Prepar3D Troubleshooting Video Tutorials

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16)  How to fix the error message   "Prepar3D CANNOT run without a valid SCENERY.CFG"   (Prepar3D v2, v3 and v4)

 

 

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17)  How to fix Error message  "D3Dcompiler_43.dll \ D3DX9_43.DLL Is Missing Or Not Found" 

 

 

 

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18) How to update Prepar3D v4 using the update component Installers,  Client, Content and Scenery

 

 

 

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19)  How to Deactivate the Prepar3D License From Your Operating System

This video shows you how to Release the Prepar3D v4 License from your Operating System by Uninstalling and Deactivating the Client only

 

 

 

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20)  Prepar3D v4 will Not launch, Stuck on loading (Removing all 5 generated folders)

This Video will show you how to bring Prepar3D v4 back to a default state by removing the generated files. Note: This process will disable your 3rd party Add Ons

 

 

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21)  How to locate the  Prepar3D.cfg File  (Config file)

A quick tutorial to show you how to locate your Prepar3D.cfg file

 

 

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22)  How to locate the Shaders folder

A Quick tutorial to show you how to locate your Shaders folder in all versions of Prepar3D

 

 

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23) How to locate the Scenery.cfg file, Simobjects.cfg file & the Terrain.cfg file

A Quick tutorial to show you how to locate the Scenery.cfg file, Simobjects.cfg file & the Terrain.cfg file

 

 

 

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24)  Error message  "api.dll was not found reinstalling the program may fix this problem"

How to fix the following error message when launching Prepar3D 

"api.dll was not found reinstalling the program may fix this problem"

 

 

 

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25)  Error message  "Living World Settings In LWcfg.xml are Invalid"

How to fix the following error message when launching Prepar3D 

"Living World Settings In LWcfg.xml are Invalid"

 

 

 

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26)  Prepar3D Refreshing the Graphics (Organic Tweak)

A simple step you can take to help Prepar3D run more smoothly.

These steps are not required But Recommended after completing the following tasks.  
 
(1)  Updating Prepar3D v3 \ v4 using the Update Component Installers (Client) 
 
(2)  Updating your Graphics Driver 
 
(3)  Installing a new Graphics Card 

 

 

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27)  FTX Orbx Scenery, Prepar3D, Stuck on loading, Wont Launch 

These steps can be used for Troubleshooting purposes.

This video shows how FTX Central will activate the Orbx Scenery again even after both files outlined have been manually moved or deleted. FTX Central will Organize and layer the Orbx Scenery correctly when launched.

Please Note: This action will disable all Non Orbx Scenery, However the Scenery that is being launched from the "Prepar3D v4 Add Ons" folder in the PC > Documents location Will Not be effected.

I have also Included additional notes in comments below the video 

 

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28) FTX Central, How to Uninstall and Reinstall 

Uninstalling & Reinstalling FTX Central is the first troubleshooting step to take if FTX Central is crashing, wont launch or not working correctly.

Note: This Will Not effect any of your current Orbx Scenery

I have also Included additional notes in comments below the video