Software Crash at Launch (Program, not Spacecraft!)

[MrPex]

(Thanks in advance for any help.)

I did a clean install of Orbiter and validated that all the correct sub-directories and files are in their proper places as per the instructions for installation on the installation instructions page.

Immediately after launch, I get the "orbiter.exe has encountered an error..." message. Checking Orbiter.log shows this:

**** Orbiter.log
Build Sep 29 2006 [v.060929]
Devices enumerated: 6
Devices accepted: 5
==> RGB Emulation
==> Direct3D HAL
==> Direct3D T&L HAL
==> Direct3D HAL (Radeon X1300/X1550 Series )
==> Direct3D T&L HAL (Radeon X1300/X1550 Series )
Found 1 joystick(s)
Module AtlantisConfig.dll [API v.060425]
Module DGConfig.dll [API v.060425]

**** Creating simulation session
DirectDraw interface OK
Direct3D interface OK
Zbuffer: 16 bit
Render device: Fullscreen 800 x 600
Device has no hardware T&L capability
Joystick throttle: Z-AXIS
No joystick throttle control detected
ERROR: DInput error DIERR_OBJECTNOTFOUND
[C:\Source\Orbiter\Orbiter.cpp / 1624]

 

[unknown_orbiter]

The issue seems to be with your joystick. I suggest updating your driver software. From what the error message says prior to the shutdown, the program can't understand input from the joystick.

 

[ar81]

T&L capability refers to graphics card.

 

[TSPenguin]

First and foremost, change your graphics device to "Direct3D T&L HAL (Radeon X1300/X1550 Series)".

For your immediate problem, it seems you have a joystick device selected which does not really exist. Make sure you have no joystick selected in the orbiter launchpad.

 

[Pithecanthropu]

I'm getting the same warning in the log as the OP, and I do have my joystick set to disabled (this is just a notebook and I use the keys). It's just with the MSC V2-Bumper add on that I am having this problem; the standard Delta Glider, Project Mercury, and what I've tried of Project Apollo are fine.