Flight Simulator X: General

Guest

" fsx was unable to load some program files and will no

i have a problem when running fsx, when i click on the .exe icon on the desktop a message appear to me saying" fsx was unable to load some program files and will now exit, please try to re-install or repair the installation" and actually i did that ...

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Gazz22wyorks

FSX start

Hi I was flying the african safari mission when I suffered a spike of some kind. System shut down and ever since then FSX has developed a habit of auto loading in a tike mid air over friday harbor. Any ideas how to disable this and just load the pro...

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Last answer RadarMan

luigi_m_

Just getting into FSX, help needed

I've just got my new computer which consists of 3.6ghz processor, 2Gb RAM and a 256 BIT nvidia nforce 6100 IGP, and just ordered FSX, but I want to get the best looks at possible, so I need a shopping list for: 1. Best scenery addons for UK & Europe. M...

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k_camacho11

Help...FSX Running Slow On My Comp.

I have a HP Pavilion dv6000 Labtop with Windows Vista. It has a AMD Turiom 64 with 1.60 GHz, 1982 RAM, and 105 GB hardrive. For some reason, FSX isn't running that good. The frames per second are real slow and it lags a lot. Can someone help me out? T...

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Last answer bawls327

Smailey112

Longest Flight

Hi, just got the idea, of hearing how far people have been flying on FSX... My record is Houston (KIAH) to Amsterdam (EHAM) that took me 10 hours and 30 min... Lets see how far people acctually have gone😛 And people, dont lie😀...

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VinnyTS3

What is G-MAX ?

?????...

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Last answer GundamWZero

millertime

tweaking display settings for optimal fps

hey there, i had looked for about a half hour trying to find a thread that had tweaking tips for display settings, such as what to increase, what sucks up alot of fps, etc... i know it depends on what system but this is what i got and i get decent fps but...

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lionlicker

Longs and Latts from GPS?

I am trying to get away from using the cheat line (Shift Z - brings up the red text on the top of the screen) Does anybody know how to use the GPS to get the longtitude and lattitude of your current position? Or is it not possible. Would have though...

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Last answer CRJCapt

bobrob

new computer: can I set up FSX again?

I had bought and installed FSX on my old and inadequate PC.It didn't perform well. Now I've just built a first rate gaming computer and want to try FSX again. I certainly don't want to buy a new copy, but I've heard that I have to. I've also heard that yo...

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SpaceShipOne

When do we get to fly this ? ...

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Sam Fisher

Fuel Truck?

I can't seem to find any airports that support getting a fuel truck. Is there a way to find out? I'm finding many of them don't have one....

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Last answer bart5986

ivan08

detailed airports

does anyone know if kbos is one of the detailed airprots.. :o...

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mattconn

What role does L2 cache be with fsx, or 2004 for that matter

I see a lot of info relating to graphics cards and processor speed, but with AMD cutting back on L2 cache and I don't really know where Intel is, how critical is it to flight sims, such as fsx/20004. For now I am going to upgrade to a simple athlon for...

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mike20022

has anyone seen any wildlife in FSX ?

Hi all Well since I brought FSX I just can't stop playing, It's great. Just a thought, has anyone seen any wildlife, and where did you see it? as I have only seen dolphin's and seagull's at Lihue and have never come across any of these anywhere ...

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Last answer Taylor

Guest

Fire Trucks ???

is there Fire Trucks at the airport ???...

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XxEastwoodxX

How to get wildlife in FSX

Does anybody know how to have Birds, Dolphins, Giraffes etc in FSX. I can't seem to see them. Regards, -XxEastwoodxX...

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Mavix

AMD Sempron 3000+

Being on a rather limited budget I'm thinking of getting a computer with a AMD Sempron 3000+ CPU on an Nvidia NF6100 motherboard. Will I get good FSX performance from this CPU? Thanks...

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Last answer CRJCapt

cthiggin

Best Controller for Helicopters

Ready to do the helicopter missions and learn how to fly these rascals - The SimYoke does not get it with a chopper - What is the "best" controller you folks have found to use? - Thanks in advance. cthiggin ❓...

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Last answer Tailhook

Mavix

64-bit or 32-bit

Which would be better for FSX? 64-bit dual core AMD or 32-bit dual core Intel?...

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Last answer CRJCapt

Guest

2D panel crashes my computer

if I bring up a 2D instrument (50% trans), and I move the cursor over it, the computer will hang. To be exact, the graphic card hung. It is an ATI R9200 I have all the latest drivers and patches. Do you know why it hangs?...

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Guest

Flight sim x wont run

Hi. i have just bought and installed flight sim x. i also bought a sapphire x1950 pro agp. when i try to run flight sim x i get the following error "flight simulator is not working with your video card. verify latest drivers..." i have the latest c...

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Karlw

Is sp1 out yet

If not where can I check on it?...

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Last answer Geoffos

millertime

will these specs run fsx with efficient enjoyable fps?

I know the big issue is fps and i know these specs can run fsx i just wanted to know if i will be able to experience a good frame rate and run the game pretty fast. Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor E6700 (2.66GHz) 4GB DDR2-667...

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Last answer JLangevin

Guest

MS FSX REALISM

Someone in here a Pilot? Could someone please give me some info on how realistic MS Flight Simulator really is?...

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jeffb57

gpws

does anyone know if fs X will have a built in gpws in aircraft with retractable gears and flaps?...

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Guest

which notebook computer is powerful enough to play FSX ?

which notebook computer is powerful enough to play FSX ?...

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Drewbob

how do you get the cargo doors to open?

