Unable To Install Flight Simulator X: Deluxe Edition

Hey guys,

I have been searching for hours on end looking for a solution to this problem. But I have found NOTHING. >,< I've talked to Microsoft, but they haven't even been able to fix it. I've come to the conclusion that re-formatting my hard-drive(s) is the only option. But I thought I would see if any one else has had the same problem and resolved it. I will try and provide as much information as I can. =) Thanks.

A while back ago I uninstalled Flight Sim for some reason that I don't remember (This has been awhile ago, maybe 9-10 months ago), and I tried to reinstall it. But I've been receiving a message that says "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it. F:\Microsoft Flight Simulator X.msi". And I've gone through probably EVERY single Google search result and I've found absolutey NOTHING. >,<

I'll give you a step-by-step explanation of what I'm doing and what happens. I'll try to include pictures and maybe a video so you can see what's happening in real-time.

First, I put the first DVD into one of my two DVD drives. (One is LightScribe and the other is not). I don't know the exact manufacturers or models, but I can get those if you absolutely need it.

It starts loading and everything...



And then this message comes up...

And that is as far as it gets. =(

The DVD is in fair condition, a few scratches here-and-there, but other than that it's fine.

Thank you soooo much you guys. I do hope I can get this fixed. I really want to fly! =D[/quote]

Did you uninstall it exactly like this.
If not, that's your problem.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888846

The scratches don't help much either.

Was that problem ever resolved ? I have exactly the same problem.

Honestly, if either of the DVDs are scratched and they can't be buffed clean just buy a new copy. I had the same thing happen to me and I ended up buying a new copy of the game. $30 spent twice but I learned my lesson: keep the DVDs clean.