Is BS fully tested under Vista?

[TheMoose]

Hi gents,

 

First, huge thanks for your contribution on a amazing sim.

 

My question is, will BS be fully compatible with Vista? I mean, thoroughly tested with the vista OS? I know, some may argue that all the issues are driver related. But is there a commitment to attempt to make sure that it’s fully functional under that OS? I know, still not DX10. But vista is backward compatible DX wise. I do not have issues with other games or sim on vista so far, only lockon is the one being the greater challenge.

 

The reason why I’m asking. On my rig, it’s obvious that FC has issues with Vista, especially in the sound department, among other thing. I still have too many issues that prevent me to enjoy FC under vista. Yes it will run, but at the cost of loosing sound quality, other bug that I have is my stick *.ini file is not loading as it should be expected under Xp, not sure why. (yes still using a sidewinder pro, and using inside game config) I want to replace the initial setup that I’m used to that comes with the config made by ED for the 1.02 version. For FC, under xp, easy fix, rename the old sidewinder profile to the present active *.ini file. That brings back the key bindings that I’m used too. But for some odd reason, that does not work under Vista. I would appreciate any help in that department if anyone has any clues on a fix for this.

 

Thanks again, keep up the good work.

 

System specs:

 

-Intel Core 2 QUAD Q6600 2.4G 2x4MB 65NM 1066MHZ

-Asus SKT.775 Intel P35 ATX

-Mushkin 2GB 2X1GB Dual HP2-6400

-EVGA GeForce8800GTS 320MB DDR3, DVI, TV-OUT

-SEAGATE 160GB STAII 8MB

-LG GSA H54N 18X MULTI-DVD-RW BLACK

-ANTEC Nine Hundred Ultimate GAMER CASE

-CREATIVE X-FI XTREME Audio

-Thermaltake Pure power 500W

[The_GOZR]

It is completely with Windows server 2003 and run better and way more stable than my XP..

[britgliderpilot]

Some of the beta team have Vista.

 

I'm not moving to Vista quite yet, and I wouldn't advise anyone else to either.

 

But there are people who have tried BS on Vista, yes. I think some of them have it functioning well, so at least there'll be some form of support at release :)

[TheMoose]

If you have any driver issues, I suggest using driveragent.com to update your drivers. Only problem Ive ever had with Vista and LOFC is sound...and the latest driver batch from realtek solved it. And IIRC, some of the beta testers have Vista, so its a good possibility.

 

Realtek, humm, possible fix for this dilemma, since it does come on my MB, but in true form, already tested it (with other games like bf2, 2142). The X-Fi has better sound quality IMO. But thanks for the heads up. I might give it a try with FC. Then again that isn’t my real concern. The stick configuration is one pain that I do not wish not to re assign all manually. Any Ideas on how come I cannot replace the *.ini file? I can replace it, but the assign key seems not take effect (compared to Xp)… If I can get that issue working, then I would be a happy camper…. And no, I cannot revert this system back to Xp yet. I'm keeping the Xp key for a 2nd system that I'm working on.

 

 

Thanks

[TheMoose]

... what .ini file are you referring about?

 

sidewinderprecision.ini file in the input folder.:joystick: I'll try to re install it tonight, will see If can make it work. In the end, if not working, will have to reconfig manualy.

[TheMoose]

Good news, I got my stick config working, 1 thing I forgot to due initially was; I needed to run it as administrator mode, if not I wont save the changes.

:doh:

 

Stick issue resolve, now as soon as I exited the game, it hang :cry:

 

Product

LOCK ON

 

Problem

Stopped responding and was closed

 

Date

26/09/2007 5:39 PM

 

Status

Not Reported

 

Description

A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.

 

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: AppHangB1

Application Name: LockOn.exe

Application Version: 1.0.0.1

Application Timestamp: 40c5932a

Hang Signature: 07b0

Hang Type: 2048

OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.6

Locale ID: 4105

Additional Hang Signature 1: 857d59ed75d54bdbd123f2b2448c8233

Additional Hang Signature 2: 0b85

Additional Hang Signature 3: 429148bccf64bb9ce4ba6a91085cf327

Additional Hang Signature 4: 07b0

Additional Hang Signature 5: 857d59ed75d54bdbd123f2b2448c8233

Additional Hang Signature 6: 0b85

Additional Hang Signature 7: 429148bccf64bb9ce4ba6a91085cf327

 

That was version 1.02 of lomac. I'll install FC to see if it resolves some of the instability issues.

