Can't install fsx...NEED HELP!!!

GUEST wrote:

I recently bought a copy of fsx deluxe, and have tried to install it on my pc many times, but with no avail. Every time I insert the disk into my dvd slot, I start to hear the disk turn, but then it stops, and my computer looks perfectly normal. However, as soon as I do anything other then select an icon on my desktop, everything freezes, and I have to pull the plug. Trhis is a realpain, and I would really appriciate it if somebody could help me out...

Doubleposting won't solve your problem.

Giving us appropriate information might.

Tailhook wrote:

GUEST wrote:

I recently bought a copy of fsx deluxe, and have tried to install it on my pc many times, but with no avail. Every time I insert the disk into my dvd slot, I start to hear the disk turn, but then it stops, and my computer looks perfectly normal. However, as soon as I do anything other then select an icon on my desktop, everything freezes, and I have to pull the plug. Trhis is a realpain, and I would really appriciate it if somebody could help me out...

Doubleposting won't solve your problem.

Giving us appropriate information might.

DVM100 wrote:

Tailhook wrote:

GUEST wrote:

I recently bought a copy of fsx deluxe, and have tried to install it on my pc many times, but with no avail. Every time I insert the disk into my dvd slot, I start to hear the disk turn, but then it stops, and my computer looks perfectly normal. However, as soon as I do anything other then select an icon on my desktop, everything freezes, and I have to pull the plug. Trhis is a realpain, and I would really appriciate it if somebody could help me out...

Doubleposting won't solve your problem.

Giving us appropriate information might.

Don't much like your tone - not helpful at all. Had any takers for your help yet - doubt it!

Why's that - not enough smilies for you?

My tone is as little or as much the issue as your own.

What surprises me is that despite your willingness to help, you haven't even made an attempt.

Anonymous wrote:

I have the very same problem, the disc goes in and the computer appears to start reading it. Then nothing, if I try to open 'my computer' or any other way of getting into explorer then the computer hangs.

Have you tried installing via Add / Remove Programs in Control Panel?

another guest wrote:

I think it might be more than a coincidence that I'm haviing the problem with a ThinkCentre.
I tried the dvd in an older computer ~ worked ok
I tried an older dvd in my computer ~ computer wouldn't recogise the drive had a disc in it. (with any disc in it)

If you have Nero installed uninstall it and clean up in "search" then reboot.

another guest wrote:

I don't have Nero installed, I do have Sonic Multimedia. Don't know if it's supposed to be specific to one dvd drive though. I've checked the discs for FSX in another computer and they appear ok although I aborted the installation as soon as I could confirm the dvd drive was reading the discs.
I am a bit reluctant to buy another dvd drive that might or might not work in this computer and even if it does, it might not make any difference to loading FSX.
I have seen a problem before with CDs where some couldn't be read with newer faster CD readers but could be read with older slower models but when that happened you could stil use the computer and nothing was frozen. I have a feeling its in th eThinkVantage software somewhere, whether its some sort of security thing or not I don't know. Rapidly running out of ideas. One thing i stil have to do is check the second DVD drive in another computer. Maybe tomorrow.
The good news is that FS9 is running perfectly, good graphics, reasonable frame rates and everything turned up.

We have found that a number of programs can stop the installing of FSX, try all you can until you hit on the right one.

Itsheavyonmymind wrote:

Hey,

For what it is worth, I can add myself to the list of those with problems. While I do not have an incredible computer (thinkpad t60; 1gig memory and 2.0ghz processor), I certainly have the dvd drive. The system hangs up upon insertion of the dvd, regardless the method I try (my computer, windows program adder, etc).

I tried emailing microsoft, but I do not hae the product id (being I cannot get into the program). Phone attempts also have not been that great (I"m not happy with the customer service).

Any help is surely appreciated.

~Marco

The key number is in the DVD case, did you uninstall your burner software.
Try loading it in safe mode.

TJT wrote:

What's Nero? I don't think I have it installed but don't know what it is.

Nero and Roxio are the most popular burner software.
Nero usualy comes with the burner when you get it, OEM or buy it on your own.

raven69david wrote:

Just want to add myself to the "I'm having a problem installing FSX" list.

This is my specific issue:

I can start the install and everything seems to be fine until it's time to load the 2nd DVD. Once I put in the 2nd DVD it begins to installer like it's starting from the beginning. Then i will get error code 1607 ( or something like that) and then i'm screwed. It will not continue and the only options i have is to quit. When i look at my C drive i notice that everything from DVD #1 installed, but obviously won't work since the download was not completed.

I have used the reboot sequence so that all services are off once i reboot. I do have Nero installed, but it's not running anywhere in the background. This has never been an issue with any games. BUT, i have only had a CD burner in my PC since purchased new. I just bought a DVD-only player so that i could play this game and nothing's working. I've played DVD movies so i know that it works fine. I'm at my wits-end and I don't know what to do. It's obvious i can't take it back and i don't want my money back. I just want to be able to load up this game and play it.

My specs are as follows:

P4 2.4gHz, 640megs ram pc-2100

Oh yeah, the CDRW has been disconnected and the DVD player is now acting as the Master unit. Still the same problem. Dunno what to do as finding what's holding up the install. I know it's gotta be something, but can't put my finger on it.

Is it possible to copy the CD to hard-drive and then install from my C: drive? If so, how?

RadarMan wrote:

Be sure to have SP2 installed and all Windows updates.

That's a BIG 10-4. I have all of that. I'm freaking out over here. I've never been stumped like this before.

I'm sure they're having a nightmare with all the calls. They just should have put it so that standard CD roms could read the disks. That'll teach them....hopefully.