The DCS Updater / Launcher GUI Utility Version 2.0 (2023+)

[ScorpioFeralHog]

The App checks network status on bootup, pings google to test local or outbound traffic and then pings all the dcs servers.

 

if its showing as offline then its not detecting your internet connection network status. which is a basic windows command, so either you have a software suite blocking it or modifying the default windows TCPIP stack.

 

 

I get Online when I first start up. But when I click on the refresh latest version available button, the connection status goes to offline and I get not connected status.

 

 

I made sure windows firewall allows the program through. Any other ideas?

Thanks

[sharkfin61]

@SkateZilla

 

As a proposal for future development:

 

Maybe it's possible to integrate a function, which can disable/reenable 3rd party mods injected (f. e. through OvGME or other mod installers) before installing a DCS update?

[ctguy1955]

utility will not update DCS, says up to date

 

On Slot #2 something is weird. If I try to use the updater app it says I am up to date.

If I use the admin cmd prompt, it allows Me to update to 2.5.6.47404

If I try to do a repair, it will take two days at 400 kbps.

 

I will post a screen save and log file. The DOWNLOAD section of DCS has tons of stuff

from me trying 3 times to update it using the cmd prompt.

 

I have slot one as my main dcsw play folder

and slot two as a backup. Now slot two wont load dcs

and even going directly into the file and hitting RUN wont load it.

 

Hope this can all be fixed somehow and any help would be much appreciated.

 

Mike

DCS Updater Utility LOG.txt

[DERacing]

Just started seeing this issue tonight...

 

 

Will not load no matter what I do. Turned off o/c on the cpu and the gpu (wasnt really pushing much anyways).

[SkateZilla]

Just started seeing this issue tonight...

 

 

Will not load no matter what I do. Turned off o/c on the cpu and the gpu (wasnt really pushing much anyways).

 

Delete

/<Username>/Appdata/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/

[DERacing]

Delete

/<Username>/Appdata/Local/Skate_Zilla_Graphics_Stud/

 

 

Thank you sir! Perfect!

[speed-of-heat]

Hey SkateZilla,

I love the application!

 

But sometimes it seems to start minimised in the system tray, it seems to be "random", is there anyway to force it always to be launched as a window , rather than minimised to the system tray? I have tried forcing it to be maximised in the short cut ... ?

[SkateZilla]

Hey SkateZilla,

I love the application!

 

But sometimes it seems to start minimised in the system tray, it seems to be "random", is there anyway to force it always to be launched as a window , rather than minimised to the system tray? I have tried forcing it to be maximised in the short cut ... ?

 

Right Click System Tray and Restore Window, it's a VB.net bug w/ Windows 10 where it saves window coordinates as -32000 x -32000

 

Bug Catch will be in the next build.

[SkateZilla]

Prelim. Change Log for next Release:

-Added DCS: Super Carrier Module Assets,

-Removed Install / Uninstall / Modules Section from System Tray Menu (condensing duplicate/redundant code, 1655 Lines),

-Added JSON Parsing for Branch/Version Fetching,

-Preliminary Code for Extra Application Slots,

-Adjusted Save Position of App\Window behavior,

-Added Save Position Button, Prevents Position from being corrupted during shutdown of application,

-Packaged Newtonsoft.Json.dll w/ exe for JSON Parsing,

-File Structured Updater Utility EXE and JSON DLL in Folder Before Compressing,

-Custom Applications Launch w/ DCS Added (5 Slots),

-Added 5 Text Boxes to Name Custom Applications,

-Adjusted Folder Scanning for Saved Games, If Options.lua is missing, Path is Cleared,

-Adjusted Modules Scan,

-Adjusted Builds Scan,

-Added Build Statistics To Main Screen,

-Enabled Dedicated Server options save (Checkboxes and Write Folder),

-Adjusted Dedicated Server Launch (Removed Locks on Regular DCS Launch, Allowing D. Server and DCS to Run at the same time),

-Added Screens Detection to App Startup,

-Added VB.Net -32000 px Window Position Bug Catch, if Detected, Window Resets Back to Main screen. It will note in log as well,

 

Added 5/1/2020:

-Rewrote Parts of the Process Scanning, Now Correctly Shows Processes Count, End Process Button, Closes Processes in Reverse Order of their Launch (Last Instance Launched will be first one closed).

-Rewrote Server Check, Added Servers 13-17, Also Changed Regions for Servers 1-12, Removed Flag Images

-Graphics / Layout Changes for Processes and Server List.

-Added Updater Version to Latest Versions List

-Adjusted Font/Sizing of Some Items

-Adjusted Green/Red Light Graphics

 

Added 5/3/2020:

-Added P-47 Assets

-Updated All Module Button Graphics w/ new Graphics / Fonts

-Revised Function Code for Updating To Specific Version / Branch

-Added Base Function for Future Functions

-Added Base Function for Manual Initialization and Installation of DCS World without Installer (using DCS_Updater)

 

Added 5/7/2020:

-Rewrote All Functions w/ Exception Catches for Missing Files.

