Installation and activation
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HOW TO GET, INSTALL AND RUN SIM SKUNK MODELS
(1) DOWNLOAD
Download the installer executable (zipped) from the provided link
There is a naming convention on installers: SSW_<ac_type>_X.Y.Z.exe
X is the major version
Y is the minor version
Z is the patch (aka Service Pack) number
BELOW PROCEDURE IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW USERS, USERS THAT ALREADY HAVE ACTIVATION KEY FOR A MODEL MAJOR VERSION WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL AND/OR SUPPORT FORUM. FOR THESE USERS IS ENOUGH DOWNLOAD NEW VERSIONS, UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION AND INSTALL THE NEWER.
(2) INSTALL
Execute the installer
Windows 7 users: Run installer by right clicking on .exe file and then clicking “Run as administrator”
(3) INSTALL VC10 C/C++ RUNTIME LIBRARY
Find and install the C/C++ runtime library installer MSVC2010-runtime-redist_x86.exe in:
[FSX folder]\SimObjects\Airplanes\<aircraft_main_folder>
Windows 7 users: Run installer by right clicking on exe file and clicking “Run as administrator”
Installation of the C/C++ runtime library is mandatory, the model will no work properly without.
(4) INSTALL FSUIPC (if not already installed) FSUIPC v4.5 or newer is required and can be found here:
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html Our models do not require a registrated version of FSUIPC
(5) MODEL FIRST RUN
Load the model which can be found under the “SIM SKUNK WORKS” manufacturer.
Answer YES to accept installation of .gau and .dll files (mandatory step)
Model can be used for free for several minutes before FSX is paused irreversibly until a new aircraft is loaded.
The model will create a file called sswks."your_pc".<ac_type>.ssw in the main FSX folder which is required later for registration.
Windows 7 users: Run FSX by right clicking on exe file and clicking “Run as administrator” to ensure the creation of the ssw file
(6) MAKE DONATION (skip this step if already done)
If you like the model and think is worthwhile donate to have a full-time activation:
Make a donation using the PayPal Donation button on the left-hand side of this page and make a donation of not less than € 20
You can make the payment either via PayPal or with a credit/debit card.
A PayPal account is not required if paying by credit or debit card
If you do not have a credit card, contact staff@102virtual.org"
(7) REGISTER THE MODEL
Find file sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.ssw mentioned in step 5 and send it via email to staff@102virtual.org together with your order number.
You will receive a confirmation message containing the file: sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.reg.zip,the zip file contains a Windows registry key file (.reg)
In most cases, registry keys are emailed shortly after receipt of the .ssw file, but please allow a maximum of 24-48 hours for the process to be completed.
(8) ACTIVATE THE MODEL
Double click the .reg file received to activate the registry key, this procedure is completely safe.
Once registered and activated, the time limit on the model will be removed.
NOTE: The activation of the model is based on information about your hardware and software configuration, therefore the activation key is personal and will work ONLY on the PC on which the model was registered.
(9) DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL WEAPON PACKAGE
Togheter with the airplane download link you will receive also the weapon package download link for weapon used by SSW models:
F-104 S
F-104 G
AV8B harrier
Open the .rar file and execute the installer, no further actions are required.
SUPPORT AND BENEFITS
Registration entitles you to:
Free upgrades to all minor versions and patches
Login data to register on our SIM SKUNK WORKS support forum
Download aircraft real flight manuals and all documentations available
Download military base sceneries and others free products
UNINSTALL
Uninstalller can be found on main FSX folder.
MULTIPLE ACTIVATIONS
If you require installations on multiple PC please make a request on staff@102virtual.org
KEY ACTIVATIONS AND INVALID KEYS
We assume no responsibility for any damage caused to any PC arising from improper use of the activation key
Major hardware and/or software changes can cause the activation key to become invalid and the model goes in PAUSE immediately after has been loaded. In such cases, please send the latest sswks.<your_pc>.<ac_type>.ssw to staff@102virtual.org specifying what hardware/software changes have done so we can provide you with a new key, without these informations we cannot rebuild the key.