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VisualPS1 on Windows 7

Started by Adrian W, Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:48

Adrian W

Hello,

As we start to have darker evenings in the Northern hemisphere I've decided to recreate my PS1/VisualPS1 setup.  The change since last running this a few years ago is my scenery (VisualPS1) PC is now Windows 7 rather than XP.

As I understand it the .NET Framework version for Windows 7 is 3.5.1 rather than 1.1 under Windows XP.  

Has anybody installed or run VisualPS1 under Windows 7?  Is it possible and are there any tips to help or guide me?

Thanks in anticipation,
Adrian

Garry Richards

Hi Adrian,

VisualPS1 works with Windows 7. The .NET framework versions can all be installed together and the correct one for any application will be used. Windows will tell you if a required version is missing and will install it for you.

Be sure to use the latest VisualPS1 which is version 1.12.

Cheers,
Garry
Garry

Website: flightsim.garryric.com

Adrian W

Hi Garry,

Thanks for your reply - I am pleased VisualPS1 can run on Windows 7.

I have followed your instructions (except installing .NET 1.1) and when running VisualPS1 the following error occurs.  This occurs after connection to the Broker and MCDU.  FSUIPC is registered as I have transferred the Key from my old PC.





I understand I may need to install .NET 1.1.  I haven't as it doesn't seem to be a straightforward process under Windows 7.   The best guide I could find is:

http://saranspot.blogspot.com/2009/02/installing-dotnet-framework-11-on.html

Do I need to install .NET 1.1? Any further guidance appreciated.

Thanks,
Adrian

markus

Hi Adrian.
The problem is your version of fsuipc. The error message states that you use fsuipc 3.980A.
Garry expected that the fsuipc version will alway be a number which was always true before. Now Pete Dowson introduced a character in the version numbering which crashes visualps.
So you need to downgrade to an older fsuipc version and everything will be fine.
Cheers,
 Markus

Adrian W

Hi Markus,

Many thanks.  My old computer is no more and I can't find an old version of FSUIPC.  Which version would you recommend and do you know a source?  I can't see an old version on Pete Dowson's website.

Thanks,
Adrian

markus

Hi,

You will find backuped versions of pete dowsons website at http://www.archive.org .

Try this link:
http://web.archive.org/web/20080717180756/http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

This page will give you access to fsuipc 3.82 which will work with visualps.

Cheers,
Markus

Adrian W

Hi,

Many thanks.  After a week away I have finally had time to revisit my setup and get PS1 and VisualPS1 working together.  It is like meeting an old friend again.

Cheers,
Adrian

Mariano

Markus,

Are you by any chance Markus Vitzekhum? (I apologize for the incorrect spelling.)

Mariano

markus

Hi,
No sorry I am not him although I'm from Germany too. Isn't he registered at Stevens VA?  Maybe you can get in contact with him at their forum. But it's just a quick guess.
cheers,
markus

Mariano

Markus,

Thanks for the tip! I'll try there.

Mariano