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#3671925 - 10/30/12 09:42 AM "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!???  
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Hi guys.

I've spent all afternoon installing and trying to get DCS World to work.

Whenever I go to fly the game crashes and Windows displays a message "DCS World has stopped working".

It either happens as soon as I click on "fly", or after a minute or two of game time.

I've tried re-installing, updating, C++ updates, DirectX updates, unplugging peripherals, reverting my overclock. My temps are fine. I can't think of much else to try??? Why would Eagle Dynamics make a game that is such a PITA to get to work?

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i5 3570k
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#3672024 - 10/30/12 01:01 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Have you tried turning down all the graphics settings? I found that when I enabled HDR, the game would tend to crash.

Also, in one particular mission it would always crash (Long day for SU25T). Other than that, I've had no problems.

#3672044 - 10/30/12 01:50 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Which Windows 7 are you using?

#3672190 - 10/30/12 05:14 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Well it should be no surprise to anyone DCS is full of errors as are all the modules. It should not be a surprise that things stop working. Like all of the Projects done by ED everyone has a lot of issues. I would hate to be a coder for ED it must be a nightmare fixing issues and end up breaking others. Lets hope they can get this all sorted out. They need time.

#3672254 - 10/30/12 06:49 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Have you checked the .crash log files? I've never experienced that error, nor have I heard of anyone who has persistently experienced that error.

Have you checked on the Digital Combat Simulator forums? There's a large number of posts discussing common problems and solutions. If you search there, you may find more information about your issue.


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#3672405 - 10/30/12 09:44 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: EinsteinEP]  
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Originally Posted By: EinsteinEP
Have you checked the .crash log files? I've never experienced that error, nor have I heard of anyone who has persistently experienced that error.

Have you checked on the Digital Combat Simulator forums? There's a large number of posts discussing common problems and solutions. If you search there, you may find more information about your issue.


Hi. I did check the crash log, and amongst all the code, the one thing that stands out is a line stating "Access Violation". Not sure what that means???

I have googled this issue and it has come up quite a lot, but it seems to be happening to others for different reasons as their solutions haven't worked for me frown

#3672411 - 10/30/12 10:00 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Are you using 64 bit windows?

#3672485 - 10/30/12 11:13 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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no windows 7 x 64 no go. Check to see if you have latest c++ , latest drivers. suggest re download and turn off all anti virus. I would do a clean uninstall of the program DCS-World. You only need Lockon and I would take it to v1.02 then download and install dcs-world. see if that works. I would also check and delete any starforce files in the registry. You will need administrator rights to do this.

#3672542 - 10/31/12 12:38 AM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Lock-On is not required to install or run DCS World.

The tip to reinstall the C++ redistributable and DirectX is a good one, I heartily second it.


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#3672633 - 10/31/12 04:22 AM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: eno75]  
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Originally Posted By: eno75
Are you using 64 bit windows?


Sorry, I'm running Win 7 - 64 bit.

I've tried reinstalling/updating c++ and directX and it is still happening.

#3672634 - 10/31/12 04:27 AM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Sounds like a 3d rendering problem. Go into graphics lua and turn off 3d rendering down near the bottom. When you start the game it'll show a black screen- but if it doesn't crash you can narrow it down to a graphics driver or card issue.

#3672704 - 10/31/12 09:45 AM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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1. Is this your 1st installation ?
2. Have you install something that DCS assumed it as inproper and locked itself ?

#3672725 - 10/31/12 11:07 AM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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I had a similar problem and mine turned out to be a memory timing problem. DCS World would crash when I ran my memory at the XMP timing, I turned it down to 1333 mhz and so far the constant crashing seems to be gone.


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#3672926 - 10/31/12 05:04 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Hmm, well lets say your computer is not the problem then. Have you tried what I suggested, get a new download, do a clean uninstall, to use DCS-World you need an original copy of Lockon you don't need FC or FC2, load that then load DCS-world, new download. Before that, if you had FC or FC2 you need to get the starforce files out of the registry and you need admin. rights to do that. Now go ahead and reinstall everything. See if this solves the problem.

