elcajonblvd

On 11/19/2023 at 6:02 PM, deauxwolf said:

looks like it's on c:\

now you need to replace the fs9 file with the 1 you d/l e d(9.1 patch), then, change the properties to xp2 or 3, save, then rt., click it and create shortcut etc.

TS

Finally sweeeeet successful launch!!! And the add on aircraft that only works on 2004 ( whole reason for doing this).

So thank you thank you TS!

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4 hours ago, deauxwolf said:

Yes the new (fs9 no exe) patch file should have replaced the original in C:\Flight  Simulator 9... Then you right click it, properties/ details, it should be version 9.1.0  (4????)0 then you can right click it, Compatibility, pull down menu click XP service pack 2 or 3/ save! Then Rt click it again, create shortcut, cut the shortcut, paste b to desktop!.

 

All of your Main fs9 folder MUST be in C:\Flight  Simulator 9, Not C:\MSFT Games \Flight  Simulator 9

 

Otherwise we're just beating a dead horse AGAIN!

 

TS

 

 

Here we go...Correct place/name?

2 hours ago, deauxwolf said:

Yes the new (fs9 no exe) patch file should have replaced the original in C:\Flight  Simulator 9... Then you right click it, properties/ details, it should be version 9.1.0  (4????)0 then you can right click it, Compatibility, pull down menu click XP service pack 2 or 3/ save! Then Rt click it again, create shortcut, cut the shortcut, paste b to desktop!.

 

All of your Main fs9 folder MUST be in C:\Flight  Simulator 9, Not C:\MSFT Games \Flight  Simulator 9

 

Otherwise we're just beating a dead horse AGAIN!

 

TS

 

 

Rgr all. Starting over so fs2004 is in right place from start. 

Ah jeez upside-down 

2 hours ago, deauxwolf said:

YW,

Copy and pasting is the most basic thing you can do on a computer!

however: I"M GOING TO YELL! So You understand!

WHEN IN FILE EXPLORER, COPYING/CUTTING, OR PASTING IT'S EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY DRAG AN IMPORTANT FOLDER INTO ANOTHER(Especially with  mouse pad laptop as opposed to a real mouse) If you don't know how to right click/ undo, you're computer can be royally screwed! 

 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A 3rd Party BACKUP/ RESTORE PROGRAM ON YOUR COMPUTER, OH WELL!!! Some just depend on the cloud to auto save pics, downloads etc., basic stuff...

 

OK, Since your  Win 11 computer is New, Correct? Did it come from a reputable dealer with extra software etc? Regardless it's easy enough to set it  back to factory if effed up!

 

My fathers computer  Win 11 for example is just used for browsing, I keep his files that change on a thumb drive so I'm not worried about lost data, or backing it up, I can factory reset it, re-copy files/folders back to it.

 

That's all...

TS

Yes, computer is new dell xps 8950 windows11 PC tower, with a regular Mouse. 

I have " dragged" and "dropped" the patch out onto the main desktop till i find FS9.exe to drop it on.

  I found a things that have FS9 but none have the " .exe" on the end.

On 11/14/2023 at 3:13 AM, deauxwolf said:

 

 

I think you're missing the "Forest For The Trees" 

Swobbie's 1st post is your answer and or Mine!!! Namely the updates put in the right place, fs9 folder, and creating the shortcut/ compatibility modes

 

Short answer is yes since you don't have any addons, as long as you're version is not a counterfeit, yes It happens, I bought my Win 7 pro Genuine  C D from eBay, only to get a popup later from MSFT telling me it was stolen. I called them, showed them all my receipts and  they updated me anyway!

 

Many used the same procedure going from Xp to 7 to 10 to 11 

 

I had no problem fresh install to Win 7, but since I had SO many years of  addon scenery and planes in XP, I used the same procedure going from Xp to 7 to 10.

In other words I cut my Main folder from old XP from C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9 And pasted it over my win 7 installation.

Going to Win 10 I had to use same procedure and cut C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9, and pasted it to C:\

 

 

 

TS

First, Thank you for taking the time!!

Having to stop and figure out where the files are and how to get and how to actually physically move and drag replace stuff into another file... ie;.... educate myself on how to actually work a computer lol and cringe.

11 hours ago, deauxwolf said:

The FS9 file in folder

Question for you, will fs 2004 install directly into windows 7 ...without moving files or downloading anything ( I have found a computer for sale)

  Thanks Aaron 

What i need is someone to sell me a windows 7 computer and return this Ferrari I bought lollol

27 minutes ago, tiger1962 said:

None of the aircraft made for earlier sims will work in MSFS, it's a totally different program. There is some good advice on running fs2004 in Windows 11 on the fs2004 forum.

Thank you again!! And yeah I found that thread ( although I believe it's always referring to window 10 but I believe what works for 10 works for 11) and they have been extremely nice the problem is me...outa 10 my computer skills are 0.5

8 hours ago, tiger1962 said:

 

Feelthere's Embraer 145 for P3D won't work in MSFS (fs2020) - the only planes which WILL work in MSFS are those which have been specifically made for MSFS - if you're only interested in the 145, forget MSFS and go for P3Dv4 instead.

Thank you! Do you know if the 145 they have for fs2004 and 10 could work for 2020? (already bought fs2020 and can't seem to get my fs2004 to work on new desktop window 11) I'm in " catch 22" hell

   Thanks Aaron 

Thanks...currently trying to make fs 2004 work on new desktop window11 then try feelthere Embraer 145 for 2004/fs9 if no worky, on to fs2020 and the p3d4 145 ...ugh or maybe the lockheed-martin, never heard of it sounds interesting for my purpose 

Thanks! and computer skills were 1 week then set visibility to 1/8  no looking back or around lol.

Ok found and installed update.

Now for fs91_nocd

I see 2 different ones...one says zip and other says folder...is this normal or should I download again?

And just to be up front with my computer skill outa 10 is a 1. My experience level is in 2006 I got fs 2004, installed it, then got feelthere Embraer 145, followed tutorial, installed. Disconnected computer from internet so it could never get infected and never used it for anything else.

Then compaq presario died. ( 8 yrs in moisture ridden storage unit killed it and computer repair place will not touch it because of mold and corrosion).

Where the geek squad guy put the update and patch

9 minutes ago, deauxwolf said:

Finish installing, apply patches 

Sounds good just have to figure out where he put them.

19 minutes ago, deauxwolf said:

I said, " apply  all the patches, in C:\ MSFT Games Then copy and paste  (Flight simulator 9) to C:\

redo shortcuts!

U were almost there then uninstalled it!!!

 

TS

 

 

Sorry about that...the geek person was trying all kinds of the wrong stuff so fast I couldn't make sense of what was where....so appreciate the help...

Ok tried C:\Games (as 2nd post said ) and that let the install start

29 minutes ago, elcajonblvd said:

Whats P3D ?

Feelthere site says they have a 145 for p3d4....so does that mean works on fs 2020 ? 

Forgive my ignorance, last time I purchased anything for msfs was 2006

8 minutes ago, airernie said:

As for the Embraer 145 I don't know, but am doubtful due to MSFS folder and file structures and such being radically different than P3D.

 

As for working in Windows 11.  Yes.  I currently have the Steam version, but previously played with the XBox games pass version.

Whats P3D ?

I'll stop there till thats figured out ??  

I'm thinking all problems started here

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 "