FS2004 - Ground Environment Pro

A little something for the 4th Ground Environment Pro Thanks to all the testers & the original poster MyLife Thanks to UrRight for the fix Great thanks to B-52H, MyLife, TheFlyingDutchman, FlyGuy, Mrow, Bodger, mdamstel for all the great posts without which the posts here would not be. Make sure you read the readme for the fix carefully...it mainly applied to a rip & may not be as crucial with the installer. If your system asks to reboot after install copy the fix before rebooting. The DownloadMetar.dll needs to be activated in the registry: Do this: Click: Start - Run Type: regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll Press enter. That'll do it as long as you have the Metardownload.dll in the system32 folder. ^^^^^thanks to crazyball for that tip. ==============================THIS HAS NOT BEEN FULLY TESTED================== That being said don't complain about it.....help us make it work.....this has been a true team effort so let's keep it that way.

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DarkPilot (2006-07-05)

Great! Tnk rrodger99 :)

b773 (2006-07-05)

Thanks ; Req : Ariane 737-900 v2

jzjman (2006-07-05)

thanks alot!~ req. samsoft taiwan

StealthFighter80 (2006-07-05)

Havin a hard time with this??Any additional help rodger99??

4X-AXG (2006-07-05)

awesome rrodger99, and thanks for all the proper credit, very thoughtful :)

rrodger99 (2006-07-05)

@ Stealthfighter80....what kind of issues are you having?
May be a while before I can respond as I have to work today.

jzjman (2006-07-05)

i've played with it for 2 hours and no issues....looks great as well... * doesn't work with the newest 2.03 update tho.....so we'll have to wait for a crack again

FSSR.Keyno (2006-07-05)

Everything working here. Thanks for the upload.
Anyone interested in MegaCity Phoenix?
ciao

jdbronco (2006-07-05)

@FSSR.keyno...
MegaCity Phoenix would be MUCH appreciated. I have been looking for that ever since the release date!

StealthFighter80 (2006-07-06)

Umm,this is the first time I have run into this kinda cracking process,and I read the instructions,but i dont know what to do from the start.So if u can help me out,send an email or something to StealthFighter80@hotmail.com.......Its not rodger99 its my knowledge of cracking stuff.Not a noob,just havnt seen this before:p

Biggles5 (2006-07-06)

Thankyou rrodger99
I've just finished loading the textures 5.0hrs
had my 1st flight and i'm very impressed
no effect on frame rates

Tri_Motor (2006-07-06)

Biggles5 .... ain't that a bitch, 5 hours to load the textures, but I guess it's worth it.... FS9 looks awesome.
Thanks rrodger99 for uploading this, you rock dude !!!!

rrodger99 (2006-07-06)

@ Stealthfighter80
There is a step by step install guide on it's way to your email
U Be habbin mail (ghetto AOL)

obi3767 (2006-07-06)

rrodger,
can you please pass me one of the email as well? My email is in your PM Inbox

StealthFighter80 (2006-07-07)

yay,that was great,now me flightsim dont work:( its alright though cuz i am gettin a new computer today!

MrAnthonyWong (2006-07-07)

are these :kinks" worked out as you update? my friend reccomended me to just you the de/un-wrapper for flight one to install GEPro and it won't ahve any problems and I can update w/o cracks. btw 2.06 is out.

mahler007 (2006-07-07)

Can you send me a step by step guide, having some real problems here. I'm also PMing you, sorry :)

borough (2006-07-07)

Where is that DownloadMetar.dll? i cant find it in the package. BTW is it normal that evrytime GEpro asks me to install the global textures? the same happens wiht fs water. thanks a lot to all the torrent community!

mahler007 (2006-07-07)

Expanding on my other post, I get the follow when I start up GEPro
Method '~' of object '~' failed
followed by
Run-time error '76' Path not found

rrodger99 (2006-07-08)

@ mahler...that is different...I'll see what I can find out on that.
@ bourough...the metar.dll was installed to your system32 folder during the install.
The step by step install has been posted

borough (2006-07-08)

ok when i try to use the weather finder a window pops us that says: Metar file cannot be accessed at this time. Any sugestions or I am doing something wrong? rrodger99 thank you bilions:)

rrodger99 (2006-07-08)

borough,
1st thing I would try is to uninstall & then follow the step by step install I posted.
From what the forums have stated...the updates can also take care of some of the Metar issues you describe, so make sure you have it updated.
Make sure your current firewall is not blocking access to the net.
I hope this helps

Havhelt (2006-07-12)

Noen som kan legge ut GE/Lennart mergen til Tom Knutsen???
Want the GE/Lennart merge for fs2004

Loli123 (2006-09-03)

