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OleGreyGhost

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Just recovered from corrupted scenery objects and performed a reinstall of FSX Acceleration (boxed edition).  The prior install ran well for 7+ years.  It consisted of FSX, DX10 fixer & the SDK.  A/C & A/P scnery were freeware with a couple of updated local A/P.  Lost my notes on the load order

So far I have a stable operating FSX with the DX10 preview functioning well on my D drive.  Added some recommended fsx.cfg & nVidia tweaks without any  problems.

Not sure as to which should be loaded first (SDK or fixer);  I attempted to load in Steves' DX10 fixer, but that failed ( libraries were greyed out).  I received the reason as error # 3.  (what does # 3 refer to?)  Did not remember getting any error on the previous install.

So before I screw anything up, I am seeking some knowledgeable guidance.  

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Luis Hernandez

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For messing with AFCADs using ADE, maybe?

Best regards,
Luis Hernández 20px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png20px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png

Main rig: self built, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (with SMT off and CO -50 mV), 2x16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, Nvidia RTX3060 Ti 8GB, 256 GB M.2 SSD (OS+apps) + 2x1 TB SATA III SSD (sims) + 1 TB 7200 rpm HDD (storage), ID-Cooling SE-224-XTS air cooler, Viewsonic VX2458-MHD 1920x1080@120 Hz (G-sync compatible, but disabled), Windows 11 (at last!). Running P3D v5.4 (with v4.5 scenery objects as an additional library, just in case), FSX-SE, XP11, MSFS2020 and even FS9. Installing and setting up MSFS2024.

Mobile rig: ASUS Zenbook UM425QA (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H APU @3.2 GHz and boost disabled, 1 TB M.2 SSD, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro). Running FS9 there for airliner ops. FSX-SE also installed, just in case. Lossless Scaling in al my rigs. What a godsend...

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OleGreyGhost

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Luis,

Thanks for the interest.  Yes, I want to take up where I left off 5 yrs ago.  I'll take this up in another post.

Hopefully I can get an answer as to what caused the error# 3 in Steves' DX10 fixer, so I can load that in.

Ciao,    olegreyghost...

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OleGreyGhost

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Well, I tried loading it again.  A little bit of activity; then it stopped.  Displayed the message:

Error creating working copy - file - fx_AfterBurnerFire1.fx - system error was 3.  It repeated the error  for the version 2 & 3  ".fx".  It repeated the error for all (over 300) entries after that.

Hopefully someone is familiar with this error & knows the solution.

Ciao....

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Luis Hernandez

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Have you checked in the DX10 forum? There may be an answer there. But I'm sure the SDK is not needed for installing the Fixer (if not, FSX-SE users would have problems using it).

In  the meantime, have you tried uninstalling the Fixer, then reinstalling it as Admin, and then running it as Admin? Sorry, I ran out of ideas...

Best regards,
Luis Hernández 20px-Flag_of_Colombia.svg.png20px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png

Main rig: self built, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (with SMT off and CO -50 mV), 2x16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, Nvidia RTX3060 Ti 8GB, 256 GB M.2 SSD (OS+apps) + 2x1 TB SATA III SSD (sims) + 1 TB 7200 rpm HDD (storage), ID-Cooling SE-224-XTS air cooler, Viewsonic VX2458-MHD 1920x1080@120 Hz (G-sync compatible, but disabled), Windows 11 (at last!). Running P3D v5.4 (with v4.5 scenery objects as an additional library, just in case), FSX-SE, XP11, MSFS2020 and even FS9. Installing and setting up MSFS2024.

Mobile rig: ASUS Zenbook UM425QA (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H APU @3.2 GHz and boost disabled, 1 TB M.2 SSD, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro). Running FS9 there for airliner ops. FSX-SE also installed, just in case. Lossless Scaling in al my rigs. What a godsend...

VKB Gladiator NXT Premium Left + GNX THQ as primary controllers. Xbox Series X|S wireless controller as standby/travel.

OleGreyGhost

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Luis,

Yes.  I ran out of ideas also.  So I uninstalled it.

Installed updated version 3_4_108 with an ".exe" dated 11/6/2117.  Received the message "install successful".  Was kind of surprised that only 6 files were updated.

Flew a couple of test flights, everything appears normal.  Cockpit shadows & nighttime traffic over the bridge look great.

Also found the problem for the error.  When I reinstalled FSX, I used a different directory setup.  DX10 ini files was pointed to the wrong location.

Thanks for taking an interest, Luis.  All replies are much appreciated.

Can consider this problem solved.....

 

 

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OleGreyGhost

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@Luis Hernandez

Been away from this for too long.  Rebuilding FSX X from the ground up, one piece at a time, is a nightmare.  About 20 or so planes & 50 plus airports, (mostly freeware) not to mention the extra scenery, effects & utility programs.  Now, I just have to update a few utility programs.

I tried an old unorthodox method from back in the days of DOS.  I just had to edit & rebuild about 180 files.  Job's done.  Wish I thought of this first.  Deleted everything to get a fresh start.  Lost some good programs (ORBX Trees).  I just got lucky.

What convinced me to try this was when I tried to load in ORBX Trees (company is defunct) plus the headache with DX10 Fixer, & I could not remember how to fire up the nuclear reactors near the airport.

Take care.....

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Sweetd31

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On 1/22/2025 at 8:32 PM, OleGreyGhost said:

Luis,

Thanks for the interest.  Yes, I want to take up where I left off 5 yrs ago.  I'll take this up in another post.

Hopefully I can get an answer as to what caused the error# 3 in Steves' DX10 fixer, so I can load that in.

Ciao,    olegreyghost...

Youre very lucky to have a copy of Steves DX fixer... i want one bad.

 

but you have to nuke your hidden user fsx files if you are going to do a proper fresh download. Fsx.cfg, scenery.cfg, etc.

 

*also ORBX is not defunct.... in fact has a giant contract with DCS.

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OleGreyGhost

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@Sweetd31,

That is what I had to do.  Rebuild my scenery files, the scenery cfg. & the scenery indexes.  It seems FS is a little sloppy with its' housekeeping;  doesn't like adding & deleting the A/P scenery files.

Yeah, it seems most of the old support sites (avsim.net & sim-outhouse.com)  aren't functioning any more.  I know it's not available at the flightsim store anymore

But you can try this old e-mail address, it might help!!

[email protected]

Take care.....

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