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DCS World v1.1.x.x

Please describe the issue and provide the information we need - so we in the forum-community can solve YOUR issue more quickly.

 

Reporting a problem

- What were you doing just before - or trying to do when the problem happened?

- In which mission? (If custom mission, attach it / trk).

- What happened?

- And when? (Track timeline, use LCtrl + Pause for TIME ingame).

- Relevant info regarding your issue - SP, MP, Mods, custom PC gear - anything relevant.

- Short description of your hardware config (a full DxDiag must be attached for graphics/crashes/hardware/fps issues).

- Screenshots when possible. We may not understand what you are talking about until you illustrate it properly.

Please, when attaching tracks - no 50 minutes tracks. Please keep track-length to a minimum, max 5 mins is preferable.

 

TECHNICAL, hardware related crashes as well as bug issues - please attach the following:

  • DxDiag report
  • Screenshots to illustrate the problem.
  • Any *.CRASH files in your "DCS\Logs" folder.
  • Any ERROR* files you find in the "DCS\Logs" folder.

 

GAMING ISSUES, graphic glitches as well as ingame bugs - additional info required:

  • To illustrate a "gaming issue" please include a TRACK-file.
    SP TRACKS; You need to save it when you exit from the mission - at a location where you choose.
    MP TRACKS are automatically saved in your config folder.

 

Where to find;

  • All CONFIG should be found at your userprofile, such as "C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS"
    You may also find it directly using "Windows Explorer" and browse to the "YourName\Saved Games".
  • LOGS; dcs.log and me.log in: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs
  • MP LOGS: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs\net-server.log
  • CRASH files: C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs
  • SCREENSHOT after PRINTSCREEN; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\ScreenShots
  • MP TRACKS; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Tracks\Multiplayer
  • SP TRACKS; You need to save it when you exit from the mission - at a location where you choose
  • INPUT config; C:\Users\<yourname>\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input
     

 

How to create a DxDiag report - and attach it;

  • Use START-Run or type in the WIN-Search: DXDIAG
  • In DxDiag, press the button "Save All Information, to a TXT file" for the report.
  • Save the file to your desktop, it should be named "DxDiag.txt"
  • In the forum post - upload it using "Go Advanced", then press the "Manage Attachments" in the section below the post. Upload the TXT file.

 

How to attach other files;

  • If the file is TXT/JPG/MIZ/TRK - then you can attach it directly to a post.
  • Other files, please ZIP/WinRAR it - then attach it.
  • In the forum post - upload it using "Go Advanced", then press the "Manage Attachments" in the section below the post. Upload the ZIP/RAR file.

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DCS World v1.1.x.x

 

Installation

1. Install DCS World

2. Install any extra modules such as P51D.

Notes:

- Installation requires administrative privileges on the PC.

- The installation will be linked to your user-account on the PC. You may not log in with another user on the PC and start the game.

 

Upgrade (BETA)

- Uninstall your previous version, this will remove the extra Modules such as P51D as well.

- Install the new version(s).

- Install the extra Airplane Modules such as P51d if you have any.

- Watch out for issues due to broken config. If so, try to rename the DCS-config folder.

 

Custom Mods in your previous installation of DCS is Not Supported - mods will 'touch' files and cause install / upgrades / config to fail in many situations. DCS and the DCS Config must be removed.

Uninstalling the Mods using MODMAN is not enough - the files may never return to the default state which is expected during upgrades / patches.

 

Broken install / upgrade

If you experience problems, there are some simple tests you can do to figure out where the problem is;

 

Install / Uninstall issues

 

Corrupted Downloads:

If setup fails you may want to use MD5 checksums to verify the files.

Please see the checksums for each file at;

Ref: 1

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DCS World v1.1.x.x

 

Starting up DCS / crash issues;

Some simple steps to do if you have a crash - or a frozen game.

Crashes, Glitches in a 32bit OS

Applies even if you only have 2gb.

Ref: orig 1 orig 2 why? 3 bcdedit doc 4

 

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DCS World v1.1.x.x

 

Common Controller or Input issues

If you experience problems, there are some simple tests you can do to figure out where the problem is.

