os_xp
windows 7
new install of Freelancer
new install of 1.5 flmm
fileplanet download of 3.55full final zip
not having a unzip program used winrar trial version download = unzip to new folder - started up flmm did not see mod 3.55 listed , moved folder into freelance directory - restarted flmm same issue as b4 not listed , moved folder to flmm mod folder directory - see 3.55 listed in mod's availabe - activate mod error restored 4 backups :: made sure no save files or backups 4 attempts same issue error restore backups :: only other change in game was changing to god mode reversed still no activation. Only virus detector is Defender :: made sure sp only mode as instructed in readme files :: Only reason doing this is old computer finally died & 200hours now gone playing this game which i enjoy playing over the years. HELP what am I missing here please advise if you know thanks for your input.