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|cover        = Microsoft Flight cover art.png
 
|cover        = Microsoft Flight cover art.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft Studios Vancouver}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 29, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 29, 2012}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time, Relaxed }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Microsoft Flight Simulator }}
 
|steam appid  = 203850
 
|steam appid  = 203850
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = 55487
 
|wikipedia    = Microsoft Flight
 
|wikipedia    = Microsoft Flight
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Microsoft Flight Simulator}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} No longer being updated as of July 2012.<ref>[https://news.microsoftflight.com/blogs/news/archive/2012/07/27/support-reminder.aspx News : Support Reminder]</ref>
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|introduction      =
{{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]].
+
 
 +
|release history  = The game stopped receiving updates as of July 2012.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.microsoftflight.com/blogs/news/archive/2012/07/27/support-reminder.aspx|title=News : Support Reminder|date=May 2023}}</ref> The game was removed from Steam store and the Steam version is no longer supported,<ref name="Steam removed">[https://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]].
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/203850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1375 Steam Users' Forums]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row|1= developer |2= http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 |3= GFWL |4= |5= |6= Windows }}
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{{Availability/row|1= developer |2= https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 |3= GFWL |4=The link works, but installation fails due to a network error. |5= |6= Windows |7= unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace |  | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamer.no/artikler/microsoft-legger-ned-games-for-windows-markedet/136450|title=Microsoft legger ned Games for Windows-markedet|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 203850 | Steam, GFWL | |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] and a [https://live.xbox.com/Account/Signin Microsoft account] ([[Games for Windows - LIVE#Creating a local profile|local profile]]s are not supported).
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=no}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename intro file}}
 
# Run [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar as an administrator.
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
# Open <code>CoreContent.pak</code>.
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# Open {{file|CoreContent.pak}} with an archive program like [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip].
# Go into <code>UI\Video\Intro\</code>
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# Go into {{folder|UI\Video\Intro}}
# Delete <code>mgs.usm</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|mgs.usm}}.
 
# Close the program.
 
# Close the program.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft\Flight}}
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{{Game data/config|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>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players\{{p|uid}}\Career\Controls\standard.XML</code>
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{{ii}} Input settings are stored in {{file|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players\{{p|uid}}\Career\Controls\standard.XML}}.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\Flight\Players}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Microsoft Flight video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Microsoft Flight video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/microsoft-flight/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/microsoft-flight/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Integrated into general graphics settings.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Integrated into general graphics settings.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Set in Options, Graphics.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Set in Options, Graphics.
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Ms-flight-keys.jpg|Remapping keys for the [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]].}}
 
{{Image|Ms-flight-keys.jpg|Remapping keys for the [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]].}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = Supports DirectInput and XInput controllers.
 
|controller support notes  = Supports DirectInput and XInput controllers.
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Microsoft Flight audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Microsoft Flight audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, UI Sounds, Sound Effects and Dialog.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, UI Sounds, Sound Effects and Dialog.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes; game pause can be configured in Options, Gameplay.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes; game pause can be configured in Options, Gameplay.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = unknown
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
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The Steam version is no longer supported.<ref name="Steam removed"/> You can either install the [http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 Games for Windows Marketplace] version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play.
 
The Steam version is no longer supported.<ref name="Steam removed"/> You can either install the [http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 Games for Windows Marketplace] version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Games for Windows Marketplace version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install Games for Windows Marketplace version}}
 
 
# Install the [http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 Games for Windows Marketplace] version of Microsoft Flight.
 
# Install the [http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800962 Games for Windows Marketplace] version of Microsoft Flight.
# Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with your existing saves, achievements and DLC.
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# Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with 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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the game through Steam|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install the game through Steam}}
 
  
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:
+
Although the Steam version is no longer supported, the game can still be downloaded and played through Steam for the existing owners. If any DLC for the game was activated on Steam in the past, the entry should appear in the library, allowing to install the game. However, if the game has not been purchased, it can still be installed using Steam's install URL:
 
# Launch Steam
 
# Launch Steam
# Open the steam://install/203850 URL in your browser
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# Open the <code>steam://install/203850</code> URL in a browser
 
# That should open a new Steam window with install option, and you should be able to install the game
 
# That should open a new Steam window with install option, and you should be able to install the game
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} 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.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
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{{ii}} Upon first launch, the game will prompt a serial key obtained from Games for Windows Marketplace, so launching the game through Steam '''may''' be possible only for existing players.{{CN|date=August 2015}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
===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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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.
 
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.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Deleteing Catroot Files|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205183006/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2680810 Error - Games for Windows - LIVE failed to initialize &#91;FIX / SOLUTION&#93; - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Deleteing Catroot Files|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2680810 Error - Games for Windows - LIVE failed to initialize &#91;FIX / SOLUTION&#93; - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
Some users have reported success by following the steps provided on the [https://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 [https://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:
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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).
 
