Not able to install AICarriers2 program

[Navy Chief]

I downloaded the AICarriers2.zip file from AVSIM last night, but am not able to install it, due to a Java runtime error. I went to the Java site to download the latest version, but IT will not install, saying the file is corrupt. Am sure there are several possibilities for the error, but have no idea where to begin.

I did a defrag last night with IOBIT, but that had no effect.

NC

[Bone]

I had a similar error when trying to install it with just FSX sp1, however, FSX Accceleration didn't have any problems with it. I run both FSX versions, which one are you having the issue with?

[Navy Chief]

Am running Acceleration.

NC

[JT8D-9A]

First uninstall any Java runtime installed on your system. Then restart your PC.

Then install: http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=24935

And it won't harm if you install: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200b2fd9-ae1a-4a14-984d-389c36f85647&displaylang=en

[Navy Chief]

Well, I have tried all the above with no luck. Am off to attempt a restore now.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr....

NC

[Navy Chief]

Well, this is now an obsession for me to fix. You know how it is. Normally, I install something, and with few exceptions, I am able to get things working. Not this time. I have done everything I can think of, including a restore (and reverted back again, because IE didn't work correctly), yet I still get the runtime error when I try to install AI Carriers.

This is maddening.

NC

[GypsyBaron]

Well, this is now an obsession for me to fix. You know how it is. Normally, I install something, and with few exceptions, I am able to get things working. Not this time. I have done everything I can think of, including a restore (and reverted back again, because IE didn't work correctly), yet I still get the runtime error when I try to install AI Carriers.

This is maddening.

NC
I recall having had that problem, or a similar one, when I first
installed aicarriers2.

I suggest sending an email to the author or going over to
fsdeveloper.com\forum and ask about this over there.

I think it's a simple solution but I just don't remember what
I had to do to stop the error.

Paul

[Navy Chief]

Thanks Paul. Will check on this further!

NC

[GypsyBaron]

Thanks Paul. Will check on this further!

NC

Chief,

If you have the aicarriers2r2.zip file, it contains an option to do
a manual install which would get you past the setup.exe installer
error. You still need Java JRE 1.5 or later to be installed.

Simply copy the included folder 'AICarriers' from the 'Manual_Install'
folder to any place you wish.

Then create the file EXE.XML that will place a menu item on the
FSX inflight menu bar. I am attaching my EXE.XML file that you
can use by simply editing the "Path" line to reflect the correct
path to where you placed the "AICarriers" folder. Remove the ".txt"
extention which I had to add to attach it to this post.

The EXE.XML file should be placed in the "Documents and Settings\user\
Application Data\Microsoft\FSX" for WinXP.

If you already have an EXE.XML file, then edit it to insert the
the lines between "Launch.Addon" and "/Launch.Addon"
of my file into your existing file. ( edit the "Path" )

If you have an existing EXE.XML file that only contains the 4 lines
which are the same as the first 4 lines of my file, then just use my
file after changing the "Path" to reflect your folder location.

NOTE: In my "Path" I named my folder "AI Carriers" with a space
whereas the manual install folder is "AICarriers" without a space.

Paul

[Navy Chief]

Thanks Gypsy,

I'll try this tonight!

Pete

[Navy Chief]

Your instructions worked perfectly, Gypsy; thanks!!!!!!!

Did a short final with a Razbam Intruder, and snagged a wire first time!

GO NAVAIR.

NC

[djscoo]

Glad you got it working! AiCarriers has got to be one of the "Killer Apps" for FSX Acceleration. :applause:

[moviebear]

Chief,

If you have the aicarriers2r2.zip file, it contains an option to do
a manual install which would get you past the setup.exe installer
error. You still need Java JRE 1.5 or later to be installed.

Simply copy the included folder 'AICarriers' from the 'Manual_Install'
folder to any place you wish.

Then create the file EXE.XML that will place a menu item on the
FSX inflight menu bar. I am attaching my EXE.XML file that you
can use by simply editing the "Path" line to reflect the correct
path to where you placed the "AICarriers" folder. Remove the ".txt"
extention which I had to add to attach it to this post.

The EXE.XML file should be placed in the "Documents and Settings\user\
Application Data\Microsoft\FSX" for WinXP.

If you already have an EXE.XML file, then edit it to insert the
the lines between "Launch.Addon" and "/Launch.Addon"
of my file into your existing file. ( edit the "Path" )

If you have an existing EXE.XML file that only contains the 4 lines
which are the same as the first 4 lines of my file, then just use my
file after changing the "Path" to reflect your folder location.

NOTE: In my "Path" I named my folder "AI Carriers" with a space
whereas the manual install folder is "AICarriers" without a space.

Paul

HI Paul I have the same problem - would you be able to post the attachment again please?

Many thanks
Dave