NEED CD KEY

Citrusloka (2006-09-04)

I have a problem!!
First time I installed it worked fine, then I had reinstall my computer and FS9 and know it doesn´t work. When I am trying to install i get this message:
"The license for this installation is invalid...."
What´s the problem?
Plz help me..thanks

Citrusloka (2006-09-04)

Never mind..problem fixed..:)

dreamstar (2006-09-12)

PLS! anybody to post the crack for the latest update so that we can use it with AS6 :))))

Shmuck (2006-09-18)

thanks a million rrodger.
Req: SAAB 340 from

Bob Magic (2006-09-20)

This is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. The file MetarDownload.dll is absolutely necessary to install this sofware. Yet, that file is not included in the torrent and is not available on the Internet through the usuall sources. Do yourself a favor. Look in your Windows System32 folder and see if the file is there. If it isn't don't download this torrent! Thanks a lot rroger99.

rrodger99 (2006-09-27)

ummmm Bob,
The MetarDownload.dll is included in the installer.
I know because I just reinstalled GE Pro after reformatting the drive.
Maybe you didn't register as written in the install instructions.

4X-MAT (2006-09-30)

Thanks!
Req: FlightZone 02 Portland

Req: FFS's SAAB 340

GusFS2004 (2006-10-18)

rrodger99 said:
The step by step install has been posted

The text file is 1.1kb, why post it as a torrent when you could just paste into in the forum post so people who are having problems with this in the future can access the info. Thanks.

Capt.Jambo (2007-01-16)

Hello! I would just like to say that the majority of people who torrents make me FUCKING SICK because you're a bunch of selfish sons of bitches!
THANX

Nagetier (2007-02-05)

The installation Guide is down, can someone paste it here :(?

razorseal (2007-02-12)

yeah why wasn't it pasted? i mean damn, is it that long? lol

ozmoderator (2007-02-24)

I'm seeding this at MEGA speed right now. 45KB/s. I'll continue to do so, but I'd like to get it also. Soo........KEEP SEEDING THIS!!!
Thanks ~Oz~

g-mo (2007-03-23)

"The license for this installation is invalid...."
What´s the problem?
Plz help me..thanks

dbuster (2007-04-05)

Could you plz seed this thing? Thank you in advance

bawls18 (2007-05-29)

Hey I did everything the read me said and it told me the lisence was invalid. Any help would be awesome. Thanks in advance.
Email is kinglsl@bellsouth.net

Gotorium (2007-06-09)

For those who has the "Runtime Error 76" try this link below and download the REGESTRY REPAIR TOOL...

fs9 (2007-06-11)

hey i really need help with this it says invalid license and also that Runtime Error 76 happens but that link that you posted does not work can some1 help me please fs9rocks@hotmail.com

N351AW (2007-08-04)

Could someone please re-up the Mega-City for DFW ! ! ! ! Thanx in advance ! ! ! !

Mordor33 (2007-08-15)

req for Fly The Maddag 2006 please. If anybody has it !!

Mordor33 (2007-09-24)

Thanks for the great upload :-)
Can anyone tell me how or direct me to an updated patch for the v2.1.3 update which is needed for the ASV6.5 integration?
Thank you very, very much again... this is absolutely stunning !!

Jar172RG (2007-12-02)

I'm in the same boat, with the invaild license guys jar172rg@yahoo.com

Jar172RG (2007-12-02)

Nevermind I found my error, for anyone in the future this DOES work, but you need to get rrodger99's install guide as well.

virajm (2007-12-16)

hey guys ive read all your posts, but cant find a solution for when the flight simulator says invalid license.. what can i do to correct this...pls pls pls help me i cant wait to use GE..cheers

virajm (2007-12-16)

if you can help u can even email me on virajmanickam@hotmail.com thanks!!!!

Anatol_Popow (2007-12-16)

I'm asking does anyone have Sibwings Saab Safir or FFS RV7 for FS9/FS2004

Rangerjo (2008-01-07)

Just so you guys dont have to go download the txt tutorial. hope it helps you guys !
Stealthfighter80
A step by step install...I hope this gets you going.
1. Unrar everything into a temp folder of your choice...winrar will make a directory for you.
2. If you have the original Ground enviroment installed...uninstall it before installing GE Pro.
3. Run GE_Pro_Setup.exe & just let the setup run normally. At the end of the setup you might get a prompt that your computer needs to be restarted with a window that says yes or no...choose the option to not restart. I do not remember the exact wording of the dialog.
4. Take the GE_Pro.exe & the ColorfulPB.ocx and copy it to the install directory of GE Pro. If you used the default the path should be
C:\Program Files\Flight One Software\Ground Environment Professional
Be sure to ok the over write of GE_Pro.exe.
5. Register the DownloadMetar.dll
click Start---Run & copy & paste the following onto the Run box
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll
hit enter & a window will pop up stating the registration has succeeded.
6. Reboot the computer & you are all done.
You should be able to run Ground Environment Pro.

