OK, so after another 4 hours on the keyboard and mouse (when I should’ve been on the stick ), I still cant get this working.
I’ve tried 0.6.0.0 to 0.6.1.1 - all have the same issue - starts up in the task bar, but can’t right click for properties or start. 0.5.7.0 runs, but no mfds, and jittery gauges.
The mfde installation package came with visual c++ runtime libraries - notice that I couldnt install these either - Some error about vcredist_x86.exe having changed since it was initially published. Just wondering if everyone else were installing this (ie. The setup.exe in the install package, or just running the mfde MSI file)?
My last resort will be an OS re-install, but that would mean loosing all my fsx, clod and ROF installs too, so I’m holding off for now.
Questions:
- Did anyone else get the mfde working on Windows 7 Ultimate without SP1?
- if yes, are you using .net framework 4.5.1?
- Again if yes, did u install the visual c++ runtime library package that came the mfde install?
TIA
Edit to add: just figured that when mfde does eventually start up, mfds and gauges are working. The problem is still the long delay (5-7mins?) between clicking on mfde in the task bar, and the options appearing, or selecting a gauge and it actually starting.
So now I need to figure out why it is so slow. As mentioned earlier, boot time is much slower after updating to .net 4.5.1, so I suspect these two are related.