Microsoft Flight

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.

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. 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:

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. It can be conducted as follows:

1. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:

   C:\Windows\system32\CatRoot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}

2. Locate all tmp*.cat files and delete them. If no files are found advance to the next step.

1. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:

   C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}

2. Locate all kb*.cat files and delete them all. If no files are found advance to the next step.
3. Click Start, search Run, launch and type:

   C:\Windows\System32\catroot\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}

4. Locate all kb*.cat files 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.exe file, 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.

General Information

Forums

• Steam sub-forum
• AVSIM sub-forum
• FlightSim sub-forum

Community Sites

• Steam Community Group

See Also

• Flight Simulator 2004
• Microsoft Flight Simulator X