How do I install modules?

[leroy1964]

Why did they have to make it so confusing. I bought DCS Blackshark when it first came out, hence no DCS World. I then bought A10C again before DCS World. I then didn't play either for about 12 months at a guess however recently bought Huey (on the forums recommendation). As you all know you now need to install DCS World and so I did. I installed Huey next and no problems with install and or serial being recognised in DCS World.

 

Then I installed DCS Blackshark and A10C however they install into their own folder (not DCS World). Added serials for both when asked and accepted but not in DCS World, shows no key. WTF!?:mad:

 

I then on the advice from the forum installed the modules for DCS and A10C hoping this would fix it. It did not, it now says I have DCS2 installed and keeps asking for serial on DCS World start up and yet I didn't installed DCS 2, it is not even showing up in the game. So I thought go into control panel and see if I have installed the wrong module by mistake. You guessed it, not there either.:mad:

 

So after hours of downloading modules for games I already own on disk and more hours trying to get DCS World to recognise both games I am back to square one but now have the added headache of DCS World asking for DCS Blackshark2 serial on start up, FFS, really!!!?:mad::mad::mad: and yet still doesn't pick up previous bought games that are currently installed on my pc.

 

Sorry for long winded post however I did a search and this is not a new problem and no one really can give a answer to this frustrating aspect of linking DCS Games into DCS World. At least Huey recognises the serial and plays.

 

In ending, how do I fix the DCS Blackshark 2 problem, it says I can deactivate the serial but I have a feeling it will deactivate DCS Blackshark number one and you only have so many activations (like that sucks as well but wont go there eh?):mad:

 

 

I am considering uninstalling the lot and as I said in a previous post (buyer beware). Huey for the record (apart from the sounds) is limited and as it is from another company I suspect what we have is all your going to get.:mad:

 

 

I don't normally get this angry but it really shouldn't be this tough. I suspect if I bought all the games listed at the bottom of DCS World (even the one's I currently own) this would not be an issue, just a gut feeling. Go figure.:huh:

[SkateZilla]

To USE A-10C with DCSW you need the A-10C Module Installer, not the 1.1.1.1 Installer.

 

BlackShark 1 will not work with DCSW, only BlackShark2 and BlackShark2Upgrade.

 

 

BS1 Keys will not activate BS2/BS2U on DCSW.

 

Also, Profanity in your thread title is a no-no.

[Flagrum]

BS1 Keys will not activate BS2/BS2U on DCSW.

Also important: keys for BS2 and BS2U are not compatible, you need to get the correct one. If you plan to install BS2U (and have the right BS2U key), you also need an installed BS1 (not activated is ok, just the files on disk are fine).

 

And I agree with the OP: all this could/should be more straight forward ...

[cichlidfan]

..., you also need an installed BS1 (not activated is ok, just the files on disk are fine).

 

 

You do need to activate BS1 (run a mission so it asks for the key), otherwise you could do this without owning BS1.

[SkateZilla]

Just To Clarify, Which Versions of DCS Blackshark have you bought?

 

-DCS Blackshark

-DCS Blackshark 2 Upgrade

-DCS Blackshark

 

 

A. http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en Become familiar with the rules, or refresh your memory, and save your insulting PMs.

 

B. The Post was moved here because it was the correct section. (As you are having problems activating modules)

 

C. if you Bought the Original DCS: Blackshark (pictured below), Then this version of Blackshark, does NOT interface with DCSW, and Neither does the key provided.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/previous_versions/dcs_black_shark_english/?

 

 

 

You Need to Purchase Blackshark 2 or Blackshark 2 Upgrade for DCS World.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en

 

The Upgrade is $10 Cheaper and Requires BS1 to be installed.

 

 

 

If you purchased Blackshark 2/Upgrade (which you never made clear in your posts), and are still having problems.

 

Uninstall the modules, and DCSW, Use the registry clean method Here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=94531

 

Read the instructions Right Click the File, Save Target As, Run the File to Clear Registry Entries.

