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Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared cfg

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Hi
I’ve been getting this error all the time well playing p3d v.4 (the newest one),”Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared cfgl”. This only happens when I load A2A C172R. When the sim loads the default F22 raptor I don’t get that error. If anyone has any ideas would love to hear it.
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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Hello,

Please can you let us know which version of the C172 installer you're using? There are separate installers for FSX, P3Dv1-3 and P3Dv4. We also released new installers for P3Dv4 last year.

The easiest way to check is to look at the Windows "apps & features" window and let us know the installed version number for the C172.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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this what I found but not sure if this is the info you are looking for.
*** Installation Started 02/07/2019 13:34 ***
wos_c172.log
Title: A2A C172 Trainer Academic for P3D Installation
Source: C:\Users\Matt\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\TempState\Downloads\C172_P3Dv23_Academic (1)\C172_P3Dv1-3_Academic.EXE | 02-07-2019 | 13:33:24 | 365077936
Installation Aborted!
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I don't understand the installation aborted!!

I don't know much about computers.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Thanks for the info punkrock4201. The version of the installer you're using is intended for the older 32-bit versions of P3D (v1-3). Version 4 of P3D is a 64-bit program, and you'll need to use a corresponding 64-bit installer for the C172.

If you can let us know where (and roughly when) you purchased the product, we can advise you on how to download the correct installer.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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I bought it like a week or two ago.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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In that case, if you purchased from the A2A store, please just download the zipped archive labelled "P3Dv4" from your account. Other vendors should have similarly labelled downloads.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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so ive re installed the plane I still get the error.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Please can you confirm the exact filename of the installer that you're using.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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hey sorry for the delay ..
*** Installation Started 02/07/2019 13:34 ***
Title: A2A C172 Trainer Academic for P3D Installation
Source: C:\Users\Matt\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\TempState\Downloads\C172_P3Dv23_Academic (1)\C172_P3Dv1-3_Academic.EXE | 02-07-2019 | 13:33:24 | 365077936
Installation Aborted!
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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Hello,

can you please confirm the platform simulation as the file you posted is the installer for P3Dv1-3 and not the software installer for P3Dv4.

I also note that rather than download the secure location on your computer for future use it is downloaded as a temp file that will be deleted at the next system restart?

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Under your product download you have two options, one is to download the P3Dv2-3 version of the software the other is the P3Dv4 version. It looks like you downloaded the wrong version so will want to log into your account to view your orders and download the correct version.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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AGAIN SAME ERROR...

I even tried the other option it asked for what version on p3d I was using and there was no option to install for p3dv4. so I did another reinstall again, I have 7 downloads left.

I did the accusim 172 trainer update 18.12.31.0 was successfully installed.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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Hello,

It's still a little unclear from your post exactly which files you are trying to install. However, I recommend the following:
  1. Uninstall the Prepar3D v3 version of the C172 if it's still present on your system.
  2. Repair your P3Dv4 installation via its entry in the Windows Apps & Features list.
  3. Reinstall the C172 using the dedicated Prepar3D v4 installer (the one that updates to v 18.12.31.0)
  4. Don't attempt to run the standalone updater for FSX/P3Dv1-v3
If the issue persists, it may be worth trying the steps described here: http://www.prepared3d.com/forum/viewtop ... 98#p171458.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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I never had any other version of p3d. just version 4.

I don't understand what u mean "repair p3dv4 " pls explain in more detail.

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Re: Prepared cannot run because it could not write prepared

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What Nick is saying is that you have two installer files in your downloaded package. You need to make sure you use the correct one for the installation. Can you confirm that you have two files and that you are running the correct one as per Nick's post?
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