To install HSFX 7 the easy way follow the steps below;
1. Make a copy of your current game folder (obviously you might need to install it first) and rename the copy to 'IL-2 (HSFX7)' (or whatever you like)
2. Download FT's utility dd_Chkmods.zip here.
3. Extract the zip file to a folder (in this case d:\users\nick\downloads\dd_checkmods)
4. Open the folder, find the chkmods.exe file then right-click on it and select 'Run as Administrator' (This is VERY important)
5. Assuming all goes well, you should wind up with a screen that looks a bit like this one;
(If you get the following error;
then send a PM to FT containing your IP address as he will need to register your access.)
6. Assuming no problem, you then need to ensure that the 'IL2 Modded is in' box points to your newly copied game folder and the 'Check Against' box reads 7.0.2 then click 1. - Verify Mods. Let that run (it may take a while) and once the first step is finished click 2. - Fix Issues. Let this run (will DEFINITELY take a while). Keep verifying and fixing until the verification doesn't find any problems.
7. Close CheckMods, check you can start the game and that version showing on the splash screen is V4.12.2 HSFX v7.0.2. Assuming it is, say some nice things about FT and you're done.
8. Remember 'Expert Mode' is enabled by default through JSGME so you'll be all set up to join an online co-op or dogfight map.
Simples!
Jabo