VRS Introduces TacPack®/Superbug™ v1.7!
Upgrades Available for TacPack P3D v1-5 Licenses
TacPack® and Superbug™ support is now available for Prepar3D® v6 covering v6.0.26.30799 through v6.0.34.31011 (HF4).
While the TacPack v1.7 update is primarily focused on obtaining support for P3D v6, other changes include TPM performance and visual upgrades as well as the removal of the legacy requirement for DX9c dependencies.
TacPack and Superbug v1.7 is now available for anyone currently running P3D v4 through v5. v1.7 supports all 64-bit versions of P3D including v6. If you are currenrtly running v4 or v5 TacPack licenses, you may upgrade to a v6 license at up to 50% off the new license price regardless of maintenance status on the previous license. Any existing maintenance remaining on the previous license will be carried over to the new license.
Customers who wish to continue using TacPack for P3D 4/5 may still obtain the 1.7 update from the Customer Portal as usual, provided your maintenance is in good standing. If not, maintenance renewals may be purcahsed from the customer portal under license details.
For additional details, please see the Announcements topic in our support forums. If you have any questions related to upgrading or new purchases, please create a topic under an appropriate support sub-forum.
Introducing SuperScript!
For TacPack-Powered VRS F/A-18E Superbug
VRS SuperScript is a comprehensive set of Lua modules for FSUIPC (payware versions) for interfacing hardware with the VRS TacPack-Powered F/A-18E Superbug. This suite is designed to assist everyone from desktop simulator enthusiasts with HOTAS setups, to full cockpit builders who wish to build complex hardware systems including physical switches, knobs, levers and lights. Command the aircraft using real hardware instead of mouse clicking the virtual cockpit!
SuperScript requires
FSUIPC (payware),
TacPack & Superbug for P3D/FSX. Please read
system specs carefully before purchase.
Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix Extreme Injector <UHD | 360p>
The Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix using Extreme Injector is a community-developed workaround that allows the game to launch on processors with only two cores. Officially, Far Cry 4 requires at least a quad-core processor (like an Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II X4 955). Without this fix, dual-core users typically experience a permanent black screen upon launch. Technical Summary
The fix works by injecting a custom library, often named dualcore.dll, into the game's process. This library intercepts specific system calls that would otherwise cause the game to stall or crash when it detects fewer than four hardware threads. Deployment Report & Instructions 1. Required Components
Extreme Injector: Typically version v3.6.1 or later is recommended for stability.
Dual Core DLLs: Files usually include dualcore.dll and sometimes EasyHook64.dll.
Anti-Virus Exception: Many security programs flag injectors as "riskware" or false positives; the executable often needs to be added to an exclusion list. 2. Standard Installation Procedure
The most reliable method involves placing the fix files directly into the game's executable directory: Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix Extreme Injector
Navigate to the Far Cry 4 installation folder, specifically the bin directory (e.g., Far Cry 4/bin/).
Copy Extreme Injector.exe and the DLL files into this folder. Right-click the injector and select Run as Administrator. 3. Configuration Steps
Users can configure the injector to work automatically or manually: Manual Method: Open Extreme Injector and go to Settings. Deselect Auto-Inject.
Launch FarCry4.exe. As soon as the process appears, quickly return to the injector and click Inject manually 4–5 times until confirmed. Auto-Inject Method:
In the injector, type FarCry4.exe into the Process Name field. Click Add DLL and select dualcore.dll from the bin folder. In Settings, ensure Auto-Inject is checked. The Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix using
Keep the injector open and launch the game through Steam or Ubisoft Connect. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Crashing on Startup: Ensure the game and the injector are both set to Run as Administrator in their compatibility properties.
DLL Missing Error: If the game complains about a missing dualcore.dll, ensure the file is in the same folder as FarCry4.exe.
Performance Stuttering: Even with the fix, performance may be poor. Users often use Task Manager to "Set Affinity" and ensure the game isn't overloaded on a single thread.
These video guides demonstrate the step-by-step injection process and provide additional optimization tips for low-end hardware: Trojan
REPORT: Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix via Extreme Injector
Date: October 26, 2023
Subject: Analysis of the "Dual Core Fix" injection method for Far Cry 4
1. Antivirus Detection
Upload ExtremeInjector.exe to VirusTotal. You will see detection ratios of 45/70 or higher. Labels include:
Trojan.GenericKDHackTool.InjectorMalware.AI.Ransom:Win32/Filecoder
The reason is not just paranoia. The tool uses the same system calls and techniques as real malware (process hollowing, memory manipulation). Antivirus software cannot distinguish between you injecting a harmless DLL for Far Cry 4 and a hacker injecting ransomware into your system.
5. Launch Far Cry 4
- Start Far Cry 4 normally.
- Wait until you see the main menu (or after the initial logos, before the freezing would occur).
The Solution (The "Fix")
The community-created fix (often attributed to the "Far Cry 4 Dual Core Fix" DLL files) essentially patches the game's memory to reroute these tasks to the available cores or to handle the streaming thread differently.
Step-by-Step Guide
2. Technical Background
2. Prepare the Files
- Extract Extreme Injector to a folder (e.g.,
C:\FC4_Fix).
- Place the dual core fix DLL in the same folder (or note its location).
- Add folder to antivirus exclusions to prevent deletion.
The Issue
The Dunia Engine 2 (used in Far Cry 4) utilizes a parallel task scheduling system. The code was hardcoded to offload specific tasks to "Core 3" (the third logical core). On systems with only 2 logical cores, the instruction to access Core 3 fails, causing a memory exception and crashing the game.
