About to install the latest release

[XarBat]

I uninstalled Beta 4 from the add/remove programs list and noticed that there was still 7.5 GB in the folder I installed it in, is that normal? What else do I have to do for a clean uninstall of Beta 4 (patched from Beta 1)? Also does TARS Beta 10 work with the latest A-10C release?

[Wayc00lio]

Delete any folder associated with the Beta 4. New folders will be created. The Beta 4 stuff needs to go, unless you have saved missions etc that you want to carry over.

[XarBat]

Hell no. I just want to know if anyone else still had 7.5GB of files after they uninstalled Beta 4.

[EtherealN]

What is their exact location? Is it install files that are left over?

 

Make sure to delete C:\Users\XXXX\Savedgames\DCS A-10C Warthog. Again, unless there is some specific missions you want to keep - then move them out first.

[XarBat]

C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS A-10C Beta

[EtherealN]

Well, you probably won't need any of it, since that folder shouldn't exist anymore. :P

You used the windows uninstaller, right? Try using the included one. If that doesn't work - delete.

 

By the way, I would recommend you to install outside of Program Files. Easier to handle rights issues with the OS if you install it someplace like C:\Games\, since the OS is picky about the Program Files folder.

[XarBat]

I am currently using XP 64-bit, so it is ok to install to the Program Files.

[RodBorza]

And what about controller profiles?

I have a simple joystick and throttle and I really don't want to lose the control profile I created for my use. The profiles are saved in a system folder out of those for Beta 4.

Do I erase them as well?

Can they be used with the release version? Or it is not recommended?

[EtherealN]

You can try re-using them, but it is recommended that you don't to ensure compatibility. If you do try using them, first move them to a separate folder. Then install. Then make a backup of anything your profile transplant would replace. This is extremely important.

 

If it works - great. But you need to be sure that you can paste the backup right back in if it doesn't.

[RodBorza]

Hmmm..thanks man! Better not mess with it. Part of simming is taking time to re-setup the controls... just part of the "job".

[EtherealN]

Yeah, it's inconvenient, but trying to maintain compatibility for all those things through beta is a nightmare - especially since in beta you want to have the ability to change whatever you need to change to make things work.

 

I bought myself out of that problem personally though - TM Warthog HOTAS is nice for that. :P

[RodBorza]

I bought myself out of that problem personally though - TM Warthog HOTAS is nice for that. :P

 

Buying his way out of problems. LOL.:joystick:

[El_Roto]

You can use controllers other than a WH? Why?

 

:D

[RodBorza]

Yes, you can.

The problem is that right now I have other priorities to attend to, like buying a new video card (nowadays running the game in a ATI 4770), more memory (now only 2 GB) and a Track IR (right now, "looking" with the hat).

So, only this costs the $500 of a Hotas Warthog.:cry:

 

Also, I have a CH Hotas which is with me for years and is still very good! :joystick:

 

P.S.: I know, I know, this is only a envy guy talk. ;)...hehehe...