problems with fs2002(pro)

[sam010187]

i have just installed fs2002 without any problems (it's 2GB on my harddisk) but when i try to run the program then the first screen come up (with the text Flight simulator 2002 pro,..) but afte a minute it disappears and i go just back to windows without any error
can anyone help me please?

[garymbuska]

Need some more info?
What windows are you using?
Did you install directX?
Did you allow the install program to put the shortcut on your desktop or did you make one your self?
Are you using a splash screen program.
Did you do a full install or a custom install wher you picked what to install?
System specs could also be helpfull

[Hagar]

Hmmm. Where do we start? As Gary mentioned, some more info would help - like your system specs.

My first thoughts are:

1. Did you try to run it again? If not, reboot & try it. Leave the CD in the drive.
2. If you didn't run it from the setup option when install was complete, did you leave the CD in the drive? If you remove the CD the first time you try to run FS2002 install won't be complete.

[sam010187]

i have a intel pentium 4 with 2.66GHz and windows xp sp1 , a nivdia g-frorce x440 128mb an 256mb DDR (400mhz)
i did the full instalation (did it 2 tiems coz it was not workin i tryed again but still the same problem)and left the cd in the drive

[sam010187]

never heard from splash screen but i don't know what version i have from Directx can you give me a site were i can download the last version coz i realy want to play fs i just bought a new joystick for it

[Hagar]

Don't worry about the splash screen. If you can't run FS2002 it's highly unlikely you would have any addons for it. LOL

FS2002 should install the version of DirectX it needs to run. You can get the latest version here. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx
I don't know if it will help or not. I would create a restore point before installing it so you can go back using System Restore if you have problems.
I suspect this could be a video card problem. Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for it.