.NET error when running Audio for vatsim standalone client

[Callum Noble]

Hello. I've recently earned my S1 on vatsim and i was told i needed the Audio For Vatsim client. (I am running V1.6.32)

When i launch it, it comes up with this error message:

https://prnt.sc/qywtoc

Then below are a bunch of details: (see bottom of message)

If anyone knows what to do or has any ideas, please let me know!

Thanks, Callum

 

 

 

See the end of this message for details on invoking

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

 

************** Exception Text **************

System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

at MetroFramework.MetroFonts.Tile(MetroTileTextSize labelSize, MetroTileTextWeight labelWeight)

at MetroFramework.Controls.MetroTile.OnPaint(PaintEventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.PaintWithErrorHandling(PaintEventArgs e, Int16 layer)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmPaint(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

 

 

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[Mikolaj Dudko]

Hi!

I've got the same problem since latest Windows 10 Update. I hope it gets solved soon

[jack reynolds 1384947]

Yep been getting the same thing too. its like I can't transmit my voice but I can hear other voices.

[Cameron Wilbraham]

Also experiencing this issue as of 09/02/20. COM1 XMT and REC buttons X'd, along with COM2 REC button X'd.

[Benedikt Zoeller]

Hello,

I got the same issue. It worked fine a few days ago and when I tried opening it today I got the error message. Is there any way to solve this?

[Mikolaj Dudko]

What I found is that the AFV still works nevertheless error, just click "Continue".

However I hope that the solution will be found soon.

[jack reynolds 1384947]

What I found is that the AFV still works nevertheless error, just click "Continue".

However I hope that the solution will be found soon.

 

yeah but it still doesn't function. its prob some compatibility with the new windows update. It's driving me banana's

[Gary Oliver]

All,

 

The issue of the weird red crosses on the TX/RX lights and the .NET error above (with the word fonts in it) is caused by an update to McAfee desktop protection products which prevent AFV from loading what it requires.

 

Apparently disabling this product works around the issue, and a member of VATSIM-UK is currently working with McAfee support to correct this incorrect behaviour in their products.

 

Thanks

Gary

AFV Team

[Benedikt Zoeller]

Ah ok thanks for the response. I will look into that.

[Oliver Beck 1459066]

is any way to fix it?

[Nestor Perez]

Disabling McAffee when using AFV until they can sort it out

[jack reynolds 1384947]

You prob shouldn't disable your McAfee to use it I would just use text in vatsim, or just wait till its fixed.

[Gary Oliver]

Or switch to a much better product, why run 3rd party AV when the MS suite of products shipped with Windows 10 do the job perfectly well for home use.

[jack reynolds 1384947]

But is the problem being looked in to. I would prefer not to disable McAfee. My family does a paid subscription to it and is the only real firewall software I completely have trust in. Also why did vatsim switch to a third party software, it was working fine for me the audio on xsquawkbox. and after a week of using AFV it refuses to function with the same error. I was thinking it was some non compatibility with the Resent windows update because the problem came up first time running xplane 11 on the new update.

[Gary Oliver]

I think you totally misunderstand the problem.

 

The issue with the standalone is caused by your 3rd party McAfee software not allowing the standalone to load the fonts required for the Metro framework components on the UI.

 

If you are having issues with XSquawkbox that is an entirely different problem as that is written in an entirely different language using an entirely different set of UI components. You do not need to use the standalone with the latest versions of XSquawkbox.

 

This again is NOT anything the VATSIM devs have changed, it is an issue with the random set of software you choose to run on your computer.

 

It is something that has been reported to McAfee (the 3rd party), again not VATSIM.

[jack reynolds 1384947]

Now is the interference that Mcafee has on the AFV, is it through firewall protection in McAfee.

[ChunKei Chan]

I have similar issue too. I have tried to reinstall my AFV, checked that I have the .NET framework required, updated my windows software to the latest, and even disabled my firewall. Nothing is working

 

Anyone else have other solutions?

 

Edit:

 

I realized that by disabling the "Real-Time Scanning" in the McAfee setting will allow AFV work. I guess that is the temporary solution now?

[Andreas Fuchs]

Isn't it possible to create an exception in McAfee to not block AFV.exe at all?

[ChunKei Chan]

Isn't it possible to create an exception in McAfee to not block AFV.exe at all?

 

I have tried that, but it does not seem to be working for me. So in addition to the exception, I just disable the "Real-Time Scanning" too.

[Andreas Fuchs]

Ok, if that works for you. We are not sure what Windows Update caused this. I am running Windows 10 Pro version 1903 at this time. No issues, fingers crossed.

[jack reynolds 1384947]

has there been any progress on this issue. I mean i would like to avoid turning off Real Time Scanning on McAfee to prevent getting some type of virus on the computer.

[John Holt 811222]

Yes, I am getting the same thing on program start up. I just click on Continue and it loaded. Seems to be working but the "TX" and "RX" indicators are X over with red X's. Hope they fix this too.

 

John Holt

[Edward Berkley]

Hello all,

 

I may have discovered a temporary solution to those who have the prevailing issue where Mcafee's real-time scanning malfunctions audio for vatsim:

 

1. Temporarily turn off real-time scanning.

2. Startup audio for vatsim

3. Turn on real-time scanning.

 

Please let me know if this works.

 

Edward

[Keith Watt]

Dear Edward.

Apologies for the extreme late message. I tried your solution and, unfortunately, it did not seem to work.

Regards,

Keith

 

[Kevin Gunn]

It isn’t something that can be fixed by Vatsim Devs unfortunately.

 McAfee need to do their thing.