Nick Ullom 1041939 Posted October 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM Posted October 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM Hi guys. I downloaded FSX Service Pack 2 (SP2) and while it goes through installation, caching files.......caching files.... rolling back action . Then it says Microsoft Flight Simulator X Service Pack 2 Setup ended before completing installation. Your system has not been modified. To install this program at a later time, please run set-up again. Yeah and I did that... Any one have this issue before? and know a solution? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted October 29, 2009 at 08:54 AM Posted October 29, 2009 at 08:54 AM do you have SP1 installed, and are you using FSX acceleration? Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ullom 1041939 Posted November 2, 2009 at 03:17 PM Author Posted November 2, 2009 at 03:17 PM Yes, I have SP1 installed. NO accelleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted November 2, 2009 at 04:56 PM Posted November 2, 2009 at 04:56 PM XP or Vista? EDIT: looking at a quick web search seems most people that were having the issue in both OS's ended up uninstalling FSX and any addons then reinstalling them. if that doesn't work then you might be looking at the need of a fresh OS on your drive and try again Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ullom 1041939 Posted November 3, 2009 at 03:55 AM Author Posted November 3, 2009 at 03:55 AM Vista 64-bit Home Premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted November 3, 2009 at 08:37 AM Posted November 3, 2009 at 08:37 AM best advice i can give is to try uninstalling FSX and any addons and start fresh Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Klinebriel 1072329 Posted November 4, 2009 at 12:48 AM Posted November 4, 2009 at 12:48 AM I have had the same problem. Had to keep re-installing. Finally I gave up tryin' to use SP2. I do just fine w/ only SP1 installed. (I was told by someone that I need to turn off DirectX 10 - whatever - I believe my system is DX9) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Malan 995061 Posted November 4, 2009 at 05:13 AM Posted November 4, 2009 at 05:13 AM Before uninstalling and reinstalling FSX, you can roll back FSX to it's default 'fresh install' state by holding down the Ctrl key while opening FSX. This will remove all add-ons and it will look like a new install of FSX. Remember to always make backups. For me SP2 made a major difference to my frame rates, and I would definitely encourage you to install it. Jacques Malan VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Klinebriel 1072329 Posted November 4, 2009 at 02:46 PM Posted November 4, 2009 at 02:46 PM Is it posible to install SP2 Without having to restore FSX to new state. I would rather not lose and/or have to reinstall my add-on's. FSInn, multiple aircraft, not to mention my mission rewards etc.... Can I try to install sp2 "as is"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted November 4, 2009 at 03:13 PM Posted November 4, 2009 at 03:13 PM you should be able to pull your mission rewards from the application data folder... try either in the appdata folder of your username or in programdata located in your c:\ file you're looking for is called rewardsgranted or something like that. Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Klinebriel 1072329 Posted November 4, 2009 at 08:43 PM Posted November 4, 2009 at 08:43 PM Will I lose my add-on's? I had a heck of a time getting FSInn / Copilot to work correctly. I'd rather not go thru that again! Can I just install SP2 without losing anything?? Thanks for any help you can offer. btw: ref. FSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted November 5, 2009 at 07:09 AM Posted November 5, 2009 at 07:09 AM if you've been getting installation errors while trying to install SP2, then chances are you're going to need to repair or completely reinstall it from scratch. The FSInn/Copilot walk thru and FAQs will get you up and running before you can say vatsim. if you do have an issue after installing post in the FSInn forum and i'm sure we can get you squared away on no time... however most issues are easily solved using the FAQ. personally i have made it a habit to save all my add-ons on an external hard drive for just this type of issue. Pay-ware is easy just go to the website and download it again. Freeware if it was a drag n drop installation just copy your scenery add-on folder ect. Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Gray 841141 Posted November 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM Posted November 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM There is always alot of confusion when installing service packs and SDK's for FSX; I just bought the deluxe edition...the trick is not to install SP1a from acceleration pack; if you did this might even cause a conflict as SDK2 may only work with FSX-SP2. I know this is off topic but related. I am redoing my FSX install as I speak; one read says not to install either of the service packs if you have FSX-Acceleration; well I want SP2 I think, but SP2 does not have the code to run FSX Acceleration aircraft (!); so what is the workaround lol? You should install SP2 if you dont have FSX-Acceleration, but then again only multiplayers with SP2 will be able to see you and vice versa (I think - could be wrong here). An important note: FSX-Acceleration has SP1a - dont install it if you intend to run SDK2. My question is where FSX-SP2 comes in; I am thinking I should install it after FSX-Accelleration. However in your case, FSX-SP1 needs to be installed before installing FSX-Sp2; the FSX install should have done this. Hope this helps; my guess is you didnt have C++ 2005 x64 and it's SP1 installed. In your case, with 64bit, there are C++ redist for 64 bit - do you have those installed !? They are on microsoft. I am installing both C++ 2005/2008 both x86 and x64 versions and their SP1's; they should install and work seperately. You could be right too that DX10 may not work if you dont have the C++ 64bit installed or dont use it? I will be back after my install ! "Keep The Shiny Side Up And The Greasy Side Down !" Live Streaming Simulators KSP, TKOM, FSX, ARK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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