OggyAv8er

I seem to have missed the opportunity to install in a separate file system, so its ended up in the program file(x86) folder. I'm guessing its probably easier to leave it for now and see if it works? I've activated the 3 files you mentioned. It seems to be ok at the moment.

Thanks for the additional tips Guys, I'll install as a top tier folder specifically for FSX. It did run better that way on the iMac, so will try the same here. All the other stuff sounds technical but you sound like you know what you're talking about so I'll go with it. It's halfway through the download, so hopefully I can test it in the am and add PMDG if it's working fine. I'll have a crack at the simconnect thing too, whatever it does Regards, Steve

Thanks Dan, I've lent my FSX disks out so downloading the Steam edition now. The program ran well enough in boot camp with the iMac and 8.1. However I'm hoping for improved performance and convenience from a dedicated PC. Fingers crossed

Hi, I'm installing PMDG onto my new PC after deciding that my iMac with Bootcamp wasn't what I wanted. I had reasonable success running PMDG, initially with FSX and then adding FSX/SE. I never really understood if I'd improved things or not. So I'm wondering if I should install either of the programs or both? Both iMac and PC are running Win 8.1. Any Advice gratefully received. Regards, Steve Wakeham

Hi, I have a similar question. I'm finally giving up on my iMac bootcamp based FSX & FSX/SE and buying a new PC which arrives tomorrow. Could you advise me if there is any advantage or disadvantage to having both installed? I guess having just the one makes sense. My bootcamp version ran OK, but i never liked setting up windows on the mac, so now I'l have two separate systems, and the PC's sole purpose is to run PMDG 777. Any advice gratefully recieved.

I wish, I wouldn't have to suffer with the constant crashing and failures caused by trying to run windows on a Mac! Seriously though, is this ever likely to happen. From what i've seen this package would blow away an opposition on that format. Fingers Crossed Oggy

Hi, I don't remember, I'll have a look when I get back home. Thanks for the idea. Regards, Oggy

FSX SE with PMDG installed. All other FSX aircraft operate as normal, however when a PMDG plane is selected it has the control column hard left and the mouse doesn't operate any switches or other functions. Is there a simple switch I'm missing or any other advice? Regards, Oggy

Hi I recently changed from FSX to FSX SE. I installed the 777 Base aircraft along with the Emirates Aircraft, however none of them can be operated by the control column, which displays as hard left. Or by the mouse, which cant even toggle switches. All other aircraft operate normally. Any suggestion?

I recently updated to FSX SE and installed the PMDG 777 2/3/F Base and Emirates aircraft. However none of them work. The control column is hard left and he mouse doesn't operate any switches. Other aircraft operate as normal with the control columns and mouse. any ideas?

Hi, I'm struggling to transfer my PMDG 777 to the new Steam Edition of FSX. I could really use advice or a link to a step by step instruction to the process. Thanks in Advance Oggy

Cheers Guys

I'm running 64 bit windows 8.1 and just noticed that FSX with PMDG 777 is labelled as 32bit, is this normal or should I be looking for a 64 bit version?

Finally found the Start menu on windows 8, The operations center was hidden there!

Thanks Guys, I'll have a nose through them when I get back home next week.

Thanks for the replies and apologies for the multiple posts, the UI for TapaTalk isn't that good, but I guess most have figured that out already. I tried to delete the posts from my iPhone, without success. I haven't seen a manual for the PMDG 777, it's taken me all my limited free time to get the FSX and PMDG installed. Is it part of the download or a separate purchase? I'm very impressed with the little I've seen and figured out so far, it's incredibly complex piece of software. It mimics the real thing very well. Pressing the send button once in anticipation of a positive response Posting from the safari browser on the iPhone to the full website produced an instant and expected result. I think I'll stick to that format for the time being

Could anyone advise me how to set the fuel to kg? It's easier flying the real thing!

Update: eventually installed window 8.1. None of the legitimate copies from Microsoft would take via boot camp. So the local computer store managed to install 8.1 enterprise version, Evaluation copy. Once this was installed the guys at Microsoft managed to convert this to a 8.1 home edition I'd paid for. Then a dodgy cable from the disc drive caused another couple of days of headache loading FSX gold. Plus Helpdesk for new keys. PMDG install was straight forward. A quick test and it seems to work great, I wouldn't know how to compare it with a custom built PC. Now I need to learn how to fly the Sim! I just can't face looking at a computer for a while yet Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement. It's easier flying the real thing!

Well it been nearly a week and I'm still no closer. Just installing windows has been a pain, I really hope it's worth the effort. All this for one specific program. I couldn't install a 32 bit program on the iMac via boot camp. So ended up buying a copy of windows 8 from Microsoft. $50 more from the UK as It wouldn't let me buy it from the us site! Then because my old PC which I'd used to download is a 32 bit system it creates 32 bit windows which can't be installed on current iMacs! One borrowed windows 8 64 bit laptop later and I'm two days trying to install windows 8 from Microsoft only to be told be Microsoft. You need to install windows 7 first. By the way here's a ISO copy!!!!' I haven't had this tough a time since I left windows 5 years ago. I really hope the PMDG program Works as good as it looks. It's easier flying the real thing!

Thanks for all the responses guys. It's easier flying the real thing!

Thanks guys, all I need to figure out now is where to get a windows 7 os to download. The Microsoft site is just offering windows 8, is that a good option? I thought it had to be a 64bit windows 7 system. It's easier flying the real thing! Sorry about the multiple posts, the TapaTalk iPhone app kept telling me the post had failed and to try again. Gotta love apple It's easier flying the real thing!

Hi, I'm a 777 pilot and thought it would be a handy training/revision tool to add the FSX software and PMDG 777 to my new iMac. I'm running VMWARE fusion with windows 7, but haven't been able get anywhere near the level of graphics I'd hoped. The cockpit graphics are blurred and I can only operate switches because I know what should be there. I've tried altering the visual settings, but have not seen any improvement. If anyone has experience enough to advise me I'd be most grateful. It's easier flying the real thing!

Hi, I'm a 777 pilot and thought it would be a handy training/revision tool to add the FSX software and PMDG 777 to my new iMac. I'm running VMWARE fusion with windows 7, but haven't been able get anywhere near the level of graphics I'd hoped. The cockpit graphics are blurred and I can only operate switches because I know what should be there. I've tried altering the visual settings, but have not seen any improvement. If anyone has experience enough to advise me I'd be most grateful. It's easier flying the real thing!

Hi, I'm a 777 pilot and thought it would be a handy training/revision tool to add the FSX software and PMDG 777 to my new iMac. I'm running VMWARE fusion with windows 7, but haven't been able get anywhere near the level of graphics I'd hoped. The cockpit graphics are blurred and I can only operate switches because I know what should be there. I've tried altering the visual settings, but have not seen any improvement. If anyone has experience enough to advise me I'd be most grateful. It's easier flying the real thing!

Hi, I'm a 777 pilot and thought it would be a handy training/revision tool to add the FSX software and PMDG 777 to my new iMac. I'm running VMWARE fusion with windows 7, but haven't been able get anywhere near the level of graphics I'd hoped. The cockpit graphics are blurred and I can only operate switches because I know what should be there. I've tried altering the visual settings, but have not seen any improvement. If anyone has experience enough to advise me I'd be most grateful. It's easier flying the real thing!