Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Flight"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Run [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar as an administrator. | # Run [http://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or similar as an administrator. | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
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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. | ||
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# 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. | # Use the same Microsoft account in-game to continue with your existing saves, achievements and DLC. | ||
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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 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: | ||
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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| | + | {{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 [FIX / SOLUTION] - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
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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). | ||
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# 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) | # In Multiple displays option select "Show desktop only on 1" (1 being your main monitor) | ||
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* 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. |
Revision as of 23:22, 22 November 2017
Developers | |
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Microsoft Studios Vancouver | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 29, 2012 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- No longer being updated 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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website |
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM and a Microsoft account (local profiles are not supported).
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 1] |
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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 |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
- Requires a Microsoft account.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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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] |
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Install the game through Steam[citation needed] |
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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:
Notes
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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
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[3] |
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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:
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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] |
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Try alt-tabbing back to desktop and then back to the game[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7 SP1 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 960 3.20 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | 30 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 5670 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (203850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.