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MSFS-X installed and running, not "paused". SquawkBox window open. SquawkBox "Connect" window open and all fields populated correctly.
Server: PILOTEDGE:PilotEdge Network: PILOTEDGE Name: PilotEdge Details: PE Public Server Address: pilotedge.net
Simple, VFR, Direct-To Flight Plan (KPVF>KMHR) loaded in both MSFS-X and SquawkBox. Aircraft parked, off runway. Engine off, avionics ON.
When I click the connect button, I get a Status window that says, "An error occured connecting to the Air Traffic Control server
Connection refused [Close]"
In SquawkBox dialog window, in the left-hand window pane, a message in RED, says, "[ERROR] Protocol error: Connection refused

Tried again. This time, I got a different error message that says, "SimConnect Error. You cannot connect without Flight Simulator running.
Confirm Flight Simulator is started."
Please tell me what I am doing wrong.
THANK YOU!
Respectfully,
John Vybiral, flying N764DC and N175JP out of KPVF (Placerville, CA)

Check the 'about' screen within the pe software. What is the reported version number?

Btw, if this is running as a module, then the installation steps weren't completed correctly. Sb pe is not available as a module for fsx. If you are seeing a module then it is the module from the stock sb4 installation and should be removed, per the installation instructions.

OK. Tried again as follows:
Un-installed Squawkbox and all traces of it from both C:\ and F:\
(FYI, the entire F:\ drive is dedicated to MSFS-X and related software. Everything else is on Drive C:\.)
Re-booted. Copied sb4setup.zip directly to F:\drive root directory. Unzipped contents. Rebooted again.
Removed sbmod10.dll, Squawkbox_fs.exe and Squawkbox_fsx.exe from F:\drive root directory.
Re-booted. Copied sb_pe_fsx.zip directly to F:\drive root directory. Re-booted again.
Unzipped sb_pe_fsx.zip, over-writing the older .dll files and folders. Re-booted again.
Connected to Internet, and went to pilotedge website, “BETA” page , then “FSX” page.
Started MSFS-X.
Positioned airplane (a Diamond DA20 Eclipse) in KPVF parking area with engine off and avionics on.
Verified there is no longer any Squawkbox available from the MSFS-X pull-down menu labeled, “Add-Ons”… only FSUIPC … is available. True.
Clicked the “CONNECT” button on the PE > BETA > CONNECT web page to get further instructions.
Attempted to connect to PE by running F:\squawkbox_pe_fsx.exe.
Immediately got the “fail” sound through microphone/headset along with the following message:

"F:\squawkbox_pe_fsx.exe
(big red letter) X
F:\squawkbox_pe_fsx.exe

The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Pleas see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail."

Please help. Hate to miss another pilotedge NorCal event tomorrow night at FAT & STS!

This would be SO COOL!

Thanks for your help!

Respectfully,
John Vybiral
NorCal pilot

3 things:
- no need to reboot after each step. Save yourself some time
- are you running fsx sp2?
- you unzipped sb4setup, but did you run/install it? The steps you described above are nice and detailed, but I don't see that step. I only see the part where you unzip the sb4 setup program.