Daniel Oordt Posted June 25, 2009 at 07:42 PM Posted June 25, 2009 at 07:42 PM Hello, Today I headed to the store to buy a fresh copy of FS9 for my Macbook Pro. I run Windows Vista Business 32 Bit via Bootcamp. After having removed my prior version of FS9, that was running on XP before I upgraded to Vista, I installed the new copy. There were no problems with the installation, and everything went well. That is, until I tried to run the game. The splash screen appears, good, then the screen turns black... good, but then it starts flashing and returns to the desktop, closing Flight Simulator 9. I searched google and went to the Microsoft website where there is a 11 step guide on how to fix problems, with no success. I was wondering, if any of you Vista users out here have had the same issue? Is there a way around it? Your help is greatly appreciated! Specs: Macbook Pro 17' Windows Vista Business (6,0 Build 6002) Default System BIOS Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T9500 @ 2.60GHZ 4GB RAM 32-Bit Operating System 250GB Drive @ 7200rpm Nvidia 8600M GT Direct X 10 Daniel Oordt - OD • FIR Chief - CZVR Vancouver //// United Airlines. It's Time To Fly. In loving memory of Dominic Durden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted June 25, 2009 at 10:30 PM Posted June 25, 2009 at 10:30 PM Why did you buy a second copy of FS9 again? Did you mean FSX? http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Oordt Posted June 25, 2009 at 10:40 PM Author Posted June 25, 2009 at 10:40 PM I am currently in Holland, and my FS9 cd is in Canada, so there is no way to get it. Daniel Oordt - OD • FIR Chief - CZVR Vancouver //// United Airlines. It's Time To Fly. In loving memory of Dominic Durden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morris 920567 Posted June 26, 2009 at 01:14 AM Posted June 26, 2009 at 01:14 AM hehe, that would be a good reason. I'm an XP user, so hopefully someone will be along to help soon. http://www.execjetva.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted June 26, 2009 at 01:26 AM Posted June 26, 2009 at 01:26 AM have you tried the normal fall backs of running as an admin, and using the XP compatibility mode? Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Oordt Posted June 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM Author Posted June 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM Yes, I have tried all of that with no luck. Daniel Oordt - OD • FIR Chief - CZVR Vancouver //// United Airlines. It's Time To Fly. In loving memory of Dominic Durden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry James 901346 Posted June 26, 2009 at 05:34 PM Posted June 26, 2009 at 05:34 PM Yes, I have tried all of that with no luck. At a glance it appears that you might have a video drivers issue. FS9 is quiet compatible with Vista. I've never tested XP mode. Some people say they set that. I find the only compatibility check is to turn off Aero. FSX needs it turned off also. It's automatically turned off by FSX. You have it automatically turned off when you start FS9 by checking disable desktop composition. Check your video drivers. Also try running in Windows mode rather than full screen mode. -- L. James -- L. D. James [email protected] www.apollo3.com/~ljames sticky: Not a regular post, but a special thread/message stuck to the top with special meaning… containing important forum information. For FSInn/VATSIM issues, please test the FSInn Installation sticky and linked FAQ. It really works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees Klavers 1112732 Posted July 11, 2009 at 05:24 PM Posted July 11, 2009 at 05:24 PM My experience is that FSX and Vista Home 32 also do not always work together as one would hope. I bought an XPS having sufficient power, started with Vista and with FSX, SP1 and SP2 both of FSX, Copilot and FSinn which worked well after having solved some sound problems, until automatic updates were installed which did not even allow me to start FSX. Vista's update SP2 could not be installed and thereafter FSX asked for this update which Vista refused to install (code 643 errors etc.). I Deleted all earlier MSXML files, and then reinstalled Vista without any update (of the Christmas tree of 53 updates it had in mind to install). But now this update MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) which FSX earlier said it needed could be installed as sole update. FSX as above now works, safe that for some reason the whole system sometimes freezes which requires pushing the front button. I also fly and drive on the runway with another earlier used aircraft on my tail which ATC does not spot, but whose engines I can even hear. Would it be possible to integrate Copilot and FSinn for Vista and make it 'lighter'? They form a heavy burden for the PC. Hope this info will help some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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