Cnuke Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Careful with the update, the instructions to deactivate the module have not the desired effect. Appearently Mig-21 module owners are losing activations with this new update. Not at fault but a mistake from the developer and the starforce system. So I suggest resetting all available starforce mig-21 keys from LN back to 10 OR +1 to each license. Any help is welcome ! Starforce message: "Application deactivation is impossible. Your license does not allow the deactivation or the number of deactivations allowed by the license is exceeded. Contact the product publisher" Edited February 25, 2015 by Cnuke
Mode1961 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 That's the same message I got. AND the Mig 21 in the game doesn't work. Get a weird cockpit like I am sitting in the nose, can't move and the game locks up.
BitMaster Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Since I am upgrading my system i steps through the last 3 weeks I have lost SEVEN activations as I just cannot deactivate it. This is sad for. I am down to 2 or 3 I think, and not only with the MiG-21bis, other modules too that didn't allow me to deactivate. I think Wags needs to be made aware of this situation. Bit Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Sapphire Nitro+ 7800XT - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus XG27ACG QHD 180Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X
bart Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Since I am upgrading my system i steps through the last 3 weeks I have lost SEVEN activations as I just cannot deactivate it. This is sad for. I am down to 2 or 3 I think, and not only with the MiG-21bis, other modules too that didn't allow me to deactivate. I think Wags needs to be made aware of this situation. Bit Exact same issue here too Bit. I de-activated all modules including the MiG-21 (didn't realise at this time the de-activation didn't work anyway) before swapping my GPU from an AMD Radeon to a GTX 980 and installing a single SSD and putting windows 7 and DCS on the SSD. I re-activated everything but the only module I had an issue with was the MiG-21(my favourite!). At one point every time I entered multiplayer it went through a reactivation thing and I lost an "life". I'm down to 2 or 3 now :noexpression: I was going to download the beta, but I'm not now till this issue is fixed otherwise I may loose what lives I have left now! I did sent an email to LN about my issue but no reply as yet. Didn't loose a single activation on all the other modules I have. Edited February 25, 2015 by bart System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2.
Cnuke Posted February 25, 2015 Author Posted February 25, 2015 That's strange if you couldn't deactivate other modules while building your pc. Anyway, Updates shouldn't break activations, even with the intentions to fix a problem with the key. Best thing to do is not to activate the mig-21 again if you have touched the update 1.2.15. But rather wait until we have a response on what to do or what is being done.
xxJohnxx Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 It is worth mentioning that you can not really run out of activations. If you run out of activations you will gain one activation back after a month. Check out my YouTube: xxJohnxx Intel i7 6800k watercooled | ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 | 32 GB RAM | Asus GTX1080 watercooled
BitMaster Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I do see the need for copy protection, but do it right ! This is not acceptable for PAYING customers, Dr. Starforce !!! The Mig21 is not the only module that does not have a deactivate feature, there are more modules like that !!! Bit Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Sapphire Nitro+ 7800XT - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus XG27ACG QHD 180Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X
BitMaster Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 It is worth mentioning that you can not really run out of activations. If you run out of activations you will gain one activation back after a month. Which means I have to wait 1 month if things go south ????? I sometimes HAVE TO change parts in my PC as I work with this damn rig to make money, and sometimes I have to test other hardware etc... and Starforce plays tricks on me. Would they also wait 1 month for my money when I purchase a new module. As a paying customer I can demand a working DEACTIVATION function, PERIOD ! Bit Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Sapphire Nitro+ 7800XT - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus XG27ACG QHD 180Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X
xxJohnxx Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Which means I have to wait 1 month if things go south ????? Yes. Or you write them a polite mail where you explain your situation and I am sure they will get you going again. Would they also wait 1 month for my money when I purchase a new module. The way banking and payments between diffrent companies works they probably allready do. As a paying customer I can demand a working DEACTIVATION function, PERIOD ! Well, no. However, it has allready been fixed in the today's open beta release. Check out my YouTube: xxJohnxx Intel i7 6800k watercooled | ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 | 32 GB RAM | Asus GTX1080 watercooled
Cnuke Posted February 25, 2015 Author Posted February 25, 2015 Like I said we are on a different road when updates takes an activation away for everyone. That's not the function of copy protection and terms we agree on. But that's why I put my faith in the customer support :)
xxJohnxx Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Like I said we are on a different road when updates takes an activation away for everyone. That's not the function of copy protection and terms we agree on. But that's why I put my faith in the customer support :) Did that take away one? Hmm I wasn't aware off that. The changelog just mentioned that it has been fixed (not made worse). But I guess LNS will sort out the problems created. Check out my YouTube: xxJohnxx Intel i7 6800k watercooled | ASUS Rampage V Edition 10 | 32 GB RAM | Asus GTX1080 watercooled
Sabre-TLA Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Older thread but they have posted what to do if you have activation issues in this thread. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates
Cnuke Posted February 25, 2015 Author Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I recommend something else , because that thread is showing you steps to lose an activation: Go to the module manager and reinstall the Mig21 module (click on the bin, restart DCS and install it again) If your registry still holds an activation you won't lose one this way. (For now) (1. The update broke the module and 2. The new starforce program isn't deactivating your old activation) Edited February 25, 2015 by Cnuke
rrohde Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 The MiG-21 module is an outlier that, for some reason, does not update well. When I upgraded my hardware, all other DCS modules worked 100% afterwards, only MiG-21 did not. Had to contact Leatherneck Sims to get a brand new key.... I am not sure why they did it like that. PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MSI Suprim GeForce 3090 TI | ASUS Prime X570-P | 128GB DDR4 3600 RAM | 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD | Win10 Pro 64bit Gear: HP Reverb G2 | JetPad FSE | VKB Gunfighter Pro Mk.III w/ MCG Ultimate VKBcontrollers.com
Cobra847 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) We are monitoring/fixing the situation and working with SF to make sure the Deactivation option works properly. We had to bite the bullet and upgrade the protection system to make sure smooth, future operation. It is very likely that we will batch reset all activated keys to 10 once this update has been adopted by the majority of the userbase. As always, you can write me personally (or anyone else on the team) to acquire a new key. We're never leaving you without one, regardless of how many hardware changes you do. Edited February 25, 2015 by Cobra847 Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/
Mode1961 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I recommend something else , because that thread is showing you steps to lose an activation: Go to the module manager and reinstall the Mig21 module (click on the bin, restart DCS and install it again) If your registry still holds an activation you won't lose one this way. (For now) (1. The update broke the module and 2. The new starforce program isn't deactivating your old activation) That fixed it for me.
