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DCS World v1.1.x.x Starting up DCS / crash issues; Some simple steps to do if you have a crash - or a frozen game. Rename or Remove the CONFIG files (and keep them for later if they aren't broken). Test Uninstall / Reinstall. Reinstall and update the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 libraries. Install the x86 on a 32bit OS. Install both the x86 + x64 versions on a 64bit OS. Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14632 Now run Windows Update - updating the C++ may be required. Reboot if required. [*]Force a reinstall of DirectX. Download DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) Crashes, Glitches in a 32bit OS Applies even if you only have 2gb. Mustang's Win 7 \ Vista 32Bit \ XP 32 3GB hacks here Ref: orig 1 orig 2 why? 3 bcdedit doc 4 NOTE: TFC, ED or it's affilitates is not responsible for external content nor by content suggested by any members of the forum community. Usage of this content is solely at your own risk and responsibility.

DCS World v1.1.x.x Installation 1. Install DCS World 2. Install any extra modules such as P51D. Notes: - Installation requires administrative privileges on the PC. - The installation will be linked to your user-account on the PC. You may not log in with another user on the PC and start the game. Upgrade (BETA) - Uninstall your previous version, this will remove the extra Modules such as P51D as well. - Install the new version(s). - Install the extra Airplane Modules such as P51d if you have any. - Watch out for issues due to broken config. If so, try to rename the DCS-config folder. Custom Mods in your previous installation of DCS is Not Supported - mods will 'touch' files and cause install / upgrades / config to fail in many situations. DCS and the DCS Config must be removed. Uninstalling the Mods using MODMAN is not enough - the files may never return to the default state which is expected during upgrades / patches. Broken install / upgrade If you experience problems, there are some simple tests you can do to figure out where the problem is; Install / Uninstall issues Redownload the files for the SETUP from the web/torrent; http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=products&end_pos=135&lang=en Uninstall + Install again. Corrupted Downloads: If setup fails you may want to use MD5 checksums to verify the files. Please see the checksums for each file at; http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=18&end_pos=135&lang=en Please See the "MD5" entries. You can use an MD5 hash-checker on the files you have to see which one is corrupted. You should get exactly the same value as listed for that file on the download page. This program can be used to calculate MD5 for the files you downloaded: http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/MD5-Check-Download-75154.html NOTE: TFC, ED or it's affilitates is not responsible for external content nor by content suggested by any members of the forum community. Usage of this content is solely at your own risk and responsibility. Ref: 1

DCS World v1.1.x.x Please describe the issue and provide the information we need - so we in the forum-community can solve YOUR issue more quickly. Reporting a problem - What were you doing just before - or trying to do when the problem happened? - In which mission? (If custom mission, attach it / trk). - What happened? - And when? (Track timeline, use LCtrl + Pause for TIME ingame). - Relevant info regarding your issue - SP, MP, Mods, custom PC gear - anything relevant. - Short description of your hardware config (a full DxDiag must be attached for graphics/crashes/hardware/fps issues). - Screenshots when possible. We may not understand what you are talking about until you illustrate it properly. Please, when attaching tracks - no 50 minutes tracks. Please keep track-length to a minimum, max 5 mins is preferable. TECHNICAL, hardware related crashes as well as bug issues - please attach the following: DxDiag report Screenshots to illustrate the problem. Any *.CRASH files in your "DCS\Logs" folder. Any ERROR* files you find in the "DCS\Logs" folder. GAMING ISSUES, graphic glitches as well as ingame bugs - additional info required: To illustrate a "gaming issue" please include a TRACK-file. SP TRACKS; You need to save it when you exit from the mission - at a location where you choose. MP TRACKS are automatically saved in your config folder. Where to find; All CONFIG should be found at your userprofile, such as "C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS" You may also find it directly using "Windows Explorer" and browse to the "YourName\Saved Games". LOGS; dcs.log and me.log in: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs MP LOGS: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs\net-server.log CRASH files: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs SCREENSHOT after PRINTSCREEN; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\ScreenShots MP TRACKS; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Tracks\Multiplayer SP TRACKS; You need to save it when you exit from the mission - at a location where you choose INPUT config; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input How to create a DxDiag report - and attach it; Use START-Run or type in the WIN-Search: DXDIAG In DxDiag, press the button "Save All Information, to a TXT file" for the report. Save the file to your desktop, it should be named "DxDiag.txt" In the forum post - upload it using "Go Advanced", then press the "Manage Attachments" in the section below the post. Upload the TXT file. How to attach other files; If the file is TXT/JPG/MIZ/TRK - then you can attach it directly to a post. Other files, please ZIP/WinRAR it - then attach it. In the forum post - upload it using "Go Advanced", then press the "Manage Attachments" in the section below the post. Upload the ZIP/RAR file.

