oh my uncontrolled attempting to make FS9 into FSX has once again failed.

a1....

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It is easy-peasy to turn FS 2004 into FSX....

All you need to do is install some of the fabulous freeware and
some Payware scenery and effects, to turn the FS 2004 scenery into the best of the FSX scenery, with all the sliders maxed, and at little or no cost to frame rates...

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I know.....I've done it....

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Just have a search amongst all that lovely "stuff" out there....

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Paul....FS 2004 enthusiast.... 8-)...!
P.S.
There is no way that my present system could possibly turn my FSX into my existing FS 2004...

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Win 8.1 64-bit. DX11. Advent Tower. Intel i7-3770 3.9 GHz 8-core. 8 GB System RAM. AMD Radeon HD 7700 1GB RAM. DVD ROM. 2 Terra Byte SATA Hard Drive. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Saitek Cyborg X Fly-5 Joystick. ...and a Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower.