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GeoffosFSX Activation Issue
First of all, I know there's a sticky here concerning activation issues, but this question is slightly different, hence the new thread ... I read on the MS Support sites that to activate the product, you can do it online or by telephone; I (and I assum...
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Jim BukowskiScenic Short Flights
Can anyone recommend any short (15-30 minute) scenic flights? What is the best scenic short flight on FSX?...
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GuestSP1 - Why haven't they implemented the TAXI LIGHTS!!???
Im sure it states as real as it gets on the box. Am i being stupid or have microsoft completely forgot about this? Taxi lights are very important in aviation....
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GuestPC Crash's
I have loaded SP1 and all appeared to be OK. I can select an airport, weather , aircraft etc. But when I use the mouse to set a hdg bearing or advance throttles etc my machine make a buzzing sound and crashes? My maching has the following config:- ...
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DivotCan't run FSX Deluxe
After weeks of flawless running, last week FSX just stopped working. When I start the game I get this error message: "Flight Simulator was unable to load some program files and will now exit. Please reinstall Flight Simulator to restore or repair th...
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MavixI think I found a UFO in FSX!
I was looking through some screenshots of FSX and look what I found: https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/28220/i-think-i-found-ufo-in-fsx_9279910d7ac7fdfa2562bb013383b314.jpg...
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Bran09ERROR 1722
when i reinstall fsx it says at the end of the download error 1722 i tryed everything really need help i tryed and tryed 6 times i tryed nota HELP PLEASE!...
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cthigginWhat IF - cannot find FSX.cfg File
What's the next step IF you're FSX.cfg is Not in your normal location - Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX - Folder options are set to "view hidden", but the data is Not in Documents and Settings, anywhere - I do have a FSX.cf...
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Michaelvg1Can't find the FSX.cfg file...
Can anyone refresh my memory? I have FSX Deluxe.....
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falconxxxHelp please!!!
Can someone please help me?......I downloaded this excellent vintage plane DC-7 United Airlines onto Simulator X.....beautiful plane and all however I did not get the small thumbnail image on the main Select Aircraft page!!!......I have the title and desc...
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cthigginCapturing FSX Pics
Hello fellow simmers - I have seen some great photos posted here of simmers capturing in-flight shots as well as stills - What program is being used OR is there a way of capturing in FSX? - I know you can do a short video, but stills? Thanks in advance ...
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Michaelvg1Is FSX Open GL?
What does it mean? My Nvidia control panel has this option but don't know whether or not to set it on......
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KarlwYaaa rgeat news about the pmdg 744 and md-11
➡ http://www.precisionmanuals.com/ Can anyone please tell me if the 744 will be free for update or will it be just like buyimng the aircraft again?...
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GuestEven possible to build a home PC that will run FSX flawless?
I have a dual core E6400 @ 3.2ghz stable, along with an 8800GTS 640MB Graphics Card, and 2x 1GB of Ram, running XP 32 Bit SP2. I just downloaded FSX SP2, and although a very noticeable improvement, its not the type of performance I would expect with a ...
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n7xlq1problem flying a simple flight using Flight planner.
Hey all, I'm having a problem flying simple flight using Flight planner, and I'm not sure what to do.. Here's the situation, I'm flying from KEUG (Eugene OR) to KSFO San fransico CA, and I'm using the default 7373-800, and when I get into Flight Pl...
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GuestTypo on previous post: Sorry, but still need help..
Trying to Install Flight Simulator X. Constantly getting a .cab error half way through install. error is: D1Fea~18.cab is corrupted. I've talked with MS Support, didn't work. Done a clean boot, no help. This game has had an attempted re-install s...
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EricRCHave you met this error during the installation of FSX??
During the final moment of the installation, an error 1935 message appeared, it's about something like "error installing assembly ...... simconnect " and so on. I've tried to format my system drive and re-install the winXP with SP2 and then install the ga...
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GuestNO MORE TROLLS ABOUT FUEL TRUCKS & JETWAYS PLS
NO MORE TROLLS ABOUT FUEL TRUCKS & JETWAYS PLS would the mod pls make a sticky ?...
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Karlwsamian design yak-42 help
the read me file says ➡ Model, Panel & Aircraft files and gauges should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanical media anywhere without permission. Th...
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cpscHelicopter Tutorial
Is it just me or is the helicopter tutorial next to impossible to do. I don't know if I am doing something wrong or what... but no matter how hard I try the helicopter goes into this crazy spinning mode where it spins around and around and then starts fl...
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Bran09Installshield Unable to load runtime scripting FSX
when i try to install fsx it says install sheild unable to load runtime scripting...
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NSXSpot view trouble, help please
Hi all, I'm still having trouble with spot view. Sometimes it zoomes in so far it's making the plane look silly and the view is un-flyable. I made a screenie so you can see for yourself, this is made after zooming out as far as it would go. ...