Ah yes, one of the more obvious issues - I'll check to see if I got a report & status of that one. Thanks for the reminder. EDIT: Thanks, found a issue in the db.

Thanks Mastiff, I've seen this on other servers, forgot about it back then. I'll try to reproduce and assign it to the bug database. EDIT: That track was 50 mins +, sorry to say, it's too long to make any useful out it. Are you able to help us out and make a shorther track you think? Reproduce it in the shortest amount of time & mission? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

I would assume "no" for Config\Inputs - BS1 to BS2 required new Config-files. Same for DCS A10C if you skipped a few patches. FC2 was also using the 'old' Config\Input methods. So the trend points to a big 'no', sorry. Not sure about the logbook, it may have to be done manually. I haven't checked the format of it.

BS2 upgrade is a valid product - even when upgraded from BS1. And since it is, starforce should have no problems detecting your product & license.

There's no real content here except flamebait. Closed.

I'm going to close this thread now - it seems the topic has been exhausted. It's time to pick up the pieces and move on.

Grimes, Memphis, Pikey - all good reflections. I'm enjoying the read, don't be afraid to toss out ideas. I think you made a quite good point with this question, Grimes:

Oh, thank you for testing that - I haven't gotten around to it yet. So much to do these days. Many thanks to you. :)

I'm not sure the sales department would like that, loosing out on the sales for all the SP customers. Surely someone clever must have some ideas on how to solve it though.

Thats a protip, turbo. Thank you.

Yes, but that probably means quite a few manhours (weeks of production, testing & QA) - and those certainly aren't for free. However - reusing the standard product from FC2 and upgrading to fit into the world it is quite cheap in labor terms. The net result is that you & I get a free flyable - as opposed to 'you need to buy this DCS world upgrade to get a cheap flyable. No freebies'. If one wants the full quality - then you have the remaining DCS series, which is intended to cover just that requirement. But then again, it's just my opinion - not to be confused with ED's opinion. ;)

Gents, give the OP a time to settle, please be respectful. Please treat others as you be expecting others to treat yourselves. ;) It's quite possible to reply back in respectful manner. I've cleaned out a few instigators - the rest of the quality posts remain. No warns issued. Cheers. o7 Davis, welcome to the forums.

Full install. I've not tested yet, still downloading that one. Going to try direct install on top of the old.

Well, we all want two seaters :) Not sure if I followed the old discussions on the topic, but it's probably a real challenge because you would have to solve: - All players who fly SP, need to have a backseat AI. - All players who fly MP may need to allow for human backseater - or AI. And not that the AI should be just a noodle who aim weapons and pulls the trigger. The integration with the human needs to come along way: - The AI need to be operating a fully working cockpit (or at least emulate it). - The AI may not be allowed to do things without prior consent of the pilot. - The DCS cockpit doesn't have any 'simplified' interface to allow for watching / controlling the backseater. Normally you use Voice for this (in MP for humans - or in real life). Any other obstacles? And how does one go about and solving these? A 3'rd party would not only have to build a cockpit / airframe / FM (standard DCS 3'rd party addon) - but they would also have to make changes to how MP & SP is working, and build a new AI for the task. But of course - we still want dual-seaters! ;)

I've cleaned up after the little incident of abusive language. Warnings have been issued. Please think twice when you post - there's not reason to use abusive language. Please see forum rules 1.2.

Lobo & Eth - you're doing it the hard way. It's much easier to observe when the vapor stops flowing from the holes in the wings.

Just in case there are any doubts left - no, you shouldn't do that, if you don't break the DCS (crash) right away, it'll certainly not work inflight. You have to reassign the profile from start - using a fresh setup & config.

Then try to get the x86 C++ 2010 version as well - there's been issues in the past when you install the x64 it doesn't work properly until you add the x86 of the same libraries. And mine is installed on my E: drive, but I have all the C++ libraries (x64 + x86) as well as updated them afterwards using Windows Update.

start with all files in the same folder, then run: 1. dcs world 2. p51

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I assume we're seeing the same amount of space? Member info cannot be lower/truncated - hence the post-area must stretch until the bottom is aligned. We're talking about the same thing? However - you lack a signature, so your post-area appears to be larger than mine. See?

Please keep separate issues as separate topics. Made a new thread for you. Make sure you use the serial, and not the order-number? See here for some examples regarding A10C, not sure how it matches the output for P51D, but it should be similar: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=57556 Is this the cause maybe?