f4l0 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 We are monitoring/fixing the situation and working with SF to make sure the Deactivation option works properly. We had to bite the bullet and upgrade the protection system to make sure smooth, future operation. It is very likely that we will batch reset all activated keys to 10 once this update has been adopted by the majority of the userbase. As always, you can write me personally (or anyone else on the team) to acquire a new key. We're never leaving you without one, regardless of how many hardware changes you do. :thumbup: f4l0 Developer of Simshaker for Aviators Feel the brrrrttt: [Official] SimShaker for Aviators Forums thread at ED forums SimShaker for Aviators (simshaker-for-aviators.github.io)
Cnuke Posted February 25, 2015 Author Posted February 25, 2015 We are monitoring/fixing the situation and working with SF to make sure the Deactivation option works properly. We had to bite the bullet and upgrade the protection system to make sure smooth, future operation. It is very likely that we will batch reset all activated keys to 10 once this update has been adopted by the majority of the userbase. As always, you can write me personally (or anyone else on the team) to acquire a new key. We're never leaving you without one, regardless of how many hardware changes you do. That's wonderful support!
bart Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 We are monitoring/fixing the situation and working with SF to make sure the Deactivation option works properly. We had to bite the bullet and upgrade the protection system to make sure smooth, future operation. It is very likely that we will batch reset all activated keys to 10 once this update has been adopted by the majority of the userbase. As always, you can write me personally (or anyone else on the team) to acquire a new key. We're never leaving you without one, regardless of how many hardware changes you do. Nice.....thanks Cobra :thumbup: System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2.
Dingo_Bob Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I've only re-activated once but somehow have only 7 left :/ ?? anyhow still a happy bunny, great support now enough chit chat and get on with the '14 release :) Edited February 26, 2015 by Dingo_Bob [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Modules are like Pokemon you gotta catch 'em all :joystick::lol::pilotfly: AMD Ryzen7 3700x, G-Skills 32Gb RAM @ 3200Mhz, MSI GTX1080Ti, TM Warthog (20cm extension by Sahaj), MFG Crosswind Pedals, Oculus Rift, Track Ir5
KosiMazaki Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 That's the same message I got. AND the Mig 21 in the game doesn't work. Get a weird cockpit like I am sitting in the nose, can't move and the game locks up. Just in case try to run DCS repair from the command prompt: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114030 DCS_Updater.exe repair Then reinstall the MiG module using this command: DCS_Updater.exe install MIG-21BIS For my this did the trick. The MiG tab is back in Instant Action menu and got the cockpit view back :thumbup:. Regards 2 "Herr Rittmeiser landed, he clapped his hands and said: Donnerwetter! Eighty is a worthy number"
Dhooglass Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) I recommend something else , because that thread is showing you steps to lose an activation: Go to the module manager and reinstall the Mig21 module (click on the bin, restart DCS and install it again) If your registry still holds an activation you won't lose one this way. (For now) (1. The update broke the module and 2. The new starforce program isn't deactivating your old activation) This works... Thanks Cnuke. Edited February 27, 2015 by Dhooglass
huckster Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I've burned 2 activations with this nonsense too.
cichlidfan Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I am going to do a clean install. Anyone know whether that will be better, worse, or the same? ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup:
YoYo Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Same problem :(. Webmaster of http://www.yoyosims.pl Win 10 64, i9-13900 KF, RTX 5090 32Gb OC, RAM 64Gb Corsair Vengeance LED OC@3600MHz,, 3xSSD+3xSSD M.2 NVMe, Predator XB271HU res.2560x1440 27'' G-sync, Sound Blaster Z + 5.1, TiR5, [MSFS, P3Dv5, DCS, RoF, Condor2, IL-2 CoD/BoX] VR fly only: Meta Quest Pro
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