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Chris102Deluxe and Standard
I got my DVD drive, so I'm almost ready for FSX (need a graphics card!) I noticed that FSX Deluxe has 21 detailed airports, 38 detailed cities. And, FSX Standard has 16 detailed airports, 28 detailed cities. Would someone be able to give me a lis...
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chlorinekidsome help needed to find a website...
ok, so i ain't been around these parts for a while but im back like the leech i am to ask for some help!! many months ago i used to use a website that generated 'missions' for the user to use within flight simulator (was fs2004 at the time) you firs...
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robson131Do I need dual core?
https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/21628/dual-core-processors/ Would the link I put above work for FSX aswell? I have a amd athlon 4000+, All my textures are on high, All scenery and vehicals buildings tree etc boats cars are on low and ai...
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737FLIERConfiguring a new PC with sp1 out
I was in the middle of making a decision on a new computer when sp1 came out. With Sp1 making things run FSX faster should I change some things. FSX is the only High detail game I will run on it. Remeber if I have to change some things I also have to subt...
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Bran09Error 1172 on re-install?
okay when i try to reinstall fsx it shows error 1722,there is a problem with this windows installer package.A program run as part of setup dod not finish as expacted please help me...
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NoCab2002XFS2002X: Constantly getting D1Fea~18.cab file corrupt.......
System: WIN XP SP2 CPU 1.6GHZ Radeon Graphics card 19" LCD 1400x900 Display DVD-ROM CD-ROM RW Have installed MS Flight Simulator 2002 with NO PROBLEM. Now TRYING to INSTALL MS Flight Simulator 2002 DELUXE. Constantly getting this error half w...
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oldsamerArchiving fsx_sp1_ENU.exe problem
After downloading FSX Service Pack 1, My 1st action was to attempt to copy it onto a CD using winXp "send to" drive D. That didn't work, Got a "fsx_sp1_ENU.exe contains extra info attached to it that might to lost" . Tried Windows explorer copy/paste, sam...
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737FLIER6100 to 8500gt
How many frame rates would I gain if i upgraded to this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814122023...
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darrensenInstall problem CD 2 - Pls help
Hi, I have had to re format my system and when i went to re install Flight Sim X it gets right to the end of the last DVD and then says it cant read a file. Each time i install it seems to stop on a different file. When i remove the DVD and re inse...
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mpf858Cannot Download Scenery File from flyawaysimulation.com
I’ve been trying to download the file “FSX/FS2004 Lost Angeles South East Scenery Package”, SLI_FX.zip at https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1406/fsx-fs2004-lost-angeles-south-east-scenery-package/ This is a 60Mb file, and it quits down...
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GuestFSX Exits itself
Hi, I just bought a new pc and FSX running win vista. for some reason when in the program and I am changing an option, downloading real weather the whole program exits out.... anyone knows why that could be? thanks...
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mpan3FSX SP1 'Later this week': Promises 40% performance Increase
FSX SP1 News:AMD quote Today AMD announced their new Phenom™ processor here. As part of this press release, Aces Studio participated with a quote about our improved multi-core support in SP1. The quote stated “Like AMD, we too envision quad-...
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benbastockvirtual airlines entrance exam
can anybody tell me where to get help with this va entrance exam if you know any of the answers here are the questions 8. You are on final approach to runway 26, whose magnetic heading is 264. The correct OBS setting should be... Choices: ...
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GuestMotherboard?
Hey everybody I'm pretty new in this forum , but I've heard a lot of good things about it. Here's my question: What does the motherboard do. I mean, I have just spent a lot of money buying a new computer, which I constructed on my own. The specs ar...
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MavixATi or Nvidia?
I have narrowed my graphics card choice down to the Ati Radeon X1600 and the Geforce 7600GS. The X1600 has 256Mb DDR3, and according to the Palit website the core clock speed up to 575Mhz and the memory clock speed up to 1000Mhz. According to Toms Hardwar...
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Sno0zeFuel Burn Calculation
Is there an easy way? lol...
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BHortonAP13"Lisa Marie" Elvis Jet
I was wondering if someone could make a replica of Elvis' "Lisa Marie" Jet for FSX. If someone knows of it being made already, please let me know... I'm not sure even what type of jet it was... Any information when the download is available please send m...
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TailhookWeary of YouTube?
Beat the YouTube Blues and head straight to where it's happening: http://www.simtube.com// 😎...
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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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Gazz22wyorksFSX 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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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_camacho11Help...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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cthigginSimulation Cockpit - FlightSim and Racing
Saw this piece in USA Today Sun. Mag - Neat alternative to a full blown hi-dollar simulator - and it appears to be a unit that could be built inexpensively. Site: http://hotseatsim.com/ cthiggin 🙂...
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Smailey112Longest 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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ace39ace39
hi guys anyone know where i can get the guages for the grumman goose?...
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VinnyTS3What is G-MAX ?
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millertimetweaking 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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lionlickerLongs 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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