To differenciate where the problem is and what to really fix, you can try all of the following methods;

  • Rename or Remove the DCS CONFIG Input files (and keep them for later if they aren't broken).
  • Remember to check the basics; Control Panel / Devices and Printers / Calibration.
  • Unplug everything but your keyboard & mouse.
  • Do not use special controller-software; Unload it.
  • If you have a very special mouse or keyboard, perhaps you could borrow another device and try again.
     

At any stage where you change the devices during troubleshoot; Rename the \Config\Input folder - this will reset inputs to DCS-defaults.

Now there's a good chance you may see a difference - and you may be able to nail the cause.

 

Controller Issues

PeterP has an excellent Guide to tune your DirectX calibration settings.

TrackIR not working

After the patch you may find your TrackIR is not working.

  • If it's been a long time since you updated the TrackIR software you may have to do this first.
  • If you have one of the latest version, all you need to do is update the Game List.

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Other contributing factors to your DCS issues.

There may issues with your Windows installation which may affect the performance and how well DCS is working for you.

 

Troubleshooting Best Practices.

  • Updated Drivers. Make sure you have tested and updated to the lates drivers for your Graphics, Sound and mainboard Chipset drivers (such as AMD/Intel).
    Bottlenecks in the system may appear for your graphics, loading, sound abnormalitites, fps performance if you have outdated drivers. It may even cause game-crashes for you in some situations.
  • A healthy Windows system. Please see the next section.
  • Clogged up cooling? Your GPU/card may be overheating?
  • Get rid of all unnecessary software.
  • Security Software. Make sure you can temporary disable and test without Antivirus / Security Suites. Note - DO NOT disable it while you're connected to internet / surfing - wait until you can disconnect from internet.
  • O/C is bad when troubleshooting. O/C must be set to standard frequencies.
    Timings and everything related to PCI-bus/Graphics are being affected. Even FPS may be affected by a improperly set O/C or Memory timings.

 

Misc Performance Tweaking guides:

 

Misc Other guides:

Please use forum search for more results & threads.

 

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Healthy system

- Free up your disk, check them for errors (CHKDSK C: /F etc)

- Defrag. (It's quite often superfluious - but it's hard to tell in advance when there's something related to fragmentation).

- Ensure that your system is without other related glitches (read the Event Logs for System, Application)

- Ensure that you *did* remove all unnecessary software - because Services running in the background will affect your game performance.

- A previous virus-infection on your computer, but you think you have cleaned it out?

Your Windows is damaged - it may need a full reinstall to actually work properly with the game.

NOTE: TFC, ED or it's affilitates is not responsible for external content nor by content suggested by any members of the forum community.

Usage of this content is solely at your own risk and responsibility.

 

There are 3 good tools to use on your Windows Vista / 7 PC which can help track down a problem.

  • Reliability monitor; your "Best friend" in Vista / Windows 7 to detect changes to your PC. (not found in XP).
  • Event Viewer; Check out the "Application" and "System" Eventlogs for crashes or strange system-behavior.
  • Checkdisk; Simple fix for any system-related issues which may be caused by a corrupt file.

 

Reliability monitor: Use your "Best friend" in Vista / Windows 7 to detect changes to your PC. (not found in XP).

a) Poke around until you find some relevant issues - try revert some of your changes.

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Event Viewer: Check out the "Application" and "System" Eventlogs.

a) Look for *anything* relevant to the problem you are trying to solve.

b) Look for anything being serious enough to cause stability / system issues.

 

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CHKDSK: Automaticly fix your disks.

Quite often minor issues in your filesystem may cause rather big and very strange issues, crashes.

The disk check takes very little effort to perform - a very good insurance for getting a healthy system.

- Using CMD (Command prompt) in Administrator mode type. (No admin mode for XP).

(You can do it from Explorer/Disk Properties too - but CHKDSK and CMD is the same for all OS - using GUI may vary from OS to OS).

 

1.) Start a Command Prompt in Admin mode.

2.) CHKDSK C: /F

3.) If you have more disks, continue checking all of them. If you get questions about "disk in use, check on next reboot?" or "dismount volume?" answer "Yes" (Y) to them and continue the process.

4.) It will be complete after a reboot (if a reboot is required).

 

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