SmoglessPanic Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Hello All, I've spent 3 hours since spending $400 on the Rift S trying to install it, I've tried doing it to the D drive but I cannot get it to install. My C drive is dynamic and I do not want to spend hours tonight redoing Windows and downloading games, not to mention if I forget to back a document up I cannot get it back. How can this issue not be fixed? How can you be expected to reformat after spending $400 on a product? It's maddening! I'm about to pull my hair out. Does anyone know of another possible workaround other than trying to install to another drive that is basic? (my D drive is basic but it wont install) Also, does this also happen with the HP Reverb or can the software be installed like a normal program? I appreciate any thought/help. Thanks! :cry::cry::cry::cry::doh::doh::doh::mad::mad::mad:
The_Nephilim Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Well from what I just read you can not install the rift software?? OK did you get an error installing it or a CTD of the PC?? A little more info would be most helpfull?? Intel Ultra 265K 5.5GHZ / Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite / MSI 4070Ti Ventus 12GB / SoundBlaster Z SoundCard / Corsair Vengance 64GB Ram / HP Reverb G2 / Samsung 980 Pro 2TB Games / Crucial 512GB M.2 Win 11 Pro 21H2 / ButtKicker Gamer / CoolerMaster TD500 Mesh V2 PC Case
metalnwood Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Yes, not sure what the issue is, I can't make head or tail what the problem is but pretty sure there will be an answer :)
SmoglessPanic Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) The Rift S software says I do not have enough space even though I do, my SSD is dynamic, says I need a basic drive. I tried to install the software to D drive from using the run window workaround but didn't work. Going on 5 hours now with it just sitting on my be just looking at me. Redoing Windows seems so extreme, downloading and installing a bunch of games and programs isn't how I want to spend my night, also if I forget to backup and lose something then I am screwed, not to mention I never moved DCS keys before. This seems so extreme for something I paid $400 for, I can't believe that in all my research I didn't come across this issue, it's a major issue. Sorry for not being more specific in the first post, thought I got everything in there. Edited October 12, 2019 by SmoglessPanic
TomOnSteam Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Is there no tech support from Rift customer service or from their forums? Post your error message and screenshots of the issues, and that will give something for people to work with. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cockpit Spectator Mode
SmoglessPanic Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) I submitted a ticket but they say it will take two business days for them to get back to me. I also checked all over forum there are a couple of workarounds but other than that not much information. I guess I'm just going to have to return it tomorrow. Update: Support actually got back to me, lets see what they say. Edited October 12, 2019 by SmoglessPanic
The_Nephilim Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Well as always with this new tech expect teething issues.. I would say have a little more patience but if you really want to return it and get something else no saying you will not run into other issues.. I am unsure what you mean by a dynamic disk or basic drive? are you can you list your system specs and all ? Intel Ultra 265K 5.5GHZ / Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite / MSI 4070Ti Ventus 12GB / SoundBlaster Z SoundCard / Corsair Vengance 64GB Ram / HP Reverb G2 / Samsung 980 Pro 2TB Games / Crucial 512GB M.2 Win 11 Pro 21H2 / ButtKicker Gamer / CoolerMaster TD500 Mesh V2 PC Case
Baldrick33 Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) For info Microsoft don't recommend using dynamic disks: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/change-a-dynamic-disk-back-to-a-basic-disk "Dynamic disks have been deprecated from Windows and we don't recommend using them anymore." However, you should be able to install onto your d drive using the following instructions: https://support.oculus.com/1142129705828091/ Edited October 12, 2019 by Baldrick33 AMD 5800X3D · MSI 4080 · Asus ROG Strix B550 Gaming · HP Reverb Pro · 1Tb M.2 NVMe, 32Gb Corsair Vengence 3600MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · VIRPIL T-50CM3 Base, Alpha Prime R. VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Base. JetSeat
Mr_sukebe Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Probably worth asking this on the Oculus forums. 7800x3d, 5080, 64GB, PCIE5 SSD - Oculus Pro - Moza (AB9), Virpil (Alpha, CM3, CM1 and CM2), WW (TOP and CP), TM (MFDs, Pendular Rudder), Tek Creations (F18 panel), Total Controls (Apache MFD), Jetseat
SmoglessPanic Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 I had to redo my computer, I originally upgraded from Windows 8.1 and perhaps that's where the dynamic drive was configured. I normally redo my computer at least once a year but I ended up having so much stuff I was a afraid to lose (like Office) that I didn't do it for a long time. After reinstalling Windows the installation kicked off without a problem. Oculus support was pretty incredible they tried everything, I would like to thank all of you guys that made suggestions and do apologize for my original post 8 hours of trying to get something to work can take it's toll. I am downloading DCS and a couple of other games so I will be back in the skies in a few hours but in VR!
