Tom Gibson Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 If nothing happens when you start FS9 check this: https://calclassic.proboards.com/thread/7470/fs2004-start-read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Brand new desktop windows11...I put disc 1of 4 (fs2004) in and nothing, no prompt or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 15 hours ago, elcajonblvd said: Help? hi, Can you open file explorer and right click on CD drive / play or open? I prefer tile view for explorer TS K-board Flyer only Try flying err landing this beast! Six engines each pumping out 51,590 pounds of thrust. FS2020, FS2024, FS2004, Antonov 225, Andrews AFB, Extreme Weather, Nvidia, Jet City Woman, Queensryche https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CN357F2bdQ&t=30s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 16 hours ago, elcajonblvd said: Help? First Create a restore Point!!! 2: try typing devmgmt.msc in run box or space at bottom left/then in device management top menu/ show hidden devices/ find Cd, update driver, from both choices, local and or windows update, roll back driver, if nothing delete CD driver, restart or top Menu / Action/ Scan for changes 1 should bring it back,. I'm not a big Win 11 user, I have definitely had my CD drive do nothing on Win 10 when inserted, I've swapped it out etc., I "Usually" get it, Also I dunno if FS9 2004 is compatible with Windows 11? https://www.google.com/search?q=FS9+2004+is+compatible+with+Windows+11&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Press Windows + R keyboard shortcut to launch the Windows Run box, type https://www.google.com/search?q=once+i+delete+a+driver+in+devmgmt.msc+how+do+i+get+it+back+win+11&sca_esv=581692793&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&ei=4LtQZfGMM5SvqtsP6YmNGA&ved=0ahUKEwjx_K22sr6CAxWUl2oFHelEAwMQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=once+i+delete+a+driver+in+devmgmt.msc+how+do+i+get+it+back+win+11&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQW9uY2UgaSBkZWxldGUgYSBkcml2ZXIgaW4gZGV2bWdtdC5tc2MgaG93IGRvIGkgZ2V0IGl0IGJhY2sgd2luIDExSABQAFgAcAB4AZABAJgBAKABAKoBALgBA8gBAPgBAeIDBBgAIEE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, deauxwolf said: First Create a restore Point!!! 2: try typing devmgmt.msc in run box or space at bottom left/then in device management top menu/ show hidden devices/ find Cd, update driver, from both choices, local and or windows update, roll back driver, if nothing delete CD driver, restart or top Menu / Action/ Scan for changes 1 should bring it back,. I'm not a big Win 11 user, I have definitely had my CD drive do nothing on Win 10 when inserted, I've swapped it out etc., I "Usually" get it, Also I dunno if FS9 2004 is compatible with Windows 11? https://www.google.com/search?q=FS9+2004+is+compatible+with+Windows+11&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Press Windows + R keyboard shortcut to launch the Windows Run box, type https://www.google.com/search?q=once+i+delete+a+driver+in+devmgmt.msc+how+do+i+get+it+back+win+11&sca_esv=581692793&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&ei=4LtQZfGMM5SvqtsP6YmNGA&ved=0ahUKEwjx_K22sr6CAxWUl2oFHelEAwMQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=once+i+delete+a+driver+in+devmgmt.msc+how+do+i+get+it+back+win+11&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQW9uY2UgaSBkZWxldGUgYSBkcml2ZXIgaW4gZGV2bWdtdC5tc2MgaG93IGRvIGkgZ2V0IGl0IGJhY2sgd2luIDExSABQAFgAcAB4AZABAJgBAKABAKoBALgBA8gBAPgBAeIDBBgAIEE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp GL If you try editing registry CREATE BACKUP of registry, save to desktop! I personally wouldn't, I'd look, might, f with it, yea I would if all else failed! Remove and Reinstall IDE/ATAPI Drivers https://www.winxdvd.com/dvd-play/windows-11-not-recognizing-dvd-drive.htm#:~:text=The DVD driver may become,ROM drives in Device Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 im now at the first part ( disc 1 ) where i need to choose where to put the install ( i have discs for 2004, Not transferring from old computer ) i tried the C:/ but msfs didnt like that...so i let it install regular...then...after done with all 4 disc i click icon and it says" im not the administrater". So i guess the first thing is why msfs didnt like step 1 of the directions? thank you so much for any help....I paid best buy 200$ for support and they dont seem to know what they are doing as of yet...ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 step 1 (at the start of this thread) being DO NOT put it in c:/programfiles...just C:/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, elcajonblvd said: step 1 (at the start of this thread) being DO NOT put it in c:/programfiles...just C:/ You may want to try again to c:\ as Administrator? How'd you get CD Rom going? Comprendo, (No I don't speak Spanish) I think it's all in szwoobbie's, The 1st post, Hmmm,, Ok uhhh... $200 Best Buy UGH! Did you install the FS9 9.1 update in main FS9 folder? Also the FS9 no CD crack After Fs9 update to main FS9 folder, find the "NEW" fs9.exe in MSFT FS9 Main folder, right click/ compatibility/ pull down menu, click XP service pack 2 or 3, Try run as Administrator save. Then Right click it and create shortcut, cut it, paste to desktop. TS Aka Sneauxwolf @ Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, deauxwolf said: You may want to try again to c:\ as Administrator? How'd you get CD Rom going? Comprendo, (No I don't speak Spanish) I think it's all in szwoobbie's, The 1st post, Hmmm,, Ok uhhh... $200 Best Buy UGH! Did you install the FS9 9.1 update in main FS9 folder? Also the FS9 no CD crack After Fs9 update to main FS9 folder, find the "NEW" fs9.exe in MSFT FS9 Main folder, right click/ compatibility/ pull down menu, click XP service pack 2 or 3, Try run as Administrator