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mufc
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Joined: Aug 13, 2006
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Location: CYYC (Calgary) |
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RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003
Posts: 16894
Location: U.S.A |
 Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:43 am |
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mufc wrote:I was in the middle of a flight from Calgary to Nadi in Figi. I set up the flight took off, and flew it for an hour and some before I went to bed (don't judge me  )and left the game to it's own devises on autopilot and on course, at altitude and correct airspeed (I had lots of fuel). When I got up some hours later to check on the flight, I turned on the screen and there I was back in Calgary on the ground doing a highspeed taxi across the apron. it was like I had crashed and it had restarted from the departure airport. but ever since I exited the game I can't start up FSX anymore, all I get is the small flight sim X splash screen and then it goes unresponsive when I open task manager. I've restarted the computer, done disk cleanups, defraged the system, etc. Does anybody out there know what happened to cause this?  
It could have overheated, or the autopilot failed and he crashed.
As to how to get it going again, that's the problem.
Try deleting the log file and see if it starts, that usually helps.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:28 pm |
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mufc wrote:I was in the middle of a flight from Calgary to Nadi in Figi. I set up the flight took off, and flew it for an hour and some before I went to bed (don't judge me )and left the game to it's own devises on autopilot and on course, at altitude and correct airspeed (I had lots of fuel). When I got up some hours later to check on the flight, I turned on the screen and there I was back in Calgary on the ground doing a highspeed taxi across the apron. it was like I had crashed and it had restarted from the departure airport. but ever since I exited the game I can't start up FSX anymore, all I get is the small flight sim X splash screen and then it goes unresponsive when I open task manager. I've restarted the computer, done disk cleanups, defraged the system, etc. Does anybody out there know what happened to cause this?
Similar to above, but it says setup continues and builds some database and scenery. Then minimizes and stops. Does not lock up. It worked fine for a couple of weeks, but no more.
Thank you, Pete Ortiz |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:02 pm |
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If you're using MSXP/Vista just use system restore. |
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rowcoach
First Officer
Joined: Mar 20, 2007
Posts: 204
Location: Calgary, Alberta |
| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:19 pm |
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I've had it happen once to me. It started to load up, then would just freeze. Never figured out the cause of it. I uninstalled it and then reinstalled the game and all seems to be working again. Removing FSX takes some time, but seemed to do the trick.
As for why you crashed, you could have run out of fuel - depending on if you were flying into a head wind or not. What happened to me this mornig was that I forgot to turn on speed probe de-ice. I had it on auto pilot and I guess the probe iced over. The speed bar showed I was flying at 0 kph. This meant the auto throttle had to go 100+% to try to get it up to the speed I had dialed in. Though it didn't register, I flew too long well above the max speed and I crashed. |
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 9:37 pm |
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This has happened to me in the past. If it happens again try deleting the logbook file and restart usually works and saves going through all the hassle of uninstalling & reinstalling. Must be some bug in the program |
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robb13
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:25 am |
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I've read the replies to date. This happened to me last week. I was at Pilot Records page and clicked to go back to Free Flight and fsx froze. Had to use Task Manager to exit. Since then it freezes just after startup. Have used System Restore to the day before - no luck, Software Repair with no luck. Have uninstalled and re-installed with no luck. -and all after having the game for 6 mths and getting it working after putting in 1.5gb RAM
Will try log file removal - if it works, will let you know given that all the above did not. |
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robb13
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:53 am |
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Thanks for the tip. Renaming the Logbook file in the "My Documents/fsx files" folder is all that was necessary (took a while to find where it resided). So anyone with these issues - fsx froze ( I was in Pilot Records exiting back to Free Flight) and used Task Manager to exit. It refused to startup -would freeze just after initial window displayed and CPU usage went to 99% - save lots of time and rename logbook file first before doing anything else -it'll most likely work. FSX automatically creates a new logbook file on startup if it cant find the correct filename in My Documents /fsx files -I suggest a small filename change rather than delete just in case you dont have the same issue and it still doesn't start-you can rename it back again if you have too. |
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n7xlq1
First Officer
Joined: Mar 25, 2007
Posts: 379
Location: KLUF and KGEU |
| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:33 pm |
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I just starting getting this problem, where as it just won't start, I've deleted the logbook.bin file twice, only one time has it worked.
So anyone have a new solution for this problem? |
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RadarMan
Chief Captain
Joined: Aug 25, 2003
Posts: 16894
Location: U.S.A |
| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:55 pm |
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Delete the fsx.exe and let it rebuild a new one.
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PhilTaylor
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Joined: Jul 10, 2007
Posts: 90
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RadarMan wrote:Delete the fsx.exe and let it rebuild a new one.
you mean .cfg, right? ex Lead PM, Core Platform, Aces Studio, MGS
now Intel LRB |
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RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003
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Location: U.S.A |
| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:26 am |
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PhilTaylor wrote:RadarMan wrote:Delete the fsx.exe and let it rebuild a new one.
you mean .cfg, right?
 My bad, your right.
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n7xlq1
First Officer
Joined: Mar 25, 2007
Posts: 379
Location: KLUF and KGEU |
| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:25 am |
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RadarMan wrote:PhilTaylor wrote:RadarMan wrote:Delete the fsx.exe and let it rebuild a new one.
you mean .cfg, right?
My bad, your right.
I'm still getting MSVCR80.DLL errors. RM or Phil, do you happen to know what the heck this .dll is and what it does? |
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RadarMan
Chief Captain
Joined: Aug 25, 2003
Posts: 16894
Location: U.S.A |
| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:17 am |
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I believe that's caused by Norton reading it wrong.
Go to windows update and using the custom button install the .NET downloads.
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n7xlq1
First Officer
Joined: Mar 25, 2007
Posts: 379
Location: KLUF and KGEU |
| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:39 pm |
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RadarMan wrote:I believe that's caused by Norton reading it wrong.
Go to windows update and using the custom button install the .NET downloads.
I don't have Norton antivirus?? I use AVG.
What type of update should I look for? |
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RadarMan
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Joined: Aug 25, 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:01 pm |
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.NET
They should have .3 now I think.
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Helpneeded
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| Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:37 pm |
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Hi all,
I didn't manage to uninstall FSX correctly, now when I reinstall, it freezes on second disc.
I found all the files earlier today, and tried it! It worked perfectly, and didn't hang like before. I say perfectly, but suddenly it only uses one core, instead of all six. But that's not my problem!
I installed FSUIPC4.whatever so I could use AirHauler as well... now my splash screen comes up, and music comes up, but then it just vanishes... which doesn't help me 
Do I remove FSUIPC4 (I kinda need it though), delete/rename the logbook.bin file, or delete the .cfg file (is that safe?)?
I don't want to have to buy another copy of FSX |
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RadarMan
Chief Captain
Joined: Aug 25, 2003
Posts: 16894
Location: U.S.A |
| Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:03 pm |
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If it worked until you installed AirHauler and FSUIPC4, then remove them and see if it works.
If it does then you know that's your problem.
All three are safe if you need it.
I'd do FSUIPC4 first then the log.
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