Fsx startup please?

Hi Everybody, not Sure what's going on here?

 

 

Decided to Scrap everything and Start again Using Revo uninstaller, making sure as much as possible that nothing was left behind.

 

 

But here is what has happened (so Far) this time!!!

 

 

ReInstalled a normal FSX DeLuxe Edition without the Acceleration Disk and Program started to load but while white Mouse Cursor was moving along the Loading Bar it changed to a black cursor (Have mentioned this before)

and because of black Cursor cannot show the Menu Bar, only seems to untick with White Cursor?

 

 

when Game loaded it went straight to startup/options screen without asking for an Activation Code.

 

 

Having selected a Boing 747 in BA Livery and using Flight Planner to select route Vancouver to Kennedy International, have managed to take of and hav been Flying for over an hour (now Currently Paused and sitting on the Task Bar).

 

 

My question now of course is what happens when I Leave Flight Simulator, being unable to Save, will have to Exit and start again.

 

 

Not sure why this is working this way but will plod on regardless.

 

 

Would like to thank the following guys for their time & patience:-

 

 

mrzippy, pomak, jorgen, loki, crj simpilot, malcott.

 

 

Possible missed some but thanks anyway.

 

 

Many Regards

 

 

Paul.

 

P.S. Paused Game has resumed from Taskbar (but still Black Cursor).

Edited November 22, 2020 by pcohen
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Had the same problem with the black cursor but uninstalling my Deluxe version again, because I was not getting the activation block, went back with install and this time got the activation code block. Never open the basic flight so I don't know what the cursor looked like in the game; but as soon as I was able to get the Acceleration pack in there, I had to do as Mr. Zippy said in the register, I was able to get an activation block for it. Anyway cursor is white in the game. I think in installing the original two disk you have to activate the flight sim or perhaps is why the black pointer and maybe without an activation you are running a temporary version. Good luck.

Hi Cole, thanks for reply.

 

I wonder if this is where my Problem ls, nave mentioned it before but didn't get a Response:-

 

Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.

 

 

In the Run dialog box, type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services.

In the Services window, scroll and locate the Windows Installer service.

Double-click on the entry to open its properties window.

In the properties window, on the General tab, click the dropdown on

Startup type and select Automatic.

Next, move to the Service status section.Click the Start button in order to enable the service.

To disable this specific service, click the Stop button.

Click Apply > OK to save changes.

 

 

When I get to the Startup type and select Automatic line, I cannot change it because It's set on Manual and greyed out so am unable to change It to Automatic.

 

 

Anymore help Please?

 

 

Thanks

 

 

Paul.

Does nobody have an answer for this one Please?

 

It was One of you guys that sent It to me a while ago.

 

Thanks

 

Paul.

Hi,

 

If you don't want to go down the steam route, it might quicker just to

carry out a reset, and get it back to the factory settings, then you can

start again. This is quite an easy thing to do in W10, as you should

have a hidden partition on your hard drive that contains all the required

software to do this.

 

 

To find out if you have something like the above, just go to control panel,

administrative tools, computer management, storage, disk management

and if you have you can likely reset your PC. To do this go to settings, update and

security, recovery, reset this pc, just be sure to back up any files you may need

before you do the reset, but I am assuming you don't have much on this PC at the

moment.

 

 

I know it may seem a bit extreme, but it should delete all files and registry entries,

thus giving you a clean install, and get you back to square one in a reasonably short

time. If your not happy doing it, perhaps you could get the PC manufacturer to do

it for you.

 

just my 5 happence;)

 

cheers

 

 

 

 

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Hello everybody.

 

Well, really dont know what To do now?

 

Have done everything all the guys on the Forums who have been helping have suggested since Purchasing this New PC Specialist Tornado R5XT wiyh an AND Ryzon 16160 Graphics Card on 30th September 2020. But still getting Activation Error Message.

 

After Mr Zippy's last reply which I read this Morning, which unfortunately didn't work, I decided to start Completely afresh.

 

Rightly or Wrongly being there is nothing on this Computer at the moment apart from Microsoft Flight Simlator X and the additions to run it I decided to replace the Windows 10 on this Computer with my own Windows 10 which I purchased and was on my previous Packard bell Computer. and FSX worked fine.

 

But having Installed new Windows 10 and Microsoft Flight Simulator X still the have same activation problem.

 

Still having an Issue with this which is where I think the Problem but whoever sent it to me hasn't come back to me.

 

Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.

In the Run dialog box, type services.msc and hit Enter to open Services.

In the Services window, scroll and locate the Windows Installer service.

Double-click on the entry to open its properties window.

In the properties window, on the General tab, click the dropdown on

Startup type and select Automatic.

Next, move to the Service status section.Click the Start button in order to enable the service.

To disable this specific service, click the Stop button.

Click Apply > OK to save changes.

When I get to the Startup type and select Automatic line, I cannot change it because It's set on Manual and greyed out so am unable to change It to Automatic.

 

Does anybody have an Idea what to do with this Please? am now getting really desperate.

 

Also have the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 but dreading trying it out at the moment.

 

Many thanks

 

Paul

Paul, if I were you, I would just spend the $25 (or less if it is on sale, but seems it is not this weekend) on FSX: Steam Edition. You will not have to worry about activation errors and 30-minute demo time limits. It will be money well spent as it looks like you have been struggling with this issue for a month now and I can tell you really want to use FSX again. I am not happy with the current state of the new MSFS and continue to use FSX:SE as I wait for MSFS to eventually mature.

