Some months ago I did a clean install of FSX but unfortunately after many hours messing aroundI just couldn't get simconnect to work at all, which meant I had to abandon FSX for a while sinceall my flying is done online. I am considering doing a clean reinstall of OS and clean install FSX, but this time I'd like to ask for some advice regarding installation.My version of FSX pack is the Gold Edition with a 3rd DVD "Acceleration expansion pack".Running Vista Ultimate 64 with SP2.Would like to know if there is a certain installation order , if I should install the service packs separate and avoid installing the expansion pack and any other tips (if any) concerning simmconnect, also useful links.Thanks and regards

Some months ago I did a clean install of FSX but unfortunately after many hours messing aroundI just couldn't get simconnect to work at all, which meant I had to abandon FSX for a while sinceall my flying is done online. I am considering doing a clean reinstall of OS and clean install FSX, but this time I'd like to ask for some advice regarding installation.My version of FSX pack is the Gold Edition with a 3rd DVD "Acceleration expansion pack".Running Vista Ultimate 64 with SP2.Would like to know if there is a certain installation order , if I should install the service packs separate and avoid installing the expansion pack and any other tips (if any) concerning simmconnect, also useful links.Thanks and regards

I had issues with a re-install of FSX recently, and found out from tech support at GoFlight (their module wouldn

if you install the acceleration pack you do NOT need any service packs.

Some months ago I did a clean install of FSX but unfortunately after many hours messing aroundI just couldn't get simconnect to work at all, which meant I had to abandon FSX for a while sinceall my flying is done online. I am considering doing a clean reinstall of OS and clean install FSX, but this time I'd like to ask for some advice regarding installation.My version of FSX pack is the Gold Edition with a 3rd DVD "Acceleration expansion pack".Running Vista Ultimate 64 with SP2.Would like to know if there is a certain installation order , if I should install the service packs separate and avoid installing the expansion pack and any other tips (if any) concerning simmconnect, also useful links.Thanks and regards

No special installation order. Acceleration disk will install SP1 if not already installed. After installation, I would restart your system but that's not really necessary. If you can't get simconnect to work this time, you need to let us know so those familiar with simconnect can possibly find a solution. Best regards,Jim

Many thanks to all for the replies. Will definitely do as suggested and if simconnect fails once again I will get back with details.It is a bit disconconcerting to know that this problem has also ocurred to other users, specially when Microsoft no longersupports their product. Oh well....Regards

No special installation order. Acceleration disk will install SP1 if not already installed. After installation, I would restart your system but that's not really necessary. If you can't get simconnect to work this time, you need to let us know so those familiar with simconnect can possibly find a solution. Best regards,Jim

And to add to this, once you install FSX, you should reboot and then run FSX one time to let it build it's config files before installing Acceleration, which incorporates both SP1 and 2 and a little bit beyond that.RegardsBob ScottColonel, USAF (ret)ATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-VColorado Springs, CO

Ok guys this is where the fun begins.Installed FSX Gold + Acceleration Pack. Did reboot and did a short flight after each installed.FSX tells me SP2 installed as part of theAcceleration Pack. Problem is I cannot see anyAddon folder or simmconnect anywhere. Did install latest versions of FSCopilot & FSInn(in that order) and encountered no problem. However FSCopilot is missing from the Sim.Any help much appreciated.Regards