As i said before I Wish I had my FSX Gold Edition Back

[Broc Badger]

I have never had so many issues with this FSX.SE i purchased it in good faith purchased RAASPRO and even Active Sky Next, i have tried to install FSUIPC even Pete Dowson says its me that is making the mistake cant see why i have installed it before in the Gold edition no problem, cannot install EZDOK even with the new activation key again not enough files, i can install GSX but cannot try it to see if it works , i keep having screen flash shake freeze what ever you want to call it with no luck asking the community how to fix it tweeking does nothing i have tried, i have re-installed FSX.se six times and everytime i do that some other issue starts, i have been out of simulation for over a year was looking forward to getting back into simming again, too many issues with no support, it might be time to cut my loses and try Prepar3d, Xplane , just to let you know i never had any issues like this with the boxed edition.
Sorry for the rant but this has been going on for a week now.

[APUtech]

Have you run FSX:SE plain with no add-ons? Installed and run as Administrator? Are you running Win 10?

[Broc Badger]

1)..I have run it with no add-ons (still had the screen flashing) but ran ok, did not install and run as Admin (should i have), no to win 10 (should i) any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Tj.

[N10020]

I have 1200 hours FSX SE Windows 10 Works great. Lots of add on's and DL content. You can keep FSX Gold edition. Thanks to FSX SE I really get to enjoy this game/simulation more than I ever have. Im sorry you are having problems but it seems to me the problem is on your end.

[Ken "Hondo" Gardner]

I have to agree since I'm running GSX, Fsuipc, Accufeel, Fstramp and more on a Win10 sytem with 1300+ playing hrs. Your flickering sounds like it's video related. One more thing I run my game in windowed mode with the window maximized and it runs Grrrreat.

[mikeytwc]

the key is running steam as admin, and installing to a non x86 restricted directory, then installing all the simconnects, msxml and c++ libs
then try running it vanilla
be absolutely sure you are running the latest drivers for your video card...
I have an old dinosaur quadcore Q6600 with vista and a moderate Nvidia card, and it runs fine with fs-recorder and US photoreal sceneries, fsuipc and some Orbx, realwx weather engine
IM not getting 60 fps, more like 20-30, but im ok with that until i get a better computer

mine is installed E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX

[Broc Badger]

Thank you all for your input, should i delete all and start again with win10,if the issue is on my end not sure where to start to fix it,(i am not a computer whiz) just an old pilot who cannot fly real time anymore thats why i like the simulation, i have time on my hands so any input would sure help, also should i install to my "D" drive, the screen flickering it happens when i use my left mouse button, windowed mode? with windows maximized how does one accomplish that.
please send me any input it would be MUCH appreciated.
Cheers Tj.

[Broc Badger]

Thanks mikeytwc as i said computer guy i am not, but will try to do what you suggest also, should i still go with win10.

[mikeytwc]

I will be happy to try to assist

Win10 should not be a problem, I have it on my laptop, but it doesnt like fullscreen...
My vista computer runs FSX as well as FS-recorder 1.331 and scenery files, simvar, and AICARRIERS(because I love trapping on a carrier in FA-18 and F-14)

<ALT-ENTER> i believe switches from full screen to windowed and back (I run windowed)

Yes by all means install FSX:SE to somewhere other than the default (X86) directory
first, run steam as admin, then install FSX to something similar to where i have mine

E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX

then make sure your video card drivers are up to date, if you are unsure, just ask...

then...and this appears to be very important to a lot of ppl that i have asked about this

step 1, Install all the simconnects that DTG doesnt automatically install for you

keep in mind these are simconnect.msi files...just double click to install

where my FSX:SE is installed into my E:\ drive
there are actually (4) simconnects in FSX:SE

E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\lib
(install this one first)

E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfaces\FSX-RTM
(install this one 2nd)

E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfaces\FSX-SP1
(install this one 3rd)


E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\SDK\Core Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfaces\FSX-XPACK (YOU SHOULD NOT NEED TO INSTALL THIS ONE)
DTG now includes the install for the xpack since the last update/patch

the 2nd thing to do is install the C++ redistributable



E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2005
there are 2 files here

vcredist_x86.msi (to install for 32 bit)
vcredist_x64.msi (to install for 64 bit)
just double click on the pertinant one for your system,should be 64bit


If you can't find them in your directory can you please go to this website, download and install these two files.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3387
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21254

Please make sure you install them to the same drive where you have FSX installed. It doesn't need to be same folder or anything. Just the same hard drive.


just to make sure it is installed, the XML parser should also be installed, it should have been loaded already by fsx

E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\Installers
msxml.msi
double click this file to install


install Directx 9.0c
E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\FSX\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010


hopefully this will get you started, and back in the pilots seat...
let me know how this helps you or if it doesnt...

[DTG_Martin]

Hi tjmck,

We are sorry to hear that you are having some problems getting started with FSX: SE. It sounds like you are running into difficulties getting everything set up and running correctly. Especially add-ons.

Here is what I would advise.

1. Take a deep breath. It is incredibly frustrating when things just don't seem to work and you can't see why. To get to the bottom of it you are going to need to be methodical.

