Remove FSX completely

[vmx12]

Hello!


I have uninstalled FSX Gold in reverse order but don't know how to remove FSX entries from the Registry. There are also some scattered files (audio, panel, etc.) on HD and it could take forever to hunt down every single file.


I am also nervous about using a Registry cleaner because I've read it can wreak havoc on your system, depending on what it removes.


Is there a be-all, end-all removal tool that will actually "scavenger" for any/all FSX entries throughout the entire hard drive and remove them safely so I can perform a fresh install?


Thanks!

Darrin

 

[Anneke]

See here:http://www.avsim.com/topic/480344-how-do-i-uninstall-fsx-steam-version/

It's about FSX-SE but the same goes for FSX.

(3) Deleting the 2 FSX (Microsoft Games) Keys in the Registry Editor


To access the Registry Editor

Type Run into your Windows search bar.


This will bring up the Run Dialog box.

Type Regedit and Click Ok

We are now in the Registry Editor


1. Deleting the FSX (Microsoft Games) key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER


Left Click on the little white arrow beside HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Follow the path shown in the image below HKEY_CURRENT_USER ► Software ► Microsoft ► Microsoft Games

Right Click on Microsoft Games and Delete

2. Deleting the FSX (Microsoft Games) key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Left Click on the little white arrow beside HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Follow the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ► Software ► Wow6432Node ► Microsoft ► Microsoft Games

Right Click on Microsoft Games and Delete

X out of the Registry editor.


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[Lane Street]

See here:http://www.avsim.com/topic/480344-how-do-i-uninstall-fsx-steam-version/

It's about FSX-SE but the same goes for FSX.

(3) Deleting the 2 FSX (Microsoft Games) Keys in the Registry Editor


To access the Registry Editor

Type Run into your Windows search bar.


This will bring up the Run Dialog box.

Type Regedit and Click Ok

We are now in the Registry Editor


1. Deleting the FSX (Microsoft Games) key in HKEY_CURRENT_USER


Left Click on the little white arrow beside HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Follow the path shown in the image below HKEY_CURRENT_USER ► Software ► Microsoft ► Microsoft Games

Right Click on Microsoft Games and Delete

2. Deleting the FSX (Microsoft Games) key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Left Click on the little white arrow beside HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Follow the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ► Software ► Wow6432Node ► Microsoft ► Microsoft Games

Right Click on Microsoft Games and Delete

X out of the Registry editor.


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Geez, when I look in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ► Software ► Wow6432Node ► Microsoft ► Microsoft Games I see entries for software other than FSX. So deleting that key might not be such a good idea.

Expand that key and delete the FSX key if you wish.

 

[vmx12]

Thank you

Thank you, Anneke!

 

[vmx12]

Oops...one more quick question

So, I don't need to run this kb928080 to clean out any remaining pieces of FSX in Registry?

Or run a licensing reset tool to avoid the 1722 error?

I ran across this tidbit on another forum.

 

[Anneke]

Never had that problem.

And yes only delete the FSX key's

 

[Anneke]

Here are two tools to check the registry:
1. FSX Registry Utility: https://www.tweakfs.com/store/free_tools.php
2. Registry Fix Tool: https://fullterrain.com/freeware

 

[dhazelgrove]

If you use Ccleaner, select the registry tab and run a scan.
It'll find whatever is left over and you can remove it.

Dave

 

[vmx12]

Okay, thanks again Guys!