 

Edit: Moderators feel free to move this thread to the bug section of the forum. I'll continue posting my findings later on tonight.

 

I notice a second error, will report both of them to Microsoft, hopefully..., but not getting my hopes up with microsoft.

 

Product

LOCK ON

 

Problem

Program Compatibility

 

Date

26/09/2007 5:36 PM

 

Status

Not Reported

 

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: PCA2

Problem Signature 01: LockOn.exe

Problem Signature 02: 1.0.0.1

Problem Signature 03: LOCK ON

Problem Signature 04: Eagle Dynamics LOCK ON

Problem Signature 05: Eagle Dynamics

Problem Signature 06: 200

Problem Signature 07: -1

OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.6

Locale ID: 4105

 

Files that help describe the problem

appcompat.txt

TabACF1.tmp

 

 

Thanks all for your assistance.

 

 

Cheers

[The_GOZR]

loaded newest JAVA? DirectX latest ? new drivers?

[TheMoose]

loaded newest JAVA? DirectX latest ? new drivers?

 

yep to all the above :)

 

Edit: adding my dxdiag info, in case someone can figured this out.

 

Cheers

DxDiag.txt

[TheMoose]

Ok, FC works, although had to waste a activation since the save key utility did not do its job.

 

Engines sound are very loud in game, I can live with that, will try and tweak it as such.

 

But now every time I exit the applications, it hangs.

 

Product

LOCK ON

Problem

Stopped responding and was closed

Date

26/09/2007 6:26 PM

Status

Report Sent

Description

A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: AppHangB1

Application Name: lockon.exe

Application Version: 1.1.2.0

Application Timestamp: 36765312

Hang Signature: b2b1

Hang Type: 2048

OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.6

Locale ID: 4105

Additional Hang Signature 1: 6113be6d7d1369b44b38b96052abd99b

Additional Hang Signature 2: eec1

Additional Hang Signature 3: a6025f48707f62c223127ea497d6cf56

Additional Hang Signature 4: b2b1

Additional Hang Signature 5: 6113be6d7d1369b44b38b96052abd99b

Additional Hang Signature 6: eec1

Additional Hang Signature 7: a6025f48707f62c223127ea497d6cf56

Extra information about the problem

Bucket ID: 34533595

 

 

 

Will disable the Aero feature of the Vista desktop to see if that does the trick. I notice that FSX disables the aero before it’s launches, might just do fix the issue with lockon as well. Keeping my fingers crossed...

[TheMoose]

Ok, Aero desktop feature of transparency seems to be the major culprit here. It hangs less, but still hangs if I enter the game, not fly then if I click on exit, it will hang. But If I fly then exit, it closes normally. I can't wait for the service pack to get out. Hoping it will fix lots of these issues.

 

 

 

Thanks gents for your assistance.

 

 

 

 

I'm out, time to get some flying done. I'm getting too rusty ;) :pilotfly:

[TheMoose]

Vista, what a freaking pain...

 

I could not save any modification made to any *.cfg or *.lua files until I tried to disable UAC security feature to see if that worked and it did, and yes my account shows that I have admin privileges from the get go, what’s the point of saying you are admin if MS you don’t allow any modification without providing the valid source reason? LOL. It even never asked me if I wanted to modify the file as admin privileges. Just replied you cannot save the file, either it does not exist… something within those lines. Anyhow disabling UAC fixed the issue, and no more nagging screen when running apps and stuff. Enough nagging about vista, hehe ;)

 

Here’s a link on how to disable the UAC (yep I know disabling such a feature , is putting your system at risk and all the yadi yada yada from Microsoft.)

 

http://www.petri.co.il/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm

 

 

Cheers

[A.S]

http://simhq.com/_technology2/technology_110a.html

 

Maybe interesting relating this question! Found and quiete interesting.

[TheMoose]

Thanks for the post =RvE=--AS, interesting stuff. But I was already aware that xp yields better FPS rates so far, 2 reason why at this present time I’m on vista, 1 DX10 games like Crysis that is coming out and FSX. 2 my xp version will be used on my 2nd computer (old pc) that’s on hold until I get my BFG6800GT back from BFG since life time warranty, I fried it, lol. After Xp will be re installed on that PC.

 

Personally from experience so far Vista isn’t up to par to what all the hoopla Microsoft made it to be. Xp remains the better choice as a gamming OS so far, at present time.

 

But I admit that with my specs the significance of the FPS drop is really marginal, almost not apparent, basically I can live with it so for, asking me the same question 6 month from now, I most will likely change my mind, lol.

 

Anyhow interesting article. Thanks