jesseca5
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Post by jesseca5 on Sept 2, 2005 9:32:00 GMT -5
8-)Hi, troops...the old Sarge needs help. I have begun the installation of GW3 on a separate hard drive, free from any other program. I have gotten down to Step 7B of the install instructions and have hit a road block. No where in any of my searches have I been able to find a fs9.cfg file. I have tried my Documents and Settings but nothing shows up. Can someone point me in the right direction? Is the file small enough that it can be emailed to me? jcallahan@inu.net.
Thanks,
Jesse
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rdaniell
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Post by rdaniell on Sept 2, 2005 9:46:47 GMT -5
Fs9.cfg is in a "hidden" file on Windows XP. It can be located by using the search function and enable "look in hidden folders" mode.
Randy
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 9:51:32 GMT -5
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Post by dhasdell on Sept 2, 2005 9:56:33 GMT -5
It's in a hidden file, so start off by setting your system to view all folders.
Then it's in Documents and Settings / User (I think - mine's a Spanish keyboard, so I'm translating here from Proprietario) / Program Data / Microsoft / FS9
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jesseca5
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Post by jesseca5 on Sept 2, 2005 13:24:21 GMT -5
Tom, I'm just about at my wits end. I went to the search facility and entered the 'fs9.cfg' in the "all or part of the file name" block. I also ensured that the search was to look in the hidden files section also. After the search was completed, it told me that the file could not be located. It looks like I may have a corrupted FS2004 installed and I may have to do a complete new install. I also noted that I don't have a 'Documents and Settings/User/Application Data/MicrosoftFS9 folder.' This could be a major problem. Jesse |
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 14:30:35 GMT -5
Tom, I'm just about at my wits end. I went to the search facility and entered the 'fs9.cfg' in the "all or part of the file name" block. I also ensured that the search was to look in the hidden files section also. After the search was completed, it told me that the file could not be located. It looks like I may have a corrupted FS2004 installed and I may have to do a complete new install. I also noted that I don't have a 'Documents and Settings/User/Application Data/MicrosoftFS9 folder.' This could be a major problem. Jesse Do you have Windows XP? |
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 2, 2005 17:42:40 GMT -5
Let me try here -- a question... I used the "B" method... creating a seperate new flightsim... followed the instructions... it starts up...but then I get the cursed initalization failure... it is still looking for the Cessna 172 .... Now I think I could just restore it...haven't clean my recycle bin yet... start it up...see if it works... create a new default with a vintage aircraft and then dum the cessna.. but I think there is a perfered method... What do I need to change to ge into the new old time version...
Dale
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 17:45:48 GMT -5
Let me try here -- a question... I used the "B" method... creating a seperate new flightsim... followed the instructions... it starts up...but then I get the cursed initalization failure... it is still looking for the Cessna 172 .... Now I think I could just restore it...haven't clean my recycle bin yet... start it up...see if it works... create a new default with a vintage aircraft and then dum the cessna.. but I think there is a perfered method... What do I need to change to ge into the new old time version... Dale Return the c172 folder to the new install and leave it there. It needs to be there and was not on the list of planes to delete. Also, change your startup away from SeaTac because there is no airport there in FSGW |
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 2, 2005 17:48:11 GMT -5
Tom... how would I do that prior to start-up...and yes the c172 has been rescued
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 2, 2005 17:55:12 GMT -5
duh..... Never mind Tom..... Dumb me.... all folks need do is make sure the 172 stays.... then to create a flight and take it from there.... gee... feel like a little kid at christmas.....
Dale
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 17:56:15 GMT -5
Have fun Dale and check out Dinner Key first thing  |
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Post by dca1322 on Sept 2, 2005 18:35:29 GMT -5
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Return the c172 folder to the new install and leave it there. It needs to be there and was not on the list of planes to delete. Also, change your startup away from SeaTac because there is no airport there in FSGW[/quote]
A question on "changing startup" you mentioned. I'm guessing (again!) that changing the startup airport, in FSGW will not affect my original FS9 install due to different cfg's? Also, what I need to do is move to an airfield which is in FSGW and then make that the "default", correct?
If so, where do I find a list of airfields or will only appropriate FSGW fields show up when "creat a Flight" is chosen?
Vic
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Post by Admin on Sept 2, 2005 18:40:12 GMT -5
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Post by dca1322 on Sept 2, 2005 19:07:09 GMT -5
Boeing will work just fine...but thanks for the link! Sea-Tac "default" is inside a farmhouse, I think (Cool!) so I will move my default to Boeing with a 172.
FSNavigator question upcoming and that SHOULD about handle any questions I have for now.
Thanks for the help, Tom!
Vic
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