-Provision Base Code for Future Mods Management functions

 

Added 6/2/2020

-Removed Redundant/Deactivated Functions

-Adjusted External Network Ping Addresses

-Added The Channel Theatre Assets.

-Renamed "Terrains" to "Theaters"

-Adjusted Tool Tips (Removed Min. Version Required).

Edited June 3, 2020 by SkateZilla

[speed-of-heat]

thanks SkateZilla, its in VR that it's mostly a pain(headset off right click head set on etc..), though also some times it doesnt like to come back/respond when it is minimised... super glad you are on top of it though!

[EKat]

Does anyone else experience troubles with the updater not refreshing trhe active servers and versions in the Home GUI tab? Everytime I try to refresh the server status, I get a "offline" only.

 

 

Also my "internet connection staus shows "offline" although I'm loading information down?!

 

I'm having the 'no connection' issue. I'm a first time user of this utility and I've reviewed posts by Skatezilla on this issue. I've tried turning off firewall app(s) and allowing DCS Updater Utility app-level FW permissions, etc. I've also set-up routes for incoming DCS ports on my router, all to no avail. Not sure why this is happening as my internet connection appears otherwise normal to me.

[SkateZilla]

I'm having the 'no connection' issue. I'm a first time user of this utility and I've reviewed posts by Skatezilla on this issue. I've tried turning off firewall app(s) and allowing DCS Updater Utility app-level FW permissions, etc. I've also set-up routes for incoming DCS ports on my router, all to no avail. Not sure why this is happening as my internet connection appears otherwise normal to me.

 

I'm researching the VB Code Forums, it's possible that Windowsx 10 changed some NetworkConnection Available Code.

 

I will likely re-code the entire network Detection Function and merge some duplicate code.

 

Startup Code on App Load and the refresh button are the same code in 2 different locations, merging to on function and calling that function at startup and button press would save me about 130 lines.

 

Right Now General Function Behavior is as follows:

 

-Detect a Network Connection for Windows

If No Network Device is Detected/Active, Label Offline in Status Bar, and Offline for Servers.

 

If Network Device is Detected/Active, Proceed:

Ping http://www.google.com

 

if ping returns,

Check DCS Servers

(Pings Each Server One By One)

 

if no ping returns from http://www.google.com, Catch Exception

Label Local Connection only on status bar, and No Connection for Servers

 

 

 

So if it's showing offline, then likely your Network Adapter Driver is not seen as active by windows (power saving setting), or the Driver Stack isnt seen by windows for another reason.

 

However, the VB Forums, MS has said the lines I'm using to detect network are correct and should work without issue, literally it's one line.

 

So

 

Maybe If I Re-Code and condense function and clean it up for everything it might resolve a conflict.

Edited April 28, 2020 by SkateZilla

[pctoptech]

I'm researching the VB Code Forums, it's possible that Windowsx 10 changed some NetworkConnection Available Code.

 

I will likely re-code the entire network Detection Function and merge some duplicate code.

 

Startup Code on App Load and the refresh button are the same code in 2 different locations, merging to on function and calling that function at startup and button press would save me about 130 lines.

 

Right Now General Function Behavior is as follows:

 

-Detect a Network Connection for Windows

If No Network Device is Detected/Active, Label Offline in Status Bar, and Offline for Servers.

 

If Network Device is Detected/Active, Proceed:

Ping http://www.google.com

 

if ping returns,

Check DCS Servers

(Pings Each Server One By One)

 

if no ping returns from http://www.google.com, Catch Exception

Label Local Connection only on status bar, and No Connection for Servers

 

 

 

So if it's showing offline, then likely your Network Adapter Driver is not seen as active by windows (power saving setting), or the Driver Stack isnt seen by windows for another reason.

 

However, the VB Forums, MS has said the lines I'm using to detect network are correct and should work without issue, literally it's one line.

 

So

 

Maybe If I Re-Code and condense function and clean it up for everything it might resolve a conflict.

 

As a note for you, I am running Windows 10 on the Windows Insider Program. Currently running version 19613.1005, with all servers connecting. No problems of any kind.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited April 28, 2020 by pctoptech
Re wording

[EKat]

I'm researching the VB Code Forums, it's possible that Windowsx 10 changed some NetworkConnection Available Code.

 

I will likely re-code the entire network Detection Function and merge some duplicate code.

 

Startup Code on App Load and the refresh button are the same code in 2 different locations, merging to on function and calling that function at startup and button press would save me about 130 lines.

 

Right Now General Function Behavior is as follows:

 

-Detect a Network Connection for Windows

If No Network Device is Detected/Active, Label Offline in Status Bar, and Offline for Servers.

 

If Network Device is Detected/Active, Proceed:

Ping http://www.google.com

 

if ping returns,

Check DCS Servers

(Pings Each Server One By One)

 

if no ping returns from http://www.google.com, Catch Exception

Label Local Connection only on status bar, and No Connection for Servers

 

 

 

So if it's showing offline, then likely your Network Adapter Driver is not seen as active by windows (power saving setting), or the Driver Stack isnt seen by windows for another reason.

