Frequent crashes DCS 2.7

[twrbuzz1]

I'm a Newbie, please be patient

Sorry to bother everyone, I know this is a frequent topic.  I have had nothing but problems since I have downloaded this game.  Started out with frequent crashes and lagging issues.  I updated all of my drivers and did all of my windows updates too.  My computer is brand new so I did some trouble shooting with the tech support.  He guided me through my bios settings to make sure my system was running optimally.  Everything looked good there.  He recommended to uninstall and reinstall the game.  I did that but ran into several issues there.  Thought I had the issues resolved but now i'm getting more frequent crashes and hard black screen crashes also.  What's the deal with this game.  I feel like the creators of this game need to be more on top of this stuff.  Anyway, I would appreciate any help I can get. 

 

Please bare with me though because i'm not the most computer savvy person in the world.  I know that adding the dcs log info is the first thing asked for.  I might need some guidance with that.  I know where to find it I just want to make sure i'm sending the right info there.

 

My specs are: Liquid cooled gpu and cpu, gpu RTX 3090, cpu i9 11900k, 64 gigs of ram 3600 mhz, samsung 980 pro ssd

 

Thanks in advance everyone!

[maximov]

Please create a request to support:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/

[twrbuzz1]

just figured out where to find the .crash and .log info.

 

.crash below

# -------------- 20211101-204519 --------------
DCS/2.7.6.13436 (x86_64; Windows NT 10.0.19043)
C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_44dc4eefedc0d082\nvwgf2umx.dll
# C0000005 ACCESS_VIOLATION at E9BACDED 00:00000000
SymInit: Symbol-SearchPath: '.;C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World;C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\bin;C:\Windows;C:\Windows\system32;SRV*C:\websymbols*https://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols;', symOptions: 528, UserName: 'Roy'
OS-Version: 10.0.19043 () 0x300-0x1
0x00000000009ECDED (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x7091AD
0x000000000075AB87 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x476F47
0x00000000008C9240 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x5E5600
0x00000000008C9383 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x5E5743
0x000000000068E96A (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x3AAD2A
0x0000000000602347 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x31E707
0x00000000006212AC (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x33D66C
0x00000000005FE84A (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x31AC0A
0x0000000000061F1A (nvwgf2umx): (function-name not available) + 0x0
0x000000000049587A (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x1B1C3A
0x00000000002561A9 (nvwgf2umx): NVENCODEAPI_Thunk + 0x11CF89
0x0000000000228549 (nvwgf2umx): NVENCODEAPI_Thunk + 0xEF329
0x00000000000BC62A (nvwgf2umx): (function-name not available) + 0x0
0x0000000000450825 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x16CBE5
0x00000000004505D8 (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x16C998
0x000000000056F7BC (nvwgf2umx): NVDEV_Thunk + 0x28BB7C
0x00000000012E8BF8 (nvwgf2umx): OpenAdapter12 + 0x5B2F48
0x0000000000017034 (KERNEL32): BaseThreadInitThunk + 0x14
0x0000000000052651 (ntdll): RtlUserThreadStart + 0x21

.log below

 

