How to install Update 5?

I can't install update 5. When MSFS 2020 loads I get the message that a mandatory update is required and should be loaded from the Store. When I go to the Store, it doesn't show an update button but instead says I own MSFS 2020 and it is installed. Only a play button is shown and when I click on it the process starts all over again. Any help much appreciated.

Hi, make sure you update everything in the store.. I think the main thing is the Xbox app. You need this to install SU5. You’ve probably got this already (as it’s included in Windows 10) but you may need to update it.

Then click on MSFS (standard edition) and the update should appear within a few seconds.

Hope this helps

 

Regards

Steve

Also you may have to sign out of your Microsoft account, reboot and re-sign in. I have to do that on occasion to see any updates show up to download.

 

Finally, if all else fails and you still don't see an update, try this:

 

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/sent-to-microsoft-store-while-launching-msfs/406577/32

 

^^Apparently Microsoft's gaming services sees duplicate entries for whatever reason and you have to remove both and then reboot and just one will install. This I also have to do on occasion. FYI I do have the DVD version.

Edited September 24, 2021 by N069NT