What does the patch do?

              This patch will upgrade your copy of Mercenaries 1.00 to version 1.05. Version 1.05 includes the following improvements: 

     The 'Mech Lab now functions properly 
     Extra weapons or weight no longer appear on your 'Mech after battle 
     CD-ROM changers and multiple CD-ROM drives now supported 
     Input device configuration screen improved 
     The "Prince Luthor" and "Clan Wolf Escape" missions are easier to complete 
     Connecting to the Internet server in DOS MercNet should go faster 
     'Mechs in DOS MercNet now checked for conformance to weight and equipment rules 

How do I get the patch?

Choose one of the following sites: 

     Download from our West Coast ftp site 
     Download from our East Coast ftp site 
     Dial up our BBS at 1-310-479-1335 

NOTE: Be sure to name the file MERC105P.EXE. 

The patch file has been compressed to make downloading quicker. The resulting file that you are downloading is called an archive file. It is
about 2.8 megabytes in size, and downloading should take about 35 minutes with a 14.4 modem, 17 minutes with a 28.8 modem, or 8 minutes
with ISDN (depending on how busy the Internet is when you download). 

What should I do before installing the patch?

   1.You may want to run SCANDISK and DEFRAG on your hard drive before patching to improve game performance. 
   2.NOTE: It is safest to uninstall Mercenaries and reinstall it before patching. We expect that most people won't need to do this, but if you
     have trouble, uninstall and try again. 
   3.NOTE: The patch will cause customized 'Mechs in saved games to revert to standard 'Mechs. If you have any customized 'Mechs in
     saved games, please sell off all of your customized 'Mechs before patching. 
   4.Copy the patch to MERC105P.EXE in the same directory as Mercenaries is installed in. (This is usually C:\MERCS or
     C:\Program Files\Activision\Mercenaries.) 

How do I install the patch?

   1.Extract the updated files by running MERC105P.EXE. You can do this either at the DOS prompt, or by double-clicking the file in
     Windows Explorer. 
   2.It will ask you whether to install to C:\MERCS. 
          If this is where you installed Mercenaries to, press Y and then the ENTER key. 
          Otherwise, press N and then the ENTER key. It will then ask you where to install to. If you followed the above instructions and
          are running it in the Mercenaries install directory, you can just press N and the ENTER key. 
   3.Run the program PROJPAT.EXE. You can do this either at the DOS prompt, or by double-clicking the file in Windows Explorer. 
   4.It will ask you whether it is ok to patch MW2.PRJ. Press Y and then the ENTER key. It will print out three rows of dots as it patches
     your missions. 

If I have questions about Mercs, where should I go for answers?

Check the Mercenaries FAQ at http://www.activision.com/mercnet/mercfaq.htm.
