July 27, 20214 yr I just updated FS2020 to 1.18.13.0, when I satrt I get checking for updates the 'you are missing essential packages that are essential to run MSFS2020, please update the application. The only option is Quit. I checked the Store for updates and no updates found. Any ideas other that a complete re-install? John
July 28, 20214 yr Hi John, I had the same issue after updating. I went into Steam, right clicked on MSFS, selected 'Properties', and under 'Local Files', I clicked 'Verify integrity of game files'. It took a few seconds, said that all files were ok. I then started up MSFS from Steam and it worked! It first downloaded a small update of 18mb and then started normally. I did read somewhere where people mentioned if you verified integrity of the files, that it would cause MSFS to reinstall or something to that effect. That wasn't the case for me and it allowed it to work again. Good luck!
July 29, 20214 yr Author Thanks for the reply. I have the 'Store' version and don't see Local Files in the Properties. I have re-installed FS2020 clean to a dedicated SSD received the same message. Re-installed Windows 10 clean then again FS2020 clean which took around 6 hrs, same error message. I have been swimming since 1984 and never had problems like this. I have sent a ticket to Zendesk so hopefully they can sort out the problem. John
July 31, 20214 yr I've got the same problem... Long topic about it here You are missing packages that are essential to run Microsoft Flight Simulator. Please update the application and try again - Bugs & Issues / Install, Performance & Graphics - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums Basically what is going on it seems. The update deleted or failed to update a number of the package folders for some of the aircraft and textures. Only thing you can do is file a support ticket with MS.. Submit a request – Microsoft Flight Simulator Support (zendesk.com)
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