There are a few things that the computer can do that I have not figured out how to do it. 1. opening cargo doors 2. the conveyor belt vehicle that loads the cargo and any other airport vehicles that you guys can think of. thanks a lot....

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Taylor

sea rescue help

hello everyone. i was on the mission where you have to rescue passengers on a sinking sailboat. first you get the captain but after that it says to head west to get his friend. i did that and went for 20 miles and it said to turn around and head back to t...

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oakley26

Jet Truck Race

Hi all I was wondering if the jet truck race comes in the deluxe version, the normal one or is it a download? ive got the normal version 🙂 thanks 😀...

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maxhess

FSX very slow; what can help?

Hi! I have the FSX Deluxe and am currently running it on a Dell e521. I am not sure what graphics card etc i have right now, but it is the standard one from Dell. What do I need to buy to make it run more effecient and make the graphics better? I ...

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airik

Landing bug at Carlisle PA - Rwy 28?

I was hoping that someone else could help be confirm a bug that makes it difficult (or nearly impossible) to land on runway 28 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Airport (N94). It is very difficult for me to enter a standard glide slope. The plane just will no...

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Last answer CRJCapt

737FLIER

Flight Around The World

I am about to begin a fligth around teh world. I am trying to decide what aircraft to fly> iam debating between The A340-300 or The Boeing 747-400. Do you have any Idea which one would be better. Here is my flight plan: Williamson Count Regional(H...

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bnjgray87

Flight Sim X view Mode Probs

Am having a whole new problem wif flight sim , if any 1could help that would be great. I am un able to have any other view mode in freeflight and on missions Only view i seem to be able to choose is cockpit and the rest are not there. any 1 have any in...

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Last answer RadarMan

zmisst

best turn key pc for FS X

I don't want to build anything -- I just want to click and pay and answer the door when the UPS guy comes. What's the best cost-no-object (but not a ripoff) PC system for FSX. I want big dual monitors and of course top frame rate. And if there is su...

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Freeman111

Instrument checkride HELP

Okay as many other I've have trouble completing the instrument checkride in FSX.. I'm having trouble at the holding over SEA. I'm coming from PARKK, and heading straight in for SEA VOR, (I've tuned my vor before the lady said track the 140 radial... so...

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Last answer Freeman111

oldsamer

FSX after 5 months

I'm a refugee from online first person shooters who was looking for a less violent sim related to reality. I've played FSX as an explorer, It's been a wonderful way to learn about parts of America I cann't afford to tour in person. I use web searches to l...

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benbastock

what is a graphic card and what benefits does it have

ive been wondering does a graphic card make the game better what other beneits does it have...

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Sam@MAN

New Website To Upload Screenshots

Hello my name is Sam Hampson VPA (virtual.photo.aero) is a brand new website to upload all your flight simulator screenshots. On VPA there is very slack rules so it is very easy to get your screenshots on, we will only reject if your shot has FS writin...

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taylorc

next FS :Huge multiplayer World

i think it would be cool if in the next FS there was a multi player room created by Microsoft called earth or something and that there was no limit on people in room. then it would be more realistic and a great way to meet new people virtual airlines c...

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Mc_GaNgStA

Another FMC related question.

How do you control the descent rate with the FMC? PS: Let me be a bit more detailed. How would I control the descent rate in the FMC of the PMDG B737-600 NG?...

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Heyjoojoo

What is "AI"?

I see this quite often in your postings but couldn't quite figure it out. Is this a Microsoft addon or something? I'm a little embarrassed to ask but nonetheless, it still remains a mystery to me....

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Guest

Computer freezes up

When I launch flight sim, the computer freezes up instantly. Microsoft can't seem to help. I've tried 50 thing they recommend to no avail. Now I know what people mean when they say they are going back to 2004. Please help....

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Last answer Lanza

b3mmredm

Better Processor for FSX realeased??

I was just on a website before and a new processor has been released, the QX6800 with four cores each running at 2.93GHz each. If FSX were to support dual or quad cores with SP1 will it run it better than the Core 2 Extreme with 2 x 2.93GHz because i hear...

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Last answer JLangevin

effieveda

how to attach screen shot in forum

I know this'll sound stupid, but how do you attach a screen shot to a forum reply? Thanks...Art...

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Last answer RadarMan

Guest

FSX was unable to load ?

I had a problem with installation FSX ,Error 1935 rool back. But that was solved now i get an Error when i start FSX was unable to load some Program files and will now exit. Does someone know how to solve this problem pls.. :cry:...

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Last answer RadarMan

falconxxx

Autopilot or manual

Question pertaining to real world heavy metal pilots, when landing in an ILS runway and the weather is fair, do you have an option whether to land manually or does regulation states that you have to land the plane with autopilot on?...

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Clipperboy

how to make a custom take off location for float planes

I am a bit of a flying boat nut and also being a newbie have come accross a few obstacles in logic with FSX. For example there are no water runways in australia, therefore how can I start a flying boat in Rose Bay in Sydney Harbour (used to be Australi...

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n7xlq1

Sound goes away after using FSX for awhile.

Hey all, I've got this werid problem with my sounds disapearing after running FSX for a period time like over 10 minutes or so, but once I exit FSX my sounds comeback, and I'm not sure why this is happening? Anyone got any ideas?...

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Mavix

AGP or PCI-E?

Should I get an AGP 8x or a PCI Express graphics card? Will it make any major difference if I use a PCI-E card?...

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anonymouse91

Load Times

After seeing all the compare rig threads, I thought we should make one where you post your FSX load time. To keep it simple, post the time it takes from you clicking on the icon to FSX being fully loaded (at main screen). You don't have to post the time f...

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