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UPDATE: * In the previous post, the "driver signature enforcement overrider" step was necessary to skip rebooting with the advanced options and pressing F7 every time. * This however doesn't work for me anymore on new windows 10 updates (Redstone 4 - 17025 and 17035...). This might change with future updates as these versions are not final. In this case, the only solution to make it easier (if you use tileproxy that frequently) is to make windows 10 automatically display the advanced options whenever you start your pc. To do so, you can download and install "winaero tweaker". You'll find "always show advanced boot options" in "Boot and Logon/Boot options". Simply check it and restart, and uncheck it whenever you don't need it anymore =)

Getting tileproxy to work on new windows's is really tricky,but by following these steps, everything should be fine. 1. We first need to create 4 batch files to automate the process. This will make things easier even for people who have already figured out how to make tileproxy work: *Open notepad and copy/paste in it this command: "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f". Click "save as" and name the file "Disable UAC.bat" * Reopen notepad and copy/paste this command: "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k %windir%\System32\reg.exe ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f". Click "save as and name the file "Enable UAC.bat" * Reopen notpad again and copy paste this command: "bcdedit /set testsigning on pause". The enter between "on" and "pause is important". save this file as "Test Mode ON.bat" * notepad one last time. paste: "bcdedit /set testsigning off pause". save this file as "Test Mode OFF.bat" 2. All these files must always be opened as admin to work (left click and select "run as administrator"). Executing "Disable UAC.bat" and "Test Mode ON.bat" as admin and restarting is enough to disable UAC and Enable test mode, making tileproxy work (if properly configured). Do it now. To re-enable UAC (it is necessary to run windows 10 apps for example - but they can be substituted with other software), opening "Enable UAC.bat" as admin and restarting is enough. 3. install tileproxy using "Tileproxy_Beta8_Nov16_2". don't forget what folder you chose for "tileproxy photoreal world" in the install options page. You'll need it later to modify your proxyuser.ini file (I use D:\Tileproxy). Also be careful to separate folders with "\" and not "/" while choosing the destination, otherwise a persistant error will appear. you can update your tileproxy installation by using files in "TileProxy_R086_update-1". Copy and paste files in this rar to fsx/tileproxy and overwrite existing files. 4. go to your microsoft FSX folder/TileProxy. overwrite "ProxyUser.ini" file if you have ready-to-use configuration, but you have to open it anyways to correct the distination with the one noted above (D:\Tileproxy in my example). 5. All done! you can launch proxyuser batch file from fsx/tileproxy folder(make a desktop shortcut for easier access). If it tells "ready for takeoff", then it worked. Simconnect needs to be installed in order for tileproxy to work (It serves as a communication software between FSX and its addons). If it displays an error, follow these steps: A .windows + R". Type "gpedit.msc" and OK. Group Policy Editor windows will open, navigate from left category folders to "Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Application Compatibility" and enable (by double clicking and clicking 'Enable' instead of "not configured")the "Turn off Program Compatibility Assistant" and "Turn off Program Compatibility Engine". B . Still in Group Policy Editor, go to "User configuration\Administrative Templates\system\Driver Installation". Double click "Code signing for device drivers". Click "Enabled" and "ignore" in the options menu, then "ok". C. "Windows + R", type "regedit" and then enter. go to "HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System".Modify the value of "FilterAdministratorToken" to "0". If it doesn't exist, create it in the form of "DWORD". D. From the start menu, click "restart" while holding "shift". choose troubleshoot\advanced options\startup settings\restart. Press "F7" when prompted. If you were unable to get to test mode by following step "2", this can substitute it but you have to redo it everytime you want to want to start tileproxy. E. Download and run "Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider" (AS ADMIN - important!!). Select "Sign a System File" and click "Next". On the search box type this path: "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\tileproxy.sys". Restart your computer. Not sure if this step is necessary, but better safe than sorry =) You can also use this tool to take off the "test mod" watermark from your desktop (it didn't work for me though). Everything should work now =D (unless your proxyuser.ini" file is not properly configured). Notes: * Tileproxy only works in testmode and with UAC disabled. * In the FSX Scenery Library Settings all the WORLD_XXX entries must be at the top and the WORLD_LOD8 must be just below them; so the tiles appear in FSX. * proxyuser must be opened before launching FSX. * From time to time, check the internet for new vitual earth versions to update your maps. you can find your map version in your proxyuser.ini file. just update that file with the new script.