Paul, if I were you, I would just spend the $25 (or less if it is on sale, but seems it is not this weekend) on FSX: Steam Edition. You will not have to worry about activation errors and 30-minute demo time limits. It will be money well spent as it looks like you have been struggling with this issue for a month now and I can tell you really want to use FSX again. I am not happy with the current state of the new MSFS and continue to use FSX:SE as I wait for MSFS to eventually mature.

 

Hi TextRich, thanks for reply.

 

Have now downloaded Steam Version of FSX my next questions are:-

 

1. Can I still use the Acceleration Disk Please?

 

2. Can I still use Ultimate Terrain X USA?

 

Many thanks

 

Paul.

 

P.S. this is currently Downloading but not sure where it's downloading to until it Finishes!!

Edited November 28, 2020 by pcohen

Hi TextRich, thanks for reply.

 

Have now downloaded Steam Version of FSX my next questions are:

 

1. Can I still use the Acceleration Disk Please?

 

2. Can I still use Ultimate Terrain X USA?

 

Many thanks

 

Paul.

 

P.S. this is currently Downloading but not sure where it's downloading to until it Finishes!!

 

!;Unnecessary.

2: Try it and see.

V2.0 is compatible with FSX AND Steam Edition

[bhttp://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=utxusa][/b]

Hi mallcott, thanks for reply.

 

Will give it a try.

 

Thanks

 

Paul.

FSX Steam Edition is basically the same as FSX Gold, so no need to install Acceleration at all.

 

To find where Steam has installed the sim you can go into your Library in the Steam client. Right click on the FSX entry and go to Properties, then the Local Files tab, and click Browse Local Files.

OK Guys, Have Downloaded FSX Steam Edition but nowhere to be found.

 

Not In Program Files or Program Files (x86) where it shouldn't be anyway?

 

But, Also not in C:\FSX where it should be!!!

 

However, Programme will load and run From the FSX Icon on the Desktop

 

Did not get an option as to where it should be installed to when Downloading?

 

Not Available to open to Add my own Aircraft or anything else.

 

Regards

 

Paul

OK Guys, Have Downloaded FSX Steam Edition but nowhere to be found.

 

Not In Program Files or Program Files (x86) where it shouldn't be anyway?

 

But, Also not in C:\FSX where it should be!!!

 

However, Programme will load and run From the FSX Icon on the Desktop

 

Did not get an option as to where it should be installed to when Downloading?

 

Not Available to open to Add my own Aircraft or anything else.

 

Regards

 

Paul

 

Did you read my post above? Steam installs games into its own directory structure. Follow the steps I provided above and it will take you to the install location.

Sorry loki, Folow what step above?

 

Thanks

 

Paul.

Sorry loki, Folow what step above?

 

Thanks

 

Paul.

 

The steps in my post made before your question about where Steam installed the sim.

Apologies loki, forgot forums appear in reverse, but still having trouble locating Steam Client.

 

Many thanks

 

Paul.

Apologies loki, forgot forums appear in reverse, but still having trouble locating Steam Client.

 

Many thanks

 

Paul.

 

The Steam Client is the application you installed in order to install FSX Steam Edition. Try hitting the Windows key on your keyboard and typing "Steam" into the Start Menu search box. It may also be running in the system tray on the right side of the taskbar.

Paul, if this is your first time using any game with Steam, then FSX:SE can be found at C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/FSX. FSX.exe will run it. In case it doesn't, you need to run Steam like loki said. It should be found at /Steam/steam.exe.

 

I STRONGLY suggest you move your Steam installation to C:/, NOT Program Files, since the two Program Files folders have very strict read and write protection by Windows, and it may interfere with some FSX functions and editing. Here are instructions on how to do this - scroll down to "How do I move my existing Steam installation?"

 

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129

 

Good news, UTX USA definitely works in FSX:SE. I used it for years before I switched to Orbx. In fact, around 95% of FSX add-ons can easily work with FSX:SE. I look forward to hearing of your success soon!

Hi TextRich, thanks for reply.

 

Not there I'm afraid, I am looking for the FSX Folder where you put your own Aircraft in the Sim Objects Folder and can create a Desktop Icon to open the FSX Folder and with the Start.exe Icon.

 

Am surprised this wasn't Installed into C:\FSX to start with?

 

Many thanks.

 

Paul.

Like loki said, can you use the white search bar on the lower left of your Windows 10 desktop to find Steam or Flight Simulator X? When you see the correct application show up in the search you can right-click on it and select Open File Location and it will show you exactly where the applications are. FSX:SE is definitely installed in a Steam/steamapps/common/FSX folder. Perhaps it was Program Files rather than Program Files x86 but historically Steam's default location has been in a Program Files folder.

Hi TextRich, many thanks again for reply.

 

OK, the Integrity of Game Files has been verified.

 

 

However I still cannot find the Folder location that contains the FSX Folder where you can Add Effects, Gauges, Panel or Sim Objects where you add additional Aircraft etc.

 

 

Also, when I find this Folder is it possible to change it to C:\FSX and put in the Drive C: Folder?

 

 

Many thanks.

,

Paul.

Google?? Try this

https://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/2/1777136225017402606/

And i dont have Steam!

Hi pomak, thanks for reply.

 

Now, Ultimate Terrain X USA is saying it cannot find the install Folder for FSX.

 

Beginning to wish I hadn't started this? why didn't the guys at Steam leave FSX in an FSX Folder in Drive C: As the original FSX?

 

Thanks

 

Paul.

The trick will be, that once you find the FSX folder containing all of the sub-folders, right-click on it, create the shortcut and send to desk top. That way when you want to add something, you just double click on that shortcut and you are there!

Hi MrZippy, thanks again.

 

Still don't understand why Steam had to change the FSX Setup.

 

Thanks.

 

Paul.