FS9 AND FSX CTD
Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 21:13
I'm having problems with my PC. The machine is a core duo 2.4 with an ATi 512 MB graphics card, 2 Gb of RAm and running Vist Home Premium.
Ever since I updated from XP to Vista I have had problems with FSX. I have had so many crashes to desktop that, after 100% virsus check and a full machine defrag I did a complete clean reload and now have only the 'virgin' FSX without any extras/add ons bells or whistles. Still FSX crashes - sometimes just after selecting a new aircraft to fly, other times when in flight.
Initially I thought this was just an FSX problem and reverted back to my old faithful FS9. But that, too, did a CTD last night, again with no explanation.
Then I tried MSTrainSim and that also crashed after a few minutes.
Since this problem affects more than one programme I'm guessing that it is time to do a complete restore - after backing up the important aircraft of course. Before I take this step; has anyone had this happen to them? Any ideas?
Normally I would be at wits end by now, but we have just moved house and my hours for flight are a bit restricted by SWMBO demanding pictures be hung etc.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Allan
Ever since I updated from XP to Vista I have had problems with FSX. I have had so many crashes to desktop that, after 100% virsus check and a full machine defrag I did a complete clean reload and now have only the 'virgin' FSX without any extras/add ons bells or whistles. Still FSX crashes - sometimes just after selecting a new aircraft to fly, other times when in flight.
Initially I thought this was just an FSX problem and reverted back to my old faithful FS9. But that, too, did a CTD last night, again with no explanation.
Then I tried MSTrainSim and that also crashed after a few minutes.
Since this problem affects more than one programme I'm guessing that it is time to do a complete restore - after backing up the important aircraft of course. Before I take this step; has anyone had this happen to them? Any ideas?
Normally I would be at wits end by now, but we have just moved house and my hours for flight are a bit restricted by SWMBO demanding pictures be hung etc.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Allan