"Error Creating child window"

Question

What is "Error Creating child window" message when using Flight Sim?

Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Performance & system failures

Answer 1

James, my understanding is that the AMD is being appended there because they own the patent on 64 bit architecture and are enforcing it. We have a lot of question about why those (like myself) who have Intel components only are getting AMD updates and this is the reason I was given.

What I do with Windows Updates is give them time to sort themselves out unless they cause you problems. If so then I'd run the Windows Update Troubleshooter at Settings>Update & Security>Troubleshoot. If that isn't enough I'd just reinstall Windows Updater with this script: http://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-update-problem...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

Answer 2

Hi James,

We would like to verify if you are still experiencing issues with creating a child Windows for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

If you have any comments and suggestions about the game and Windows 10 features, you can download the Feedback Hub on this linkand send us your feedback. The Feedback Hub app lets you tell Microsoft about any problems you run into while using Windows 10 and send suggestions to help us improve your Windows experience. Sending a suggestion or reporting a problem can be as easy as finding feedback similar to yours and upvoting it.

To add a new feedback you may follow the steps below:

1. Select  Add new feedback next to the search bar.
2. Tell us whether you’re sending a problem or suggestion.
3. In the Summarize your issue box, provide a concise but clear title for your problem or suggestion.
4. In the Give us more detail (optional) box, you can give us more specific information, like how you encountered the problem.
5. Select a category that corresponds to your feedback. For example, if your printer stopped working, you’d select Hardware, Devices, and Drivers.
6. Select a subcategory—like Print for problems with printing.
7. (Optional) Step through the problem while capturing the steps so we can see what happened.
8. (Optional) Send a screenshot to help show the problem.
9. When you’re satisfied with your feedback, select Submit.

For more information about the Feedback Hub, you may visit this link.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post anytime.

Answer 3

Greg,  I have had the problem for over a month,  do you know when Windows will have a fix?  Thanks for your suggestions but no thanks to trying any of them.  I'm very disappointed with Windows and their updating.  I think a few other people are not happy as I read on the FSX forums.  James

Answer 4

Thanks Greg,  My update says "Failed to install on ‎11/‎15/‎2017 - 0x80070643".  Update was 2017-11 Cumulative Update for windows 10 Version 1709 for amd64-based Systems (K4048955).  What does the "amd" stand for?

James

Answer 5

Hi James. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year WIndows MVP here to help you.

Is this Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition? If so this is a known issue caused by Fall Creators Version 1709 which Lockheed Martin is working on with a patch expected this month. See https://steamcommunity.com/app/314160/discussio...

If this is Fall Creators Update Version 1709, which you can check at Settings>System>About, you can also roll it back at Settings>Update & Security>Recovery, then hide it using the same tool above until it matures.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.