FSX will not start on Win10

[snoopy0249]

Hi guys,

 

I have finally managed to re-install FSX after unstalling it due to problems while upgrading to Win10 /Error 1722, 1603/.

 

I have registered FSX with my product key and was confirmed, that the product is registered.

 

Now, I get a screen, that FSX is loading, however the screen goes off and that was it.

 

I have checked my Win compatibility /was Win7 before/, all set.

 

Tryied to re-register FSX, again positive responce.

 

FSX is still not starting.

 

Can anyone help pls?

 

Thx, Jan

[keefpee]

Hi guys,

 

I have finally managed to re-install FSX after unstalling it due to problems while upgrading to Win10 /Error 1722, 1603/.

 

I have registered FSX with my product key and was confirmed, that the product is registered.

 

Now, I get a screen, that FSX is loading, however the screen goes off and that was it.

 

I have checked my Win compatibility /was Win7 before/, all set.

 

Tryied to re-register FSX, again positive responce.

 

FSX is still not starting.

 

Can anyone help pls?

 

Thx, Jan

 

I have a feeling its a problem with being, or not being, in windowed mode, so try selecting ALT+ENTER when the screen changes. There must be plenty of talk about this if you search for W10 problems on this website.

Hope this is of use.

Keith

[longbreak754]

Hi Jan,

 

As this is a Win 10 related issue, it is probably related to what versions of essential application 'libraries' you have installed. By default, Win 10 ships without some of the earlier versions of such 'libraries' that FSX relies on.

 

You can use Programs and Features to check if you have any of the following 'libraries' installed or, if you wish, simply download and install them - the installers will check for any previous install and will replace any missing/invalid/corrupt files or install the complete package as appropriate:

 

Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable packs - specifically version 2005 and 2008 but I also recommend installing 2010 as well. You can find download links for earlier version at THIS WEB PAGE.

 

You will need to download the relevant 'bit' version for your OS (i.e. 32 or 64 bit). Click on the required link and a standard download option box will appear - DO NOT run the installer from this but select the Save As option and save the file to temp location. To install, right click on the file and select Run as Administrator option. Install each package separately, starting with the oldest version, and reboot between each install. The reboot is essential to allow the windows registry and important system files to be updated.

 

.NET Framework - specifically versions 3.5 and 4 - download from HERE and HERE - download and install using the same procedure for the C++ files.

 

Another possibility is the Direct X (DX) version installed - FSX requires version 9, and although included on the installation disks, is woefully out of date and incompatible with Win 10 (Win 10, depending on the build state source file, only ships with v10 or above). Again I suggest that you download and install the DX Redistributable pack from HERE, again using the download/install procedure stated above. The pack includes versions 9, 10 and 11 and the install process will only install missing versions and/or replace missing/corrupted/incompatible files of the versions it finds installed.

 

It is worth noting that you can have multiple versions of these 'libraries' installed - they are not just required for FSX but are used by many programs and apps. They will work happily along side each other and a program or app will automatically use the most compatible version.