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EHM-2131 Bruce:
Hello All, need a bit of advice, Just came back from a few days way now i cannot start FS9 was working ok , have reinstalled a fresh copy of FS9  but that will not run also have tried most of the usual things but to no avail. nothing has been downloaded for a long time so cannot get my head round why it should stop working in the first place it is showing in my programme   files  but clicking on the file will not works nether will the short cut on the desktop any help appreciated Best Regards Bruce EHM2131

Using Windows 7    and update 1 

Running it as administrator

EHM-1392 Justin:
Haven't used FS9 in a long time, but first thing I check when .exe don't open anymore is scan for viruses hijacking .exes. Probably you've gone over this solution as well. Also try cleaning up the .cfg or replacing it with a vanilla one.

My experience is that it won't be any new aircraft or scenery though, as problems with them would show up later as it's starting up.

MSFS is so unstable at times, it's so frustrating. But there's a lot of community help available on the usual websites that might give other hints.

Sorry not to be able to give you anything concrete, but do try your virus scanner. Good luck!

EHM-1838 Andrew:
Hello
There are lots posts on this subject at Avsim
Its to do with a file that's Downoaded and installed automatically by windows update
I can't remember the file number of hand but I can find it for you if you want.
I suggest you make  sure that you change your windows update settings from 'download and Install automatically' to download but let you decide which files to install.
This way you can check what exactly windows update is trying to install and whether it may affect your sim.
As I say there were lot posts on this topic at avsim (I no longer visit there)
But also Fscom had posts on this too.
The good news is that once that file has been located it can be removed and your sim will start normally again.
Anyways i may not have been very clear in my reply, but someone with more knowledge than myself may chip in.

Andy

EHM-1838 Andrew:
Hello again.
Please go to FlightSim.com
Go to the FlightSim 2004 Forum.
Read the topic "Sim won't load"
That will tell you all you need to know on the subject .
And importantly a solution to your problem.

Cheers Andy

EHM-2131 Bruce:
Hello Andrew, Thanks for the info l have found the file it is KB3086255 down loaded on the 14 Sept has anyone using FS9 had a problem with this, not being computer literate l am a bit unsure about removing files as there appears to be a security issue if it is removed, thanks for the tip on the download, Regards Bruce EHM-2131

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