I just installed FS2004 on a new computer with alot of paywear and am having a problem. About an hour into a flight the tool bar dissapears on me and if I go to the Alt to bring it back up my fs will shut down. Any ideas how to correct this?
Are ypu having other programs runing wile playing?
Well just Real Weather and Radar Contact 4
I'm sorry if this sounds discouraging... but -- as a rule of thumb it's never a good idea to install any add-ons immediately after having installed FS.
Why? It makes it very difficult to troubleshoot if something doesn't work properly.
This is the situation we're finding ourselves in right now.
I know what I would do, but I dare not suggest it 😀
I had this problem a long time ago when my FS was on another computer but I forgot what I had to do to correct it. The only reason I have so many add on's is because I got them over the years
Anonymous wrote:
I had this problem a long time ago when my FS was on another computer but I forgot what I had to do to correct it. The only reason I have so many add on's is because I got them over the years
Are you Flyguy4 ❓
Whether you only have one or a thousand add-ons doesn't make a difference. It won't slow down your computer or stop it from running - but you have to make sure that everything works nicely before you install or add any add-on.
Tailhook wrote:
I'm sorry if this sounds discouraging... but -- as a rule of thumb it's never a good idea to install any add-ons immediately after having installed FS.
Why? It makes it very difficult to troubleshoot if something doesn't work properly.
This is the situation we're finding ourselves in right now.
I know what I would do, but I dare not suggest it 😀
I agree (if I read your post correctly) and I will suggest it. Start over with a clean FS installation and determine if FS is behaving. After adding any addon, check that all is still well. That way, if you encounter a problem, you will know where the problem lies. I know it is a pain, but if you add a bunch of stuff, you have no clue where the problem is.
One other thought. You might want to check that your CPU is running hot...clean your computers fans of dust that has collected, etc.
I should clearify something. I have had fs for a very long time. I just moved it to a new computer and when I installed fs I moved all the old folders over to the new set up. Thats why I am now having the problem. I didn't just add all the addon's
This means that you have save somewhere your add-ons?If yes Un-install FS and ,as the former posters very right suggest you, install them one by one and check them one by one.
Before install any add-on create a back-up file for the entire FS folder.It will help you because you will always have your original files in order to replace a corrupted or damaged one.
ok I did what you guys suggested and did it alittle at a time but still am having the problem, usally happens in the decent to a airport. Any other suggestions?
Reduce your screen's resolution and check it again.
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