2. Start from fresh. Uninstall everything. That means FSX: SE (see below) and all add-ons. If you don't and try to take shortcuts you can never be sure that your problems are not caused by something you didn't delete.

3. To uninstall and then reinstall FSX: SE follow the instruction in this guide - http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/7/530645961935761807/

4. Next watch this video by our friend Jordan King.

https://youtu.be/xgt9BLYc5rY

In particular the section on Launching the game and Steam Interface. However, the whole video is worth your time.

Now is the time to launch and test the sim, before you install any other content. You want to get the base sim working before you start to add additional content.

Are you still getting that flashing screen you mentioned? It sounds like a graphics card driver issue, as you fellow simmers mentioned. Check that you are running the latest driver for your graphics card. Does your graphics card have it's own config tool? If so, run it and check to make sure that you don't have any strange settings turned on. Also check the obvious things, like that your monitors are all plugged in correctly.

5. This video, also by Jordan, might be worth a look too. It shows how he has his system setup

https://youtu.be/kmVFEjv1z9Y

6. Installing Steam add-ons. Start with these first. A full guide to doing this can be found here https://fsxinsider.com/installing-add-ons-in-fsxse-part-1-steam-add-ons/

7. Installing third party add-ons. This is where you are most likely to run into problems. To do this follow these steps.

A. Makes sure that the add-on you are trying to install is compatible with FSX: SE. To find this out check with the developer who made them. They will be able to tell you if they are or if you need to download an update. Not all developers have updated their add-ons to work with FSX: SE so some might not be compatible at this time.

This thread might also prove useful:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/2/620703493312371968/

B. While you talking to the developer also check to see if they recommend any special installation procedures for that add-on. Some of them do.

C. Install the add-on. If the developer recommend following a particular process then do that. If they didn't, follow the instructions that came with the add-on or what the add-ons installer prompts you to do.

This video might also help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fkkJ8bzGTw

Most problems with running legacy add-ons on Steam relate to the Simconnect module. The Steam install has it as a file but doesn't automatically run it. It is located in the following file location and should only need to be run once:

Steam\SteamApps\common\FSX\SDK\Cor­e Utilities Kit\SimConnect SDK\LegacyInterfaces\FSX-XPACK\SimConnec­t.msi

D. Check the sim is working. It is really important that you do this after every add-on you install. If you try to install them all in bulk you will not be able to tell which one is causing you the issue. If you find that a particular add-on is causing problems, uninstall it and try the sim again. Is it working okay now? That means you have an Issue with that add-on. Set it to one side and come back to it later. If you do encounter an issue we would advise contacting the developer who make it for some advice.

8. Have you run into an issue? Additional help is available here in the forums. Firstly check our support FAQ:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/7/530645961936230762/

Failing that try posting in the Help and Advice Forum found here:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/2/

Having problems with an add-on? Try posting in the Non-Steam Add-Ons Forum:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/2/

It is always worth using the search feature to see if anyone else has posted about this issue before creating a new thread. They might have already found a solution and save you a heap of time.

Finally if you want to get in touch with us directly for some help you can do that here:

http://dovetailgames.kayako.com/

I hope that helps. Just take it one step at a time and be methodically about your approach.

- Martin

[Broc Badger]

Thank you Thank you, its a lot to take in all at once but as i said i have time on my hands.
first off is to un-install everything, then beleive me i will do as you all say to get me flying again.
Cheers Tj.

[DTG_Martin]

Originally posted by tjmck:

Thank you Thank you, its a lot to take in all at once but as i said i have time on my hands.
first off is to un-install everything, then beleive me i will do as you all say to get me flying again.
Cheers Tj.

If there is anything else we can do to help you please let us know. I know there is a lot of information there but we are here to help if you get stuck.

Good luck and happy flying,

- Martin

[mikeytwc]

martin, I thought i read somewhere that the Xpack simconnect was run after the last patch, and doesnt need to be run by the user, am i incorrect in this assumption? I have been advising people that Xpack simconnect does not need to run since it is automatically run from the installer.

[Broc Badger]

i downloaded the new GeForce update for me Video card GTX660M after the installation i did not show FSX.SE as a compatable game should this be a concern.

[TextRich]

Originally posted by tjmck:

i downloaded the new GeForce update for me Video card GTX660M after the installation i did not show FSX.SE as a compatable game should this be a concern.

Nah. I have tons of PC games but only five of them are listed as compatible games by the GeForce Experience software for my GX 970. Those five games were all released on and after 2010. I have the occasional video card hiccup running FSX:SE with EVERYTHING maxed out, but I wouldn't let the game not being officially compatible stop you from doing the rest of the troubleshooting. We are pulling for you to get back to the skies.

[Broc Badger]

First task complete, i have removed and re-installed FSX.SE WITH NO ADD_ONS as per instructions, go figure it works, (No screen flashing) even loved to fly my first plane (C172) again around my home airports, a couple off frame rate issues (i think) but good to go to the next level installing add-ons, i shall do as instructed like before.
Thanks All
Cheers Tj.