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Train Simulator (version 1) loads onto Windows 7 (64 bit), but some of the keys do not work.

Anonymous
2010-04-21T14:45:45+00:00

I have loaded the above simulation (from the original CD-Rom) onto my laptop which runs Windows 7 (64 bit). It appears to load ok. I have downloaded and installed the patches to upgrade to version 1.2 and also tried running it in Compatability Mode and as Administrator. The program appears to start whichever simulation activity I have selected, but I have found that some of the operating 'keys' are not working correctly, irrespective of which mode of traction I have selected.

The 'faulty ones are as follows:

Loco Brake 'Release' -- works on key ] but should be [

Loco Brake 'Apply'    --  works on key # but should be ]

Train Brake 'Release' -- works on key ; which is correct

Train Brake 'Apply'    --  should work on key ' but does not work on any key.                                                                              I have tried using the facility to change the key settings, but I'm unable to change them only delete them.

I have installed this program before on my old computer which used Windows XP and it works no problem.

Will I have to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional in order to get this to work.                                                                     Thanks for any help.                                                        Gordon.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-19T14:45:41+00:00

    Hi There.

    I have purchased a game Microsoft Train Simulator .

    I was able to install the game successfully on my PC however, when I try to run the game, it gives me an error

    Exact error message "Plz insert the correct CD Rom and restart application".

    Please help

    Thanks

    Anish

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-06-15T12:29:21+00:00

    Has anyone been able to use Raildriver, Windows 7 successfully ?

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-05-08T18:56:08+00:00

    Hi,

    I've managed to get the Train Sim working and most of the add-ons working too, I think this is because I've carried out what has been suggested above and also run it in XP (service Pack 3) mode, but I've still got the old problem that the keys I mentioned in the original post still do not perform their correct function.  I've had to allocate different keys to the functions which then seem to work as they should. 

     I've had someone load my original MSTS onto their computer which runs XP operating system and it loads ok and all the keys work their correctly allocated functions.  So the problem is not the original program.  Where I go from here I don't know.

    Thanks for sending your communication, I was begining to think that I was doing something wrong because I was the only person with that particular problem.

    Any ideas you technical guys ??

    Regards,

    Gordon.

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-04-22T14:43:44+00:00

    Hi Gordon.,

    Train Simulator version 1 is compatible with Windows 7 64bit edition. Click hereto verify.

    Some of the issues can be resolved with updated drivers or by upgrading your hardware. After updating or upgrading it is important that you use the Train Simulator Troubleshooter to reprofile your new hardware and drivers. To do this follow the steps below:

    1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Games, point to Train Simulator, and then click Train Simulator Troubleshooter.

       2. Click Change Video Driver.

       3. Click OK.

       4. Click Play Train Simulator.

    Also, keep your Windows 7 up to date by checking for Windows updates.

    Use your Start menu to check for updates

    Windows Update is included in Control Panel. In the future, to check for updates (or if this webpage doesn’t open Windows Update automatically):

    1. Click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.

    If the above suggestions do not help, uninstall and reinstall the game again and check.

    Refer the below link to uninstall or change the program

    Uninstall or change a program

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Uninstall-or-change-a-program

    You already have Windows 7 installed but you have not specified the version.

    Installing Windows 7 professional might not help because you already have Windows 7 installed which is 64bit.

    You may also post your query here: http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/Community/Pages/Forums.aspx

    Azeez Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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  5. Anonymous
    2010-04-25T11:39:16+00:00

    Hi Azeez,

    Thankyou for your reply.

    I have followed your suggestions, downloaded the updates and changed the Video Driver in Train Simulator troubleshooter, so for whatever reason I find I can now change the Keyboard settings for various functions, albeit to ones I wouldn't normally use. I find I can now run the various simulation activities okay.

    I have also tried loading some add-ons (which previously work okay on XP), the first one was 'East Coast 1' which took about 10 miutes to load, but does actually seem to work okay.  The second one I tried was 'London and South East', this again took over 10 minutes to load, but when I tried to run it the basic MSTS sceen came on then the whole program shut down.  I then tried 'EC1' which had previously worked, but this again shut down the whole program.  I've now uninstalled 'L&SE' and 'EC1' and the basic Train Simulator.

    I then re-loaded the Train Simulator which I have now got to work okay (with altered Keyboard settings).  Finally I loaded the 2 add-ons again and the same thing happened. 

    I've never had any problems with the Train Simulator or any of the many add-ons I've installed when using XP, only now when I'm using Windows 7 home Premium.

    I'm completely at a loss to know what to do next !

    Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    Regards, Gordon.

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