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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 won’t install/ won’t launch
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Updated onMay 30, 2022
updated onMay 30, 2022
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The new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 looks like one of thebest simulator gamesand for the ones that succeeding in installing it didn’t disappoint.
However, after Microsoft launched the new game, a lot of people complained on Twitter and Reddit (1,2,3,4,5) either because they are unable to install it or run it.
To eliminate one of the possible issues, first, check if you meet the minimum requirements for your computer to run the game:
What can I do if I can’t install Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?
First, double-check if you have at least 150 GB of free space because that is the main problem for not being to install the game.
Because Microsoft just released the game, there might be issues with properly downloading it.
If you are stuck installing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the solution is to uninstall it and reinstall it fresh. To make sure you uninstall it properly, use aprofessional uninstalling software.
With those having a problem with downloading it, run the following line inCommand Prompt:netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal
Did you try to install the game from the official source? Hit the button below to get the game from Microsoft.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
What can I do if Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 won’t start or freezes?
For some users, closing and restarting the game whether they were running it in Windows 10 or Xbox worked so you should try this first.
Another solution is to run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 as Administrator.
Another userpointedout that he solved this problem by changing the resolution from 3440×1440 to 1920×1080.
We hope that these solutions helped you. If you have any other problems or solutions leave us a line in the Comments section below.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 wasreleased yesterday.
A lot of people reportedproblems with installing and running the new game.Microsoft didn’t solve the problem yet. Windowsreport.com wrote first about this issue and we presented a few workarounds and solutions.
More about the topics:Game issues,gaming
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
