DCS World v. 1.2.3. updater stalled

[IJammer]

Hi

As a newbie to DCS and having recently installed DCS World (v.1.2.2) and the A-10C from the DCS website. It seemed that every time I started DCS it went to check for updates which I was well pleased with as it seemed to keep check of my DCS files on a daily basis as does Steam.

 

However, a couple of days a go it started to d/load the new (mega) update v. 1.2.3... as it looked like huge update possibly taking a couple of hours with my slow)ish) ISP connection I left it to carry on. Anyhow, when I went back to check... I had an error message box stating 'the update could not be installed as it was stopped by the user!' Emmm, not me gov, I did'nt do anything!

 

Anyhow, I tried to start DCS World and it loaded ok... but it was v.1.2.2 7075 which I assume is not the updated version. Anyhow, it ran ok and I was able to practice using some smart ordinance. I tried the Multiplayer mode, but I could only see two servers running on the list (old version?). So I assumed because my update has not completed the multiplayer list is not showing all the latest servers?

 

I think the update file has downloaded... and maybe just wants a manual start to spring it into action... I have a standard default file installation... so, does anyone know which directory/file I could try and run to complete the update? It is possible Windows (Vista 64bit) came up and asked for administrator permission to run the file and then timed out? I have a similar procedure with other s/ware where I have to give permission to complete.

 

Any help appreciated in getting to v.1.2.3...

 

IJammer (newbie)

[sobe]

I had the same issue. In my case, WIN 7 was asking my ok to modify the game and I was away from my computer when it did so. I guess after a time, it assumes the answer is no and gives you that error message.

 

Stay by your computer and wait for the request to allow the change.

[IJammer]

Thanks for the reply sobe... that sounds probable, but how do I find/run the download file or inicialise another download? The updater seems not to recognise that I still have the old version installed and is not offering a fresh download? Surely it should go check a file somewhere on my installation to check the version number?

[sobe]

In one of the threads in this forum is how to run the update from the command prompt and that is what I did to get it to update.

[PatriotCFS]

Try running it from Start / All Programs / Eagle Dynamics / DCS World / Update DCS World.

[IJammer]

Thanks sobe, Patriot... following your program/file link fixed it :thumbup: As soon as I hit the right directory it suggested an update... it only took about 10 minutes, so I think it used the v.1.2.3 d/load file I already had. Gave it permission to continue and away she went. Tried the multi-player and all the servers came up. One happy bunney... :)

 

Thanks again guys...

 

Try running it from Start / All Programs / Eagle Dynamics / DCS World / Update DCS World.

[jackbauerisdead]

I couldn't update mine..there's no "Update DCS World" in this path Start / All Programs / Eagle Dynamics / DCS World / Update DCS World..I tried the auto but had problems with it..

[Icerock]

Mine is updating automatically, but at 48KB/s on an 8MB/s Cable modem line!