FS9 back to old antics
- Thread starter SSI01
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Sorry, everyone - we had a crew working on some cable runs a few blocks from here and apparently caused a malfunction in our service and we just got service back about one hour ago. Otherwise I would have posted sooner.
Here's a screenie of how things stand on the new installation:
These files are installed on G drive. G drive is an external Seagate Backup Plus drive, capacity 3.63TB, space used so far 127GB
Flight Simulator 9 is a folder set up to receive the next installation of FS9, but that hasn't happened yet. It was originally intended to run FS9 into this folder, then rename it for 1990S era add-on scenery and aircraft.
FS 1970S is the FS9 iteration set up for 1970s era add-on scenery and aircraft.
FS 1980S is the FS9 iteration set up for 1980s era add-on scenery and aircraft
FS 2000S is the FS9 iteration set up for 2000s era add-on scenery and aircraft. There is nothing in this folder.
FS9 TEST is the folder containing the pristine, untouched, out-of-the-box copy of FS9 - it doesn't even have the 9.1 update installed yet.
FS9.1 has folders in it that were in the original FS9 and were replaced or modified by the 9.1 update. Kept for reference.
add-on aircraft are just add-ons that will be added to the new copies of FS9 once this mess is sorted out.
I can give you a run-down on what FS9 files are on E drive, an internal drive in the desk-top computer, if you like. I've used about 55% of that drive so far.
Here's a screenie of how things stand on the new installation:
These files are installed on G drive. G drive is an external Seagate Backup Plus drive, capacity 3.63TB, space used so far 127GB
Flight Simulator 9 is a folder set up to receive the next installation of FS9, but that hasn't happened yet. It was originally intended to run FS9 into this folder, then rename it for 1990S era add-on scenery and aircraft.
FS 1970S is the FS9 iteration set up for 1970s era add-on scenery and aircraft.
FS 1980S is the FS9 iteration set up for 1980s era add-on scenery and aircraft
FS 2000S is the FS9 iteration set up for 2000s era add-on scenery and aircraft. There is nothing in this folder.
FS9 TEST is the folder containing the pristine, untouched, out-of-the-box copy of FS9 - it doesn't even have the 9.1 update installed yet.
FS9.1 has folders in it that were in the original FS9 and were replaced or modified by the 9.1 update. Kept for reference.
add-on aircraft are just add-ons that will be added to the new copies of FS9 once this mess is sorted out.
I can give you a run-down on what FS9 files are on E drive, an internal drive in the desk-top computer, if you like. I've used about 55% of that drive so far.
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SS101,
I presume each of your Installs has an associated Shortcut, pointing to each Folder's FS9.exe file, correct?
The next thing is to fire up the 'Vanilla' version, and see what happens!
(fingers crossed),
Alan
I presume each of your Installs has an associated Shortcut, pointing to each Folder's FS9.exe file, correct?
The next thing is to fire up the 'Vanilla' version, and see what happens!
(fingers crossed),
Alan
wombat666
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SS101,
I presume each of your Installs has an associated Shortcut, pointing to each Folder's FS9.exe file, correct?
Alan
The most important key to success and a happy multiple installation experience.
Actually, they don't since prior advice given me was to go direct to the sim's .exe file and start it that way, and not to use a shortcut.
At any rate - they do now. That for the pristine FS9 installation is called "FS9TEST.EXE," and it has an associated shortcut.
I'm going to kick the tires and light the fires, and see what happens.
At any rate - they do now. That for the pristine FS9 installation is called "FS9TEST.EXE," and it has an associated shortcut.
I'm going to kick the tires and light the fires, and see what happens.
SS101,
Let's see if we can break the 77% barrier!
Alan
Let's see if we can break the 77% barrier!
Alan
First flight on the "straight" installation of FS9 went without a hitch of any kind.
All I did was adjust graphics settings to suit me, plus assign keys where they needed to be assigned. Otherwise, this is a stock installation.
I should mention I did not download weather from the web but went with the stock "fair weather" setting.
