Scott Miller
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Flight Sims (FS in particular. I use FS98, FS2002, FS2004, and FSX (rarely, my 2.2Ghz system isn't fast enough for FSX).
I'm also interested in amateur astronomy, photography, Coin and Stamp collecting, Archaeology, ancient history (the Roman Army in particular) and WWII air combat
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I recently had a problem witn MSFS Update Manager getting stuck in "checking for updates" mode after an update in progress accidentally got interrupted. Here's how I solved the problem: 1: I googled "how to completely uninstall MSFS from my computer". 2. One of the solutions that came back said to rename the Community folder to "Test_Community" and run MSFS. This did not fix the problem. 3. Next I renamed the OneStore folder "Test_OneStore" and this DID fix the problem. I got the normal Update Manager window that included an update to be installed. 4. Before installing the update I attempted to track down the specific file or files in the OneStore folder that were causing the problem by renaming each folder, one at a time, top to bottom dated 3/24/23 (the date when an update got interrupted accidentally causing MSFS to get stuck in the "Checking for updates" window) adding ".tmp" to each file and then running MAFS. I got to the 12th file when I got the normal MSFS Update Manager. I left these files renamed with ".tmp" and ran the update. MSFS has been running normally since then. It wasn't necessary to remove the ".tmp" because MSFS generated new files to replace them. 5. Before closing MSFS and restarting it to confirm that the problem was fixed I used Content Manager to update any file with a pending update. 6. MSFS is now running normally.
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If you didn't have rudder pedals, you could, in past versions of FS use auto-coordination to operaed the yoke and rudders simultaneously. Does MSFS have this as well? I'm unable to use my rudder pedals, at least for the time being, after having my right foot amputated two months ago. I lost my left foot in 2018. I hope to be getting a prosthetic for the right foot in a month or two. In the meantime it'll be difficult to operate the rudders via the keyboard. With prosthetics I'll be able to operate the rudders (but not the toe breaks)..
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MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Ok, here's how I solved the problem: 1: I googled "how to completely uninstall MSFS from my computer". 2. One of the solutions that came back said to rename the Community folder to "Test_Community" and run MSFS. This did not fix the problem. 3. Next I renamed the OneStore folder "Test_OneStore" and this DID fix the problem. I got the normal Update Manager window that included an update to be installed. 4. Before installing the update I attempted to track down the specific file or files in the OneStore folder that were causing the problem by renaming each folder, one at a time, top to bottom dated 3/24/23 (the date when an update got interrupted accidentally causing MSFS to get stuck in the "Checking for updates" window) adding ".tmp" to each file and then running MAFS. I got to the 12th file when I got the normal MSFS Update Manager. I left these files renamed with ".tmp" and ran the update. MSFS has been running normally since then. It wasn't necessary to remove the ".tmp" because MSFS generated new files to replace them. 5. Before closing MSFS and restarting it to confirm that the problem was fixed I used Content Manager to update any file with a pending update. 6. MSFS is now running normally. Sorry, can someone move this to the Tips and Tricks forum? -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Finally, back in business. There were some files in the OneStore folder that was causing the problem.Once I removed them the update manager worked properly. -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
I've tried all the suggestion none of which worked unfortunately. MSFS is still stuck in "checking for updates" mode. Tried to reinstall MSFS over itself but Microsoft Store wouldn't allow it. Uninstalling MSFS doesn't actually removes MSFS from one's compter. It only removes it from the list of installed software. You can reinstall it ONLY from the Microsoft Store and only takes about 20 minutes which only restores MSFS to the software menu. I originally installed MSFAS from 10 dvd discs which took at least 10 hours. I want to remove MSFS completely from my PC and reinstall it from scratch.... -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Hey, guys, unfortunately. The uninstall/reinstall did not work. Any ideas? -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Well, nuts! It didn't work (though I'm going to let it run for a while in hopes of a delayed reaction)! Before reinstalling MSFS, can I simply reinstall it over it's self or do I have to uninstall MSFS before reinsalling it? -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Ah, found it (finally)! Ok, I'm going to try signing off my Microsoft/xBox accounts, restarting my PC, ang logging back on again. Keep your fingers crossed this work! Not looking forward to reinstalling MSFS again (groan)! Oops! Duplicate entry! -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Ah, found it (finally)! Ok, I'm going to try signing off my Microsoft/xBox accounts, restarting my PC, ang logging back on again. Keep your fingers crossed this work! Not looking forward to reinstalling MSFS again (groan)! -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Ok, deleting the "part" files from he OneStore folder didn't fix the problem. Neither did logging off my Microsoft Store account, restarting my PC and logging back on to my Microsoft store account fix the problem. I don't know how to log off my X-Box account (I didn't know I had an X-Box account, I don't recall setting one up when I installed MSFS 2020 (from dvd discs)... It's looking like I'm going to have to uninstall MSFS and reinstalling it. However, if I do so will my community folder get fdeleted (will I have to reinstall all my addons)? Any other ideas before I resort to this? -
MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates"
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Well, it's not a problem of having too many folders. I've not used MSFS 2020 much so I don't have a lot of third party addons installed. It's been quite some time since I last accessed my Community folder. I'll have to do some searching to find it again. If all else fails, I'll follow Kt069';s suggestion. Of course one sure solution is to uninstall MSFS 2020 BUT that would be the last resort given how long it takes to install the premium edition! -
When I ran MSFS 2020 last night I attempted to install an update but it got interrupted. When I attempt to restart MSFS it is stuck in "checking for updates". How do I fix this? I tried googling "MSFS 2020 stuck in "checking for updates". One solution starts with "Open your Microsoft Flight Siimulator folder. Only problem is I can't find it! Whee he heck it is? IN any case I need help to fix this problem!
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Just tried to load MSFA 2020 after installing a couple of UK2000 scenery. Last week I had trouble with a Windows 10 update. I almost had to do a PC Reset to get my desktop running again. Managed to get it running with a restore point recovery. I tested MSFS 2020 and it loaded without any problem. But I just tried to run it and got the message "Something went wrong launching your game" and gave the error code (0x80070002). How do I get MSFS 2020 running again?
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737 PIC won't install in Windows 10
Scott Miller replied to Scott Miller's topic in MS FSX | FSX-SE Forum
Thanks, Bill! I'll have to check if the Evolution PIC product is still available. If it is, I'll give it a try... -
Thanks, Jeff! I was able to resolve the problem by installing the v1.5 update over my old v1.4 update.