solved Voice Attack Configuration Window Issue - Resolution

[Acer]

Issue

I am running Windows 11 with the latest updates and Kaspersky AV and have suddenly experienced the issue where the VAICOM configuration window is not displaying on the monitor when using the LCtrl, LALT, C command.

The configuration window appears to be open, as when you hover over the Voice Attack application you can see a second window open (the Vaicom  configuration window) but it looks like a blank window and is not displayed on the monitor. I have purchased the NS 430 Navigation System but do not have it installed as it has a conflict with Voice Attack. I updated Voice Attack to latest version and this also did not resolve the issue

Resolution Steps

I have tried 4 very basic solutions today and have resolved the issue so I thought that I would share the steps with the community. I have also attached 2 screen shots as you may need to refer to these in Step 4. The check list below DID NOT  involve any uninstalling or deleting the application, but you chose to take responsibility yourself to proceed with the following steps. 

Step 1- I had no background apps (except Kaspersky running) so there was nothing to steal any key bindings

Step 2- Checked Voice Attack was running as Administrator and then when Voice Attack application started I checked to ensure the keyboard icon (on the right hand side did not have a red mark through it). If the keyboard icon does have a red mark through it then it is disabled and will be causing the issue. So  just click on the keyboard to enable it (this will remove the red mark) and then restart Voice Attack and the keyboard configuration command should work.

Step 3 - Started Voice Attack and made sure the Profile loaded says VAICOM PRO for DCS World (if this is NOT the case then please refer to the installation manual to guide you through installing it)

Step 4 - Now when you first installed Voice Attack you installed 2 programs. First was the Voice Attack application and then the second application was called VAICOM PRO (as that is where you get your VAICOM PRO for DCS World profile). So on your Windows based computer, click your ALL APPS and look down your installed program list for VAICOM FOR DCS WORLD (see image). Next double click the icon to start the VAICOM application. You will know when it is started as you will see the VAICOM PRO icon (see image) in your windows notification area. Now right click on that icon and select the option to RESET WINDOW

In closing,

Although all of the above steps are worth checking, I found that Step 4 worked for me and I sincerely hope this helps someone resolve perhaps a similar issue and saves them from hours of frustrations.

None of the resolutions are my own work. Instead they are credited to the creators and maintainers of the VAICOM PRO USER MANUAL (and the above steps are copied from page 83) 

 

Edited July 14, 2022 by Acer

[MAXsenna]

Hi @Acer
The "configuration" is part of the VAICOM plugin, so calling it the VoiceAttack configuration window, is a little misleading.
Anyway, the VAICOM control (as with other apps), sometimes gets lost and outside the desktop for various reasons. Mostly if the desktop resolution has changed.
Easiest way to "get it back", is to select like you did on the Taskbar. Then on your keyboard, press LAlt + Space. You'll get a standard Windows menu, use the arrow keys to select "Move", press enter, press any arrow key to move it and attach it to the mouse pointer. Now, drag it back into focus, and left click with your mouse.
Hope this helps you in the future with any "lost" application.
Cheers!

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[Acer]

Hey @Maxsenna - Thank you for your very helpful response which has enriched my understanding of this program and plugin. I have attempted to edit my post but regrettably it is now locked but I am sure whoever finds this post and reads my item and your additional explanation will be able to solve perhaps the same issue that they maybe encountering.

I have just re-read what I originally wrote and it is clear to me that I wrote my post in too much excitement as I was unable to find this solution. Who would have thought seeing the  VAICOM configuration window again would give a person so much happiness and make them feel relieved that they have fixed an issue.

 

[MAXsenna]

Hey @Maxsenna - Thank you for your very helpful response which has enriched my understanding of this program and plugin. I have attempted to edit my post but regrettably it is now locked but I am sure whoever finds this post and reads my item and your additional explanation will be able to solve perhaps the same issue that they maybe encountering.
I have just re-read what I originally wrote and it is clear to me that I wrote my post in too much excitement as I was unable to find this solution. Who would have thought seeing the  VAICOM configuration window again would give a person so much happiness and make them feel relieved that they have fixed an issue.
 

Hehe! I get it.
You do know VAICOM has its own forum?

https://forum.dcs.world/forum/329-vaicom/

Cheers!

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[Acer]

No way, Oh goodness me, what have I done. I sincerely appreciate your guidance - thank you my friend.

I will create a new post in VAICOM Forum - No I won't, I will check the forum first (when time permits) and only if I do not see it on my search results then I post a re-written version.  

[jbl101abn]

THANK YOU!