B777 for FS2004 (Both FS2004 and FSX Installed)

[Russell 0]

I wasn't sure where to post this, in the FS2004 or the PSS ForumMy computer is running on Windows XP, SP3 and I have loaded both FS 2004 and FSX. FS 2004 is loaded on my main hard drive ©, and FSX is loaded and running on an external drive (L). I have been using FS 2004 for several years without any problems. I installed FSX a couple of months ago, and until now, didn't notice any problems. For the first time since the FSX installation, I tried to use the PSS B777 program (FS2004). The system loaded ok, but when I tried to configure the load for the aircraft, the utility was not appearing and I was unable with the following message: "Cannot locate MS FS 9.0 Directory. Unable to import configuration." or words to that effect, I don't recall the exact message right now. Then I found the FSTweak on this [AVSIM] forum to address this, now I can configure the fuel and load, and open FS 9.0 with the correct aircraft, but when I try to program the FMC/CDU on the PERF page, the system freezes. It was suggested that I use the Registry Tool available from Flight One, I tired this as well, the system still responds the with the same issue (freezing).Any suggestions?Thanks, Russell

[FOD 23]

Russell,Looks as if you have sorted out the original registry problem. Just to check that the load manager is working correctly - when you save a load do you see the aircraft.cfg update??The freeze at CDU input is odd (have not seen it since the early days) - are you using the JF PSS 777 release or are you manually installing from a PSS back-up?John R

[Russell 0]

Thanks for the reply John. I have tried repairing the registry, and I can now configure the flight with the proper load. I can also open FS2004 and select the proper aircraft. It also appears that the aircraft is configured properly. The PSS 777 is a JustFlight DVD version. The system still freezes when I program the CDU. The odd thing is... when I enter the data on the PERF page, it freezes when I enter the data for the last information needed before moving on to the next step. In other words, no matter what order I enter the information, ALT, COST INDEX, ZFW, or FUEL, it is always the final input that freezes the system. I have tried several orders of entering the data, and the freeze always happens when trying to enter the information for the last item needed. The whole computer freezes, sometimes I have to power off the computer and sometimes I can Ctrl-Alt-Del to restore control.I have had no issues with this program before, so I suspect it has something to do with FSX. Like I said, this is the first time using it since installing FSX. I have a couple of other add-ons for FS2004 and haven't noticed any problems, I also ahev B737 PIC, ERJ (Wilco), B757 CS, and F1 ATR. For FSX (Gold), I have PMDG B747 abd Aerosoft F16. This seems to be the only program with a problem that I have noticed at this time.Thanks for the suggestions and assistance.Russell

[FOD 23]

Have you tried an uninstall/reinstall with the JF DVD?Sounds like a conflict/error with with one of the gauge files - I have FS9 & FSX running together so I'll have a look later today.John R

[Russell 0]

Actually my next step was to uninstall/reinstall. I was just waiting for any other suggestions.

[FOD 23]

See how that goes. I have just run my 777 with FSX also installed {for the first time in several months} and the Perf Page gave no problems. BTW I assume that you have got our old friend voronoi.dat in the FS9 root folder? Let me know how you get on.John R

[Russell 0]

Thanks, I'll let you know.

[Russell 0]

It appears that everything is working properly now, I had to uninstall and reinstall, then install all the updates.