FSX-MS Error Installing FSX

[flyinmaninmn 0]

Hi there

 

I have a problem installing FSX. I install the game and right before it finisheses it stops and beeps and says the fpllowing:

Error1722 There is a Problem with the Windows Installer Package. AProgram as part of the setup setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.

Anyone else have or seen this message? Any help on how to fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Lee

[MaDDogz 242]

Possible solution 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/error-1722-when-reinstalling-flight-simulator-x-de4cfd63-4900-874d-5fc5-020555e62be2

[flyinmaninmn 0]

I tried the link, everything goes well. The program that installs, when you first open it, you are given the choice to unzip it. I do so, then it creates a .exe file on my desktop. I try running that but it flashes and does nothing.

[stans 703]

Consider investing a few dollars into FSX Steam Edition.  It runs better than the boxed versions and is fully compatible Windows 10 and 11.

[flyinmaninmn 0]

Is the Steam Edition the Game or an addon? Hiw would I purchase it? Where do I get it from?

Edited April 5, 2023 by flyinmaninmn

[Dazkent 113]

It's the full package, you just need to download the steam client which will then download FSX

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam (steampowered.com)

It's regularly on sale for as little as £5

 

 

 

[stans 703]

10 hours ago, flyinmaninmn said:

Is the Steam Edition the Game or an addon? Hiw would I purchase it? Where do I get it from?

The Steam Edition is best considered to be the latest and final version of FSX.  It has all the patches and Acceleration features made by MicroSoft, but was also recompiled so as to make it run smoother, manage it's limited RAM usage better so as to reduce or eliminate the dreaded "out of memory" crash, and requires none of the CFG file edits that the boxed editions usually needed.  It is also fully compatible with current versions of Windows, no installation or activation issues.  After many years of using the boxed versions, then switching to the Steam Edition, I'm a huge fan of the Steam Edition of FSX.

[flyinmaninmn 0]

I Just purchased it. It looks like a boxed product., But you say it's a digital? I can download it? When do you get the email?

[stans 703]

I purchased it through the Steam website.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_X_Steam_Edition/

[flyinmaninmn 0]

Everything is ok now, except, when FSX loads, it views 1/2 screen and a panaramic view that makes the airplanes streched out like a pencil. Any help on how to fix this?

[charliearon 3,024]

In the FSX.cfg under [Display] set WideVewAspect=False.  If it is set to False then set to True.

[flyinmaninmn 0]

where can I find the FSX cfg file? Im using the steam version so the files may differ than the boxed ones.

[charliearon 3,024]

1 hour ago, flyinmaninmn said:

where can I find the FSX cfg file? Im using the steam version so the files may differ than the boxed ones.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussions/1/626329820947174557/

[flyinmaninmn 0]

Thank you all. I have my problems solved. You guys were very helpful in helping me. Again, Thanks!!

 

Lee