NOTE: If the issue with your installation appeared after moving the packages to a different folder, update the UserCfg.opt file instead of doing a clean install. See instructions: Can I choose or change the installation path? (Install on the D: drive instead of the C: drive for instance)
HOW TO REPAIR OR RESET MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
- In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Click on App Settings.
- On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.
HOW TO DO A CLEAN INSTALL
UNINSTALL MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
- In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Click on Uninstall.
- Click on Uninstall again to confirm your choice
- Once uninstalled, go to the default installation folder C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe and move any leftover files or folders to the Recycle Bin.
NOTE: If you have installed the packages in a custom folder, search for that folder instead.
REINSTALL MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR
You can reinstall the sim via the Microsoft Store app or via the Xbox app.
Via the Microsoft Store
- Bring up the Microsoft Store app
- By clicking on the Store icon in your taskbar
- By Pressing the WINDOW icon key on your keyboard and then typing "Store" > Open
- Click on the Library icon
- Click on the filter "Games"
- In the list, select Microsoft Flight Simulator then click Install.
- Once the app is installed, click on Open to launch Microsoft Flight Simulator.
- Sign in to Microsoft Flight Simulator with the Microsoft Account (Xbox Live account) used to purchase the game.
- Using the checkboxes, select the additional content you want to download and install (You can also choose to install your additional content later once the base sim is installed.)
- Click Update to start downloading the packages.
Via the Xbox app
- Download the Game Pass for PC app from this link: Xbox Game Pass for PC
Sign in with your Microsoft account to access your games, subscriptions, and Xbox profile.
- Open the Xbox app.
- Select Profile & settings in the upper right corner and then select Sign in.
- Windows will automatically find your account info. If you don’t recognize the Xbox profile shown, select Switch accounts and then enter a different Microsoft account.
If you aren’t sure what the email address is for your Microsoft account, see:
If you aren’t sure what the password is for your Microsoft account, see:
If you’re having trouble finding the PC gaming content associated with your Windows device, see:
- Select the Game Pass tab, and then choose Microsoft Flight Simulator from the catalog or type it in the search box.
- On the game’s page, select Install and then follow the prompts.
- Select Microsoft Flight Simulator from the search results
- Select install the game and follow the instructions
- Once the app is installed, click on Play to launch Microsoft Flight Simulator.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account
- Using the checkboxes, select the additional content you want to download and install (You can also choose to install your additional content later once the base sim is installed.)
- Click Update to start downloading the packages.
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