Updater Problems - 1.5.5.59744

[Hyperion35]

I am unable to update my copy of DCS World OpenBeta from 1.5.5.58891 to the new version released today which should be 1.5.5.59744. I have tried using the updater feature via Start Menu, I have tried running DCS World OpenBeta to see if it will attempt to automatically update (it does not, it simply opens the program, but it is clearly not the newest version as it does not show me training missions or campaign for the Mirage 2000-C). I get the message that my version, 1.5.5.58891 is up to date.

 

So I went and I attempted to perform a manual update via command line, navigating to C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin and then I input the following command: dcs_updater.exe update 1.5.5.59744@openbeta

 

This caused the updater program to run, but it gave me an error message that version 1.5.5.59744 could not be found. I have attached the autoupdate_templog.txt that was created by the updater (I have edited it slightly to remove the pathfile to the log, as it contained the Users\<my username>).

 

As shown in the log file, I am running Windows 10 64-bit.

 

 

=== Log opened UTC 2016-12-02 18:59:56

INFO : DCS_Updater/2.6.19.8 (Windows NT 10.0.14393; Win64; en-US)

INFO : cmdline: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS_updater.exe" update

STATUS: Initializing...

INFO : basedir: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta

INFO : dcs_variant.txt: openbeta

INFO : DCS/1.5.5.58891.190 (x86_64; EN; WORLD,UH-1H,A-10C,MIG-15BIS,FC3,CA,P-51D,KA-50,MIG-21BIS,SU27-ULTIMATE_campaign,VEAO_HAWK,RAZBAM_M-2000C,F-5E,F-86F,F86-MIG15-RELIC_campaign)

INFO : branch: openbeta

STATUS: Checking for updates...

INFO : Got reply from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com

INFO : Got reply from srv4.update.digitalcombatsimulator.com

STATUS: The installed version 1.5.5.58891.190 is up to date.

=== Log closed.

 

=== Log opened UTC 2016-12-02 19:05:19

INFO : DCS_Updater/2.6.19.8 (Windows NT 10.0.14393; Win64; en-US)

INFO : cmdline: dcs_updater.exe update 1.5.5.59744@openbeta

STATUS: Initializing...

INFO : basedir: C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\

INFO : dcs_variant.txt: openbeta

INFO : DCS/1.5.5.58891.190 (x86_64; EN; WORLD,UH-1H,A-10C,MIG-15BIS,FC3,CA,P-51D,KA-50,MIG-21BIS,SU27-ULTIMATE_campaign,VEAO_HAWK,RAZBAM_M-2000C,F-5E,F-86F,F86-MIG15-RELIC_campaign)

INFO : branch: openbeta

STATUS: Checking for updates...

INFO : Got reply from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com

INFO : Got reply from srv4.update.digitalcombatsimulator.com

ERROR: Version 1.5.5.59744 is not available.

=== Log closed.

autoupdate_templog.txt

[alieneye]

I had problems updating as well but it did update after I restarted computer a few mins ago. Not sure that is related.

[Apache600]

I had the problem earlier of the updater, from the start menu, not working. After following these steps with the Command Prompt, I got it to update successfully (I am using the stable version only though) https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114030

[Torso]

I am not getting mine to update either. I have tried restarting pc. I see that the update/version checker window flashes then goes away and the game then just launches. Never had any issues prior and my autoupdate config does say branch openbeta. Not sure what to think why it is not working now.

 

Okay, I manually ran the DCS updater and after 3 tries it found the update. Both prior times it reported I was up to date. So issue is resolved for me.

 

My advice if still having an issue. Just kick it a few times. It will do what you want eventually.

Edited December 2, 2016 by Torso

[Rocky49]

I am not getting mine to update either. I have tried restarting pc. I see that the update/version checker window flashes then goes away and the game then just launches. Never had any issues prior and my autoupdate config does say branch openbeta. Not sure what to think why it is not working now.

 

Okay, I manually ran the DCS updater and after 3 tries it found the update. Both prior times it reported I was up to date. So issue is resolved for me.

 

My advice if still having an issue. Just kick it a few times. It will do what you want eventually.

 

I agree, had to reboot my computer then try again, finally worked

[Torso]

Funny, it updated successfully, launched, all looks good. M2k campaign there and all. Exit out, launch it updater runs, tells me I am needing to update to 1.5.5.58891 from my now current 1.5.5.59744 haha.

 

Seems the version checker did not update when the update updated. I just wanted to keep you updated on the update of my update.

[ST0RM]

I'm running the Release version, not Beta. Still says 1.5.5.58891 is current. So this must be a Beta only for now.

[Hyperion35]

Confirmed that I was able to update to 1.5.5.59744 after rebooting. I've been a bit busy with other things today, so I haven't been able to run the program or test out the new updates and campaign, but I can confirm that the reboot seems to have forced the updater to recognize that there was an update available.

 

I was worried because it looked like it might be an issue on ED's end (I've worked on PHP XML updaters before for other projects, unrelated to DCS), so I figured I'd mention it. Sounds like it might have been client-side in terms of which version number is being sent to ED's servers by the updater? Or maybe based on how ED's servers are recognizing the version numbers?

 

Anyways, it seems that rebooting may resolve the issue

[Davee]

I had problems updating as well but it did update after I restarted computer a few mins ago. Not sure that is related.

 

Me as well!

 

I spent hours yesterday trying to sort this out - it appeared to update (from the start menu), then when I ran the program it wanted to revert back to the previous version. I also got the "update not available" when I again tried to update to the latest from the start menu.

 

I then deleted the program, re-installed completely fresh and got the exact same problems.

 

Finally, I renamed the OpenBeta folder in the saved games and launched the program. Voila it worked. I then copied over my config, missions, kneeboard files to the newly created OpenBeta folder.

[Chic]

If updater not working try advancing the date your computer is set to. That is, change it to tomorrow's date.