a.danhamidu Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I've tried twice without success to install FSX in a recently factory-reset/refreshed HP250 laptop running Win8.1 64bit. Please see the attached screenshots for the error message encountered. I checked the surface of both installation DVDs and they seem ok (very minute scratches seen on disc-2...could this be the problem?). http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/e31179cba9219965d921dc5d1b9f7043.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/4ddcdb6639a8bd4c6e49e541e886de8e.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/a557f5a3223bb75aed0ea73f6fbc3967.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/e84ad3ee7804c58c5a8eb6b1185b5734.jpg Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?194405-Error-1722-and-1603-During-Flight-Simulator-X-Installation-Help!&p=1825633#post1825633 Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Note, one of the links given there is to msicuu2.exe this utility was for Windows XP. I don't think it will work on win7 or higher. (If you can even still find it.) The kb928080 does still work though. It removes the old registry entries for fsx that are left over from a previous (attempted) install. So you can install again. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorgen.s.andersen Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 And when you do reinstall, save yourself a lot of trouble by installing to something like C:\FSX, but NOT to C:\Program Files(x86). Jorgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.danhamidu Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 And when you do reinstall, save yourself a lot of trouble by installing to something like C:\FSX, but NOT to C:\Program Files(x86). Jorgen But isn't FSX a 32bit app...won't I have issues installing it at the very root of C-drive? Thanks for your response [emoji6] Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.danhamidu Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Note, one of the links given there is to msicuu2.exe this utility was for Windows XP. I don't think it will work on win7 or higher. (If you can even still find it.) The kb928080 does still work though. It removes the old registry entries for fsx that are left over from a previous (attempted) install. So you can install again. Do you know if Piriform's CCleaner is capable of cleaning the FSX installation licence leftover from the previous installation (before the factory reset I did threw the installation out)? Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il88pp Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 CCleaner will not be enough. ------------- Do not install in C\Program Files (x86) also not in: C:\Program Files The program files folders are protected from changes by Windows, and will make installing addons very complex. Put it in the root of a drive. Where you have control and are allowed to edit files. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.danhamidu Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 CCleaner will not be enough. ------------- Do not install in C\Program Files (x86) also not in: C:\Program Files The program files folders are protected from changes by Windows, and will make installing addons very complex. Put it in the root of a drive. Where you have control and are allowed to edit files. Now that you put it this way, "roger-that". Thanks. Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Also, I think that you need "ADMIN" priveliges whereever you decide to install it. Another thing a lot mention is turning the User Account Control "stuff" off before you start, along with any virus scanners. Hope that may help a little bit... Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 No don't turn off User Account Control. Installing other than 'C:\Program Files...' will take care of that. And you shouldn't have to disable your Anti Virus to install anything. (A 'Virus Scanner' is a different operation and THAT doesn't start itself - you have to start it and have it running minimized - which is a no-no on ANY install.). If that HP LAPTOP was mine and I got those errors I would suspect maybe there is a problem with my BIOS. What I mean is that FSX is a 32 bit program and you may have to set your BIOS to run/be in 'Legacy' mode so it can handle FSX as it's a 32 bit program? Correct me if I'm wrong. Chuck B i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If that HP LAPTOP was mine and I got those errors I would suspect maybe there is a problem with my BIOS. What I mean is that FSX is a 32 bit program and you may have to set your BIOS to run/be in 'Legacy' mode so it can handle FSX as it's a 32 bit program? Correct me if I'm wrong. Chuck B You don't need to do anything in the BIOS for a 32 bit program to run on 64 bit Windows. Legacy mode for older operating systems that don't have support for UEFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Maybe not to 'run' but to 'install' (ie: installer ver on HP 350 Laptop)? HP (and Dell) have 'propriatary' software that sometimes conflicts. Maybe I'm wrong. We shall see. Chuck B i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 No, the legacy BIOS setting won't affect any installer either. It will only have effect on the OS itself. As for pre-installed software from Dell or HP conflicting with an installer, that is possible, but is not related to the BIOS setting. Anti-virus software in particular is a common source for interfering with installers, and so are some CD/DVD burning applications that have a helper running in the system tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.danhamidu Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 And when you do reinstall, save yourself a lot of trouble by installing to something like C:\FSX, but NOT to C:\Program Files(x86). Jorgen Hello again, I just tried installing FSX via the Admin User Account, in the root of my hard drive (C:\) and Win8.1 refused the location. Do you think it would help/be possible if I created a folder at the root that I could install FSX in (C:\FSX\)? Thanks. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/12/f4f456a83f6b2aaf08970571046ae694.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/12/a9e30687e53b970b7da8b595827f7ea4.jpg Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSkorna Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 You need to type C:\FSX NOT just C:\ NO, you do not need to create the folder ahead of time. http://www.air-source.us/images/sigs/000219_195_jimskorna.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.danhamidu Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 You need to type C:\FSX NOT just C:\ NO, you do not need to create the folder ahead of time. I installed FSX in: C:\FSX So far so good, I've had very few RAM-related crashes since (encouraging). I'm still treading carefully since its not a gaming laptop. Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxx Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just an FYI, FSX OOM (Out of Memory) errors are a VAS (Virtual Address Space) issue because of 32bit program limitations. See more here. Long story short turn, your graphical/AI settings down and be aware of the issue when installing highly detailed addon aircraft and scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 And when you are done installing don't forget to restart your PC, then do a complete defrag of C: drive. During install files are put all over the place. So a defrag is a must if you want FSX to work smooth as possible. Chuck B i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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