Trying to install Jane's F/A 18 onto my new Win 7 64 bit system, and actually be able to fly the sim. I haven't been able to find a fix as of yet. But, I'm sure there is at least one of you out there that has done this? I've installed and attempted the following:

Tried the one click installer for TSH 3.06, I think (I'm at work at the moment). That didn't do the trick.

Uninstalled everything, re-installed J/F 18,

Tried TSH v 4.02, followed all the steps in the readme, set up controller assignments... in TSH Manager to no avail.

Problem: Click on the J/F 18.exe and my screen goes black with my mouse pointer just hovering there in the middle of the screen. CTL ALT DEL after about 3-4 minutes and I see that J/F 18 has quit responding. Well no screamin' eagle poop. Anywho, any suggestions?

Got it up and running on win 7 64 this weekend. This is what I did:

1. installed the program out of "program files" in its own folder, in my case "G:FA18";

2. installed the 1.01 patch.

3. installed TSH 4.02 via JSGME.

voila, was up and running.

Did that.




Yup, did that too...



Did that as well. UGH. Still beating my head...

I also let the program install the desktop shortcut and use that to start the game and do not use any compatibility mode.

apart from that, the only thing that occurs to me is a hardware/driver conflict. For example, in my case, I can't get IL-2 1946 to instal on my box.

Weird. IL2 1946 installs just fine onto my system.

I've tried using the initial desk top icon, as well the one in TSH v4.02

You don't need the 1.01 patch because it is already included in TSHv4. The tricks form me to get Janes F/A-18 THSV4 it running on windows 7 64x were:
1. Install the sim in Program Files(x86).
2. Don't use any compatibility mode.
3. Set Resolution same as desktop on TSH Manager.


531 Ghost, what kind of errors are you getting?

I'll try installing to the Program Files(x86) later tonight. I did set the resolution to the same as desk top as it wasn't an option (1920 x 1080).

No error per se, that I can detect or have detected. It just quits "responding"

We'll see what happens...

Thanks.

I installd to Win 7 64 bit without any problems at all. I did not do the 1.01 patch. I just installed straight from the CD and then did TSH 4.02. I also installed into "Program Files" (not the x86 one). Additionally, the resolution in my TSH manager is not the same as my desktop resolution. I'm just throwing this out there in case it helps.

Nano

Ghost,

Ive been running Jane's F/A-18 for quite a while on Win7x64. Works great. Hit me up on ICQ for some realtime troubleshooting if you like. (You still have me as a contact, right?)

I prefer not to debate the merits of one version/method over another here.

LOL Haven't got around to re-installing ICQ. But I will probably tonight. Lookin' forward to getting this thing fixed. I've got some video I'd like to shoot for:


Virtual, and actual, Grey Ghosts...

Still, nothing. UGH

Reset my screen resolution from 1920 x 1080 to 1280 x 1024 still nothing...

I would try a quick directx 9 redist install from microsoft, latest as far as I remember is the june one, if you haven't done that yet.
( http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=3b170b25-abab-4bc3-ae91-50ceb6d8fa8d )
Fills some holes and gaps in compatibility with old dx versions.
Apart from that, only common things, like latest drivers checks etc.

I am running it without issues under win7 64bit. (I need to use the compatibility, otherwise I have no voiceover)

Ghost,

There are 3 'default' resolutions in the Jane's F/A-18 Options menu (at least on my install).

1024x768
1280x960
1600x1200

Recommend you temporarily set your desktop, and TSHv3 manager settings, to one of these while attempting to troubleshoot your F/A-18 install.

You sir, are a GENIUS!!!!

Off to try 1600x1200 and then install addons!

THANK YOU!!!!

If you are still in NOLA on my next trip to Foley, you can't buy a drink!