Baldrick33 Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Have fun flying, I am sure you will enjoy it! I recently bit the bullet and reinstalled Windows after years of accumulating all sorts of utilities which I don't miss. Far less painful than I expected and nice and clean now! AMD 5800X3D · MSI 4080 · Asus ROG Strix B550 Gaming · HP Reverb Pro · 1Tb M.2 NVMe, 32Gb Corsair Vengence 3600MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · VIRPIL T-50CM3 Base, Alpha Prime R. VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Base. JetSeat
DerekSpeare Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 A fresh install of Win10 does wonders to fix all sorts of problems. It's worth it. Derek "BoxxMann" Speare derekspearedesigns.com 25,000+ Gaming Enthusiasts Trust DSD Components to Perform! i7-11700k 4.9g | RTX3080ti (finally!)| 64gb Ram | 2TB NVME PCIE4| Reverb G1 | CH Pro Throt/Fighterstick Pro | 4 DSD Boxes Falcon XT/AT/3.0/4.0 | LB2 | DCS | LOMAC Been Flight Simming Since 1988! Useful VR settings and tips for DCS HERE
SmoglessPanic Posted October 15, 2019 Author Posted October 15, 2019 I completely agree, once it was done it was far less painful than I anticipated. I honestly haven't restored most of my "crap" from my external drive. As for VR I can't wait until I can upgrade my video card in a month or so and add more RAM, I love it and I will never go back to TrackIR...EVER...lol. All the hassle and pain was very, very worth it even with my outdated system. i7 6700K 16 GB RAM 980TI I'm not sure which video card to get, thinking of a RTX 2080 Super for now and a 2080TI next year. I'm just now sure what works better for DCS, some people swear by the 1080TI but since it's older technology I'm not so sure it's worth an investment at this point in time.
dburne Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 I completely agree, once it was done it was far less painful than I anticipated. I honestly haven't restored most of my "crap" from my external drive. As for VR I can't wait until I can upgrade my video card in a month or so and add more RAM, I love it and I will never go back to TrackIR...EVER...lol. All the hassle and pain was very, very worth it even with my outdated system. i7 6700K 16 GB RAM 980TI I'm not sure which video card to get, thinking of a RTX 2080 Super for now and a 2080TI next year. I'm just now sure what works better for DCS, some people swear by the 1080TI but since it's older technology I'm not so sure it's worth an investment at this point in time. Just an fyi I have a 1080 Ti listed for sale in PC Hardware section. Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero|
Svsmokey Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Yes , and it's a very good deal for an FTW3 as well . 9700k @ stock , Aorus Pro Z390 wifi , 32gb 3200 mhz CL16 , 1tb EVO 970 , MSI RX 6800XT Gaming X TRIO , Seasonic Prime 850w Gold , Coolermaster H500m , Noctua NH-D15S , CH Pro throttle and T50CM2/WarBrD base on Foxxmounts , CH pedals , Reverb G2v2
SmoglessPanic Posted October 16, 2019 Author Posted October 16, 2019 I can't seem to find it, I would like to take a look, would you be able to post a link to that section of the forum? Thanks
dburne Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 I can't seem to find it, I would like to take a look, would you be able to post a link to that section of the forum? Thanks https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=252108 Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero|
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