Hi Andrea:
The
IS3 log file does not appear to show any errors related to SimConnect or other IS3 operations, including the otherwise hidden process launched by default via IS3 which checks for updates every 7 days.
The
DLL.XML file also shows that IS3 and IOS are enabled, and configured to automatically launch without prompting for permission during FS startup.
I would first try temporarily disabling your multiple DLLs for SDK modules, and 3rd party VA / multi-player activities, OrbX etc. within
DLL.XML
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>[add-on name]</Name>
<Disabled>
True</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>
True</ManualLoad>
<Path>[
add-on path]\[
add-on module name.dll]</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
I suggest that you perform such edits using
NotePad++ ...rather than NotePad or any other text editor:
notepad-plus-plus.org
Save the edited changes to the XML file type in its original folder.
Next, re-start FS in "windowed"
NOT "Full Screen" mode.
If after pressing < Alt > key to show FSX GUI Menu bar, you do not see IS3 in the Add-ons pull-down menu, exit FS and edit the above active copy of DLL.XML to set the following options for Instant Scenery:
<Launch.Addon>
<Name>Instant Scenery</Name>
<Disabled>False</Disabled>
<ManualLoad>
True</ManualLoad>
<Path>C:\Instant Scenery 3\InstantSceneryFSX.dll</Path>
</Launch.Addon>
After re-starting FSX, you should be prompted to manually allow permission for IS3 to launch its module.
If you are
not prompted to allow permission for IS3 to launch, you may have other "configuration" issues which are impractical to troubleshoot within this thread, and which may require a forced un-install of IS3.
If you choose to do so, I suggest using Revo Uninstaller Pro demo with the advanced hunt / delete option:
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I hope this info may prove helpful to you.
GaryGB