Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Flight"
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows| | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft\Flight}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} {{file|Flight.CFG}} contains general settings. | {{ii}} {{file|Flight.CFG}} contains general settings. | ||
{{ii}} {{file|Cameras.CFG}} contains camera-specific settings. | {{ii}} {{file|Cameras.CFG}} contains camera-specific settings. | ||
− | {{ii}} Input settings are stored in <code> | + | {{ii}} Input settings are stored in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players\{{p|uid}}\Career\Controls\standard.XML</code> |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows| | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players}} |
}} | }} | ||
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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. It can be conducted as follows: | 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. It can be conducted as follows: | ||
#Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | #Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
− | #* <code> | + | #* <code>{{p|windir}}\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}</code> |
#Locate all '''tmp*.cat''' files and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step. | #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: | # Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
− | #* <code> | + | #* <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}</code> |
# Locate all '''kb*.cat''' files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | # 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: | # Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
− | #* <code> | + | #* <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}</code> |
# Locate all '''kb*.cat''' files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | # 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: | # Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
− | #* <code> | + | #* <code>{{p|windir}}\inf</code> |
# Locate all '''oem*.*''' files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. | # 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: | # Click Start, search Run, launch and type: | ||
− | #* <code> | + | #* <code>{{p|windir}}\System32</code> |
# Locate the <code>cmd.exe</code> file, right-click the file, and then select Run as administrator. | # 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 {{key|Enter}}: | # At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press {{key|Enter}}: | ||
#* <code>net stop cryptsvc</code> | #* <code>net stop cryptsvc</code> | ||
# At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press {{key|Enter}}: | # At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press {{key|Enter}}: | ||
− | #* <code>ren | + | #* <code>ren {{p|windir}}\system32\catroot2 catroot2_renamed</code> |
#At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press {{key|Enter}}: | #At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press {{key|Enter}}: | ||
#*<code>net start cryptsvc</code> | #*<code>net start cryptsvc</code> |
Revision as of 06:15, 11 May 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
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
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 | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 960 3.20 GHz |
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 NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT |
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.