WIN 8 64 Bit works

To all that may be bashing Windows 8, I thought I would report my findings. I am running FS9 on a Win 8 64 bit system. AMD FX2 processor, Radeon 4800, Gigabit mainboard with 4 gb ram. I did run into the GDI not showing the aircraft previews, but I found that was only in full screen. If you go to a windowed mode, all is well. Works like a charm. I have for extras the PMDG 747, PSS 777 and 757, Level--d 767, and the WIlco airbus series 1 and 2 with the evolution upgrades. All is working fine. Including the PSS and wilco radar. So far all my payware scenery is working fine. I have also installed FSBuild and HiFi's ActiveSky Evolution and Active Sky Graphics. Pretty much the same system I have working under Win XP. The only thing really different thus far is the Aircraft Preview not showing properly in full screen mode. But using FS9 in windowed mode for the aircraft selection, then going to full screen once all is loaded, is not a big deal. Definetly workable. I can say without a doubt FS9 is working much better in a 64bit system. Very fluid, even in the heaviest of scenery. Thought everyone might like this update. I would caution everyone to read up on adminitrator rights and how to change things in Win 8. In most cases all has to be installed as an admin and FS9 run the same way. By the way my FSbuild is working perfectly and pulling wind info from ASE. I have other scenery and aircraft to install as well, but I do not see a problem with it. Will update this post as things progress.

Don Brashears