The download hangar is currently disabled. We're doing our best to bring it back as soon as possible.

FS9 crash on start up

Use this forum to discuss technical issues related to the operation of your computer. Graphics, Hardward, Software, settings, etc.
Post Reply
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

I keep getting a crash when I load FS9. I first get an error message that says your computer has run out of memory. When I view problem details I see fault module name as MFC70.DLL...any ideas on how to fix this? I have tried a restart so far. I am using windows 7.
User avatar
MIKE JG
MAIW Developer
MAIW Developer
Posts: 10976
Joined: 12 Aug 2006, 02:25
Version: MSFS

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by MIKE JG »

Mark did you do a google search on that module name? Sometimes that brings up useful info.
-Mike G.

Recovering flight sim addict, constant lurker.

Check out my real life RV-8 build here: RV-8 Builder Log
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

yeah, all i've gotten is that it has to do with C++ I also found something that said the problem was IE7 which required me to delete a DLL in the root folder, still no luck. even did a restore :(
User avatar
Firebird
MAIW Admin
MAIW Admin
Posts: 12128
Joined: 11 Aug 2006, 21:04
Version: FS9
Location: EGLL

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by Firebird »

Does this crash happen everywhere or just at one location?

Is there a C++ runtime error message when it crashes or does it go straight to desktop?
Steve
_______________________________________________________
Image
Quid Si Coelum Ruat
_______________________________________________________
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

It happens about 3 seconds after I click on the FS9 icon. This is the message I am getting.
Image

I also read it may have something to do with paging files...not sure what that is tho. I have more than enough hard drive space and ram. not sure what the deal is. havn't even added any new programs, or an installed anything into fs9 since the lemoor package was released. have had no problem at all untill today.
User avatar
campbeme
MAIW Staff
MAIW Staff
Posts: 3293
Joined: 24 Jun 2007, 11:58
Version: FSX

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by campbeme »

Mark,

Try sending Marco a PM (Dakotafreak) he had the same problem as you have last year.
Dakotafreak wrote:Guys,

I haven't fired up my sim for a week or two, but when I wanted to tonight I got this message:

"Your computer has run out of available memory. Flight Simulator will now exit. You may
not have enough free space on your hard drive. Run Disk Cleanup to free up space, and then
try running Flight Simulator again"

I don't think the "free space" is the problem, I have 850 gigs free space on my FS drive...
Also I can't think of anything weird I installed lately.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Marco
He is back up and running so he should be able to help you.

Mark :D
Mark
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

thanks Mark, sent him a message. If I can't get this problem sorted, I may very well uninstall fs9 for the last time. :( It seems I do about 2 fresh installs a year. I can understand when it something I do but this is completely out of nowhere lol.
User avatar
Firebird
MAIW Admin
MAIW Admin
Posts: 12128
Joined: 11 Aug 2006, 21:04
Version: FS9
Location: EGLL

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by Firebird »

How much memory does your PC have?
I am wondering if its to do with the fact that you may have more memory than XP was designed for and that this is causing a problem for FS9, but I guess we should wait to see what Marco says.

In the meantime try this as a potential solution http://social.answers.microsoft.com/For ... cc84748c40
Steve
_______________________________________________________
Image
Quid Si Coelum Ruat
_______________________________________________________
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

Thanks Steve, I have 6gb of ram installed. I tried what you posted lat night but when I did it I still got the same crash on start up. I even tried rebuilding the paging file but the problem remains. I can't figure out for the life of me what caused this. I also just updated my nvidia driver today but no luck there either...
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

Marco didn't know for sure what the problem was.
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

is there an easier way of reinstalling fs9 without having to manually reinstall everything? starting to think its my only option.
User avatar
campbeme
MAIW Staff
MAIW Staff
Posts: 3293
Joined: 24 Jun 2007, 11:58
Version: FSX

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by campbeme »

Is there a repair option on the original discs?

Mark
Mark
User avatar
campbeme
MAIW Staff
MAIW Staff
Posts: 3293
Joined: 24 Jun 2007, 11:58
Version: FSX

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by campbeme »

Have you tried a different windows restore point.

Mark
Mark
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

will check the fs9 disc for a repair option, don't think there is tho. I restored it back as early as it would let me, still no go :( I do appreciate all of the help tho.
User avatar
Firebird
MAIW Admin
MAIW Admin
Posts: 12128
Joined: 11 Aug 2006, 21:04
Version: FS9
Location: EGLL

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by Firebird »

Before I re-install FS9 I always copy or backup my FS9 partition. That way once I reinstall I can copy back over the top the important bits one directory at a time, if necessary until I find the problem. This method should enable you to very quickly be able to reinstall all your addon aircraft and scenery. It should save a hell of a lot of time.
Don't forget to back up your fs9.cfg file as well.
Steve
_______________________________________________________
Image
Quid Si Coelum Ruat
_______________________________________________________
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

well, so far so good. was able to reinstall from the disc and now it works, I need to go back and add my mesh and scenery everything else is still there...hopefully this don't happen again :evil:
thanks again guys!
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

I have now been able to make fs9 use more than 2 gb ram, and have found out that my problem is due to a bad scenery file. just figuring out which one now, I can confirm it is not a maiw scenery.
User avatar
Firebird
MAIW Admin
MAIW Admin
Posts: 12128
Joined: 11 Aug 2006, 21:04
Version: FS9
Location: EGLL

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by Firebird »

Cool. I am glad that you are making progress, even if it is slow.
Steve
_______________________________________________________
Image
Quid Si Coelum Ruat
_______________________________________________________
djnocturnal
MAIW Veteran
MAIW Veteran
Posts: 1376
Joined: 26 Jun 2007, 02:22
Version: P3D
Location: KRDR

Re: FS9 crash on start up

Post by djnocturnal »

actually, I am back to normal as of right now :)
thanks for all the great advice guys, it was much appreciated.
Post Reply