ms Flight Simulator 2004 will not launch

[Greg]

I have loaded Flight Simulator 2004 with Windows XP Home
Edition. It lauches properly immediately after game
installation & setup & appears to function properly. I
am unable to relaunch the program after initial use with
the screen icon or from the program menu. I have un-
installed and repeated the install process and
experienced the same problem. Any one have any ideas?
Thanks!

 

[Thomas]

I have the same problem.
It seems that the program does not find the ID key on CD 4 and stopps
launching.
Any idea appreciated.
Thomas

 

[Chris H.]

See if this trouble-shooter might help:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;228985

 

[dmac]

get the cd crack from avsim, etc so you don't need cd4 in.

 

[Katy]

I have the same problem.

It seems that the program does not find the ID key on CD 4 and stopps
launching.
Any idea appreciated.
Thomas

Check the FAQ from the link below, hope it helps!


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All the Best
Katy Pluta, FS_MVP

FS FAQ at http://www.simflight.com

Visit Project Magenta!
http://www.projectmagenta.com

 

[Thomas]

A program (FS 2004) that
- needs newsgroup problem solving before it starts,
- needs finetuning in DirectX configuration ,
- needs a clean Windows start,
- needs a no-CD crack,
- is not compatible with AV software
- does not run on all CD/DVD drives due to safedisk protection,
- cannot be installed within 15 minutes :

IS BULLSHIT !

I returned it to the vendor.