WARNING - this will completely remove everything associated with FSX including your saved flights and fsx.cfg. Back these up if you'd like, but it is imperative that you start off completely clean to ensure such files weren't involved with your issue. [SOLVED] Microsoft Flight Simulator X re-installation issue. This is a discussion on [SOLVED] Microsoft Flight Simulator X re-installation issue within the PC Gaming Support forums, part of the Tech Support Forum category. How to Completely Remove FSX or Prepar3d. How to Completely Remove FSX or Prepar3d. Skip navigation Sign in. Yeah, keep it Undo Close. This video is unavailable. Flight Simulator X Installation Keeps Getting Stuck On Removing Program: Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition System Specs: Dell Optiplex 745 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4GHZ VTX3D Radeon HD 7750 1GB Edition I think that the 'Removing Applications' is the hint that you didn't get your first install of FSX completely removed. To completely remove TweakAircraft for FSX 1.02 from your computer and totally eliminate any uninstall errors and other hassle along the way, you still need to delete the related registry entries and unneeded folders of the program from your system. What is Steam, Anyway? Steam is an internet-based digital PC gaming distribution platform. It provides players with integrated installation processes, automatic updating of games on multiple computers, and community features such as multiplayer functionality and in-game voice and chat.
Setting up for SP1
SP1 needs a pristine RTM.
That includes no add-ons. Many 3rd party add-ons can cause crashes, especially if they load dlls. In that case they will likely need to be refreshed.
If you really don’t want to do this, then perhaps you can consider running FSX from the command line using
>fsx /ManualLoad
This provides a dialog for every dll or xml exe that gets loaded so you track down who is the offender if there is an issue.
However, most people don’t know how to run FSX from the command line, thus it’s safest to uninstall all add-ons.
If you have performed any file modification tweaks, you will need to uninstall or repair RTM.
Then install SP1.
Then start installing your add-ons 1 by 1.
Note:
Uninstalling RTM deletes ALL content of - C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataMicrosoftFSX C:Documents and SettingsUSERNAMEApplication DataMicrosoftFSX That is EVERY subfolder & file in that branch. If you don't back up and save, you will loose config files, flights, logbook, and rewards.
Two files to consider saving:
Logbook.bin & GrantedRewards.bin
FSInsider.com will have an article live that discusses the uninstall scenario in more depth, please take the time to read it.
Active3 years, 7 months ago
I have just successfully uninstalled FSX from an ageing XP machine and am trying to install it on a computer running Windows 8.1. However the installer gets part way through opening, it then crashes giving me a 1628 error. I have tried renaming and deleting the installshield folder in the common files folder, I still get the error. Any thoughts on what the problem might be? Please do not give me a link to the Microsoft support page on 1628 errors because it is completely useless for anyone running windows 8.1.
Okay after hours of trying to get it to install I now have FSX running stable, if you are having the same problem I had here is what I did to get it to install.
Step 1: Got to the settings app in windows 8.1 and create a new account
Step 2: Log onto the new account and insert the first disk for FSX open the disk in the windows file manager and find the installer application
Step 3: right click on the application and run as an administrator
Step 4: FSX should now start to install, follow the on-screen instructions , it took around an hour for my install to complete but it may take longer on other computers
I hope this helps those having similar problems
if it still does not install make sure any installwizard folders are deleted from the common files folder in program files and that no installwizard processes are running. Once you have done this try the installation again.
If you need further information please leave a comment
Darth VaderDarth Vader
I went to Control Panel Programs, run programs made for older versions of Windows, let it look at the setup.exe on the install disc. It recommended XP SP3 and I clicked on Test. The whole installation went like clockwork, prompting for disc after disc, and it now runs flawlessly (although not using super-wide screen on my new machine)Enjoy!
A WithersA Withers
Install Fsx Windows 10
To resolve error 1607 and 1628, follow the guide:http://simus-paradise.forumactif.com/t1017-erreur-1607-et-1628#36973It works fine.
Fsx Install Removing Applications
Dee MichaelDee Michael
Fsx Install Problems
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