Getting a "side-by-side configuration" Error

[BonanzaDude]

So I got a new laptop to run TS, FSInn and PE. I went through the installation for all of them and they all work with the exception of PE. I downloaded the latest PE client from the PilotEdge website. The laptop is running Win7 32 bit Enterprise SP1.

I am getting the following error that has been attached.

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In doing a search on Google, at first I thought it was a C++ error, so I uninstalled the PE client, ran CCleaner and installed the 2005, 2008 and 2010 distributable packages and went through all of the MS updates. I the reinstalled PE and was getting the same error. I checked to see what version of Simconnect I was using, which was v10.0.60905.0. Still didn't work. So I uninstalled that version of Simconnect and installed a new version that Keith had sent me awhile back, which was v10.0.61259.0. It still isn't working.

Here is what I am seeing in the Application Viewer (it is asking for another version of Simconnect):

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Any ideas? And no I don't plan on fixing it by installing PE on my flight sim computer. I use the second computer for TS and other programs and I don't want to wear 2 headsets.

Thanks,
John

[Keith Smith]

John,

I think the installer that's on the web site still has the wrong SimConnect version. That's what's causing the Side by Side error from windows.

You can either use SimConnect for FSX SP2 or FSX SP1. I think the installer on the web site still has SimConnect from stock FSX.

I'll send you the right installer on Monday and will build a new version of the installer. This dropped off my radar after the last update, sorry about that.

[BonanzaDude]

Keith,

FYI. In looking for some answers for the problem, it looks like AS2012 is using the v10.3.61242.0.

John

[Bilworth]

Same problem here. Can't get it up and running.

[Keith Smith]

Rgr, I will get this updated tomorrow at the office.

[Keith Smith]

The build is done, but I am out of time today and can't test it. I'd rather not ship without testing, so this will have to be done tomorrow.

[BonanzaDude]

Fixed. Logged in and plan to do a flight tonight.

Thanks Keith!!!

John

[Firstinflight]

I was a happy user of PE for 4 days when i upgraded to FSX and now i simply cant get PE to run on that same remote PC that it was running on successfully with FS9 via WideClient.

I have installed WideClient for FSUIPC4. FSUIPC4 is working well with other software like Project Magenta.

I have since learnt and spent the entire day yesterday updating FSX with SP1A and then SP2.
I have placed the SimConnect .XML and .INI files in the correct folders on the FSX Machine. Have also changed the IP address to reflect my setup.

I have installed SimConnect on the Client (remote) PC.

I have added the SimConnect.CFG file into the correct folder on the Client PC. Have modified the IP address here as well to reflect my setup.

I have added the NEtwork Shares and am able to successfully read/write into those folders.
I have tested with AITraffic.exe and i was finally able to get the result window indicating success in connecting to FSX. So SimConnect is successfully connecting to FSX.

Its only PE that fails to run - errors out with a side-by-side error.


I have tried using the SimConnect.Msi from the links in prior posts on this forum. No success.
I finally tried to reinstall PE on the Client and ran the SimConnect Installer that came with PE. No Success.

Win7 on both FSX Machine and the remote machine.

Not sure where to look next??

Any help will be much appreciated.

Regards,
CPJ

[Firstinflight]

Also noticed -
App Viewer indicates PE is looking SimConnect 10.0.61242
PE installs SimConnect 10.0.60905
And the latest SP2 SimConnect installer installs 10.6127x

Well, its been a full day of troubleshooting yesterday and about half day today, just about to stop and give up.

[Keith Smith]

Not sure why the previously issued links to simconnect would not work.

I forgot about this issue, I will get the build published on Monday from the office.

I will provide you with the correct simconnect installer via email when able.

With multicore computers, there are no advantages of running the client remotely except in rare hardware configurations. I am at lunch, can't write anymore than that for now.
Keith