FSX re-installation error 1722

[kev13479]

no, microsoft knows about the problem, they just have very unclear instructions, i dont think they know how to fix it either. I think im going to get a new computer and just get FSX Gold edition.

[robertvb]

I had the same problem today and resolved it without reinstalling. I have just upgraded my PC to 64 bit Win 7 and got the 1722 error when installing FSX. The thing that I think most people are missing here is the need to run the command prompt as an Administrator.

So let's assume you have done all the downloads from Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960481 and you run the string from the command prompt and get an error? This is what most people seem to get.

Go to Start/All Programs/Accessories and scroll up to Command Prompt. Don't open it. Right click and you will get a "Run as Administrator" choice. Select this and follow the instructions and you will ultimately get a "Success" result hopefully after following the rest of the MS instructions. You then have to reactivate FSX online or by telephone.

[kev13479]

thanks, but now i have deleted all of my simulation files and i cant get them back because now it wont even begin to install. it says my package is not valid.

[kev13479]

Hey everyone great news!
I just got my CD rom working again and was able to install again.
but on the bad news, i still have error 1722, all i need to know how to do now is how to run the command prompt so it will stay open.

[kev13479]

yeah, so my only problem now is i cannot open command prompt, if i can defeat that i can have my flight simulator back, which i can not explain to you how gratefull i would be.

[EVVFCX]

Hi kev,

Ok, if your command prompt is closing on its own? and it shouldn't do, there are other ways to do it. follow the guide upto section 9 then do the below:
I have to presume you can use notepad and save files?
copy and paste the lines in between the *****

[EVVFCX]

The other thing Kev,

[kev13479]

Many thanks steve, ill give this a shot.
thanks for the support and i will let you know how it goes.

[kev13479]

well steve.
when i went to open the file on my desktop it still immediatly closes, any clue as to how i could fix this?

[EVVFCX]

Hi Kev,

Don't really know but what OS are you using?

If you are using win7/vista then maybe others here using the same may help with the command prompt problem, I use Xp and don't see this problem whether or not I'm logged in as admin.

It maybe a security/permission problem.

regards

Steve

[kev13479]

Hi Steve, yes i am using windows XP and i am the administrator for this computer, i dont know whats going on.

[kev13479]

Well steve, i recently found another person posting on this problem. he also has the error 1722, we both have windows xp so were pretty much clinging to you for our last hope =)

The only thing stopping me right now is this darn command prompt. If i can get through that, then i can get my flight simulator back. Oh, and about your earlier post, i live in East coast of USA and i will be checking every day... november makes three months ive been fighting this darn 1722 error.

well i will keep looking for awnsers in the meantime, just thought i would give you and update about this other guy also having as much trouble as i am, i feel his pain so im going to help him with whatever you can give me.

thanks alot,
Kev13479

[Steve M]

This is most likely a windows installer error and this has been posted as one of your topic replies already(Boikat)..
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928080..
Microsoft has a free phone number for help. If you don't understand the Microsoft fix save yourself some headaches and try phoning the help line.(After 3 months of scratching your head) I've called them several times. They will walk you through it over the phone, I'm sure.

[kev13479]

no its an fsx error, it wont re-install after you have unistalled it for security reasons i guess.
well i really am trying to avoid calling just because it a hassel out where i live now.
   
 

[kev13479]

Oh, and ive got the instructions down. My problem now is that my command prompt will not stay open, it immediatly closes after opening.