save. Then Right click it and create shortcut, cut it, paste to desktop. TS Aka Sneauxwolf @ Youtube Or Possibly apply all the patches, in C:\ MSFT Games Then cut and paste it all to C:\, redo shortcuts etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 ok installed...again...now where does one get the patches .....oh,and to get it started went to the opticaldrive and clicked on setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 now when double clicking icon it says "do want let make changes to fs9.exe" then nothing...so hopefully patches solve but dont know where to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, elcajonblvd said: now when double clicking icon it says "do want let make changes to fs9.exe" then nothing...so hopefully patches solve but dont know where to get them? 9.1 patch https://www.google.com/search?q=fs9+9.1+update&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&oq=fs9+9.1+update&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgIGB4yCAgCEAAYCBgeMggIAxAAGAgYHjIKCAQQABiGAxiKBdIBCTIyNjEyajBqOagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 No CD https://www.google.com/search?q=fs9+no+cd+patch&sca_esv=581731286&rlz=1C1CHBD_en&ei=BPlQZcDNA4iuqtsPxeW72Ao&oq=fs9+no+cd&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiCWZzOSBubyBjZCoCCAAyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeSIYvUABY0xRwAHgBkAEAmAFtoAHuA6oBAzQuMbgBAcgBAPgBAcICCBAAGBYYHhgKwgIIEAAYFhgeGA_CAggQABiKBRiGA-IDBBgAIEGIBgE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp Apply patches 1st, then go to main folder, rt, click FS9, compatibility XP 2-3, then create shortcut in main folder, cut paste to desktop... TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 getting update and patch now....thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 no worky and geek squad was useless to the point im thinking i will uninstall (because I dont really know what geek squad did) and try on my own. if anyone knows of a good tech support it would be appreciated. couple questions..are the update and patch needed to make 2004 run or just run better? I read here some one let go in C;/programfiles..... and it at least started up? or am i mis-understanding? first time i tried and got all 4 disc installed i got the "not the admin" is there a fix on that or am I already effed at that point. Thanks Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, elcajonblvd said: no worky and geek squad was useless to the point im thinking i will uninstall (because I dont really know what geek squad did) and try on my own. if anyone knows of a good tech support it would be appreciated. couple questions..are the update and patch needed to make 2004 run or just run better? I read here some one let go in C;/programfiles..... and it at least started up? or am i mis-understanding? first time i tried and got all 4 disc installed i got the "not the admin" is there a fix on that or am I already effed at that point. Thanks Aaron run Or Possibly apply all the patches, in C:\ MSFT Games Then cut and paste it all to C:\, redo shortcuts etc... Rather than cut, copy all your Flightsim from C:\Microsoft games, and paste it to C:\ good tech support it would be appreciated. You're getting it! here! Did you think Best buy had a clue about FS9? TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, deauxwolf said: run Or Possibly apply all the patches, in C:\ MSFT Games Then cut and paste it all to C:\, redo shortcuts etc... Rather than cut, copy all your Flightsim from C:\Microsoft games, and paste it to C:\ good tech support it would be appreciated. You're getting it! here! Did you think Best buy had a clue about FS9? TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, deauxwolf said: Are you using a paid for copy of fS9 with the 15 alpha numeric code you have to enter from The yellow sticker when installing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deauxwolf Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, deauxwolf said: I dont really know what geek squad did Did you create a Restore point FIRST like suggested you could Undo whatever they, you me did. and start over... You still may have 1 from b4 all this, type in system restore, look for a point prior to all this, hi lite it, click check effected programs. TS TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 No geek squad was LOST for fs, maybe they're good at other stuff. I tried to get them to read this thread first but they just poo poo that ( so i read and feed him as if I know what I'm talkingabout q circus song)... on 3rd attempt the guy started messing with my graphics card I called it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 So I did go ahead and just uninstall...again...tech was a slingin and who know what a stickin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 As to the disc question bought off ebay perfect 4 disk with the little manual ...no yellow product key and haven't been prompted for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Ok here i go with out geek squad...should be interesting cause I barely know how to copy and paste on a text At start I picked " complete install 2822.0mb installs all files to your hard drive. Recommended for optimal performance. " Then clicked folder Then where it says " path" i put C:\ Then it said "the path you selected specifies an invalid drive or the folder is invalid, incomplete, to long, or write protected. Enter a full path with the drive letter; for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Flight Simulator 9 " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcajonblvd Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I'll stop there till thats figured out ?? I'm thinking all problems started here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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