yougo (2008-02-12)

I get the error code "0x80004005" when typing "regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll" in Run. What shall I do!? :(

Dvpoet9 (2008-03-01)

Ok for those with xp 64 systems '''''''
those dll fies are in the C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64 folder u can sort icons by type and find the dll and ocx file follow the readme instructions instead of typing this in the run utility
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll
start run and
TYPE THIS

regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW\MetarDownload.dll
dont forget to put a space between regsrvr32 and C

Dvpoet9 (2008-03-01)

If you get the msvbm50.dll not found error, for some reason xp64 does not have this installed by default u can download it on the web for free

then all the progam features should work

IgorCroatia (2008-05-06)

Nice torrent... thx
REQ: Captain Sim 757 Pro Pack!!

dotcomvictom (2008-06-02)

Thanks 4X-AXG, U R THE MAN!!! I just discovered your treasure chest of FS. I will gladly seed your stuff until I drop
unless you advise otherwise, but first I need a little seeding help from your loyal followers.
Thanks soo much for the great upload :)>
BTW, can anyone suggest where I can purchase some used HW (peddles, etc..) to play these little gems more efficently?

XFX744 (2008-07-07)

Im using windows vista x32bit and everytime i try this "regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll" it says it doesnt work what shall i do?

aj280 (2008-08-28)

HELLOOOOO anyone there???
anyone got any idea's how to get this to work with vista 32 bit??
It installs ok just when i try to run it it says license key is invalid Please help as i just got to have this program
Thanks in advance

rollkilla (2009-01-16)

I followed all the instructions. Mine keeps saying active X cannot create an image. any help? Its crazy cause when i downloaded this in the summer and installed it worked fine.

tjmufc (2009-02-11)

i get the same problem 0x80004005" when typing "regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll
i am using vista 32 i have tryed running in admin mode and i get a different error " to register a module you must provide a binary name any help plz thanks

Proflyer (2009-04-08)

I got that "0x80004005" problem too!! Please help us!! And when Im trying to start GE_pro does this message come:
"Run time error 76. Path not found" :S Is it because of that? HELP ME!!

MrBean6196 (2009-04-22)

I got it to work, but when I try to download this weather thingy it goes "Ground Environment Pro is downloading laatest METAR Cycle from NOAA." "File not found" "There is no METAR data in the database. Until you download a METAR cycle no weather can be displayed" How can I solve this problem? Thanks

Rich-Pilot (2009-06-25)

to resolve the error code "0x800040005" launch the Command Prompt / Command line such as admin and write regsvr32 MetarDownload.dll, the succeed message appear. now i have a problem: is it normal when i finish the gepro installed, i have no reboot message? : i add : gepro don't function :/ someone can help me?

mandolf (2010-02-23)

Hey guys, i found a solution for one of the problems, you should test if you have WINDOWS VISTA 64.
Go To:
Commandprompt (swe: kommandotolken)
Run as administrator (swe: kör som administratör)
Write:
regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\MetarDownload.dll
And that should do the trick.
As someone mentioned earlier you should write:
regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW\MetarDownload.dll - but he forgot the "64".

mandolf (2010-02-23)

And yeah i forgot, u guys with 32X might wanna write:
regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW86\MetarDownload.dll
or:
regsvr32 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW32\MetarDownload.dll
If nothing else work, that's just a guess though, i have x64.

paescu (2010-07-03)

I also got the "Run time error 76. Path not found", why? i followed the instructions, and it seemed to me everything worked. I have Win 7 x64.

benson056 (2010-08-25)

I am running Windows 7 32bit and I get the message saying not licensed. what do i do?

acona380 (2010-12-21)

Just Go to
Command prompt
run as admin
Type: regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\MetarDownload.dll
Then it will say success
then go to ge pro fix
copy to the GE pro folder and u r done with it.....

dinamo1982 (2011-09-11)

For windows 7 64bit :
Click start - run and in the run app type CMD and in the CMD window type :
regsvr32 c:\windows\sysWOW64\MetarDownload.dll

Jellybeans60 (2012-08-19)

Thank you for this file
Everything went ok up to the point of viewing the UI properly. When I select the GE options to intall, I cannot see all of the UI page. I am able to check the 4 boxed options but cannot see the apply button. Any suggestions are much appreciated.

218Media (2012-08-20)

This add-on is a must for FS9, and includes Active Sky 6 as well. Thanks rrodger99!