All I did was adjust graphics settings to suit me, plus assign keys where they needed to be assigned. Otherwise, this is a stock installation.
I should mention I did not download weather from the web but went with the stock "fair weather" setting.
SS101,
Congrats on being able to run the 'Vanilla' version!
Now, try the same thing with one of your 'other' Installs... have a Shortcut pointed to the FS9.exe file in the specific Sim you want to run, and start it up. See if it fires up, or hangs again at the 77% mark...
Alan
Congrats on being able to run the 'Vanilla' version!
Now, try the same thing with one of your 'other' Installs... have a Shortcut pointed to the FS9.exe file in the specific Sim you want to run, and start it up. See if it fires up, or hangs again at the 77% mark...
Alan
Well, it took a while but I ran every one of these sims. Here are the results:
FS9 TEST, G drive - normal start. Size - 2.66GB
FS1970s, G drive - gets to 77% using default flight and weather, stops and restarts. Size - 13.8GB.
FS1980s, G drive - normal start. Size - 3.05GB
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Flight Simulator 9, E drive - normal start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 40 mins. to load. Size - 326GB (reckon this is why I want to break this one up into smaller iterations).
FSSW, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 15 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 132GB.
FSSW50, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 7 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 75GB.
FSSW60, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 15 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 85.1GB.
Default weather used in all sims.
NOTE: Got the following msg while starting FS9 on E drive:
SCENERY.CFG file error. Local scenery directory (E:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FlightSimTools.com\Airport Wizard\scenery_FS9\SCENERY) in scenery Area.086 not found. Click OK to continue.
FS9 TEST, G drive - normal start. Size - 2.66GB
FS1970s, G drive - gets to 77% using default flight and weather, stops and restarts. Size - 13.8GB.
FS1980s, G drive - normal start. Size - 3.05GB
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Flight Simulator 9, E drive - normal start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 40 mins. to load. Size - 326GB (reckon this is why I want to break this one up into smaller iterations).
FSSW, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 15 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 132GB.
FSSW50, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 7 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 75GB.
FSSW60, E drive - black box same size as start-up screen appears when started, FS9 icon appears on bottom bar, takes approx 15 mins. to load, otherwise normal start. Size - 85.1GB.
Default weather used in all sims.
NOTE: Got the following msg while starting FS9 on E drive:
SCENERY.CFG file error. Local scenery directory (E:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FlightSimTools.com\Airport Wizard\scenery_FS9\SCENERY) in scenery Area.086 not found. Click OK to continue.
SS101,
This is just my personal opinion, but instead of 'breaking up' your E Drive versions, I would just bite the bullet and use 'fresh' Installs to build the versions you want. With the 'TEST' and '1980's' as a baseline, re-build the GW versions from scratch, slowly add things one at a time, and test as you go along. Also, I would make sure that any add ons you plan to use are also fresh, and aren't using any elements from your previous Installations.
I feel your pain; six months after my Desktop rig failed, wiping out an FS9 Install that was four years in the making, I too am starting from scratch with my 'new' Laptop. I want to make a GW Install also, but want to take my time and make sure I do it right. I'm keeping this Version vanilla for the most part, with just add on airplanes to keep it 'small'.
Keep on Truckin'...
Alan
This is just my personal opinion, but instead of 'breaking up' your E Drive versions, I would just bite the bullet and use 'fresh' Installs to build the versions you want. With the 'TEST' and '1980's' as a baseline, re-build the GW versions from scratch, slowly add things one at a time, and test as you go along. Also, I would make sure that any add ons you plan to use are also fresh, and aren't using any elements from your previous Installations.
I feel your pain; six months after my Desktop rig failed, wiping out an FS9 Install that was four years in the making, I too am starting from scratch with my 'new' Laptop. I want to make a GW Install also, but want to take my time and make sure I do it right. I'm keeping this Version vanilla for the most part, with just add on airplanes to keep it 'small'.
Keep on Truckin'...
Alan