 

Download the Latest Versions Of DCSW and the Modules You have Access to (Latest Versions are 1.2.5.16508 )

 

Install Blackshark 1 From the CD. (If you purchased Blackshark 2 FULL, then you don't need this step)

 

Install DCS World,

 

Install DCSW Blackshark 2/Upgrade Module, (Note if you Purchased UPGRADE, Make sure you select UPGRADE in the Drop down Menu at the beginning of the installation)

 

Boot DCSW, Click NO for any available Updates,

 

Start a Single Mission for KA-50,

 

Enter Your BlackShark 2 or Black Shark 2 Upgrade Key. It should register, and finish loading the mission, and place you in the KA-50 Cockpit.

 

Quit Mission

 

Exit DCSW

 

Install A-10C Module

 

Boot DCSW, Click No on the Update Prompt.

 

Start a A-10C Quick Mission

 

Enter the Serial Number at the Prompt, it should activate and continue loading, and place you in the A-10C Cockpit.

Edited August 26, 2013 by SkateZilla

[leroy1964]

Okay thanks

 

Just To Clarify, Which Versions of DCS Blackshark have you bought?

 

-DCS Blackshark

-DCS Blackshark 2 Upgrade

-DCS Blackshark

 

 

A. http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en Become familiar with the rules, or refresh your memory, and save your insulting PMs.

 

B. The Post was moved here because it was the correct section. (As you are having problems activating modules)

 

C. if you Bought the Original DCS: Blackshark (pictured below), Then this version of Blackshark, does NOT interface with DCSW, and Neither does the key provided.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/previous_versions/dcs_black_shark_english/?

 

 

 

You Need to Purchase Blackshark 2 or Blackshark 2 Upgrade for DCS World.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en

 

The Upgrade is $10 Cheaper and Requires BS1 to be installed.

 

 

 

If you purchased Blackshark 2/Upgrade (which you never made clear in your posts), and are still having problems.

 

Uninstall the modules, and DCSW, Use the registry clean method Here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=94531

 

Read the instructions Right Click the File, Save Target As, Run the File to Clear Registry Entries.

 

Download the Latest Versions Of DCSW and the Modules You have Access to (Latest Versions are 1.2.5.16508 )

 

Install Blackshark 1 From the CD. (If you purchased Blackshark 2 FULL, then you don't need this step)

 

Install DCS World,

 

Install DCSW Blackshark 2/Upgrade Module, (Note if you Purchased UPGRADE, Make sure you select UPGRADE in the Drop down Menu at the beginning of the installation)

 

Boot DCSW, Click NO for any available Updates,

 

Start a Single Mission for KA-50,

 

Enter Your BlackShark 2 or Black Shark 2 Upgrade Key. It should register, and finish loading the mission, and place you in the KA-50 Cockpit.

 

Quit Mission

 

Exit DCSW

 

Install A-10C Module

 

Boot DCSW, Click No on the Update Prompt.

 

Start a A-10C Quick Mission

 

Enter the Serial Number at the Prompt, it should activate and continue loading, and place you in the A-10C Cockpit.

 

 

Hello, firstly I feel bad for being so angry and having ago at the mod guys, I was really angry with this setup.

 

Yes that is the BlackShark I bought and thank you for the information it has made things much clearer.

 

I still don't understand how to uninstall modules as it seems I may have installed the DCS BlackShark2 and that is why it keeps asking for the serial when DCS World starts.

 

Sorry for my email to the mod who moved me, can you somehow let him know I am not normally like this so I am genuinely sorry.

 

I will do as suggested and uninstall it all and start again, however I am a little worried about the activations as I only have 2 left for DCS BlackShark.

 

Cheers

[Flagrum]

I will do as suggested and uninstall it all and start again, however I am a little worried about the activations as I only have 2 left for DCS BlackShark.

 

Cheers

Then deactivate it before you do anything else! Look into the Quickstart Manual for the procedure.