=== Log opened UTC 2021-11-01 21:55:27
2021-11-01 21:55:27.577 INFO    DCS: Command line: "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\bin/DCS.exe"
2021-11-01 21:55:27.577 INFO    DCS: DCS/2.7.6.13436 (x86_64; Windows NT 10.0.19043)
2021-11-01 21:55:27.577 INFO    DCS: DCS revision: 193433
2021-11-01 21:55:27.578 INFO    DCS: Renderer revision: 22322
2021-11-01 21:55:27.578 INFO    DCS: Terrain revision: 22345
2021-11-01 21:55:27.578 INFO    DCS: Build number: 662
2021-11-01 21:55:27.578 INFO    DCS: CPU cores: 8, threads: 16, System RAM: 65360 MB, Pagefile: 9728 MB
2021-11-01 21:55:29.243 INFO    EDCORE: (dDispatcher)enterToState_:0
2021-11-01 21:55:29.247 INFO    Dispatcher: 2021/11/1 16:55 V1803061700
2021-11-01 21:55:29.270 INFO    NET: ProtocolVersion: 270
2021-11-01 21:55:29.355 INFO    SOUND: Using driver: wasapi
2021-11-01 21:55:29.356 INFO    SOUND: Found 3 available audio device(s):
2021-11-01 21:55:29.356 INFO    SOUND:   0: ID: "{0.0.0.00000000}.{021490f8-c0a5-4d6a-86cb-ad0e10fa7c36}", Name: "Speakers (4- Klipsch R-41PM)"
2021-11-01 21:55:29.356 INFO    SOUND:   1: ID: "{0.0.0.00000000}.{43260f72-58c5-4166-80d7-72169d191145}", Name: "LC49G95T (NVIDIA High Definition Audio)"
2021-11-01 21:55:29.356 INFO    SOUND:   2: ID: "{0.0.0.00000000}.{559de53b-8d67-4260-a402-1506f1b8e413}", Name: "Speakers (Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer)"
2021-11-01 21:55:32.765 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:32.788 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 209 packed sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:32.788 INFO    Dispatcher: InitLow
2021-11-01 21:55:32.896 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/bin/CockpitBase.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:33.263 INFO    NET: Login success.
2021-11-01 21:55:33.983 INFO    NET: Got auth data.
2021-11-01 21:55:34.409 INFO    DCS: Successfully got authorization data.
2021-11-01 21:55:34.412 INFO    Dispatcher: Loading installed modules...
2021-11-01 21:55:34.828 INFO    SECURITYCONTROL: Loaded mods/tech/wwii units/dcs_module.pak.crypt
2021-11-01 21:55:40.000 INFO    Scripting: OBSOLETE mount_vfs_sound_path() used in ./CoreMods/aircraft/AJS37/entry.lua
2021-11-01 21:55:40.366 INFO    Scripting: OBSOLETE mount_vfs_sound_path() used in ./Mods/aircraft/F14/entry.lua
2021-11-01 21:55:40.426 INFO    Scripting: PLUGINS START-------------------------------------------------
2021-11-01 21:55:40.448 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/tech/Animals/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.470 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/tech/TechWeaponPack/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.471 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 48 packed sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.516 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/tech/USS John C Stennis/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.517 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 1 packed sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.519 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/tech/USS_Nimitz/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.519 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 5 packed sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.701 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/AJS37/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.709 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/AV8BNA/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.712 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 1 sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.713 WARNING EDCORE: Source ./CoreMods/aircraft/AV8BNA/Shapes is already mounted to the same mount /models/.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.726 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/C-101/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.735 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/ChinaAssetPack/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.740 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 12 sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.744 WARNING EDCORE: Source ./CoreMods/aircraft/ChinaAssetPack/Textures/Vehicles/hq7 is already mounted to the same mount /textures/.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.757 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/Christen Eagle II/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.784 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/F14/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.789 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 1 sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.811 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/I-16/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.821 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/M-2000C/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.838 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21bis/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.856 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./CoreMods/aircraft/SA342/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.896 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/tech/WWII Units/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.897 INFO    SOUNDER: Loaded 72 packed sounders.
2021-11-01 21:55:40.933 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/aircraft/A-10C_2/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:40.962 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/aircraft/F-16C/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.020 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/aircraft/F14/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.506 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/aircraft/FA-18C/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.517 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/terrains/MarianaIslands/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.523 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/terrains/Nevada/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.526 INFO    SOUND: Added sound path: ./Mods/terrains/PersianGulf/Sounds
2021-11-01 21:55:41.558 INFO    Scripting: PLUGINS DONE--------------------------------------------------
2021-11-01 21:55:45.696 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/AV8BNA/bin/AV8B_AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.699 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/C-101/bin/C101Core.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.703 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/ChinaAssetPack/bin/CAP_AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.705 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/ChinaAssetPack/bin/JF-17_AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.709 INFO    CE2_AI: Loading CE AI
2021-11-01 21:55:45.709 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/Christen Eagle II/bin/CE2_AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.712 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/F14/bin/F14-AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.717 INFO    MiG21_AI: Loading Mig21 AI
2021-11-01 21:55:45.717 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21bis/bin/MiG21_AI.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.722 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/services/CaptoGlove/bin/edCaptoGlove.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.726 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/services/LeapMotion/bin/edLeapMotion.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.731 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/services/SensoryxVRFree/bin/edSensoryxVRFree.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.735 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/services/VoiceChat/bin/VoiceChat.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:45.782 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/CoreMods/services/jsAvionics/bin/jsAvionics.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:46.224 INFO    EDCORE: Loaded C:/Program Files/Eagle Dynamics/DCS World/Mods/tech/Supercarrier/bin/edSupercarrier.dll
2021-11-01 21:55:46.280 INFO    DCS: options.graphics =
{
    ['messagesFontScale'] = 1.5;
    ['forestDetailsFactor'] = 1;
    ['rainDroplets'] = true;
    ['LensEffects'] = 0;
    ['box_mouse_cursor'] = false;

[twrbuzz1]

I created a support ticket with ed.  Would still welcome any feedback from you guys if you have anything to add

[Flappie]

We only have the start and a piece of the end of your log file. Please attach your whole dcs.log file (drag-and-drop it) so we can study it.

[twrbuzz1]

here's the latest.  ED tech support told me to rename a folder from dcs to temp.  we'll see if that works

dcs.log

[twrbuzz1]

Now i'm having sound issues.  Sound is stuttering every couple of seconds, super annoying.  Anyone else having this issue since the recent update?

