Error message when installing FSX on windows 8.1 machine

[b777flyerlover 0]

Hey guys,

 

I've been trying to get the sim installed on my new 8.1 machine but without any success.

I keep getting the following error message -

 

It's my old deluxe edition dvds

 

What should I do ? is there any way to get it installed on 8.1 or should i have to revert back to 7 ?

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

 

Mike.

 

[Jim Young 2,356]

Try this - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-gaming/error-0x80040702-while-installing-ms-fsx/ef64a2af-e636-46f4-bff5-abc9a3b19f57

 

Best regards,

[charliearon 3,024]

(the problem was an incomplete removal of FSX by Win7). Here is the link, the program worked great, removed ALL of FSX, re-installed perfectly and I am stepping through loading each piece and testing before proceeding to the next software/aircraft addition. Should be up and running soon...back to my day job (Brain surgeon!)...

MS Fixit - http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Pr..._and_Uninstall

 

I copied this reply from over at my other forum.

[b777flyerlover 0]

so i ran the ms fixit and it uninstalled fsx.

 

now, do i simply install the simulator as i would in windows 7 ?

should i right click on the setup.exe and make it compatible with windows 7 ?
 

[Jim Young 2,356]

Here's a link to the best guide for installing FSX - http://support.precisionmanuals.com/kb/a87/how-to-uninstall-and-reinstall-fsx.

 

Best regards,