merlins

I wrote in a forum recently that I suspected some timing issue somewhere, and that FSUIPC was either getting bombed out by the window switch or was letting go of the sim in some way. Primarily because although the PC was way fast enough for the sim, I observed that fs2002 window switch was much quicker than as for 2004. Thus, there is something about 2004 timings which is diferent than it's predecessor. Ok here's what I did: In XP, uncheck window animation:-). Use XP style desktop, not windows classic (possibly something is running ) Now minimise and restore a few windows, any will do and you might well see a noticeable inrease in speed when they switch. This suggests window animation may be upto some mischief. Now start the sim and get into flight window, full screen view and then minimise, but DO NOT minimise with alt+enter or mouse. Instead from the full screen view minimise using the 'windows' key ONLY, located at lower left hand of keyboard. Restore at your liesure with l/h mouse click on task bar sim indicator. This will not crash or hang the sim and affords quicker access to other windows anyway. Note also abcense of 'beep' when using this method, why? i wonder. By this method I swear I must have toggled windows in 2004 about 100 times, not one single freeze. Perhaps this may shed light or give some hint as to what is going on, I would hedge a bet on FSUIPC not being quite at home with timings, somewhere. Merlins

They won't need to, they can sort it for themselves just like I had to. I suspect all these people with this black screen freeze have one thing in common, boy I am amazed how simple it was to solve this problem. It's funny how things can stare you in the face and you don't necessarily notice them. All I will say is it's what some users are doing that FSUIPC does not necessarily like. I will not say anymore on how to fix this problem since, most people on this forum yourself included have been downright nasty and unhelpful to me, showing nothing more than a 'mine's ok sod you' attitude toward this problem. Quote: 'Do unto others as they would do unto you' Now go ****yourself, horrible selfish bunch.

Someone else with the dreaded screen freeze. Never mind, the FSUIPC author can pass the blame to someone/something else. Couldn't be the dll oh no couldn't possibly be that, lmao. Did you pay money for that thing Thomas ? merlins

It no accusation, what I see happening is factual and is not in dispute. I am not in a minority with this problem. Check forums if you don't believe me. My FSUIPC was free, as it is to anyone. Kindly get your facts straight first ok. My point is: 'why would I purchase something which on demonstration shows incompatibility? Were you soft enough to do this ? What you are suggesting is that the payware version does not have compatibility problems, I would have thought the FSUIPC author would have something to say about that remark. Now, here's the interesting bit : since my 'one and only' post on this subject I have indeed found a cure for FSUIPC hanging the sim, I have had to do this myself ( last night infact) but because of you accusing me of trying to scrounge freebies over the heads of others I am not prepared to divulge the cure free of charge, I want 20 euro. I think that sounds fair enough. Were it not for your stupid comments, I would have gladly told anyone how to do it. Perhaps try sticking to the facts and offering help, if you are unable to help, keep your stupid remarks to yourself. merlins

Hi It was suggested to me that to prevent fs2004 crashing on window switch, I utilise the latest video drivers and DX, well done that. Exactly the same problem. For whatever reason, there is obviously a compatibility issue with fs2004 and something will have to be done to sort it out, otherwise there is going to be a lot of people out there who just simply will not be able to run weather addons in FS9. This has implications not just for the author of FSUIPC, but also for anyone offering an addon that requires FSUIPC and window switch. In other words: no one is going to want payware that doesn't work. One might try something free even in the knowledge it might or might not work, but certainly nobody in their right mind pays money for software that doesn't work, or in this case crashes the sim altogether. So unless FSUIPC is made to function reliably in FS9, things like FSMeteo, Activesky etc or anything else that rquires this dll will themselves be a waste of money. Question is Mr Dowson: are you going to ensure your product is compatible for the 20 euros you ask?, or are you just going to blame someone/something else and say hard luck to most of us? Merlins