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I feel kind of stupid, but I can't get the acars.exe program to run.  I have followed the client install, installed and run makerunways, and I already have the paid version of FSUIPC.  I unzipped the ACARS.zip file to a folder of my choice, and when I try to run it I get a pop up box withe the PHPVMS logo for about 3 or 4 seconds, then it closes and nothing more happens.  I never get the entry screen where you put in your API and url, and select a simulator.  I attempted to follow the docs exactly, as well as the README.txt file in the ACARS.zip file.  Running Win10, with ver 4.8 of .NET framework.  I know I must be doing something wrong, but I sure can't figure out what it is.  Thanks,

 

john croft

 

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On 6/12/2021 at 3:26 PM, atrdriver said:

I feel kind of stupid, but I can't get the acars.exe program to run.  I have followed the client install, installed and run makerunways, and I already have the paid version of FSUIPC.  I unzipped the ACARS.zip file to a folder of my choice, and when I try to run it I get a pop up box withe the PHPVMS logo for about 3 or 4 seconds, then it closes and nothing more happens.  I never get the entry screen where you put in your API and url, and select a simulator.  I attempted to follow the docs exactly, as well as the README.txt file in the ACARS.zip file.  Running Win10, with ver 4.8 of .NET framework.  I know I must be doing something wrong, but I sure can't figure out what it is.  Thanks,

 

john croft

 

Try creating an exception in your antivirus for the acars.exe file before executing it.

 

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On 6/12/2021 at 7:26 PM, atrdriver said:

I feel kind of stupid, but I can't get the acars.exe program to run.  I have followed the client install, installed and run makerunways, and I already have the paid version of FSUIPC.  I unzipped the ACARS.zip file to a folder of my choice, and when I try to run it I get a pop up box withe the PHPVMS logo for about 3 or 4 seconds, then it closes and nothing more happens.  I never get the entry screen where you put in your API and url, and select a simulator.  I attempted to follow the docs exactly, as well as the README.txt file in the ACARS.zip file.  Running Win10, with ver 4.8 of .NET framework.  I know I must be doing something wrong, but I sure can't figure out what it is.  Thanks,

 

john croft

 

Hi John,

 

As others have pointed out, make sure you create an exception in your firewall/antivirus software (here's a tutorial for Windows Security which might be the best place to start)

 

Also, try running the program as an administrator. Right-click on the icon for Acars.exe, and click 'Run as Administrator' -- note, you may be required to input your account password depending on your settings. This will only work if you have administrative rights on the computer.

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Thanks all, I got that part sorted out.  Now here's a question semi related.  The downloadable ACARS.zip file includes all the server side stuff, and I don't really want the file that I distribute to our pilots to include all that.  Is there a list of files that must be included for the pilots to use the ACARS as the client for them so I could re-zip it and distribute it without all the server side stuff in it?

 

john croft

 

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Not really - it's just all included because of the auto-updates. The server-side stuff is really small anyway, and I just keep it included because if there are changes there, I'll have it in the changelog and then it can be updated by an admin. It's virtually useless anyway without a phpvms install and a license key

 

I haven't come up with a good way to distribute that separately yet, especially for communicating if there are changes/updates. 

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Pilots has nothing to do with the server side stuff ... And it is not necessary to worry about it.

 

What they need is first unpack the package to a folder, then to follow simulator side procedures first (like installing the xplane plugin, or installing fsuipc + makerunways.exe for fsx/prepar etc) and after this step double clicking the Acars.exe (or make a shortcut for it to their desktop for ease of access)

 

If you wish you can provide a step by step guide to your pilots to follow for installing ;)

 

Safe flights

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55 minutes ago, atrdriver said:

OK, thanks so much.  Was just trying to make it easier for the pilots so they wouldn't have so much to sort through :)

 

All they need to do is extract it into a folder and maybe create a desktop shortcut. There's instructions in the README, that has a link to the docs, but you can also just send them the docs directly. They shouldn't need to go into the other files there

 

https://docs.phpvms.net/acars/install-client/

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