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|controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller Support|Controller Support]]. | |controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller Support|Controller Support]]. | ||
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+ | [[File:Ms-flight-keys.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Remapping keys for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]] in Flight.]] | ||
===Key Remapping=== | ===Key Remapping=== | ||
+ | Flight includes the ability to remap all game and aircraft controls to suit the preferences of the user, including those of gamepads and joysticks. | ||
===Controller Support=== | ===Controller Support=== | ||
− | The game offers full support for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]], as well as most standard joysticks and many gamepads, with Microsoft attempting to make the game compatible with as much hardware as possible.<ref> | + | The game offers full support for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]], as well as most standard [[joystick|joysticks]] and many gamepads, with Microsoft attempting to make the game compatible with as much hardware as possible.<ref> |
− | http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/10/2697548/microsoft-flight-hands-on-video-ces-2012</ref> The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]]. | + | http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/10/2697548/microsoft-flight-hands-on-video-ces-2012</ref> The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]]. Microsoft have said that [[Kinect]] support is a possibility for the future, although it remains currently unsupported. |
+ | ==Issues and Fixes== | ||
+ | ===Error 800b0100 on Startup=== | ||
+ | Some users have reported an issue revolving around the Games For Windows Live client packaged with the game. Upon startup they are presented with the following error:<ref>http://forum.avsim.net/topic/364215-start-up-error/</ref> | ||
+ | <pre>Games for Windows - LIVE filed to reinitialize. | ||
+ | Another Games for Windows-LIVE title may be running, or your product installation may be corrupted. | ||
+ | You may need to repair or install Microsoft Flight.(800b0100)</pre> | ||
+ | Some users have reported success by following the steps provided on the [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941208 Microsoft support website]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The catroot method often produces the best results for affected users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2680810</ref> It can be conducted as follows: | ||
+ | * Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
+ | <pre>C:\Windows\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}</pre> | ||
+ | * Locate all <code>tmp*.cat</code> files and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step. | ||
+ | * Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
+ | <pre>C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}</pre> | ||
+ | * Locate all <code>kb*.cat</code> files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | ||
+ | * Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
+ | <pre>C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}</pre> | ||
+ | * Locate all <code>kb*.cat</code> files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | ||
+ | * Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
+ | <pre>C:\Windows\inf</pre> | ||
+ | * Locate all <code>oem*.*</code> files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | ||
+ | * Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
+ | <pre>C:\Windows\System32</pre> | ||
+ | * Locate the <code>cmd.exe</code> file, right-click the file, and then select Run as administrator. | ||
+ | * At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: | ||
+ | <pre>net stop cryptsvc</pre> | ||
+ | * At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: | ||
+ | <pre>ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2_renamed</pre> | ||
+ | * At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: | ||
+ | <pre>net start cryptsvc</pre> | ||
+ | * Exit the command prompt and launch the game. | ||
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
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* [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum] | * [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum] | ||
* [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum] | * [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum] | ||
+ | ==Community Sites== | ||
+ | * [http://steamcommunity.com/games/microsoftflight Steam Community Group] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Flight Simulator 2004]] | *[[Flight Simulator 2004]] | ||
*[[Microsoft Flight Simulator X]] | *[[Microsoft Flight Simulator X]] | ||
+ | =References= | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
Revision as of 07:39, 29 May 2012
Microsoft Flight is a 2012 free-to-play game developed and released by Microsoft Studios for the Windows platform. It is the sequel to the now discontinued Microsoft Flight Simulator series. The game runs smoothly on most systems and is well optimised for running on low-end setups.
Windows
Availability
Users should note that it is preferable to download the Steam version as available DLC is cheaper than if purchased through Games For Windows Live.
Video Settings
Input Settings
Key Remapping
Flight includes the ability to remap all game and aircraft controls to suit the preferences of the user, including those of gamepads and joysticks.
Controller Support
The game offers full support for the Xbox 360 Controller For Windows, as well as most standard joysticks and many gamepads, with Microsoft attempting to make the game compatible with as much hardware as possible.[1] The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see Key Remapping. Microsoft have said that Kinect support is a possibility for the future, although it remains currently unsupported.
Issues and Fixes
Error 800b0100 on Startup
Some users have reported an issue revolving around the Games For Windows Live client packaged with the game. Upon startup they are presented with the following error:[2]
Games for Windows - LIVE filed to reinitialize. Another Games for Windows-LIVE title may be running, or your product installation may be corrupted. You may need to repair or install Microsoft Flight.(800b0100)
Some users have reported success by following the steps provided on the Microsoft support website.
The catroot method often produces the best results for affected users.[3] It can be conducted as follows:
- Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
tmp*.cat
files and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
kb*.cat
files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
kb*.cat
files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\inf
- Locate all
oem*.*
files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32
- Locate the
cmd.exe
file, right-click the file, and then select Run as administrator. - At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
net stop cryptsvc
- At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2_renamed
- At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
net start cryptsvc
- Exit the command prompt and launch the game.