 

[Flappie]

I don't have sound issues on my end.

The log you've just posted shows DCS stuck at the moment a USB device is being unplugged. You can disable hotplug detection in the DCS options to avoid this problem (it's a workaround).

[twrbuzz1]

ok great!  thanks for the info.  I'll give it a try

[twrbuzz1]

I disabled the hot plug and still got a crash.  I was able to wait a few minutes for this one and it came back.  So was more of a freeze for like a minute.

dcs.log

[twrbuzz1]

Is anyone else having sound issues?  Sounds like the sound skips every few seconds.

[Flappie]

The log you posted doesn't show your last crash. Please attache the most recent ZIP file you can find in your Logs folder.

[c0ff]

On 11/7/2021 at 9:50 PM, twrbuzz1 said:

I disabled the hot plug and still got a crash.  I was able to wait a few minutes for this one and it came back.  So was more of a freeze for like a minute.

dcs.log 85.04 kB · 2 downloads

The log says:

2021-11-07 09:07:36.388 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:9d38d682-6e2a-3a81-5dcb-db12399491cb#{2a323d9d-edf1-430b-ab95-5860894493d4}
2021-11-07 09:07:46.433 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:9d38d682-6e2a-3a81-5dcb-db12399491cb#{ac4630a5-0b64-46e5-981b-12535fc1f5de}
2021-11-07 09:07:56.474 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:9d38d682-6e2a-3a81-5dcb-db12399491cb#{1dc7cf2a-9167-5887-b1b2-16e04384f64c}
2021-11-07 09:08:06.533 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:123766cc-ed5c-355d-e286-907896d8fd24#{2a323d9d-edf1-430b-ab95-5860894493d4}
2021-11-07 09:08:16.589 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:123766cc-ed5c-355d-e286-907896d8fd24#{ac4630a5-0b64-46e5-981b-12535fc1f5de}
2021-11-07 09:08:26.646 INFO    APP: Device unplugged: \\?\SWD#DAFUPnPProvider#uuid:123766cc-ed5c-355d-e286-907896d8fd24#{1dc7cf2a-9167-5887-b1b2-16e04384f64c}

That's pretty interesting - looks like input devices got unplugged,  and twice!

On 11/7/2021 at 10:43 PM, twrbuzz1 said:

Is anyone else having sound issues?  Sounds like the sound skips every few seconds.

This means that CPU has not enough juice to render the sound. Which is very strange considering your CPU. Something hogs the resources.

[Sn8ke]

It's been CTD central for me since the last update. Been smooth sailing prior without issue. 

[Flappie]

@twrbuzz1Please add your main DCS folder ( C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\ ) as an exception in your antivirus software.

[twrbuzz1]

Thanks again for the help.  I have been out of town for work for a few days.  Just got back and i'll add dcs to the antivirus exceptions.

 

Also, The sound issues are not just in DCS.  The stuttering happens with other games also.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Flappie]

If your sound issues are global, it may be a sound driver issue.

Are your games installed on an SSD or HDD?

[twrbuzz1]

They are on ssd.  Update on the sound... My system is pretty new so still under warranty.  Given all the issues ive been having with my system they sent me a new motherboard.  Since the switch everything has been running much smoother.  No sound issues, and dcs is running much better.  I may have had 1 "soft crash" and 1 "hard crash" since the switch.  I.e. one where the game "paused" but recovered itself and one where it completely crashed.  That seems ok to me.  Not sure what everyone else's experiences are with dcs.  Do most people have a 95% or better experience with the game in terms of crashing?

Thanks!

[Flappie]

Thanks for your feedback.

You can attach the most recent zip file from your Saved Games/DCS/Logs folder so was can have a look at your latest crash (unless it was a freeze).

[twrbuzz1]

here's what i have.  hope it helps.  thanks for the help.

dcs.log.old dcs.log

[Flappie]

You're welcome. These are the logs of your last 2 game sessions and they show no crash.

One thing, though: I see you're using a mod called "wwt" and it springs an error in your log file:

2021-12-14 03:04:04.739 ERROR   Lua::Config: Call error LuaExportBeforeNextFrame:[string "C:\Users\Roy\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts/wwt/wwtExport.lua"]:114: attempt to call method 'performClickableAction' (a nil value)
stack traceback:
	[C]: in function 'performClickableAction'
	[string "C:\Users\Roy\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts/wwt/wwtExport.lua"]:114: in function 'LuaExportBeforeNextFrame'
	[string "C:\Users\Roy\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts/wwt/wwtExport.lua"]:175: in function <[string "C:\Users\Roy\Saved Games\DCS\Scripts/wwt/wwtExport.lua"]:174>.
2021-12-14 03:04:16.071 WARNING LOG: 47 duplicate message(s) skipped.

I'm not sure what's happening here, but you might want to check this.

Edited December 16, 2021 by Flappie