Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition

> Hi tjflyer,
>
> Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
> please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck! :-)
>
> 1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
> programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
> blockers using this utility: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
> or this method: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
>
> You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
> http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
>
> 2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com and then
> install MS AntiSpyware from: www.microsoft.com/spyware to
> remove any Spyware or Adware which could clog up your PC.
>
> 3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
> / Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
> the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
>
> 4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
> Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
> require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
>
> 5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
> For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
> Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> tjflyer Wrote:
> =================
> | I loaded and activated FSX-DE on my computer. When I started the game, it
> | loaded the scenery files and then displayed a message "Failed to read from
> | files".
> |
> | When I click on the "OK" botton, it seems to close the game. When I attempt
> | to restart the game I get the message that "Microsoft flight simulator is
> | already running". When I check the Windows Task Manager it does not list the
> | game as running.
> |
> | If i restart the computer I end up in the same place. I have uninstalled
> | and reinstalled the game and end up with the same problem. Any thoughts
> | would be helpful.
> |
> |
> | TJ

> Hi tjflyer,
>
> Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
> please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck! :-)
>
> 1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
> programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
> blockers using this utility: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
> or this method: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
>
> You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
> http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
>
> 2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com and then
> install MS AntiSpyware from: www.microsoft.com/spyware to
> remove any Spyware or Adware which could clog up your PC.
>
> 3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
> / Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
> the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
>
> 4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
> Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
> require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
>
> 5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
> For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
> Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> tjflyer Wrote:
> =================
> | I loaded and activated FSX-DE on my computer. When I started the game, it
> | loaded the scenery files and then displayed a message "Failed to read from
> | files".
> |
> | When I click on the "OK" botton, it seems to close the game. When I attempt
> | to restart the game I get the message that "Microsoft flight simulator is
> | already running". When I check the Windows Task Manager it does not list the
> | game as running.
> |
> | If i restart the computer I end up in the same place. I have uninstalled
> | and reinstalled the game and end up with the same problem. Any thoughts
> | would be helpful.
> |
> |
> | TJ