After verifying files in each arma2 and arma2oa failed to fix my issue. I deleted the games from steam, then deleted the sub-directory created for them in the steamapps/common folders. Then reinstalled.
1. Arma2 Install, then load to first screen.
2. Arma2OA Install, then load to first screen.
3. Put DayZEpoch folder in the steamapps/common/aram2oa folder
4. load game... still tons of errors.
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Ok so delete all again, and this time reinstall in a new location for steam files. (different drive)
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Repeat above process and viola! I am in again. Still get that wierd icon5.paa missing file error when logging in and a few missing images, but I think that is because I don't have arma2 British armed forces and PMC (Private military company) installed. (I own them just don't have them installed.
I'll see you on the server!
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