FSUIPC trouble with FS98

[arthurnetteler]

I have downloaded and installed FSUIPC 3.99, installed it in FS98 Modules Folder (the website says it is for FS98). I removed FS6IPC.DLL to my desktop. I restarted my computer and loaded FS98. When I have selected the aircraft, airport and time, I start the flight. The panel of the plane appears only, you can still see my desktop. After about 5 seconds. I get the Microsoft error box (sent info to them). After sending or not is selected, FS98 shuts down. I have used the included install.exe and I have also tried moving the files by hand to my Modules Folder, nothing helped. I downloaded FSUIPC because I was told I need it to use KACARS. My email is amc_renault(at)yahoo(dot)com if this makes it easier to contact me. Thank you for your time.

[Pete Dowson]

I have downloaded and installed FSUIPC 3.99, installed it in FS98 Modules Folder (the website says it is for FS98). I removed FS6IPC.DLL to my desktop. I restarted my computer and loaded FS98. When I have selected the aircraft, airport and time, I start the flight. The panel of the plane appears only, you can still see my desktop. After about 5 seconds. I get the Microsoft error box (sent info to them).

Well, whilst it was originally designed for FS2000, not FS98, it was originally made to work in FS98 only in order to check the offset mapping between FS98 and FS2000, to make sure I retained compatibility. The only other use on FS98 was for the logging. It had very little other purpose.

The current version of FSUIPC3 is actually 3.998g (and there's a 3.998h in the Download Links subforum. There were some changes after 3.99 was released to make it work again in FS2000 and CFS1 and 3, so perhaps yuo could update and try again.

Otherwise I need more information. If a Windows error is coming up then you can get more information, and in particular the Module offset and error code. But only with 3.998h please, otherwise it won't match what I have.

Regards

Pete

[arthurnetteler]

Thank you for your reply.

I will look for the 3.998h download and try it, after I dis-guard the FSUIPC that I have now.. If it does not work I will send you the info contained in the Windows Error box.

Thanks again,

Art

Well, whilst it was originally designed for FS2000, not FS98, it was originally made to work in FS98 only in order to check the offset mapping between FS98 and FS2000, to make sure I retained compatibility. The only other use on FS98 was for the logging. It had very little other purpose.

The current version of FSUIPC3 is actually 3.998g (and there's a 3.998h in the Download Links subforum. There were some changes after 3.99 was released to make it work again in FS2000 and CFS1 and 3, so perhaps yuo could update and try again.

Otherwise I need more information. If a Windows error is coming up then you can get more information, and in particular the Module offset and error code. But only with 3.998h please, otherwise it won't match what I have.

Regards

Pete

[arthurnetteler]

Ok Pete,

I downloaded and installed the 3.998g, that did the same thing as the 3.99. I also downloaded the 3.998h and swapped it with the 3.998g, same result also. here is what the error report says:

Error signature-

AppName: fltsim98.exe AppVer 6.10.0.446 ModName: unknown

ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: ffffffff

Reporting details-

This error report includes: information reguarding the condition of Flight Simulator 98 Module when the problem occurred; the operating system version and computer hardware in use; your Digital Product ID, which could be used to identify your license; and the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer......

Technical Information:

Exception Information-

Code: 0xc0000005 Flags: 0x00000000

Record: 0x0000000000000000 Address: 0xffffffffffffffff

System Information

Windows NT 5.1 Build: 2600

CPU Vendor Code: 68747541 - 69746E65 - 444D4163

CPU Version: 00070FF2 CPU Feature Code: 078BFBFF

CPU AMD Feature Code: EBD3FBFF

There was another 10-12 pages of info, all with module numbers. Do you need that as well?

Well, whilst it was originally designed for FS2000, not FS98, it was originally made to work in FS98 only in order to check the offset mapping between FS98 and FS2000, to make sure I retained compatibility. The only other use on FS98 was for the logging. It had very little other purpose.

