Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 13, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted August 13, 2018 No, but I doubt it would do any good if the customer starts the sim, stops the sim and then updates. every since FS2004 we have seen problems that files were locked by the OS even after the sim is closed (ever noticed you can't close and restart the sim without a short pause?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por928 65 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 So you are saying Mathijs depending on how the sim is updated, and there are different approved updates, e.g, just the client, or client + Cont or Client + cont + scenery, or maybe the best solution, from a code point of view, totally removed and re-installed, P3D may behave differently with some add ons. Do Aerosoft carry out an update of the various P3D modules as above or fully remove and re-install of P3D when a new version is brought out? I guess the ideal is a full remove and re-install when each update is released, and then both developers and users have the same base code. When users and developers carry out updates or reinstall, this may cause the sim code to be slightly different, which "may" cause issues with some addons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BumpsyDaisy 1 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I followed LM's instructions. "minor" update is a confusing term considering the tone of inquiry here. I took this text from LM to heart: " Updating Prepar3D v4 When minor updates are released for Prepar3D v4, there are two options available to update Prepar3D v4. The recommended method is simply updating using the Client installer. This is the quickest and least error prone. When you uninstall the Client, you will be prompted about whether or not you wish to deactivate Prepar3D. You can choose “No” if you are simply updating the same machine and, therefore, will not have to reactivate once the reinstall is finished. Copyright © 2017 Lockheed Martin Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. You can also update by doing a complete uninstall and reinstall of the entire application, but often that is not necessary or desired." To me, a change from V4 to V5 is major. a change from v4.2 to v4.3 is minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski_NZ 19 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I'd love to know whether this counts as a "clean install" (as recommended by Aerosoft): 1) I removed all three components (Client, Content and Scenery) via the Windows Control Panel. 2) I then installed the three (latest) separate components from LM. 3) Cleared the shaders *cache*. I did *not* remove/reinstall the main P3D application. Are there any other files/folders that need to be deleted? Please advise! Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 14, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted August 14, 2018 We seriously suggest all parts to be removed and temporary folders to be cleared. We just have seen too many times now that updating can cause problems. In the issue with the St Elmos' effect we have over 70 people who had the issue and had it cleared by making sure the sim was okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por928 65 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Adamski_NZ said: I'd love to know whether this counts as a "clean install" (as recommended by Aerosoft): 1) I removed all three components (Client, Content and Scenery) via the Windows Control Panel. 2) I then installed the three (latest) separate components from LM. 3) Cleared the shaders *cache*. I did *not* remove/reinstall the main P3D application. Are there any other files/folders that need to be deleted? Please advise! Adam. Hi Adam, Did you see the link I provided from LM about updating P3D? Looking at their section 3... 3) Actions to take after you update the Client (Optional) These actions are recommended But not required Delete the Prepar3D.cfg file and the Shaders folder after you update with the ClientNote: This file and folder will generated again when you launch Prepar3DThese actions will not effect your 3rd Party Software (Add On's), You will need to readjust your graphic and scenery settings to your preference again via Prepar3D > Options after you delete the Prepar3D.cfg file Right click and delete the Prepar3D.cfg file and the Shaders folder, These will generate again when you launch Prepar3D -----------Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ► Roaming ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D v4 - Prepar3D.cfg Local Disk (C:) ► Users ► You ► AppData ► Local ► Lockheed Martin ► Prepar3D v4 - Shaders -----------To locate this file and folder, Insure the box is Ticked for Show hidden files, folders and drives in File Explorer Options Looks like you just need to remove the Prepar3D.dfg file, and let it regenerate. Interesting that LM say "recommended, But not required.... Until the managed climb/descent can be resolved, I have resorted to using the "other" bigger bus, and hope the to be released A320/A321 behaves a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski_NZ 19 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Mathijs Kok said: We seriously suggest all parts to be removed and temporary folders to be cleared. We just have seen too many times now that updating can cause problems. In the issue with the St Elmos' effect we have over 70 people who had the issue and had it cleared by making sure the sim was okay. Thanks, Mathijs. Just to be double, triple sure - that means uninstalling the *main* P3D application as well (the one I did *not* do? 17 minutes ago, por928 said: Did you see the link I provided from LM about updating P3D? Looking at their section 3... 3) Actions to take after you update the Client (Optional) [... CUT ...] Looks like you just need to remove the Prepar3D.dfg file, and let it regenerate. Interesting that LM say "recommended, But not required.... Thanks! Sorry - yes - I should have mentioned that. I always do that as a matter of course anyway (old habits die hard)! Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 14, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yes, all parts of the sim. Then also delete the product folder because we have seen often that not all files are removed. Then reboot before installing again so you can be sure that there are no bits locked in memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski_NZ 19 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, Mathijs Kok said: Yes, all parts of the sim. Then also delete the product folder because we have seen often that not all files are removed. Then reboot before installing again so you can be sure that there are no bits locked in memory. OK ... understood ... many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 14, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted August 14, 2018 Because there were a few overlapping topics and I wanted to keep this as clear as possible I started a new topic, please read and follow up there: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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