FSX reset activation code on Windows 10

Question

Hi, I am trying to reset the activation code for FSX on a new Windows10 system, Any ideas or help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hi Dave,

Thank you for the reply.

Try the following steps and check if it helps.

1. Press 'Windows key + R' together to open 'Run command'.
2. Type 'regedit.exe' without quotes, and press enter.
3. Navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class{4d36e967-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
4. On the right side, double click on Upperfilters.
5. Change the value from 0 to PartMgr (case sensitive)
6. Click 'Ok'.

Restart the system and check if the issue persists.

Disclaimer: The registry is a database in Windows that contains important information about system hardware, installed programs and settings, and profiles of each of the user accounts on the computer. Windows often reads and updates the information in the registry. Normally software programs make registry changes automatically. You should not make unnecessary changes to the registry. Changing registry files incorrectly can cause Windows to stop working or make Windows report the wrong information.

Please take a backup of the registry. Follow the steps given in the link

Hope it helps.

Naveen M

Microsoft Community - Moderator

Answer 2

Hello Naveen M,

Thank you for your reply,

Answer to your questions,

I have used the activation code before ( the number in the DVD case.)

I have copied from my old computer and pasted to a new computer as I did not want lose some of my add ons.

Initially, when I load the program error code 1-80004005 is comes up.

When I then run the program after half an hour the same message appears.

I have bought a new computer as my old was slow.

From the half hour I do get on to FSX everything is now fantastic.

Any help would be appreciated.

Best regards

Dave Ambrose.

Answer 3

Hi Dave,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Is the activation code used before?
2. Are you trying to activate Flight Simulator X on a second computer?
3. Are you getting any error code or error message, while trying to activate?
4. What do you mean by 'reset the activation code for FSX on a new Windows 10 system'?

Please reply back with the answers.

Regards,

Naveen M

Microsoft Community - Moderator