getting fsx working in w7 ultimate ( any ideas )

[bombardier]

hello:  I have the standard fsx not acceration not gold  if that helps any.  gold edition is compatible with w7 I just cannot find it.

I'm trying to get fsx working in w7 ultimate what do I need to do by the box its compatible with windows vista so I thought it will be same with w7 also need your views on this also. would I install it with the w7 x86 file sysem if not how would I do that? how about a extrenal hard drive install it there and put it on screen. is that an option?    8-)

[Gypsy_Baron]

[quote]hello:

[bombardier]

reply to gypsy-baron:  thanks for the reply

first what is sdk next I just have 1 hd the os and drive

[Fozzer]

I know it may seen strange to some.....

..but in my version of Windows 7 Home Edition, all my flight sims, etc, are automatically installed into C/Program Files/Microsoft Games/FS2002, FS2004, FSX, etc, with no problems at all.
As Administrator I don't suffer any conflicts, strange requests, etc, at any time, (similar to my previous Win XP pro OS).
All my FS downloads fit nicely into their respective FS Folders, and only the FS .cfg files are stored in the root directory of my C Drive.
So, there you go...its "Program Files" default location for me...and it works!... ...!

Paul...C Drive...Win 7....FS 2004 + FSX... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

[bombardier]

hello fozzer: you got me thinking  . it might work for me

I would called it c:/program files/microsoft games/ fsx. my c drive is my os so thats out of the question.  you had a good idea; now its back to quare one with me again.

[Fozzer]

[quote]hello fozzer: you got me thinking

[Gypsy_Baron]

[quote]hello fozzer: you got me thinking

[Fozzer]

..actually...

..the reason I like installing programs to "Program Files", is that if the program does not come with its own "uninstaller" program, it can safely be uninstalled via the Windows Control Panel* where "Delete" would be a bad thing to do to get rid of the program!
(The same thing also applied to Win XP).
All my programs are in one Folder, easy to trace alphabetically, and easy to uninstall safely.... :)...!
(Note that the Flight Sims come with their own built-in uninstaller on the Installation CD/DVD).

Paul.... :)....!

* Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > [Program]...Right Click > Uninstall.

P.S. If you only have one Hard Drive, you have no other choice but to install Windows and all other programs on the same Hard Drive.

[DentProof]

If you install the flight sim you have and download sp2 for FSX and load It your FSX is then the acceration patched verion .
Dent

[andy190]

I've got fsx on windows 7 installed in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X & I don't have any problems. If you do install it there the only thing I would recommend doing is changing the folder from read only so it won't always ask for administrator permission when you try to add aircraft.