LanceK Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I feel like I am on a deserted island with no one knowing where I am. I had issues with my FSX, which no one I know has interest in, and proceeded to uninstall it from my computer. At first it would not uninstall. with a little help from Microsoft, I got it to go. When I reinstalled it, I noticed that the real world weather was not updating. So I cleared the cache and not I get an error message telling me that I have no internet connection. During my research, I saw that Jeppesen does not support free weather info anymore. How can I fix this problem? I am about to uninstall FSX and all files for it from my computer and not ever use it again.Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher12 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Here ya go! Have a blast! lol https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?315623-No-real-time-weather&highlight=real+weather https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?315418-Real-world-weather&highlight=real+weather https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?315511-FSX-and-FS2004-Real-Weather-Update&highlight=real+weather Or if you want some more from another site: https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/551929-real-weather-still-working/ Mark Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberdog1 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I have purchased AS16 & ASCA (Active Sky 16 & Active Sky Cloud Art) from HiFi simulations to fix it for me. you dont need ASCA for the weather. It's just eye candy for AS16. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceK Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I am not that computer savy so what do I do with your info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I am not that computer savy so what do I do with your info? How computer savvy ARE you? Capable of switching a machine on savvy, or capable of installing a freeware download that will provide an alternative to Real Weather? If the former, ask your computer expert to install the latter for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewt Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 It's not your computer or connection. It's jeppesen. The real weather connection no longer works because Microsoft did not renew their lease. I took the plunge and purchased fs global real wx. It is an awesome weather program. I was already using Pablo Diaz's cloud textures (free download). I am also a real world pilot and this program is awesome;fs Global weather uses their own servers for weather. I will begin to post some screen shots showing their program.............. It's awesome and as real as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Simply no weather info coming to fsx from original site any more. Nothing wrong your pc. Download an alternative. Find a weather program for fsx. Install it on your pc. Run it while fsx runs too. Options free: -FsRealWX Lite options you can buy: -Active Sky -Rex if you can install fsx you can also install one of those. Edited March 22, 2019 by il88pp [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceK Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I have downloaded an alternate weather program called get weather but when I try to use it with fsx, I see that it tries to go through the fs2k.zone server. When I go to that server I get a blank screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I have downloaded an alternate weather program called get weather but when I try to use it with fsx, I see that it tries to go through the fs2k.zone server. When I go to that server I get a blank screen. Bad choice of downloads! This program uses the Jeppsen servers which ain't doin' nothing for flight simulation anymore! Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher12 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I have downloaded an alternate weather program called get weather but when I try to use it with fsx, I see that it tries to go through the fs2k.zone server. When I go to that server I get a blank screen. As mentioned above, that program uses the same source as FSX so it works identically to FSX in-built weather. In other words, it doesn’t work. Use some of the other suggestions. Mark Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceK Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 I have downloaded and installed the FsRealWX and it still doesn't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher12 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I have downloaded and installed the FsRealWX and it still doesn't work It works, I don't use FSX or FSRealWX so can't give instructions. There is also this that I know of if you want to try it: http://www.plane-pics.de/fsxwx/home.htm Mark Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossfly68 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 To use FsRealWx, you'll also need to download FSUIPC 4.9 or higher and you'll also need Net framework 3.5 (which should already be installed by Microsoft). It's been so long since I installed FSUIPC that I would be useless walking you through it, but follow the instructions EXACTLY. I had some problems getting it installed right if I recall correctly. When it's installed properly, you should be able to click on the tab at the top that says "Modules" and it will appear. It's freeware, but you may have to register it, not sure. I used to rebuild my computer every time a new version of flight sim came out, but I stopped playing for years and stopped learning how computers work, so the brain skills are rusty and gone. But if I can stumble through it, you shouldn't have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallcott Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I have downloaded and installed the FsRealWX and it still doesn't work Well that's strange. I had it working in FSX and FSX Steam Edition. And also P3D v1-v3 before switching to REX Sky Force for v4. Can't be coincidence - What did you do to `install` it? Be specific now - and don't forget your system specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 What I mentioned was 'FSRealWX Lite' (notice, -LITE-). The Lite version is a little hard to find online. But is available. And free. It simply works. There is also a 'rpm version. I say guite some posts describing problems with it, maybe because the rpm version does not exist very long yet. The Lite version is all you need. It gives current weather just fine. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky347 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 FSrealwx lite is an outdated version and is no longer supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Well, it works just fine. Running it right now. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnorris Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 FSrealwx lite is an outdated version and is no longer supported. I’m using REX now. FSRealWX was ok but I got tired of being bumped 10-15 degrees off course than back again. (Their idea of turbulence and wind shear. But at 30,000 + feet???) annoying as heck. CLX - SET Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i9 10850K - 32GB DDR4 3000GHz Memory - GeForce RTX 3060 Ti - 960GB SSD + 4TB HDD - Windows 11 Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceK Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 all of these suggestions are greatly appreciated but it does me no good. Since I am not very good with computers, I seem to have done nothing but add stuff to my system, bogging it down and still no success. I am very angry at Microsoft for doing this and ruining my hobby. I am to the point of just deleting everything having to do with fsx off my computer and forgetting the whole thing. Thank you Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatcher12 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 A couple of weather programs won't bog down your system. Not Microsoft's fault, the game is incredibly old. Some users are reporting you can just click out of the weather error and go fly and it still works. I don't use FSX but learned quite a bit last few days regarding FSX weather. lol FSXWX appears to currently be the best way to head unless you go for payware weather. Here is a tutorial video for installation: Your choices are: 1. Either click out of the in-built weather error and see if it still works 2. Use FSXWX 3. Buy a weather program I have FSGRW (link below) which works for FSX and isn't complicated to use. Active Sky is hugely popular for FSX but I have no idea how confusing the FSX version may be for you. http://www.pilots.shop/cms/ui/pages/products/MainPage.aspx?id=253b8b5c-0a91-4935-8d01-b3c70aee6034 Mark Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Like I have been saying all along.... just click on OK as seen below: Then it will inject the weather.. My location is LO8 ( I'll actually be there this weekend) Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceK Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 That didn't do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budreiser Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 My two cents....I missed real weather enough until Mr. Zippy and others convinced me to let go a few bucks and purchase "Active Sky 16". I'm well pleased and have no complaints. Caught it on sale for under $30.00 and think of it as money well spent. Also, after installation (which was easy ehough) all you have to do is remember to start it before starting FSX. Like REX but much faster to load and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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