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Title: Unable to update...
Post by: atlau on July 08, 2017, 12:36:30 PM
Been gone a while and have to update AH3.. however when I click on YES to download the update, it flashes the download screen bar but then it goes away and brings me back to the main menu. I tried disabling the firewall, but that doesn't make a difference... any ideas?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: FLS on July 08, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
Your version may be too old to update. Try the full download.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: atlau on July 08, 2017, 01:35:06 PM
Only been gone a month. Running V3.0 right now. Seems odd. I've definitely gone longer w/ the autoupdate function still functional.

Update... tried updating my laptop (also 3.0). Same thing happened.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: BowHTR on July 08, 2017, 04:26:24 PM
http://www.hitechcreations.com/downloads/downloads-game (http://www.hitechcreations.com/downloads/downloads-game)
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: atlau on July 08, 2017, 05:09:15 PM
http://www.hitechcreations.com/downloads/downloads-game (http://www.hitechcreations.com/downloads/downloads-game)

I had to reinstall the game. I was simply trying to avoid having to do so and wondering what might be preventing the auto-update function from working, since it was happening to 2 of my computers.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: DaddyAce on July 08, 2017, 08:09:32 PM
I was gone for 3 months and it autoupdated fine for me, albeit each update sequentially....wonder what was different?
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: The Fugitive on July 08, 2017, 09:13:50 PM
I was gone for 3 months and it autoupdated fine for me, albeit each update sequentially....wonder what was different?

we wanted YOU back,   :noid
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: whiteman on July 09, 2017, 12:13:51 AM
same problem, cant go from 3.01 patch 2 to current. I just downloaded the new version of the game and installed it, it kept all my settings.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: DaddyAce on July 09, 2017, 02:36:45 PM
we wanted YOU back,   :noid

Well nice of you to say so Fugi.....but I had to spend some time in Asia for Thai New Year, visit Komodo Dragons and Sea Kraits etc.....and the scuba diving in Indonesia is not only affordable, but just flipping awesome, but I am enjoying being back! 
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: HerneCC on July 10, 2017, 02:44:09 PM
Same problem, cant go from 3.01 patch 2 to current. I just downloading the new version via my mobile connections ...1.5 Gb :furious
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 10, 2017, 03:13:51 PM
For anyone not getting the update, I need your IP address, if it is not the same as the one you use to post with.  PM me your public IP address if it is different.

If you do not know your public IP address, simply go to Google and type "what is my ip?"  It will show you your public IP address.  Do not post it, just PM that information to me.

Did anyone try running Ping Plotter to the server (downloads.hitechcreations.com)?
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: FLS on July 10, 2017, 03:45:36 PM

If you do not know your public IP address, simply go to Google and type "what is my ip?"  It will show you your public IP address.  Do not post it, just PM that information to me.


Your public IP is also shown in your forum posts.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: mikeWe9a on July 10, 2017, 03:50:58 PM
I had a problem last week updating, same symptoms.  Downloaded the full install, so can't tell you if it is fixed, if it was just too old, or if there is still a problem.   Was probably 2 weeks since I last updated.

IP should be same as my post.

Mike
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 10, 2017, 03:51:21 PM
Yes, but they may be using another service to post from.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 10, 2017, 03:53:00 PM
I had a problem last week updating, same symptoms.  Downloaded the full install, so can't tell you if it is fixed, if it was just too old, or if there is still a problem.   Was probably 2 weeks since I last updated.

IP should be same as my post.

Mike

Nothing wrong with the IP address.  The things is, if you can download it from the WEB page link and not update in the game, then something else is going on as they files are all on the same server.

I need to know the exact date so I can check the logs on the server to find out what happened.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: mikeWe9a on July 10, 2017, 05:23:38 PM
I believe it was the 8th, since I tried to update after seeing the first post in this thread, but I can't swear to it.

Mike
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 11, 2017, 06:00:57 AM
You guys running any anti-xxxx software?

There has to be something in common with these computers.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: mikeWe9a on July 11, 2017, 08:56:01 AM
Avast, free version.

Mike
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 11, 2017, 09:13:30 AM
Have you tried disabling it?  We know Avast is one of the ones which continually interferes with the game.  It may not be the culprit today, or it might be, but one thing is certain, it will eventually be a problem.  You can stamp that in stone.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 11, 2017, 10:16:49 AM
It does indeed appear to be Avast causing the problem.  Other anti-xxxx program who depend on definitions could be causing the issue as well.

We have confirmation Kaspersky is also causing the problem.
Title: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: c H e F on July 12, 2017, 06:36:43 PM
Just started to play after a month or so. The "your version is out of date" window shows and asks if I want to update. I click yes. It flashes & quickly disappears but nothing happens.
Help please.
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: FLS on July 12, 2017, 07:40:30 PM
Download the full version and install it on top of the old one.
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: The Fugitive on July 12, 2017, 08:47:21 PM
If you are running Avast Skuzzy thinks that may be causing the issue. If not, I guess its something else but down loading the game and installing it over your should do the trick.
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: c H e F on July 12, 2017, 09:01:38 PM
Ok, I did a reinstall over old.  Now it says "that account is deleted" ???

Been flying here since 1999...not sure about this, it is a tragedy. No evidence of non-payment of sub either.

HELP!!
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: Bizman on July 13, 2017, 03:06:22 AM
Send Skuzzy a PM or send an e-mail to support@hitechcreations.com for your account info.
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: Skuzzy on July 13, 2017, 06:26:11 AM
We have confirmation that both Avast and Kaspersky are causing the problem.

For account info use billing@hitechcreations.com.  I'll look into it when I get into the office and PM you if I can find your account information.
Title: Re: can't log on, updates wont load
Post by: c H e F on July 13, 2017, 10:02:30 AM
Thanx all, at peace here, back to war.  :banana:
Title: Version 3.01 Patch 0 won't update through game updater
Post by: wrench on July 14, 2017, 04:42:07 AM
On our family pc in living room AH was at Version 3.01 Patch 0.

Clicked online arenas, it asked do I want to update.

Clicked yes and game went back to start menu with no action taken. Tried this several times.

Dowloaded full version installed over top game works fine online now.
Title: Re: Version 3.01 Patch 0 won't update through game updater
Post by: Skuzzy on July 14, 2017, 06:07:47 AM
Are you running Avast or Kaspersky on that computer, by any chance?  We have confirmation they both are blocking updates to the game.
Title: Re: Version 3.01 Patch 0 won't update through game updater
Post by: wrench on July 14, 2017, 06:40:10 AM
Are you running Avast or Kaspersky on that computer, by any chance?  We have confirmation they both are blocking updates to the game.

Hi Skuzzy, I'm running ESET NOD32 antivirus on all our PCs. AH is installed on E: drive.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 14, 2017, 09:13:13 AM
That is interesting.  I am not aware of ESET ever having an issue allowing game updates.

We cannot duplicate this error.  And looking through the logs, far too many have updated successfully for it to be a general bug.

I need to know what installed game version everyone has who has not been able to update.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: wrench on July 14, 2017, 01:47:12 PM
Only tried to update with DX9 version. Never thought to try DX11 to see if it made a difference before doing full install.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: Skuzzy on July 14, 2017, 01:53:49 PM
I have installed some monitoring tools and made a change to see if it will get around the programs interfering with the download.
Title: Re: Unable to update...
Post by: atlau on August 14, 2017, 10:14:45 AM
Fyi i was using the standard mocrosoft antivirus.

New updates have also installed just fine.