error ID=25

Question

Flt SimX worked on VISTA; when trying to load it now with Win7 get "error ID=25

Answer 1

Hi,

You may try uninstalling Flight Simulator X from your computer and try reinstalling and check if the issue gets fixed.Download AND install the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

Open the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility from the START menu. Should be located in:

START > Windows Installer Cleanup .

Find the FSX entry in the list, select it, and remove it

1.  Click START

2.  Click 'Control Panel'

3.  Click 'Folder Options'

4.  Uncheck 'Hide Hidden Files & Folders'

5.  Click 'Apply' at the bottom right

6.  Close out of all windows

7.  Click START

8.  Click 'Computer'

9.  Click 'Local Disk (C:)'

10. Go to Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X
11. If there are any files shown there, delete them
12. Afterwards, go back one folder and delete the Flight Simulator X folder
13. Once that is done, close out of all programs, restart the computer, and then try to install the game again

For more support.Please visit the link below to find a community that will offer the best support.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/Community/Pages/Forums.aspx

Thanks and Regards:

I. Suresh Kumar- Microsoft Support.

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Answer 2

Flt Simulator X worked  with VISTA. After upgrade to Win7 and re-installation of Flt SimX, I get a window saying "error ID=25" and cannot proceed to open program. "trouble shooting" shows an incompatiblity.