Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Flight"
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− | {{ii}} The Steam version no longer | + | {{ii}} The game no longer gets updates. Online features, however, are still available and any previously purchased content can still be played. |
+ | {{ii}} The game was removed from Steam store and the Steam version is no longer supported<ref name="Steam removed">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/203850/discussions/2/864976837955469422/#c864977025599719680 Marketplace close microsoft flight down? :: Microsoft Flight Support]</ref>, see [[#Launching the game through Steam|Launching the game through Steam]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Developer's site] | {{ID|GFWL}} |}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Developer's site] | {{ID|GFWL}} |}} | ||
− | {{Availability Table/row| Steam (store page removed) | {{ID|Steam}} | No longer | + | {{Availability Table/row| Steam (store page removed) | {{ID|Steam}} | No longer supported<ref name="Steam removed"/>; see [[#Launching the game through Steam|Launching the game through Steam]]}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]. | {{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]]. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Launching the game through Steam=== |
− | + | The Steam version is no longer supported<ref name="Steam removed"/>. You can either install the [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Games for Windows Marketplace] version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play. | |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Games for Windows Marketplace version | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install Games for Windows Marketplace version}} |
# Install the [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Games for Windows Marketplace] version of Microsoft Flight. | # Install the [http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ Games for Windows Marketplace] version of Microsoft Flight. | ||
# Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with your existing saves, achievements and DLC. | # Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with your existing saves, achievements and DLC. | ||
# This version of the game will now work; the Steam version can be deleted. | # This version of the game will now work; the Steam version can be deleted. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Install the game through Steam}} | ||
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+ | {Although the Steam version is no longer supported, the game can still be downloaded and played through Steam for the existing owners. If you activated any DLC for the game on Steam in the past, the entry should appear in your library, allowing to install the game. However, if you haven't purchased the game, you can still install the game using Steam's install URL: | ||
+ | # Launch Steam | ||
+ | # Open the steam://install/203850 URL in your browser | ||
+ | # That should open a new Steam window with install option, and you should be able to install the game | ||
+ | When you first launch the game, you will need to input a CD-key obtained from Games for Windows Marketplace, so launching the game through Steam '''may''' be possible only for existing players.[sub]unverified[/sub] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Problems with activating DLCs=== | ||
+ | There may be issues with activating CD-keys for DLCs bought previously from Steam Store. Contacting Microsoft Flight support directly by sending a mail to microsoftflight@microsoft.com describing the problem might help solving some of the issues. | ||
===Error 800b0100 on startup=== | ===Error 800b0100 on startup=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable additional | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable additional monitor(s)}} |
# Right click Windows desktop and choose the Screen Resolution menu. | # Right click Windows desktop and choose the Screen Resolution menu. | ||
# In Multiple displays option select "Show desktop only on 1" (1 being your main monitor) | # In Multiple displays option select "Show desktop only on 1" (1 being your main monitor) |
Revision as of 23:00, 19 April 2014
Developers | |
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Microsoft Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 29, 2012 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- The game no longer gets updates. Online features, however, are still available and any previously purchased content can still be played.
- The game was removed from Steam store and the Steam version is no longer supported[1], see Launching the game through Steam.
General information
Availability
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 1] |
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Flight.CFG
contains general settings. -
Cameras.CFG
contains camera-specific settings. - Input settings are stored in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight\Players\<user-id>\Career\Controls\standard.XML
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Launching the game through Steam
The Steam version is no longer supported[1]. You can either install the Games for Windows Marketplace version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Problems with activating DLCs
There may be issues with activating CD-keys for DLCs bought previously from Steam Store. Contacting Microsoft Flight support directly by sending a mail to microsoftflight@microsoft.com describing the problem might help solving some of the issues.
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:
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)
There is a simple way to fix it: You should uninstall Games for Windows - LIVE through Uninstall or change a program application, then download an install it again.
Instructions |
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Black window on top of game window
The game may launch with a black window on-top of game window, obscuring the view and making the game impossible to play. The issue happened on Windows 8.1 64-bit with two monitors (1920x1080 and 1280x1024).
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 SP1 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i7 960 3.20 GHz or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | 30 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5670 or NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT or better |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (203850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.