That is a rather strange experience. I've had FSPS for over a dozen years, and have downloaded and (re)installed every update that's ever been released...
All I've ever had to do was to keep track of my Flight1 "key" file, as well as the four-digit password to perform a reinstall!
As it happens, twice in the past dozen years I've managed to misplace either my "key" file or the four-digit password, but in both cases a quick visit to Flight1's automated system took care of that problem.
The problem arises when wishing to reinstall the downloaded program on a new Hard Drive and a new Operating System when the original key on the old HDD is lost, and of no further use.
Inserting the original key from the paper record is no longer accepted by Flight 1.
It is necessary to obtain a NEW key from Flight 1, but these particular details regarding it are buried beneath many other Flight 1 instructions on the many Help Pages!...>>>
...far too complicated, in my opinion... ;)...!
Most other other downloaded programs just require the owners registered Product Key inserting at the end of the download to initialise the program for instant use.
http://www.simforums.com/Forums/fs-pane ... 37174.htmlI finally got it sorted, and purchased the CD Version to prevent any future headaches!... :)...!
Paul....G-BPLF...FS 2004... 8-)...!
...all sorted now...
...and that's not to mention the similar problem here...>>>
http://www.simforums.com/Forums/ge-pro- ... 37251.html
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