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                        I tried to helped a friend install FSX today it loaded ok until it came to the DDS files Then I would receive a message that it could not read some files the only way I could get around this was to eject the disk reinsert it and click Try again finally everything loaded
fine until the message came Error No 0x80040702 Dll Dsetup could not get any further.
It looks as though all of the files are on the hard drive can you help me get past this point??????

Make sure the INSTALL DVD'S are clean. I had a problem the first time I tried to install FSX and the problem was the second disk was dirty. I am not quite sure how it got that way as I never touch the surface of any disks I always grab them by the sides. 8-)

If he has an early version of Windows XP , make sure SP2, Net framwork 2.0 is installed. You can do this by clicking on Windows Update.

If he has an early version of Windows XP , make sure SP2, Net framwork 2.0 is installed. You can do this by clicking on Windows Update.

If he only has service pack 1 I do not think it will even try to install at all. I remember when the demo first came out I tried to install and I got a message right after I started the install sating that I needed service pack 2. 8-)

Thanks did clean the disks and yes SP2 is installed ???? no luck yet

Problem solved Thanks

Problem solved Thanks

How... :-?...?

It's always nice to know, to aid others with a similar problem... ...!

Paul... 8-)...!