The current version of FSUIPC3 is actually 3.998g (and there's a 3.998h in the Download Links subforum. There were some changes after 3.99 was released to make it work again in FS2000 and CFS1 and 3, so perhaps yuo could update and try again.

Otherwise I need more information. If a Windows error is coming up then you can get more information, and in particular the Module offset and error code. But only with 3.998h please, otherwise it won't match what I have.

Regards

Pete

[Pete Dowson]

I downloaded and installed the 3.998g, that did the same thing as the 3.99. I also downloaded the 3.998h and swapped it with the 3.998g, same result also.

Hmm. Odd that, when it works okay in FS2000. There must be some other function I'm using which didn't exist back then.

here is what the error report says:

Unfortunately that tells me nothing useful. The crash isn't even in FSUIPC.

There was another 10-12 pages of info, all with module numbers. Do you need that as well?

No. That'll be all about other things in your system.

I've really got no way of finding out why this happens now. And I lost my FS98 discs some years ago. I will have another look for them, but meanwhile can you not update to a known supported version, like FS2000, FS2002 or FS2004? I'm sure you can get FS2004 really cheap these days. I think it might be quicker.

If not, perhaps you can ask the author of the program you are trying to use why it needs FSUIPC. For FS98 it realy should use the official interface, FS6IPC -- that was the proper interface back then.

Regards

Pete

[arthurnetteler]

Thanks for trying Pete. I also have FS2002 in my computer, the FSUIPC works fine in there. I am just more comfortable flying in the 98 I guess. I got the FS2002 from a friend a couple of weeks ago so I would be able to use FSUIPC and KACARS. I really don't like the way the planes operate in it though....lol.. I have been a Pilot for more than 30 years. Have over 12900 hours when I retired in 2007. Thanks again Pete,

Art

Hmm. Odd that, when it works okay in FS2000. There must be some other function I'm using which didn't exist back then.

Unfortunately that tells me nothing useful. The crash isn't even in FSUIPC.

No. That'll be all about other things in your system.

I've really got no way of finding out why this happens now. And I lost my FS98 discs some years ago. I will have another look for them, but meanwhile can you not update to a known supported version, like FS2000, FS2002 or FS2004? I'm sure you can get FS2004 really cheap these days. I think it might be quicker.

If not, perhaps you can ask the author of the program you are trying to use why it needs FSUIPC. For FS98 it realy should use the official interface, FS6IPC -- that was the proper interface back then.

Regards

Pete

[Pete Dowson]

Thanks for trying Pete. I also have FS2002 in my computer, the FSUIPC works fine in there. I am just more comfortable flying in the 98 I guess.

If I can find my FS98 anywhere I'll check what's up. Haven't had time to look yet. I'll repost here if I do find it.

Perhaps you can help me fix it anyway. Show me the FSUIPC log, from the FS98 Modules folder, please. It might at least show me where it got to. If you first add "LogExtras=Yes" to the [General] section of the INI file then it will show me more. Paste the log into a reply here.

Pete

[arthurnetteler]

Hi Pete....

OK, I found in FlightSim.com the file (FSUIPC 3.7.5.0), I downloaded it and installed it into my FS98 Modules Folder, it now works!! I now have a problem with the "Parking Brake" warning box on KACARS not turning off. I will try to get in-touch with KACARS about this. Do you want me uninstall this version and reinstall the g-h, so we can get that file you want? If you do I will be happy to try it for you.

Thank you very much for your help on this. It was a real pleasure working with you,

Art

[Pete Dowson]

Hi Pete....

OK, I found in FlightSim.com the file (FSUIPC 3.7.5.0), I downloaded it and installed it into my FS98 Modules Folder, it now works!!

Okay. You can use that -- I can't support it, but then I can't support FS98 either without a copy.

But I would like to have a stab at fixing 3.998h if you could try to get the info from that for me, please.

Regards

Pete