gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I installed FS9 in a W7 machine. I found it in Program files (X86) Microsoft Games. I clicked the FS9.exe icon & nothing happens. Express Installation went as usual with requests to add discs as needed. I then clicked to run (play) but nothing happened. Usually a FS9.cfg is put into AppData/roaming/microsoft/fs9 but there's nothing there. I've searched the machine & can only find a 2 yr old saved FS9.cfg copy in a folded where I saved previous FS items. Can anyone offer an insight into this ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I clicked the fs9.exe icon & it started ! Better late then never :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piet06273 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 It has been stated about 1mil times now, don't put flightsim in (x86) folder........... I5 12600K - RTX3060TI - 32GB 3600 - M2 - WIN11 - FS8/9/X - MSFS - full ORBX UTX etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 It has been stated about 1mil times now, don't put flightsim in (x86) folder........... I didn't. The installation process did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhinson Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I didn't. The installation process did it. There is a stage during the installation process where you are given the option to choose where to install it. It isn't obvious - you have to go through the installation with care. John http://www.adventure-unlimited.org My co-pilot's name is Sid and he's a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I have installed flight sim many many times & I choose EXPRESS & leave the process to run. I don't direct where it goes. That it ended up in X86 is a mystery.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 It's not a mystery as Program Files/Program Files (x86) is the default location for just about every Windows program out there, with the (x86) being for 32 bit applications like FS9. Due to the increased security Microsoft has put around those directories from Windows Vista onwards that can interfere with add-ons and tweaking files, it is usually easiest to redirect the installer to put the sim elsewhere. Being in the default directory doesn't usually stop the base sim from running though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 They've usually gone to the Program Files folder.....but not this time. It's a mystery to me however..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjwalter Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 What you need to do is a so called "custom Install", preferably to a HD partition outside the one in which your Windows lives. Installing FS9 into the default (x86) folder will cause unpredictable problems later on because FS9 does many routine things, which Windows then regards as being a threat to it's security. I would therefore want to advise you to uninstall your FS9, to delete any residual files and to then perform a "custom" install, After that you should download/install the FS9 update and the "NoCD" enhancement. Good luck. Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot2 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 What you need to do is a so called "custom Install", preferably to a HD partition outside the one in which your Windows lives. Installing FS9 into the default (x86) folder will cause unpredictable problems later on because FS9 does many routine things, which Windows then regards as being a threat to it's security. I would therefore want to advise you to uninstall your FS9, to delete any residual files and to then perform a "custom" install, After that you should download/install the FS9 update and the "NoCD" enhancement. Good luck. Hans And the 9.1 Patch after that, too. :) Alan :pilot: "I created the Little Black Book to keep myself from getting killed..." -- Captain Elrey Borge Jeppesen AMD 1.9GB/8GB RAM/AMD VISION 1GB GPU/500 GB HDD/WIN 7 PRO 64/FS9 CFS CFS2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I have done custom installs before. I did NOT put in into x86. I have already uninstalled it, & I always use the no cd.exe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) I already have the patch Edited November 22, 2021 by gypsymoth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColR1948 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Not long ago I re-installed FS9 and forgot to take care where it went and it installed in x86, I had to uninstall it and this time I took care where it went, I directed it outside x86, as John Hinson mentioned above it isn't obvious at first. Some installs halt and ask you where you want to install to, but with FS9 you have to kind of find that option. Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson_new Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Yes, you must use the Custom option. Tom Gibson CalClassic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 The problem is solved & I have it now working.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMR Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I’ve had several installs of FS9 and FSX in the x86 folder. With all add-ons. You just need to lower the UAC settings. Works fine. But stick it where you like. :) https://fshub.io/airline/RUA/overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 I do wish people would read what I've written....I do now have FS9 working. There is no problem now = it is working. Thank you, Please do not post any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson_new Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We are not talking to you, we are having our own conversation, thank you very much. Tom Gibson CalClassic Propliner Page: http://www.calclassic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsymoth Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) I get a notification telling me there is another answer & it tells me what I should do or not have done. As far as I can see it's aimed at me. If none of this is aimed at me why not say so ? I was once warned that some of these forums are used by some regulars as private notice boards & I see what they meant. I know of simmers who are afraid to ask questions for fear of being made to look ignorant &/or small & even ridiculed. Understanding & manners are certainly in very short supply. Edited November 25, 2021 by gypsymoth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjwalter Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I get a notification telling me there is another answer & it tells me what I should do or not have done. As far as I can see it's aimed at me. If none of this is aimed at me why not say so ? I was once warned that some of these forums are used by some regulars as private notice boards & I see what they meant. I know of simmers who are afraid to ask questions for fear of being made to look ignorant &/or small & even ridiculed. Understanding & manners are certainly in very short supply. Judging by the wording and the basics of your initial post, you sounded very much like a total FS9 newbie who needed help with the basic FS9 installation procedure. As a result, some of us with many years of technical experience, have in fact tried to help you but your style of answering and especially your totally uncalled for final reaction, has made it clear that you have a very short non-simmer fuse. Pity. Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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