#3672935 - 10/31/12 05:13 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: scotsmen54]  
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Originally Posted By: scotsmen54
Hmm, well lets say your computer is not the problem then. Have you tried what I suggested, get a new download, do a clean uninstall, to use DCS-World you need an original copy of Lockon you don't need FC or FC2, load that then load DCS-world,


You DO NOT need Lock On or any variant for DCS World. Where in the world did you get that from??

All you need is DCS World for DCS World to run.


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#3672938 - 10/31/12 05:17 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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DCS World is FREE 100% Straight Up, and Comes with the SU-25T.

You do NOT need LoMAC, FC, FC2, A10, KA50, P51, CA, etc etc.


you should be able to download the latest ISO, Install it, and Run it, and fly the SU-25T without anything from ED/Ubisoft installed.

Post Crash Logs. from /<user>/Saved Games/DCS/Config/me log.


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#3672939 - 10/31/12 05:18 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: cichlidfan]  
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Originally Posted By: cichlidfan
Originally Posted By: scotsmen54
Hmm, well lets say your computer is not the problem then. Have you tried what I suggested, get a new download, do a clean uninstall, to use DCS-World you need an original copy of Lockon you don't need FC or FC2, load that then load DCS-world,


You DO NOT need Lock On or any variant for DCS World. Where in the world did you get that from??

All you need is DCS World for DCS World to run.



Note: install it due a contractual obligation they have with Ubisoft.

This is a requirement based on the ED site, install procedure for DCS-world, and actually they suggest FC as well.

Go to ED forums and read how to install DCS-world. It is there. Please don't confuse him.

#3672942 - 10/31/12 05:20 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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Originally Posted By: Juzzy82
Why would Eagle Dynamics make a game that is such a PITA to get to work?



They wouldnt, The fact that you're having problems doesnt mean everyone is.

nobody's system is 100% the same. plus you've obviously tweaked and overclocked yours, so it operates outside of the normal rules.

I run DCSW on 3 machines just fine. as does my brother.


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#3672945 - 10/31/12 05:22 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: scotsmen54]  
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Originally Posted By: scotsmen54
Originally Posted By: cichlidfan
Originally Posted By: scotsmen54
Hmm, well lets say your computer is not the problem then. Have you tried what I suggested, get a new download, do a clean uninstall, to use DCS-World you need an original copy of Lockon you don't need FC or FC2, load that then load DCS-world,


You DO NOT need Lock On or any variant for DCS World. Where in the world did you get that from??

All you need is DCS World for DCS World to run.



Note: install it due a contractual obligation they have with Ubisoft.

This is a requirement based on the ED site, install procedure for DCS-world, and actually they suggest FC as well.

Go to ED forums and read how to install DCS-world. It is there. Please don't confuse him.



This is For Flaming Cliffs 3.

I have DCSW on 3 machines plus my brother's and I have never touched or owned LockOn or Flaming Cliffs / FC2.


Eagle Dynamics / The Fighter Collection Broke Off from Ubisoft when they Started the DCS Series Brand.

Lock On is required for Flaming Cliffs 1,2 and 3, not DCS World.


From Matt Wagner himself:
Quote:
DCS Product Installation

1- Uninstall all previous DCS products prior to versions 1.2.1
2- To be safe, delete \Saved Games\DCS files
3- Install DCS World 1.2.1
4- Install each new DCS module (1.2.1 or latest Beta version)



Last edited by SkateZilla; 10/31/12 05:25 PM.

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#3672978 - 10/31/12 06:21 PM Re: "DCS World Has Stopped Working"!!!??? [Re: Juzzy82]  
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I would like to confirm that. LockOn is _not_ required for DCS World and the Su-25T. LockOn is only required if you are installing Flaming Cliffs 2 or for the upcoming Flaming Cliffs 3.

I recommend re-downloading DCS World 1.2.1 from the DCS site and installing it (checking the boxes for DirectX and the C++ redistributable). I know it's a pain in the arse and with a bunch of people helping its going to feel mighty confusing.


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