 

However, the VB Forums, MS has said the lines I'm using to detect network are correct and should work without issue, literally it's one line.

 

So

 

Maybe If I Re-Code and condense function and clean it up for everything it might resolve a conflict.

 

Thank you for your response! I'll keep trying on my end.

[EKat]

Just attempted ping of google.com from my command prompt and it does indeed timeout. I will further investigate on my end.

[SkateZilla]

Just attempted ping of google.com from my command prompt and it does indeed timeout. I will further investigate on my end.

 

I'm extending code to ping more than one site in the event one fails.

 

Also can you attach the updater app log, I'm trying also see if it's detecting your network adapter as active or not.

[EKat]

I think I've found the culprit. I had to turn off Malwarebytes 'web protection' feature. I now have no problems resolving FQDNs using the ping command and everything internet and server-related is now 'green' in the app. The Nslookup command worked just fine and had me wondering what was wrong. I should have tried Malwarebytes earlier, just didn't want to give up on that feature. I'd be happy to send my logs, but not sure if they'd be useful (or where located?).

 

In any event, thanks much for your assistance with this matter.

[Andy t]

I originally purchased all of my DCS planes/modules on steam. Today I connected and imported steam licenses in ED account. Then I created a new profile in DCS Updater for an older (2.5.6.45915) version. I was able to run the updater and start DCS. However, none of the modules show up even though I am logged in.

 

How do I get to see all my modules?

Edited May 1, 2020 by Andy t

[Holton181]

I originally purchased all of my DCS planes/modules on steam. Today I connected and imported steam licenses in ED account. Then I created a new profile in DCS Updater for an older (2.5.6.45915) version. I was able to run the updater and start DCS. However, none of the modules show up even though I am logged in.

 

How do I get to see all my modules?

For what I know, it's unfortunately not possible to transfer modules between Steam and stand-alone. Ones upon a time it was, but not anymore. I hope for your sake I'm wrong.

[Andy t]

For what I know, it's unfortunately not possible to transfer modules between Steam and stand-alone. Ones upon a time it was, but not anymore. I hope for your sake I'm wrong.

 

 

That's not the case anymore. You can transfer modules from Steam to ED (there is also official documentation). I think part of the reason is I am confused about the Interface and the proper workflows on how to use it. I was able to get the Hornet module showing up. However, when I try to install a bunch of modules at once, I get the "Searching for already downloaded files..." dialog that is up for a long time (over 10 minutes for some modules, but others appear to install correctly).

[Hammer1-1]

You can troubleshoot that by using the repair function first. Repair your install even if its not borked, just make it fresh and clean. Then in the start menu use the update dcs link provided by ED. Id try doing this on the updater utility first, but if you cant then try this other method. If it does the same thing, its probably an ED issue.

[Holton181]

That's not the case anymore.

Happy to hear that!

[Andy t]

It was operator headspace. Apparently it just took it that long to locate all files. The modules were successfully installed.

Another question:

It seems that I can use the launcher to manager my Steam install as well - do people do this too?

[SkateZilla]

It was operator headspace. Apparently it just took it that long to locate all files. The modules were successfully installed.

Another question:

It seems that I can use the launcher to manager my Steam install as well - do people do this too?

 

Launcher App isn't Designed to work with steam.

[CTBlankenship]

Whenever I press the Dedicated Server Mode button I get the following error message ... any idea why I'm having this problem? What file is it looking for? Both status lights are green for the DCS Folder Path and the Saved Games Folder Path.

 

See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

 

************** Exception Text **************

System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception (0x80004005): The system cannot find the file specified

at System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithShellExecuteEx(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)

at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()

at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)

at DCSUpdaterUtility.Form_Main.LAUNCHDEDSERV()

at DCSUpdaterUtility.Form_Main.Button_DEDSERVLAUNCH_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

 

 

************** Loaded Assemblies **************

mscorlib

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.4075.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll

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DCS Updater Utility

Assembly Version: 1.1.0.1029

Win32 Version: 12.24.2019

CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/SEPARC-DEV/Desktop/DCS%20Updater%20Utility.exe

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Microsoft.VisualBasic

Assembly Version: 10.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 14.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/v4.0_10.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll

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System

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.4001.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_C

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

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System.Core

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.4110.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll

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System.Windows.Forms

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.4042.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_C

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

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System.Drawing

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

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System.Configuration

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

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System.Xml

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll

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System.Runtime.Remoting

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll

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Accessibility

Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0

Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll

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************** JIT Debugging **************

To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this

application or computer (machine.config) must have the

jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.

The application must also be compiled with debugging

enabled.

 

For example:

 

<configuration>

<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />

</configuration>

 

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception

will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer

rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Edited May 6, 2020 by CTBlankenship