FSX Install Fails - Sanity Threatened

I have a Windows 7 x64 install. I've installed and run FSX without issues before using the same set up. I've just done a fresh re-install of Win 7, all fully updated, SP1 etc.

When I come to install FSX I insert the DVD the install begins, I click on 'Install' and I get a full screen black empty window and the small progress window. This progress window whizzes through the first few steps than stops at "Removing Applications". The DVD drive makes a few sounds as though it's doing something then silence.

That's as far as I can get. The full black screen, that is responsive - I can minimise etc, and the small progress window with "Removing Applications" just stay there, and stay there. Nothing else happens. I left it for over half an hour and there was no change.

I've searched, looked at forums, tried installing without anti virus, in safe mode. Nothing makes any difference.

The DVD drive is not at fault. I installed another game after I tried FSX and the install worked without a hitch.

I've checked the surface of the FSX DVD and there isn't a mark on it.

I've tried so many "solutions" from forums etc that my head's spinning and my sanity is threatened.

Does anyone have an idea what is going on?

My PC Spec is:

ASUS X-99 A 3.1 motherboard

i7 5820k

EVGA GTX-980ti

16GB DDR4 ram

Give it 1 full hour and report back after that!

Assume Lotus position and chant......"Serenity now!....Serenity now!";)

Did you re-boot your PC after Win 7 install. That will finish the install. Open Explorer and browse around. Then run defrag. Re-boot PC again. THEN you go install FSX. After FSX install re-boot your PC again. They don't tell you everything, you learn by doing.

Chuck B

Napamule

PS: Don't lose your cool. It's not healthy. And don't beat on your keyboard, or tower (hehe) you'll just hurt your hand.

OP,

Just an FYI that all that rebooting is a total waste of time with modern programs and a modern OS. Win7 will re-boot the proper number of times.

I've just done a fresh re-install of Win 7, all fully updated, SP1 etc.

I bet you haven't. Provide details. We'll be the judge of that.

Single example: All the .NET redistributables installed and updated?

A Win 7 installation will NOT provide a full and complete update just because you've run the updater.

Once we know what you HAVE done, we can provide some pointers as to what you haven't.

First time reg entry fsx got installed. You cancelled. Second time win thinks fsx is installed. But isn't. So can't remove.

Must remove reg entry first. Use kb928080. Hope is still available. https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?300612-Error-1772-when-reinstalling-FSX-on-Windows-10

The kb928080 download is no longer available ANYWHERE. If it were, it would help Win XP, Vista, Win 7, and Win 8, FUNCTION. MS is no longer 'interested' in making those OS 'FUNCTION'. So you figure you 'may have to' get Win 10 (which is MS's primary AGENDA for 2015/2016) to make FSX work (maybe?). You get Win 10, MS is 'satisfied' - your FSX don't work - MS don't care - what is important is that they worked on you mind and that you (by force) installed Win 10 - THAT IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT. Screw FSX. It's THAT simple. HELLO! Wake up people!

Chuck B

Napamule

The kb928080 download is no longer available ANYWHERE. If it were, it would help Win XP, Vista, Win 7, and Win 8, FUNCTION. MS is no longer 'interested' in making those OS 'FUNCTION'. So you figure you 'may have to' get Win 10 (which is MS's primary AGENDA for 2015/2016) to make FSX work (maybe?). You get Win 10, MS is 'satisfied' - your FSX don't work - MS don't care - what is important is that they worked on you mind and that you (by force) installed Win 10 - THAT IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT. Screw FSX. It's THAT simple. HELLO! Wake up people!

Chuck B

Napamule

Relax. Still available, via the link I gave.

Hi mutin,

If the problem still exists and you've successfully cleared Windows of all traces of FSX, I suggest going into Safe mode, Copying both FSX discs to a common folder and running setup from there. Many files are duplicates on the discs so just overwrite or whatever.

Jim F.

For Chuck:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/928080

For Chuck:

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/928080

That link doesn't give you the download for the reset tool kb928080. The download link on that page doesn't work.

My link does. Downloaded it an hour ago.

Her is the updated program:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17588/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed

That link worked. Thanks. I am functional now. (Still not getting Win 10 - EVER!). Win 7 Pro 64 bit rules!

Chuck B

Napamule