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Aaron: Keeping up with all the software updates is indeed problematic. I do setup reminders in my calendar to check for updates on most of my addons every two months. So far this has worked well for me. My biggest problem is with Aerosoft Airbus series. Since the release of version 1.30 of both the A318/319 & A320/321 they have come out with four hotfixes. Following their instructions to install, I find some files in the hotfixes are actually older then the files they are supposed to replace. Always ask myself if I'm reading too much into the install and just go ahead and do the update and hope for the best or is it just sloppy work on their part to include older files. Anyway, I can only suggest you find a way that is most comfortable for you as a reminder to check the web sites for any addons you have. Good luck Bob Demarest Knoxville, Tn.

I have 3 systems and all three have their own UPS. Typically I plug the monitor, PC, external backup drive and the cable modem into the UPS and don't worry about the speakers. All three are Cyberpower 1350 units and all three have served me well, especially during those nasty thunderstorms, they give me plenty of time to do orderly shutdown.

Stephen: I was in the same boat, had a problem with my system, also built by Jetline and they have replaced the ASUS MB. I always make sure I keep copies of the installers on a external USB drive and along with a spreadsheet of all the license files. Using those two items to reinstall all my FSX stuff. Have had no problem with any of the PMDG aircraft or any of the other addons I've purchased, just time consuming. And I can say actually made the tutorial flight with the PMDG 777 with no problems, that makes me happy.

cavcpt: Had similar issue only with PMDG 777 and NGX. Problem turned out to be the ASUS motherboard, some problem with the clock. If you have the ASUS board you might want to check their web site for more info.

Kyle: Yes, it's an ASUS MB, system was actually built by Jetline. This past incident was not the first time it's happened and I've made this same trip on my Alienware when PMDG first released the T7 and don't recall this problem. But why do you ask if it's ASUS? Hardware issue? Regards Bob Demarest

Having similar problem. When doing Tutorial 1, on final to Dubai I get the warning about cabin altitude and passenger oxygen. Looking at the status it indicates cabin altitude is 76000 feet...good thing it was an autoland. Don't have failures enabled and pack switches are on, so don't know what is going wrong. Anybody else having a similar issue and can give me some pointers. Regards Bob Demarest

Stan: Have also ordered my system from Jetline and waiting to hear from them concerning ship date. Migrating from my Alienware to Jetline and spending time right now going over all my purchase emails to find dates when purchase was made. Plan on reinstalling all my software based on those dates. And as sick as it sounds, my Teradata days are coming back. Spending some time putting together a word document detailing the complete re-install process, including what will be done first, second, etc. (In the Teradata environment this was known as a change control). As you mentioned earlier my first item, besides turning it on, will be to do an image backup of both the OS and FSX drive. I did speak briefly with Ken at Jetline and he said he was using Acronis True Image 2014 for his imaging needs, so took the plunge and ordered that from Newegg. Over the years have seen many complaints about a lot of software problems including FSX software and addons, but can safely say I have not run into any of those type problems. Guessing folks have "tweaked" their systems to the point where they have created the problem. Let me know how things work out once you get your new system. Regards Bob Demarest

Hi Mike You'll have to let me know if you buy that backup software how it worked out. You obviously will have your new system before me, so I guess you could be my guinea pig. Will have a look at their website and check out the software. Can't wait to order this new Jetline system. Read the review by Mr. Horton some time ago and was impressed. Currently own an Alienware system that I have been very happy with, but with all the new and complex aircraft coming out by PMDG and hopefully FlightSim Labs, I saw the need to upgrade to a more powerful CPU, memory, Graphics card. Jetline looks like it will fit the bill nicely. My only concern, there were a lot of folks with high end systems that appear to be having problems with stutters and poor performance. Can't say I ever had any of those problems so far, but do keep reading the forums for answers. Regards Bob Demarest Birmingham, Al.

Hi Mike: I haven't really found a backup solution that will create an exact image that I like. What I've done for many years is to reserve one of my HDD as a repository for all downloaded software. This drive is strictly for downloads, all installs are then done to another HDD. Then once every two days I backup my download drive to an external (2TB) HDD, also at the same time backing up other important files (excel, word, quicken data) to the same HDD. Then once each quarter I bring out a spare 3TB USB drive and do the same backup, when finished the drive goes back in the box in the closet. Also created an excel spreadsheet with all installed programs and the license key, which is also part to the backup. And just to be extra safe I copy my outlook mail file, which has the original mail and license keys from the supplier, to my laptop. I would be interested also in finding a backup solution that will create a exact image. Tried a program from Norton but didn't care for it, don't know anything about Acronis, will have to search on that, but hopefully some folks will get on here and tell me about the solution they're using. Regards Bob Demarest Birmingham, Al.

Stan: Am also ready to hit the button on a new system from Jetline as well and pretty much matches yours. However, plan on having them put in two 500GB SSD's, one for OS and the other dedicated to FSX and addons. Will use the two HDDs I have in my current system (total of 3TB), one of which contains all my installers for flight sim. As for all the folks who will probably jump in and complain how I could have built the same rig only cheaper, after spending 42 years in software and hardware maintenance and building and troubleshooting more servers then you can shake a stick at, I have no desire to do that in retirement. Let Jetline build my system, send it to me pre-loaded with the OS and FSX, tested and verified, let me plug it in and fly to my hearts content. And God bless my wife of 44 years who allows me this one vice to enjoy. Let me know how things turn out for you as will put my order in after we return from Miami next week. Regards Bob Demarest Birmingham, Al.

I would love to contribute money to this site if I could stipulate how it was spent. I know the folks at AVSIM are volunteers with other things going on in their lives, and I do appreciate their efforts, but quite frankly the response times for the AVSIM web site suck. Would love for them to bring in an outside source, a professional if you will, to look at their servers, and give them a fair evaluation and recommendations to fix this problem once and for all. That's where I want my money spent. I use AVSIM daily for news about upcoming flight sim products and help in fixing any problems that crop up when I install new aircraft, sceneries, etc. The forums are a great resource for this assistance from folks far more knowledgeable then me. Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth. Will continue, like everyone else to wait for web pages to load, in the meantime will go fix my coffee and hopefully will have something to read when I get back to my desk Regards Bob Demarest Birmingham, Al.

Hi all: Purchased the FS2CREW for the PMDG737NGX some time ago and due to fact was sharing computer desk / room with wife was restricted to using the button version. She has now given up the room and moved her computer upstairs giving me sole possession of the downstairs computer room. I am now ready to dive into the voice version of FS2CREW but don't yet have a headset with mic, which brings me to my question...what is everyone using for their headset? In the market now to purchase one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Bob Demarest Birmingham, Alabama

Buster: First of all sorry to hear about your PC troubles, that's gotta suck. Anyway, you might want to look around the forum concerning problems with System Mechanic. I ran it for years with no problems until one day it corrupted several files and after several weeks of finding and fixing problem was resolved. Bottom line, I don't run System Mechanic anymore. Regards Bob Demarest Birmingham, Alabama (soon to be Knoxville, Tn)

Bruce: I have just installed the latest AIRAC file from Navigraph and don't have the problem you're seeing. If you're like me and keep a copy of an older AIRAC file are you sure you installed the latest. Bob Demarest Birmingham, Al.

I don't want to know, better that way as long as checking / savings account aren't at zero balance. Bob Demarest Alabaster, Al. ROLL TIDE