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'''Microsoft Flight''' is a 2012 [[Gaming Glossary#Freemium|free-to-play]] game developed and released by [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Studios (game studio)|Microsoft Studios]] for the [[Windows]] platform. It is the sequel to the now discontinued ''[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Flight Simulator|Microsoft Flight Simulator]]'' series. The game runs smoothly on most systems and is well optimised for running on low-end setups. | '''Microsoft Flight''' is a 2012 [[Gaming Glossary#Freemium|free-to-play]] game developed and released by [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Studios (game studio)|Microsoft Studios]] for the [[Windows]] platform. It is the sequel to the now discontinued ''[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Flight Simulator|Microsoft Flight Simulator]]'' series. The game runs smoothly on most systems and is well optimised for running on low-end setups. | ||
| − | =Windows= | + | = Windows = |
| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{DRM Table| | {{DRM Table| | ||
{{DRM Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/Microsoft-Flight/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044d5308d2 Games For Windows Live]| {{ID|GFWL}} | All versions use [[Games For Windows Live (GFWL)]].}} | {{DRM Table/row| [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/Microsoft-Flight/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044d5308d2 Games For Windows Live]| {{ID|GFWL}} | All versions use [[Games For Windows Live (GFWL)]].}} | ||
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Users should note that it is preferable to download the Steam version as available [[Gaming Glossary#Downloadable Content|DLC]] is cheaper than if purchased through Games For Windows Live. | Users should note that it is preferable to download the Steam version as available [[Gaming Glossary#Downloadable Content|DLC]] is cheaper than if purchased through Games For Windows Live. | ||
| − | ==Video Settings== | + | == Video Settings == |
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
|widescreen_resolution=true | |widescreen_resolution=true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input Settings== | + | == Input Settings == |
{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
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|controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller Support|Controller Support]]. | |controller_support_notes=See [[#Controller Support|Controller Support]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Ms-flight-keys.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Remapping keys for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]] in Flight.]] |
| − | ===Key Remapping=== | + | === Key Remapping === |
Flight includes the ability to remap all game and aircraft controls to suit the preferences of the user, including those of gamepads and joysticks. | Flight includes the ability to remap all game and aircraft controls to suit the preferences of the user, including those of gamepads and joysticks. | ||
| − | ===Controller Support=== | + | === Controller Support === |
| − | The game offers full support for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]], as well as most standard [[joystick | + | The game offers full support for the [[Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller For Windows]], as well as most standard [[joystick]]s and many gamepads, with Microsoft attempting to make the game compatible with as much hardware as possible.<ref> |
http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/10/2697548/microsoft-flight-hands-on-video-ces-2012</ref> The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]]. Microsoft have said that [[Kinect]] support is a possibility for the future, although it remains currently unsupported. | http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/10/2697548/microsoft-flight-hands-on-video-ces-2012</ref> The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see [[#Key Remapping|Key Remapping]]. Microsoft have said that [[Kinect]] support is a possibility for the future, although it remains currently unsupported. | ||
| − | ==Issues and Fixes== | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | ===Error 800b0100 on Startup=== | + | === 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:<ref>http://forum.avsim.net/topic/364215-start-up-error/</ref> | 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:<ref>http://forum.avsim.net/topic/364215-start-up-error/</ref> | ||
<pre>Games for Windows - LIVE filed to reinitialize. | <pre>Games for Windows - LIVE filed to reinitialize. | ||
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#Exit the command prompt and launch the game. | #Exit the command prompt and launch the game. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq_BaseTemplate | {{SysReq_BaseTemplate | ||
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| − | =General Information= | + | = General Information = |
| − | ==Forums== | + | == Forums == |
* [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1375 Steam sub-forum] | * [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1375 Steam sub-forum] | ||
* [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum] | * [http://forum.avsim.net/forum/365-the-microsoft-flight-forum/ AVSIM sub-forum] | ||
* [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum] | * [http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/forumdisplay.php?67-Microsoft-Flight FlightSim sub-forum] | ||
| − | ==Community Sites== | + | == Community Sites == |
* [http://steamcommunity.com/games/microsoftflight Steam Community Group] | * [http://steamcommunity.com/games/microsoftflight Steam Community Group] | ||
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[Flight Simulator 2004]] | + | * [[Flight Simulator 2004]] |
| − | *[[Microsoft Flight Simulator X]] | + | * [[Microsoft Flight Simulator X]] |
| − | =References= | + | = References = |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | [[Category:Game]] [[Category:Windows]] | + | [[Category:Game]] |
| + | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 12 September 2012
Microsoft Flight is a 2012 free-to-play game developed and released by Microsoft Studios for the Windows platform. It is the sequel to the now discontinued Microsoft Flight Simulator series. The game runs smoothly on most systems and is well optimised for running on low-end setups.
Windows
Availability
Users should note that it is preferable to download the Steam version as available DLC is cheaper than if purchased through Games For Windows Live.
Video Settings
Input Settings
Remapping keys for the Xbox 360 Controller For Windows in Flight.
Key Remapping
Flight includes the ability to remap all game and aircraft controls to suit the preferences of the user, including those of gamepads and joysticks.
Controller Support
The game offers full support for the Xbox 360 Controller For Windows, as well as most standard joysticks and many gamepads, with Microsoft attempting to make the game compatible with as much hardware as possible.[1] The keys are fully rebindable, and the Y-axis can be inverted if the player desires - see Key Remapping. Microsoft have said that Kinect support is a possibility for the future, although it remains currently unsupported.
Issues and Fixes
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:[2]
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)
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.[3] It can be conducted as follows:
- Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
tmp*.catfiles and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
kb*.catfiles and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}
- Locate all
kb*.catfiles and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\inf
- Locate all
oem*.*files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step. - Click Start, search Run, launch and type:
C:\Windows\System32
- Locate the
cmd.exefile, right-click the file, and then select Run as administrator. - At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
net stop cryptsvc
- At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2_renamed
- At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
net start cryptsvc
- Exit the command prompt and launch the game.