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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
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Special Server Maintenance
Just when you think you have everything running some what better...
You get a message from the Hosting company. Short story they need to move us to a new server. I have been working with them to plan a good date for all concerned. Here is what we have come up with as a schedule.
- November 4th 17:00 -5UTC shut off the forums and start backup proceedures. During this time there will be no access to the forums or the Resource Section.
- November 5th Continue with Backups and download same until complete.
- November 6th 7:00 turn over server to hosting company to move system to new server
- November 7th - 8th restore backups and upgrade forum software.
If all goes well we should be back online on November 8th.
To keep you updated we will post updates on AVSIM forums.
Thank you for your support.
Purchased the Sim - whereis the download?
- Thread starter Fnerg
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Fed up instaling... nothing is worth this
Yes, a Canadian here, and I did start to see the product download. It was so slow, that I had to curtail the download after 5 hours. Next day, I tried to restart the download, but without any visible success. I had an icon in the Start menu, entitled "Microsoft Flight Simulator", but pressing this was a total waste of time. I tried going through the Microsoft Store, found my purchase, and a button to press, but again, pressing this button was a waste of time... it did nothing. The problem for me is that I don't even know where the executable is, so all I can do is press buttons that don't seem to do anything. I'm so fed up with the installation process, that I've requested a refund. I've installed hundreds, if not thousands, of apps in my time from way back in the old Windows 3.1 up to Windows 10 Pro, and I have never come across such a problematic install. So it's Goodbye MSFS and welcome back P3D
Yes, a Canadian here, and I did start to see the product download. It was so slow, that I had to curtail the download after 5 hours. Next day, I tried to restart the download, but without any visible success. I had an icon in the Start menu, entitled "Microsoft Flight Simulator", but pressing this was a total waste of time. I tried going through the Microsoft Store, found my purchase, and a button to press, but again, pressing this button was a waste of time... it did nothing. The problem for me is that I don't even know where the executable is, so all I can do is press buttons that don't seem to do anything. I'm so fed up with the installation process, that I've requested a refund. I've installed hundreds, if not thousands, of apps in my time from way back in the old Windows 3.1 up to Windows 10 Pro, and I have never come across such a problematic install. So it's Goodbye MSFS and welcome back P3D
Fnerg
SOH-CM-2023
Sorry to hear that gdavej. Since this is the release date, we have to be a little patient. Seems the Microsoft team is dealing with these issues and honestly, things can only improve from this point. I don't mind the glitches, I'm still excited to be a part of the new simulator. I hope you reconsider.
Well, I can report I waited, and kept checking back, logging into my Microsoft account as my order said paid for, that I "owned the game" but that it was not available. Well on my 10th attempt around 1am on the 19th, it was available and the install button was lit up! I pressed, and have been downloading since last night. This morning I had 14gig and the total is 94gig. I have a ways to go still. And as a side note, a bit of a shocker that the premium deluxe simulator costs $183. Oh well, I'm on my way - no regrets!
Well, I can report I waited, and kept checking back, logging into my Microsoft account as my order said paid for, that I "owned the game" but that it was not available. Well on my 10th attempt around 1am on the 19th, it was available and the install button was lit up! I pressed, and have been downloading since last night. This morning I had 14gig and the total is 94gig. I have a ways to go still. And as a side note, a bit of a shocker that the premium deluxe simulator costs $183. Oh well, I'm on my way - no regrets!