ArborVitae Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 another observation; as I stated above I got London Landmarks and EGTR from Orbx. I have another 3rd party product from Marketplace called VFR, and it has a flight starting from EGTR. When I try to load that flight(it's under "bush trips" section) EGTR loads without any problem. But if I try to spawn at the EGTR myself through world map sim freezes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 there is no AppData\... located in H:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MicrosoftFlightSimulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Or in any of the other Drive: User/"Name"/AppData locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hi Please type in the windows search box "Folder Options" Then open the File Explorer Options. Then click on the "View" tab. Then select "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" Then click on Apply and OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Currently when I do a search in the world map in the Dubai area I come up with multiple POIs with the same name, may be related why the crash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 @Doug SawatzkyThanks, but yes I have done that for all drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Then I would recommend also checking with Steam support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Doug Sawatzky said: Then I would recommend also checking with Steam support. Thanks! Do you think maybe an uninstall of the Orbx Dubai City Pack followed by a re-install of the Dubai City pack and then (1. Delete any rolling cache.) by itself is worth a try and just hope the Content.mxl and .dats take care of themselves.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sure, always worth a try. I would not only delete the rolling cache, I would also turn it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Doug Sawatzky said: Sure, always worth a try. I would not only delete the rolling cache, I would also turn it off Could you tell me a little more about the rolling cache? I don't fully understand what it does. What are its positives and more importantly what are its negatives. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikster618 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Is it safe and best to delete the rolling cache before the Marketplace Orbx Dubai City pack Uninstall and re-install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Yes it is safe to delete the rolling cache anytime, below is a quick google search with lots of info. https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+rolling+cache+in+MSFS&rlz=1C1PRFI_enCA834CA834&oq=what+is+rolling+cache+in+MSFS&aqs=chrome..69i57.14507j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 One of the negatives may be that it stores corrupt data. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hello, it appears that the Steam installation puts the local cache here: For the Steam install: C:\Users\Your User Name\AppData\Local\Packages\ Microsoft.FlightDashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache, that is where the Content.xml could be. Please note: Windows by default hides the “AppData” folder, so you may have to go to “View” in the menu of File Explorer, and select “show hidden files, folder and drives ” to see it. I see another post that suggests that the content.xml file might be in the MSFS main folder, wherever you chose to put that. Otherwise, search your PC for Content.xml. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkterry Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 My problem after updating to SU5 is that the MSFS 2020 started slower than before. After I selected the airport location then pressed FLY, the screen came out and the status bar at the bottom running to the end and halted but the messages still changing from time to time. The only way to stop the MSFS 2020 is by using the end task method. After I deleted the Content.xml and the ScreenIndexes/*dat files as recommended by Nick, I also changed the Community folder to name it as Community XX. I stared the MSFS again, it ran faster than before and everything seemed normal just like a newly installation, new Content.xml and the ScreenIndexes/*dat files and Community folder were formed but without any addons just the default airports. Please advise what is the quickest way to reinstall all the Orbx softwares and other addons back to MSFS 2020. I have used the Orbx Central to install all Orbx softwares in a hard disk namely F drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dow Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, hkterry said: My problem after updating to SU5 is that the MSFS 2020 started slower than before. After I selected the airport location then pressed FLY, the screen came out and the status bar at the bottom running to the end and halted but the messages still changing from time to time. The only way to stop the MSFS 2020 is by using the end task method. After I deleted the Content.xml and the ScreenIndexes/*dat files as recommended by Nick, I also changed the Community folder to name it as Community XX. I stared the MSFS again, it ran faster than before and everything seemed normal just like a newly installation, new Content.xml and the ScreenIndexes/*dat files and Community folder were formed but without any addons just the default airports. Please advise what is the quickest way to reinstall all the Orbx softwares and other addons back to MSFS 2020. I have used the Orbx Central to install all Orbx softwares in a hard disk namely F drive. You can now create a new Community folder. Initially just move all your Orbx sceneries from Community XX to this new Community folder. Leave any other add-ons especially freeware in that XX folder. Now in MSFS you should see your Orbx sceneries, if not then you can run the sync scenery option on Orbx Central. Your MSFS flights should now load. If so, then another add on is likely to be the culprit, especially tree size and distance mods that used to work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Pieke Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 10:25 AM, Nick Cooper said: Hello, anecdotal evidence points to a problem with these products that were bought at the Marketplace, whereas those that were bought from Orbx appear to be still working. Sorry, no. I bought London Landmarks from Orbx Direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hello, I see that you have posted this into two topics so far. Did you apply any of the suggested steps? In particular the last suggestion at the top of this topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM01 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Just seen this, might fix some peoples problems ... New Nvidia Drivers: 471.68 WHQL 10/8/21 - Bugs & Issues / Install, Performance & Graphics - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird144 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Greetings. When do I have to do these steps suggested above? Before or after installing updates: 1. Delete any rolling cache. 2. Delete the Content.xml file. (AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Content.xml) 3. Delete the simulator .dat files (AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\SceneryIndexes\*.dat) 4. Do not add anything to the Community folder before running MSFS after the update is complete. If these steps are recommended before installing new update how will I know there is an update pending? I do not always check for update news and there are time new update catches me off guard. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hello, those only need to be done if you have a problem. They are designed to rule out as many other factors as possible before attributing the cause to a specific product, payware or freeware. In normal use, none of them are necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbird144 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 hours ago, Nick Cooper said: Hello, those only need to be done if you have a problem. They are designed to rule out as many other factors as possible before attributing the cause to a specific product, payware or freeware. In normal use, none of them are necessary. Thank you Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psionic001 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hi, I purchased LOWY, YSSY and Sydney direct from Orbx. I'm getting CTD every single time I load one of them. When they are removed from the community folder the simulator runs just fine. Assume you can provide support for this as it's not via marketplace. LOWI was purchased yesterday. So I'm not really having a good experience. Yes I have followed the procedure for removing the content and scenery .dat files Crash occurs after I have selected the airport as departure point and I click the yellow FLY button then it crashes. 100% of the time. EDIT: Works perfectly with Bing Data turned to off. i7 9700, 3080Ti, 48gb ram, 2TB M.2 SSD Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sawatzky Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hi, welcome to the forums Have you also tried it with the rolling cache deleted and turned off, and the photogrammetry turned off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Lots of server issues the last couple of days affecting PG and Bing data . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psionic001 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Doug Sawatzky said: Hi, welcome to the forums Have you also tried it with the rolling cache deleted and turned off, and the photogrammetry turned off? Yep, cache turned off, but haven't tried Photogrammetry off. Would I want photogrammetry off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternT3 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, psionic001 said: Would I want photogrammetry off? 3 hours ago, BradB said: Lots of server issues the last couple of days affecting PG and Bing data . As @BradB says there's been a lot of server issues over the past few days and turning it off may help isolate the issue, it doesn't mean you'll have to have it off permanently, just one of the many troubleshooting techniques for MSFS 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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