VAinterface: Not able to find SimConnect.dll

[German 0]

Hi there.

I have two Virtual Avionics devices that I love, the MCP and the EFIS panel.

I used the for years with my Prepar3d v5 now in combination with the PMDG 737 

Unfortunately, after I installed windows 11 VAinterface can't find SimConnect.dll.

When I lunch the simulator de following text window pops up:

 

 Not able to find SimConnect.dll, VAinterface will terminate.

 

Does anyone could help me? 

Thank you!

[German 0]

Here is the log:

 

27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - Looking for simconnect.dll
27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - Unable to find SimConnect at C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect_1ed9da73c880e429_10.0.62615.0* (2)
27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - Unable to find SimConnect at C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect_67c7c14424d61b5b_10.0.61259.0* (2)
27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - Unable to find SimConnect at C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect_67c7c14424d61b5b_10.0.61242.0* (2)
27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - Unable to find SimConnect at C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft.esp.simconnect_67c7c14424d61b5b_1.0.20.0* (2)
27/11/21 03:09:52 (   34250) - LoadSimConnect - SimConnect NOT FOUND ! 

[jelgsath 0]

Hey!

I’m having the exact same problem. Our logs report the same.

I’ve done digging and I think I’ve found the problem. Unfortunately not yet a solution.

What I’ve found is:

The folder it looks for SimConnect.dll in is part of the Windows/WinSxS-directory. Which, as I’ve understood so far, is made up of lots of hard links and not actual copies.

I have located all three SimConnect.dll-files in there. But the problem is that the folders that VAInterface looks for seems to be a little differently located in Windows11. The name is also a bit different. Instead of the path our logs report, it’s hidden in Windows/WinSxS/FUSION/… Fusion being the new guy making our lives miserable.

I’ve tried just creating a new hard link with the right name, but Window won’t give me permission.

Any idea?

I’ll write them an email as well.

[jadolfo 7]

Hello,

The same problem, any solution?

Thanks and regards.

Edited January 30, 2022 by jadolfo

[jelgsath 0]

On 1/30/2022 at 7:09 PM, jadolfo said:

Hello,

The same problem, any solution?

Thanks and regards.

Hey!

Yes!

First you need to change the owner of the WinSxS-folder to be your user or at least administrator.

Then you need to create the folder directory that VAInterface refers to in that log. Just create new folders.

Then copy the SimConnect-files that’s located in a folder under Fusion. Don’t remember its exact name, but choose the top of the three x86z.Microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect…”-folders. There are three if you’ve installed both the XPAC, SP1 and the default.

Copy them to the new folder directory you created according to the path mentioned in the VAInterface log.

[logic28 4]

On 2/5/2022 at 8:58 AM, jelgsath said:

Hey!

Yes!

First you need to change the owner of the WinSxS-folder to be your user or at least administrator.

Then you need to create the folder directory that VAInterface refers to in that log. Just create new folders.

Then copy the SimConnect-files that’s located in a folder under Fusion. Don’t remember its exact name, but choose the top of the three x86z.Microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect…”-folders. There are three if you’ve installed both the XPAC, SP1 and the default.

Copy them to the new folder directory you created according to the path mentioned in the VAInterface log.

Thanks for the tip,  I've been having the exact same problem with no response from support@virtualavionics.com.br

After following you tip I non longer get the error message, however, since I'm using P3D v5.3, I was wondering if I should copy those files in a different directory since the virtual CDU doesn't seem to show any of the contents from PMDG after connecting.

Could you confirm that your instructions were only applicable fo Microsoft F. Sim please ?

Thanks

 

Maz

Edited March 28, 2022 by logic28

[Libeccio 0]

good morning, can someone help me? I have the usual problem. after starting the vainterface executable I get the simconnect.dll error. I tried the above solution. but I'm not sure where to put the folders. Thank you all. Johnny

[SilenceArt 0]

Hello, Captain's , i still fighting with VAinterface, any more ideas, thanks in advance

Windows 11

Prepar3D

LOG

04/02/23 15:50:19 (      62) - LoadSimConnect - Looking for simconnect.dll
04/02/23 15:50:19 (      62) - SimConnect - Loaded 'C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect_67c7c14424d61b5b_10.0.61259.0\simconnect.dll'
04/02/23 15:50:19 (      62) - FSXComm - Attached to SimConnect
04/02/23 15:50:19 (      62) - FSXComm - Waiting for Sim Start ...
04/02/23 15:50:19 (      62) - FSComm - Not able to find VAIPC
04/02/23 15:50:24 (    5062) - FSComm - VAIPC started
04/02/23 15:50:24 (    5281) - FSComm - Not able to ping VAIPC
04/02/23 15:50:24 (    5390) - FSComm - Not able to get VAIPC version
04/02/23 15:50:29 (   10406) - FSComm - VAIPC started
04/02/23 15:50:29 (   10625) - FSComm - Not able to ping VAIPC
04/02/23 15:50:29 (   10734) - FSComm - Not able to get VAIPC version
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121109) - vainterface - Shutting Down!!!
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121109) - FSCommMgr - Unable to attach comm
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121219) - FSXComm - Detach SimConnect
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121219) - SimConnect - SimConnect.dll unloaded
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - BroadcastListener - recvfrom failed with error 10004
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - BroadcastListener - Finished receiving. Closing socket.
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - BroadcastListener - closesocket failed with error 10093
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - SocketMgr - Accept failed: 10004
 
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - vainterface - getIPAdress => WSACleanup
04/02/23 15:52:20 (  121234) - VAInterface - Closing
 

Edited February 4, 2023 by SilenceArt

[CO2Neutral 278]

You just need to install SimConnect again from P3D redist:

D:\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v5\redist\Interface\FSX-SP2-XPACK\retail\lib

run SimConnect.msi 

then reboot

run VAInterface control panel, bring up CDU on iPad, hit connect and you should see the device connect here:

Make sure you have the latest version VAInterface_2.28.1.21684.msi

EDIT:  I recommend you install VAInterface on a separate drive or outside of any Windows protected folders ... i.e. D:\Virtual Avionics

Edited February 12, 2023 by CO2Neutral