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Sep 18th, 2003 at 5:21am

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Once we have the appropriate softwares to play online w: fs2002 (Squawkbox 2.3.5, Roger Wilco, FSUIPC and hostSb.dll) and once registered at VATSIM and IVAO...why the damn squawkbox refuses to open???

I have tried the latest versions, followed the install process correctly, but when it is time to get connected, i always have a window which says that squawbox.exe encountered a problem and refuses to open. (I have successfully conected to online games twice out of 30 attempts! And once it has worked, the next try is a failure!)

Has someone else experienced that??? Is squawkbox 2.3.5 really stable and reliable??? Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad


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Reply #1 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 8:06am

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SquawkBox has been around for years.  I've never had it not open.

There's a tutorial on the VATSIM site, in the "Getting Started" section.  It's going to seem confusing at first, but hang in there, you'll get it.

Read the tutorial, and then if (after a few attempts) you still haven't gotten it, post here and I'll see if I can help.  It's much easier to use the tute though.

Quick tip though.  Make sure you open the SB Host program before you open the main program, or you're not going to get anywhere. Wink
 
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Reply #2 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 9:28am

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I've done all that, have checked the getting started section over & over, and squawkbox still refuses to open (the sb host program being open before the main one)..that's the reason why I don't understand why it doesn't open!!!
 
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Reply #3 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 9:52am

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There isn't much to the program, you should just be seeing a semi-empty grey box.  Are you getting that?
 
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Reply #4 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 12:48pm

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Yes, i have the SB host half grey window, then i do ALT+ ESC, go to START menu, then select squawk box for FS 2002, enter the player name, the Ip adress (either mine or 127.0.0.1) and click on "join"...and at that very moment, the squawkbox window disapear and I get a n alert message window saying 'squawkbox.exe has encountered a problem and mmust close; Sorry for any inconvenience!!!

It is damn frustrating!! I've printed, checked over and over all this procedure, do it as wanted, but at the last step...it **** up!! LOOOOL

Seriously, am I the only one in that case??
 
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Reply #5 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 1:50pm

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ya need to use alt+ enter to switch to a window not alt+ esc mate after you have started Host
 
did yiu konw taht aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an&&Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr&&the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnat tihng&&is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is in the rghit&&pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll&&raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not&&raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.&&Cool eh?&&
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Reply #6 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 2:39pm

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Or is it alt+tab, Mike?  I've never had to alt+ anything, because SB Main Program is not full screen....
 
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Reply #7 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 2:44pm

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euh.....when you wanna switch from the FS window to reach  Windows menu to find & select Squawkbox, then I confirm that you hit ALT+ Esc...it makes you leave the FS window to come back to your desktop...not on your computer????
Wink Wink Wink Wink Wink Tongue
 
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Reply #8 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 2:45pm

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Yes, you can to that to return directly to your desktop, or you can do ALT+TAB and choose which window to be returned to. Wink
 
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Reply #9 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 2:53pm

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Right, but that doesn't solve my problem with Squawk box. I have installed it once more...still unable to cannect...my impatience to fly online is becoming an ordeal!!!
 
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Reply #10 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 3:37pm

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Hang in there Skotters....you'll get it, I promise.  It took me ages to figure it out, but once I did, it was well worth it.  Ask gilbates, he'll tell you.  He had an awful time trying to get it, but when he did, he was more than pleased.

You haven't experienced F$'s power until you fly with live ATC...
 
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Reply #11 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 4:01pm

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well for me Scott its start fs2002 sit at the rnway or gate join a session start SB Host then Alt+Enter to switch Fs to window mode , then Start / programes / Squawkbox / SB main , then when the ox pops up click ok then start search then ok leaving the field blank then join , waite a couple of secs . click the Window with FS in it and the join the fun window opens click that at the bottom and your away

How the hell did I learn that lot , man i got a headache just typing it , ouch Grin
 
did yiu konw taht aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an&&Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr&&the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnat tihng&&is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is in the rghit&&pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll&&raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not&&raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.&&Cool eh?&&
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Reply #12 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 4:10pm
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Hi Skotquard,

I just finished my very first flight with Vatsim.
I tell you, the ordeal isn't over yet Grin
Wait till you have to ask, talk, readback and fly....
Still shaking and sweating.

Great fun but some people listening to my stuttering will still be crawling on the floor LTAO;D Grin Grin

Man it was terrible. Like riding a really scary rollercoaster.....

Hope you succeed in connecting.

Cheers
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Reply #13 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 4:27pm

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ooohhhh noooo the fun starts when you accidentally un couple the engines when landing , and you dont no why its happened , now THATS fun

one engine at 3 quaters throttle the other idle , oh yes now its sweaty palm time

AND i know how and why it happened but its a secret , rekon youl find out soon enough  Wink Wink Grin Grin Grin
 
did yiu konw taht aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an&&Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr&&the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnat tihng&&is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is in the rghit&&pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll&&raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not&&raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.&&Cool eh?&&
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Reply #14 - Sep 18th, 2003 at 4:45pm

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THANX TO YOU ALL!!!!!!

I've tried the "blank version" by Gilbates and it works out!!
I've tried twice in a row, and that's it I got connected!! Thank you VERY much....

C U (have you tried the no-throttle-landing w/ the RYANAIR B373-200?? Funny one too!! LOOL)

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