Okay so considering flight1 can't seem to help me with this maybe you can. I bought the ATR from them in 2009 and in august I bought my new desktop, I didn't realize until yesterday that you can download the fs9 version again and convert it to fsx for free. So I read up on what to do and they tell you how to install the FS9 version of the ATR on your machine if you don't have FS9 installed (like me). It said to create a fake FS9 folder in your C drive and then inside that make a fake FS9.EXE file, they suggested just naming a text document 'FS9.EXE' so that's what I did, then I went to the reinstall option, gave my reg key, all fine and accepted, then it got to the installation stage and I told it where to find my FS9 file, (the fake one) but then it came up saying FS9 location invalid and aborted the installation. I've contacted flight1 but for some reason they just repeated what I already knew. All I want to do is install the FS9 version of the ATR so I can convert it to FSX for free, flight1 says its possible and thats what I'm hoping for but so far no luck.Hopefully someone can help me because I don't want to pay $45 more for a product I already own!Thanks

I wonder if making a whole new folder heirarchy would help... FS9 used to install (by default) to C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator 9 I think.... maybe try placing the fake exe in there?

Already tried, no luck :/

haztronic,I am assuming you have the CD version?If you are not able to get it running via the method on the product page, I can supply you a key for the FSX. Just respond back on the ticket and let me know there and I can give you additional instructions to get you up and flying again.

It was a download, not CD. Would you be able to still help?

Yes, just respond to your existing ticket if it is still open or create a new one.

You DO know there's an "FS9.exe" located in the FSX root folder, don't you? I think you will be able to create an FS9 folder - something like "Flight Simulator 2004", put this in the root, then create an "Aircraft" folder inside the new folder, and that should work - I've done this a number of times without issue. If I remember correctly - that's how the MAAM-Sim FS9 B25 gets unpacked, before being moved into FSX.

Yes, just respond to your existing ticket if it is still open or create a new one.

I responded to the ticket.

I have an executable FSX installation file (Flight1ATRFSX.exe) that I got from Flight1, I do not use the "conversion" files. Also, I use Safe Mode when installing only otherwise the plane will lock up a few minutes into flight.

Jeff kindly just sent me a new reg key for the FSX version but I keep getting an issue now that whenever it gets to the install part, it just sits there at 0% and doesn't respond. I don't get why. When I bought the Level D 767 from flight1, it installed fine.

Try installing in safe mode with network support, as someone above suggested, if you are still having issues.

How do I install in safe mode?

Google is your friend...http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-windows-in-safe-mode/

Ok I'll give it a go later. What will this do that normal mode couldn't do for me?