FS2004 Crashes

[Kain129]

Hi I just got FS2004 yesterday(Merry X-mas everyone btw),and when I click on Flight Lessons,FS2004 crashes to the desktop.Can someone plz help me fix this.Ill appreciate the help  :)

[a1]

Do you have the 9.1 update. The update fixes most crashes.

[Groundbound1]

Yup, "seasonal crashes" are a biggie that the 9.1 patch corrects, and being that the sim uses the current local time and date (your pc's clock) by default, that would be my guess too.

*EDIT*
Welcome to Simviation btw!

[Kain129]

I just downloaded the patch,it didnt fix it !  :'(

[Groundbound1]

Ok, well......we may need more info. for this one, but lets start with the  basics.  

You downloaded and ran the patch, and no good huh. It has never made a difference on any of my systems, but some say to move the patch to your FS9 folder and install it from there.

Are your video drivers up to date?

I've seen my share of CTDs (crashes to desktop), and drivers can cause them.

Have you scanned for spyware and viruses lately?

I myself have never had a spyware or virus caused CTD, but that's not to say it can't happen. (Unwanted infestations WILL rob you of performance though.)

[Kain129]

My video drivers are up to date.Ill try moving the setup for the patch into the FS9 folder and install it.If that doesnt work ill try scanning for spyware.Ive got a virus scanner working 24/7.