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).
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable additional monitor(s)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{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)
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# In the "Multiple displays" option, select "Show desktop only on 1" (1 being your main monitor)
 
# Restart the game
 
# Restart the game
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Try alt-tabbing back to desktop and then back to the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Try alt-tabbing back to desktop and then back to the game}}
 
 
* Alternatively, alt-tabbing to the desktop and back to the game may eventually fix the issue
 
* Alternatively, alt-tabbing to the desktop and back to the game may eventually fix the issue
 
* The second monitor will go black, and won't be usable for the duration of game, however.
 
* The second monitor will go black, and won't be usable for the duration of game, however.
 
* The issue may come back with subsequent alt-tabbings.
 
* The issue may come back with subsequent alt-tabbings.
 +
}}
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==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|recHD    = 30 GB
 
|recHD    = 30 GB
 
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
 
|recGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
|recGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
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|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:09, 28 July 2023

Microsoft Flight
Microsoft Flight cover
Developers
Microsoft Studios Vancouver
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Release dates
Windows February 29, 2012
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time, Relaxed
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Simulation, Open world, Vehicle simulator
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Realistic
Series Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight on MobyGames
Microsoft Flight on Wikipedia
Microsoft Flight Simulator 1982
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 2.0 1983
Microsoft Flight Simulator (Mac) 1986
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 3.0 1988
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 4.0 1989
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 5.0 1993
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 5.1 1995
Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 1996
Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 1997
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 1999
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 2001
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 2003
Microsoft Flight Simulator X 2006
Microsoft Flight 2012
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 2024

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Microsoft Flight is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation, open world and vehicle simulator game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.

The game stopped receiving updates as of July 2012.[1] The game was removed from Steam store and the Steam version is no longer supported,[2] see Launching the game through Steam.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
AVSIM sub-forum
FlightSim sub-forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website (unavailable)
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The link works, but installation fails due to a network error.
Windows
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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[3]
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows
All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename intro file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Open CoreContent.pak with an archive program like 7-Zip.
  3. Go into UI\Video\Intro
  4. Delete or rename mgs.usm.
  5. Close the program.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 2]
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
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Flight\Players
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Resolutions above 1280x720.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Can be changed in game using zoom commands.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Integrated into general graphics settings.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Integrated into general graphics settings.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default. Set in Options, Graphics.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Remapping keys for the Xbox 360 Controller.
Remapping keys for the Xbox 360 Controller.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, UI Sounds, Sound Effects and Dialog.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Enabled by default. Set in Options, Gameplay.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always mutes; game pause can be configured in Options, Gameplay.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Requires a Microsoft account.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3074
UDP 88, 3074
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

Issues fixed

Launching the game through Steam

The Steam version is no longer supported.[2] You can either install the Games for Windows Marketplace version in order to play, or use a Steam URL to play.

Install Games for Windows Marketplace version[citation needed]
  1. Install the Games for Windows Marketplace version of Microsoft Flight.
  2. Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with existing saves, achievements and DLC.
  3. This version of the game will now work; the Steam version can be deleted.
Install the game through Steam[citation needed]

Although the Steam version is no longer supported, the game can still be downloaded and played through Steam for the existing owners. If any DLC for the game was activated on Steam in the past, the entry should appear in the library, allowing to install the game. However, if the game has not been purchased, it can still be installed using Steam's install URL:

  1. Launch Steam
  2. Open the steam://install/203850 URL in a browser
  3. That should open a new Steam window with install option, and you should be able to install the game

Notes

Upon first launch, the game will prompt a serial key obtained from Games for Windows Marketplace, so launching the game through Steam may be possible only for existing players.[citation needed]

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.

Deleteing Catroot Files[4]

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. It can be conducted as follows:

  1. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
    • %WINDIR%\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
  2. Locate all tmp*.cat files and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step.
  3. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
    • %WINDIR%\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}
  4. Locate all kb*.cat files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step.
  5. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
    • %WINDIR%\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
  6. Locate all kb*.cat files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step.
  7. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
  8. Locate all oem*.* files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step.
  9. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
  10. Locate the cmd.exe file, right-click the file, and then select Run as administrator.
  11. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter:
    • net stop cryptsvc
  12. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter:
    • ren %WINDIR%\system32\catroot2 catroot2_renamed
  13. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter:
    • net start cryptsvc
  14. Exit the command prompt and launch the game.

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).

Disable additional monitor(s)[citation needed]
  1. Right click Windows desktop and choose the Screen Resolution menu.
  2. In the "Multiple displays" option, select "Show desktop only on 1" (1 being your main monitor)
  3. Restart the game
Try alt-tabbing back to desktop and then back to the game[citation needed]
  • Alternatively, alt-tabbing to the desktop and back to the game may eventually fix the issue
  • The second monitor will go black, and won't be usable for the duration of game, however.
  • The issue may come back with subsequent alt-tabbings.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support


Notes

  1. Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, requires a Microsoft account - local profiles are not supported.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References