Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition 2006

I am having the same problem installing the program from a CD. The install
program does not automatically come up when the CD is loaded. I have to go to
'Add Programs' to access the files. When I first tried this I got a message
saying there was not enough memory to install. I have 512K, twice the system
requirements. I changed my virtual memory paging size to 'system gnerated'
and I am not getting that message. I have checked my CD and it works fine.
Now I am getting a message which says the installation program 'is not a
valid Win 32 application'....Please help!

"safpro" wrote:

> I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
> problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
> activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
> program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
> one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
> 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
> to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
> would appreciate it
> --
> PC crazy

I purchased the program when it was first on CostCo selfs and have your
problem, It installs find, slow but fine but will not activate. Here is what
i have done so far, so luck getting it activated but here is what does not
work.

1. Try several times over several days to "Activate" as normal, no luck,
same old message.
2. Try using Phone routine but that only locks up and says i should try
reinstalling the program.
3. Went through "repair" routine - No help.
4. Removed and complete new "re" install - still same issue - will not
activate.
5. Called Micsft first time hung up in disgust after being told wait would
be 4 hours. Second call I did wait but they hung up on me. Third call
waited 2 hours until close of business hours PST. Fourth call waited one
hour and got help on the line, gave them my case number told them of the
issue and was put on hold for about 10 minutes, tech came back and said,
"sorry problem is with our server, we will call you when they are working
properly, other wise please fly as much as you like" My response "yea for 30
minutes at a pop, thank you very much"
6. Found a article in FAQ about how to activate and how to troubleshoot
activation issues for FSX" - page 4 acknowledges "A technical problem
offurred while it access the online activation server." ... Work around was
to do a clean boot - results NO LUCK same issue. Also suggest activation by
Phone, so when the phone activation routine blows up how are you suppose to
activate by phone. DOES ANY ONE KNOW THIS WONDERFUL NUMBER WHEN WE CAN CALL
AND ACTIVITE THE PRODUCT?? IF SO PLEASE LIST IT as the routine only crashes
when i try it and there is no such listing in the book you get with the game.
Short of it WORK around did not work around anything.
7. I finally found these Forum, User Group centers but so far i have NOT
found an anwser to the situation.

DOES ANY ONE know what to do or how to activate the program - short of
junking the program and returning this DEMO game to the store.???

"safpro" wrote:

> I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
> problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
> activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
> program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
> one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
> 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
> to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
> would appreciate it
> --
> PC crazy

'not a valid win32 application..' might have to do with the autoexec.nt
file.
Copy this file from c:\windows\repair to c:\windows\system32, click ok
when asked to replace

Frustrated Flyer wrote:

> I am having the same problem installing the program from a CD. The install
> program does not automatically come up when the CD is loaded. I have to go to
> 'Add Programs' to access the files. When I first tried this I got a message
> saying there was not enough memory to install. I have 512K, twice the system
> requirements. I changed my virtual memory paging size to 'system gnerated'
> and I am not getting that message. I have checked my CD and it works fine.
> Now I am getting a message which says the installation program 'is not a
> valid Win 32 application'....Please help!
>
> "safpro" wrote:
>
>

>> I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
>> problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
>> activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
>> program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
>> one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
>> 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
>> to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
>> would appreciate it
>> --
>> PC crazy
>>

You got farther than I did!My computer can't find the installation program
and I don't know what the name of it is.My compuer is used and I don't know
if it is CD only or CD/DVD.And microsoft wants to charge for that answer?

"safpro" wrote:

> I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
> problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
> activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
> program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
> one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
> 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
> to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
> would appreciate it
> --
> PC crazy

Hi randy,

When you open My Computer and look under the heading
"Devices with Removable Storage" you will see DVD Drive
if you have a DVD drive, or CD Drive if you don't. :-)

--
Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Games and Windows Gaming Help Site: www.msce.mvps.org
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.
__________________________________________________ _______

randy Wrote:
=================
| You got farther than I did!My computer can't find the installation program
| and I don't know what the name of it is.My compuer is used and I don't know
| if it is CD only or CD/DVD.And microsoft wants to charge for that answer?
|
| "safpro" wrote:
|
|| I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
|| problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
|| activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
|| program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
|| one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
|| 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
|| to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
|| would appreciate it
|| --
|| PC crazy

Jimmy,thanks for the reply.I talked to a friend and he pretty much backs up
what you say.My PC makes no mention of DVD in the Devices with Removable
Storage so it must be CD only.Guess it's back to WalMart for a refund.Do you
know of any recent flight sim packages that work on cd that also have
authentic flight instrumentation and characteristics and plausable aircraft
such as C172,150s,pipers etc. with which to practice my skills?
"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi randy,
>
> When you open My Computer and look under the heading
> "Devices with Removable Storage" you will see DVD Drive
> if you have a DVD drive, or CD Drive if you don't. :-)
>
> --
> Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Games and Windows Gaming Help Site: www.msce.mvps.org
> 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.
> __________________________________________________ _______
>
> randy Wrote:
> =================
> | You got farther than I did!My computer can't find the installation program
> | and I don't know what the name of it is.My compuer is used and I don't know
> | if it is CD only or CD/DVD.And microsoft wants to charge for that answer?
> |
> | "safpro" wrote:
> |
> || I just downloaded FSX Deluxe Edition 2006 on my PC. The down load had no
> || problems, However when I went to activate it , The program would not
> || activate. I called Microsoft support No Luck from them. I reloaded the
> || program still no luck. I see when I surf the web for help I am not the only
> || one having problems with this new program. All you can do with it is play a
> || 30 minute demo. For $70.00 it seem to be a lot of junk so far. I would love
> || to use the program it sounds great, if anyone out there can help I sure
> || would appreciate it
> || --
> || PC crazy
>
>
>

>Jimmy,thanks for the reply.I talked to a friend and he pretty much backs up

>what you say.My PC makes no mention of DVD in the Devices with Removable
>Storage so it must be CD only.Guess it's back to WalMart for a refund.Do you
>know of any recent flight sim packages that work on cd that also have
>authentic flight instrumentation and characteristics and plausable aircraft
>such as C172,150s,pipers etc. with which to practice my skills?

Previous versions of Flight Simulator were released on CD, make sure
to read the requirements on the box and that your computer meets
them...

===
All the best!
Katy Pluta, MS_MVP
www.projectmagenta.com

Thanks,Katy---Randy

"Katy Pluta" wrote:

> >Jimmy,thanks for the reply.I talked to a friend and he pretty much backs up
> >what you say.My PC makes no mention of DVD in the Devices with Removable
> >Storage so it must be CD only.Guess it's back to WalMart for a refund.Do you
> >know of any recent flight sim packages that work on cd that also have
> >authentic flight instrumentation and characteristics and plausable aircraft
> >such as C172,150s,pipers etc. with which to practice my skills?

>
> Previous versions of Flight Simulator were released on CD, make sure
> to read the requirements on the box and that your computer meets
> them...
>
> ===
> All the best!
> Katy Pluta, MS_MVP
> www.projectmagenta.com
>