I have a product key, but have trouble installing FSX Deluxe Edition

Hi. I'm having trouble installing my Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition. I have a product key, but nowhere in the installation process did it ask for it. Then the installation ended. The program is on my computer, but when I start it up, it gives me a notification that the product hasn't been registered. I can fly for a little while, but after a time, the program gives me a message that my trial time is up. How can I resolve this?

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-gaming/fsx-activation-problem/afc10549-4347-4e1d-8426-9f266c21302f?auth=

I've heard (or think I have) that if you go to Menu/HELP there should be an option to Activate; have you looked here? Mine is activated so I don't see that option.

 

Secondly, the Phone Activation.xml file in your install folder shows Phone numbers (by country name)for calling for activation assistance.

 

Try these and see if you can make some progress.

 

Loyd

 

on second thought: You'll need to update with 2 service packs or Acceleration. More bother. You might make a PROFIT (if those disks are good) by selling the disks, and buying FSX Steam edition on sale (what's that, typically 10 - 15 dollars?) with Acceleration, fixes and never any activation issues. Think about it... See what a disk copy of FSX deluxe is selling for on E-bay or Amazon and really think about it.

 

Seriously.

Loyd has a very good point, with SE you don't have any activation and update issues. And if my memory doesn't deceive me, SE is on sale from time to time at very low prices.

 

Jorgen