FSX on Newer Faster PC

I have copied all FSX files from old PC to new ASUS ROG.

But, I cannot run FSX on the new PC. The error message has to do with DirectX compatibilty.

Both PCs have DirectX 12, and FSX still runs on the old PC.

Any thoughts as to what can be done.

BTW, the ROG has no DVD drive to reload FSX.

also, FS 2020 does not meet my expectations.

Thanks,

Ron

rhanson@centurylink.net

Get the DirectX Redistributables from Microsoft (free download) and install that. Then it ought to work.

But you might (will) have a registration issue, as long as FSX is installed on the "old" PC. It must be uninstalled from the "old PC" and then installed on the ROG. For DVD drive, you could get an external USB-connected drive that might come in useful in other situations.

If all else fails, you could get FSX:SE and have it on as many PCs as you like!

Jorgen

PS: your posting your email address could lead to phishing...

PS PS: I agree with you on MSFS 2020!

I'm assuming Windows 10. Have a read through this: https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-windows-10/

Make sure FSX is not in the programs folder.

Just because you have DirectX 12 doesn't mean you have the DirectX 9.0c files.

Run the Sim as Admin and in XP SP2 mode.

A DVD/RW drive is no more than 20 bucks. Buy one. Optical media is great for backups and has very god bit integrity compared to magnetic or flash based storage.

My backup strategy is whole 1:1 disk clones in addition to important data backed up to optical media that includes DVD/RW and Blu-ray RE. All kept in a $35 fireproof safe. The safe can be easily broken into, but it's the fire and water protection I'm looking for.

Side notes:

The Feds can raid a safety deposit box. They are NOT fireproof.

Flash media needs electricity every now and then otherwise it'll lose its data. It's in the years, but the bit integrity will fall.

A platter is prone to all kinds of possible mechanical issues.

I'm assuming Windows 10. Have a read through this: https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-windows-10/

 

Make sure FSX is not in the programs folder.

 

Just because you have DirectX 12 doesn't mean you have the DirectX 9.0c files.

 

Run the Sim as Admin and in XP SP2 mode.

 

A DVD/RW drive is no more than 20 bucks. Buy one. Optical media is great for backups and has very god bit integrity compared to magnetic or flash based storage.

 

My backup strategy is whole 1:1 disk clones in addition to important data backed up to optical media that includes DVD/RW and Blu-ray RE. All kept in a $35 fireproof safe. The safe can be easily broken into, but it's the fire and water protection I'm looking for.

 

Side notes:

 

The Feds can raid a safety deposit box. They are NOT fireproof.

 

Flash media needs electricity every now and then otherwise it'll lose its data. It's in the years, but the bit integrity will fall.

 

A platter is prone to all kinds of possible mechanical issues.

Never, EVER, copy files from one PC to another, especially not FSX. This must be reinstalled and NOT copied. Now you must UNinstall the original copy from the previous PC.

Ron - I purchased a Laptop several years ago on a Black Friday special. When the computer arrived, DAMN, no external drive! I was faced with the same dilemma as you have! Like Jorgen said, consider purchasing an external drive, they are relatively inexpensive! I don't use mine often, but you will have it when you need it, and, right now it would be nice to have!

Rick :cool:

I recommend FSX-Steam - I've had it for 5 years and it's almost hassle-free. (It may be cheaper than a external DVD player).

My PC crashed recently and Win 10 had to be re-installed - plus the registry was toast - very few apps would load anymore without a re-install, including FSX. So I went to my Steam account and it reinstalled FSX relatively quickly. Of, course, I had to copy many files from my FSX backup such as non-default aircraft and scenery (plus CFG files, etc.) which you will also probably have to do in any case.

Another vote for fsx-se. It takes all the hassle out of installation and works very well.

FS2020, well maybe in another year or two, but for all its bells and whistles it has a long way to go to catch up to fS9, and fsx.

Geoff

Never, EVER, copy files from one PC to another, especially not FSX. This must be reinstalled and NOT copied. Now you must UNinstall the original copy from the previous PC.

Did you smoke a bowl? I have NO idea WTF you're talking about as it pertains to my post about MY backup methods. Especially, ESPECIALLY copying/pasting files from one PC to the next. That bit of nonsense is idiotic behind a nomenclature or words I'll refrain from posting. Unreal.

I just installed FSX-SE on Windows 10, and I think it even went into the program 86. The only problem I had was the "computer out of memory error", which seems to be a problem with the program, and not the version. This was during a 14 hour flight.

Everything else including install was a breeze.

Did you smoke a bowl?

:) :) :)

That's all I have to say about that!

I just installed FSX-SE on Windows 10, and I think it even went into the program 86. The only problem I had was the "computer out of memory error", which seems to be a problem with the program, and not the version. This was during a 14 hour flight.

 

Everything else including install was a breeze.

Read the link in my signature below. Use SceneryConfigEditor.

Read the link in my signature below. Use SceneryConfigEditor.

Thanks for the headsup. I'll check it out!

As said the best solution is FSX.SE.

Just add that if you have in your old PC plenty of FSX addons, and want to avoid reinstall you can do as follows:

Install FSX-SE (or FSX boxed) in the new PC

Unistall FSX of the old PC, then in the main folder will remain all addons.

Then you can copy all those files to your FSX in the new PC