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As Nels suggests, this is probably due to Edge itself. Give the guide below a read, and see if it fixes your problem. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-download-blocked-files-smartscreen-filter-microsoft-edge

Think there's a few T-37s around for FSX. Here's one from the file library here. Might get more (better?) answers in the FSX forum.

Try going to the Microsoft Store app after you reinstall Windows, make sure the Store app itself is updated and check your library. Aerosoft indicates it does include an MS Store key, which if tied to your account, should allow you to reinstall through the store. You will still need to have disc 1 in the drive while flying though. https://helpdesk.aerosoft.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4574437978653-Does-the-boxed-version-of-Microsoft-Flight-Simulator-include-a-download-or-Steam-key- Looks like reinstalling through the MS Store worked for @Miahflyer.

As noted above, we don't know what the system requirements are for MSFS 2024 yet and, even more importantly, how the sim runs on those specs. On the other hand, I doubt the requirements are going to be lower than those for MSFS 2020, so you could start there for an idea. Looking at the specs you posted, your CPU is at the lower end. https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013463459-Minimum-Recommended-and-Ideal-PC-requirements-for-Microsoft-Flight-Simulator

Perhaps it will be added to the US East Coast package I linked to above. The developer looks to be adding more airports. https://www.bagolu.com/2023/05/22/usa-east-coast-1935/

When it comes to MSFS, many add-ons are shared through the Flightsim.to site, not the more traditional file libraries here or at Avsim. https://flightsim.to/c/aircraft/all/

Phil Taylor, the ACES project lead for FSX, wrote a blog about how well FSX sold. While it does indicate FSX sold better than FS9, I think the more relevant point is that, when looking at the numbers Skywatcher posted as well, the MSFS series has long been popular. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/ptaylor/success-of-fsx-and-future-of-the-franchise Unfortunately, some MBA elsewhere in Microsoft spoiled Mr. Taylor's conclusion.

Yeah, think you need to go for an add-on to get a proper model of the hangar. https://flightsim.to/file/4715/moffet-field-nasa-airship-hangar-knuq-airport-buildings

As FrankPilot notes, Flightsim.to has scenery files related to this. Plugging "Hump" into the search brings back a few options. https://flightsim.to/file/43587/flying-the-hump https://flightsim.to/discover/hump

Perhaps they will release a complete package when all of the airports are done?

And here are some US airports from 1935 as well. https://flightsim.to/file/55564/usa-east-coast-1935

Came across this project today that's creating aircraft and scenery for MSFS from 1935. Still a work in progress, but looks interesting for those looking to recreate a previous era of flying in MSFS. https://redwing-copter.com/menu-1935/

Another interview with Jorgen and Seb about MSFS2024. They touch on the number of MSFS2020 users, 12 million, as well as more about their plans for the new sim. https://msfsaddons.com/2023/06/25/exclusive-interview-with-jorg-neumann-and-sebastian-wloch-we-are-in-the-pursuit-of-the-perfect-sim/

When it comes to modern airports, I'm not sure it will take that much time for MSFS to catch up. You need to head over to Flightsim.to, however, as that is where the MSFS add-on community has largely coalesced. At the moment there are over 6,500 airports for download there, including Barrow, Alaska. Overall, more than 50,000 MSFS add-ons have been uploaded to the site. https://flightsim.to/file/5360/barrow-utqiagvik-wiley-post-will-rogers-memorial-airport-usa-alaska-v1-0 On the other hand, I doubt any other sim will catch FS2004 for historical airports and scenery in the Golden Wings vein.

Interesting. I didn't have to register to read the article, and it works fine for me in Firefox and Edge. Could try opening it in a private window, or using a different browser.

Which page are you referring to? I'm not seeing any chevrons over the article I linked to.

Microsoft has provided a little more detail about the sim at the FSExpo, talking about the new simulation activities, updates to the core flight sim, scenery and addition of requested features like seasons, aurora borealis and more accurate live air traffic. https://fselite.net/content/microsoft-seminar-at-fsexpo/

Microsoft has released the Ford 4-AT Trimotor, and it's free until June 30th at midnight PDT. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/23/famous-flyer-ford-4-at-trimotor/

Do the issues described in the article below match your problem? https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016366680-How-to-get-rid-of-the-error-messages-Purchase-pending-and-Purchase-failed-on-a-Windows-10-11-device

There's plenty more from third parties, such as Orbx and Drzewiecki Design, and lots of freeware available at the Flightsim.to site. And as the AI scenery generation and photogrammetry data gets better, the included airports that aren't hand crafted will get better too.

No need to apologize for trying to help. And nothing wrong with a discussion winding around a bit, however, these forums do have multiple topics/threads for good reason. Burying everything in one gigantic topic makes it harder for anyone to participate and/or find answers. Taking that question, assuming Cas141 is really interested in pursuing it, and possible solutions to a different topic would make it easier for anyone else with the same question or issues to find answers, alongside keeping this thread more directly about the upcoming sim.

How about we get this discussion back to the topic of the upcoming sim? The discussion of what peripherals do and don't (yes, there are some old peripherals that don't work, or don't work well on modern operating systems) work on Windows 10 and/or 11 can be taken elsewhere.

I've been using the same CH Combatstick with MSFS2020 that I bought 20 years ago. Depending on what your hardware is, it may well work with little or no trouble.

Oh, and let's try not to turn this into a my sim better than your sim debate. I'm pretty sure everyone knows how those end...

The first point to keep in mind is that we really don't know much about the new sim, so trying to compare it to any other sim is going to be a bit of a guessing game. As far as available aircraft, yes, FS2004 and FSX have more aircraft available, however, the MSFS2020 library is quickly growing. This includes everything from vintage aircraft to modern day and fantasy ones. On the scenery side, sure, FS2004 and FSX can be made to look pretty good, and accurate, with the right add-ons, whereas, MSFS2020 (and likely MSFS2024) looks great out of the box, so to speak, for more of the world without having to find and download any add-ons. And for the areas that aren't as accurate by default, there are plenty of add-ons to fill in the gaps. When it comes to hardware, as with any new sim, you will need a decent computer to run the new sim. You don't need to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars/euros/seashells/ whatever your currency is though (unless you really do want to max everything out when running multiple 4k monitors). You can also go with an Xbox console for considerably less than a PC, though you will likely need to buy new peripherals, such as a joystick. At the end of the day, it is up to you whether it's worth your time and money.