Re:They have their work cut out (Score 4, Informative)

That's a known issue with S.T.A.L.K.E.R (standalone and Steam). I will now no longer stick all those dots in.

Ran into it myself because I have XP on I:. You need to edit the fsgame.ltx file which is in the STALKER program directory and edit the data path at the top of it to match your system.

I'm surprised you didn't notice quicker because your display settings would also not have stuck.