Download STUCK, keeps trying to download same file over and over

Hi

I downloaded FS2020 and it worked fine, so my PC must be capable.

I then tried to add an airport (High Wycombe), the download crashed (not sure if that is the right terminiology)

I am not sure of the exact chain of events from there, but ultimately FS2020 wouldnt work.

I have literally purchased a new PC to play this game, so I bit the bullet and decided that nothing ventured nothing gained, I reset the PC and completely re-installed windows again with a brand new fresh copy of windows, thinking that would HAVE to sort it.

But no , it hangs (again not sure if right terminology) when it gets to a specific file (see attached) and then keeps trying to download it endlessly.

STEAM have provided me me with basic support but have now said it is a launch iss ue ...but it isnt it is a download issue.

I am still using the same login with STEAM as I did when I first downloaded the game and when it did actually work for (less than a week)

Could there be some kind of 'LINK' between STEAM internal settings and the above issue?

I have followed STEAM's support sussgestions but nothing makes a difference.

I would really appreciate some help / feedback / support in getting this game to download again

STEAM Support.pdf

Hi, sorry to hear you’re having problems. I bought MSFS from the MS Store myself so not sure I can help, but you might be able to repair the sim? I’m assuming it’s the same as the store version in this way.

Go into app settings & try “repair” - failing that, maybe “reset” will work.

Of course neither might help but it’s probably worth a try,

Regards

Steve

Crazy thought just hit me, could it be your anti-virus? Is Steam in the excluded list of programs? If it is sticking on ONE file, then it could be a program preventing it? Have you alt/tabbed though the list of open programs/windows? You might have one hidden that is stopping the process.

Just some random thoughts