems.

Game Lags Or Stutters Every Few Seconds

This issue may be from having too many background programs running.
Disable Services[citation needed]
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R and run msconfig.
  2. On the General tab, click selective startup.
  3. Under selective startup click to clear the Load Startup Items check box.
  4. Click the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All. Then find the steam service and click its check box as you will need it.
  5. Click OK.
  6. When prompted, restart computer.
  7. After the computer restarts, open the program and see whether the problem is fixed.

Error Messages

Installer unable to detect installation folder

This error is most likely caused by incorrectly inputting the location of your Operation Arrowhead folder.[2]
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Check the spelling and location of the file path you have inputted, and ensure you separate folders using a backwards slash "\" rather than a forwards slash "/".
  2. Remove any extra spaces left after the file path, and end the file path with a single backwards slash.

'Arma 2 has stopped working'

Error message on startup.
Verify Your Game Cache[citation needed]
  1. Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Go to the Local Files tab
  5. Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache...
  6. This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
  7. Once it's done press OK
  8. Launch the game
If this doesn't work, you may alternatively:
Uninstall DayZ if the error persists[citation needed]

Try re-installing the most up-to-date version of DayZ.

'Downloadable content that has been deleted.chernarus'

Other error messages:

"Addon 'dayz_code' requires addon 'CABuildingParts'"
"No entry 'bin\Config.bin/cfgVehicles/Citizen1.scope'"
"You cannot play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.chernarus"
Move Addons Folder[citation needed]

Move \Addons\ folder from the Arma 2 folder to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Folder.

Constant 'Waiting for Server Response' Or 'Receiving Data'

This issue is caused by large server load, and will resolve itself over time.
If it does not resolve itself, attempt these fixes:
Reinstall[citation needed]
Steam[citation needed]
  1. Launch Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead via Steam
  2. Select 'Reinstall Battleye Anti-Cheat'.
Retail[citation needed]
  1. Retail users can find the latest version of the client here.
  2. Install the client inside the Operation Arrowhead folder: <path-to-game>\Expansion\BattlEye\.

Alternatively:

  1. Re-download all relevant DayZ files
  2. Re-install said files

If this also doesn't work, you can use this alternative:

  1. Uninstall and re-installing the most up-to-date version of DayZ all three games, Arma 2, Operating Arrowhead, and DayZ.

'You cannot play/edit this mission ... .cherarus'

Caused by attempting to connect to DayZ servers from within Operation Arrowhead, rather than launching the game as Combined Operations.
Restart Game In Combined Operations[citation needed]

'You cannot play/edit this mission ... .dayz_code, ...'

This error will occur if the mod was installed incorrectly, or if the shortcut has the wrong appendage to the target line.
Target Line[citation needed]

Ensure that the target line ends in -mod=@dayz and that the DayZ mod files are installed correctly.

'missing CBA_Main'

This error is generally harmless and should not impact the game itself. Simply click OK and play as normal.

'No Entry 'bin\config.bin\CfgVehicles\'

This error is generally harmless and should not impact the game itself. Simply click OK and play as normal.

'Arma 2 is not installed on your computer or installation is corrupted'

Caused by install folder being moved from original location, or exe file being renamed.
Regedit[citation needed]
  1. Open regedit.
  2. Regedit filepath in main in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bohemia Interactive Studio\ArmA 2\

'Bad serial number'

Common issue with base game Arma 2 on Steam.[3][4]
Verify Your Game Cache[citation needed]
  1. Find ARMA 2 in your Steam Library
  2. Right-click the game name
  3. Select Properties
  4. Go to the Local Files tab
  5. Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache...
  6. This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
  7. Once it's done press OK
  8. If you're using 6 Launcher, run and exit ARMA 2 first.
  9. Launch the game
Windows Vista Fix[citation needed]
  1. Close Steam.
  2. Go to the Steam installation folder.
  3. Right click Steam.exe and choose the "Run as Administrator" option to launch Steam.

Notes

The option may not work with a Desktop shortcut to Steam so be sure to use the direct Steam.exe.

VR support

Devices State Notes
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Z.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Command line arguments

See list of available command line entries for DayZ

Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom)

Screenshot of Day Z Updater Tool by Worrom.
Screenshot of Day Z Updater Tool by Worrom.
This utility checks and downloads the latest version of the mod files, and is able to launch the game with the relevant parameters.
Latest version of Java is required.
This tool is a basic way to install, patch and launch the game.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the Arma 2 website.
  2. Download Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom) and install and run the program.
    1. This program can be installed anywhere.
  3. When prompted, refer the tool to your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
  4. The game can be run by pressing the 'run' button on the utility.

Six Updater

This program can install, patch and launch DayZ.
The officially supported method of installation listed on the DayZ website.[5]
Supports other Arma 2 mods.
Six Updater has unnecessary features for those who only want to play DayZ. In which case, the DayZ Commander or Day Z Updater Tool (Worrom) is recommended.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Install Arma 2 or Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Arma 2: Free must be activated on the Arma 2 website.
  2. Download and install Six Updater.
  3. Run the program and navigate to the options menu, ensuring the target path for the Operation Arrowhead installation folder is correct.
  4. It should say at the bottom of the tab that you have installed Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead (Combined Operations). If not, check your installation is correct.
  5. Go to the 'Preset' tab in the topmost menu, before creating a 'New Preset' called it 'DayZ'.
  6. Next click the 'Mods' tab at the top and search for '@DayZ'.
  7. Right click the DayZ mod in the search results and click 'Add to Preset'.
  8. Finally click on the 'Home' tab before selecting 'Install or Update Mods'. This will automatically download and install the latest version of the DayZ mod.
  9. To run the game with the mod, launch Six Updater and select 'Launch the Game' each time.

Manual install

Manual installation does not support automatic updating.
Pre-requisites[citation needed]
  1. Download the DayZ mod files.
  2. Go to Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead installation folder.
  3. Create the folders \@DayZ\Addons\ in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder.
  4. Extract the DayZ mod files zip folder to this new folder.
Command line arguments[citation needed]
  1. Use the -mod=@dayz -nosplash command line arguments.
  2. Launch ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead when asked by the pop-up to play DayZ.

Beta Patch

Many servers require the use of the beta patch.
The beta patch is backwards compatible, so one can play on beta and non-beta servers.
Instructions[citation needed]
If you have previous beta patches it's suggested to uninstall them before installing a newer version.
One can also try deleting beta subdirectory inside Arma 2 folder manually.
  1. Download and install beta patch from the Arma 2 site - the latest patch is in the green field top of page).
  2. Go to the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead installation folder.
  3. Right-click on shortcut "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch". Add -mod=@dayz to the end of the Target.
  4. Run "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch".

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
DayZ requires Arma 2: Combined Operations, either in its full or Lite version. Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite is the recommended version if one solely wants to play DayZ for the cheapest price, as Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is normally cheaper than Arma 2: Combined Operations.
Requirements can be fulfilled by any of the following combination of Steam, retail and digital distribution packs for Arma 2, Arma 2: Free and Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead as long as each part has been run at least once before.
Arma 2: Free Arma 2 Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
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Arma 2: Combined Operations Lite True icon.svg True icon.svg


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References