Just purchased A-10C Warthog

[concorde1]

Do I need to download the 4 patches I have seen mentioned on this site?

 

I am having problems with the program, it freezes after trying to access any mission, or other screen

 

I see a 11.0 ver on the startup screen

 

Your expert help would be appreciated

Edited April 19, 2012 by concorde1
for to put the ver no

[cichlidfan]

Do I need to download the 4 patches I have seen mentioned on this site?

 

I am having problems with the program, it freezes after trying to access any mission, or other screen

 

I see a 11.0 ver on the startup screen

 

Your expert help would be appreciated

 

What you want to download is the full version 1.1.1.1. Your key will work and you will avoid problems with patching it.

 

As for problems with running it, what is your hardware and OS?

[cichlidfan]

Oh and welcome to the forum.;)

[concorde1]

Thanks cichlidfan for your quick reply, Win 7

 

Intel Core i7 2600k, Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 Cooler, Asus P8Z68-V------Motherboard, 8GB Kingston 1600MHz DDR3

Gigabyte GF GTX 580, OCZ Vertex 3 240GB SSD, WD Caviar Black 1TB HD, LG-----BlueRay Burner

Antec DF-30 Gaming Case w/ Corsair HX-750 PSU-----CPU 3.40GHz

[concorde1]

sorry where would i get the full download from?

[cichlidfan]

Download all four files into one folder and run the exe. Remove the old stuff first of course.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=8&end_pos=135&lang=en

 

 

Your rig should have no problems so don't worry about issues until you get the latest version installed.

[concorde1]

thank you cichlidfan, I am in the process of downloading these files, just been kick back to dial up so may take a while, will report back here when I have them installed.

 

How do I remove the old stuff?

[cichlidfan]

Just the normal Windows uninstall process. I didn't mean anything special, although I would probably also delete this folder too.

 

C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS Warthog

 

Some of the control config files may have changed and this way a new set will get created from the new install.

[concorde1]

at the download rate I am getting it may take a couple of days, so I'll do as you say when all downloads are complete.

 

Thank you for the info, will still report back here when done

[cichlidfan]

Before you delete the old you might want to grab the manuals out of the doc directory. They have been updated but it will give you plenty to do while you download.

 

Post any questions. It is a good group here and widespread enough timezone wise that someone who knows things (more than I) is almost always around.;)

[concorde1]

I already have printed Installation & Activation Guide and Crew Check List Normal Operation 12 January 2012, are these the files you mean?

[cichlidfan]

I already have printed Installation & Activation Guide and Crew Check List Normal Operation 12 January 2012, are these the files you mean?

 

Oh no. There is a Flight Manual and GUI manual. The Flight Manual is a 670 page pdf.

 

The are in the Doc directory under the main install. If you took the defaults that should be in C:\Program Files\DCS A-10C\Doc.

[concorde1]

Can that 670 page be purchased as a book? or would I have to print it, sorry to ask so many questions but I do like to read manuals for new software.

Edited April 19, 2012 by concorde1

[EtherealN]

Currently there is no hardcopy offered as a product from Eagle Dynamics. There are some services out there that allow you to give them a PDF and they'll give you a hardcopy book of it, though most such services I've seen have been in the USA and Germany, not sure which company would be your best bet in Australia. Tends to be more expensive than a normal book (since they only print a single copy, there's no advantages of scale), but not massively so. You can also usually choose between different binding options, color/bw etcetera to govern your price.

 

Personally, I prefer a tablet computer for the manual since that allows search operations in the text (like an iPad or similar Android device - I personally use an ASUS TF101 Transformer as well as a Samsung N7000 Galaxy Note).

[AtaliaA1]

Manuals and Documents collection

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=60293

 

Flight Manual

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=129

 

Printed Manual Progress, For Sale Soon.

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79075&page=15

Edited April 19, 2012 by AtaliaA1

[concorde1]

thanks etherealN and AtaliaA1 I will have a look at those links also may ring Officeworks and see about getting one printed.

[concorde1]

Just the normal Windows uninstall process. I didn't mean anything special, although I would probably also delete this folder too.

 

C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS Warthog

 

Some of the control config files may have changed and this way a new set will get created from the new install.

 

This may seem a stupid question but here goes, once I have all 4 files in one folder on my desktop and I have deleted the original A-10C would I need to reinstall from the disk I purchased or just go to the folder I created with the 4 files in it and exe the .exe file ?

[cichlidfan]

Just run the exe you downloaded. The disk is now a keepsake (or a coaster).;)

 

All you need from the box is the key.

[concorde1]

cichlidfan, thank you for your help, I am still downloading the last file and will then be ready to delete and install as you have suggested.

 

Always wanted another coaster. lol

[Buckram]

Welcome to the forums and welcome to the DCS Family!

[concorde1]

OK guys, thanks for all of your help, now have the 1.1.1.1. ver installed and working, now to read the manual, I have printed parts of the manual, mainly starting from cold and stopping and getting unstuck and also getting the A-10C back on the ground, ok must get back to the rest of the reading