MS Issue Update to FS2004/FS9

bravedan · Post by **bravedan** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:41 pm

Errrr, this one came at me out of the blue.............seemingly just released.....

http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsi ... nloads.asp

27Mb (Thanks to Broadband)

Dave

Speedbird083 · Post by **Speedbird083** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:43 pm

Yeah, waiting for more feedback about issues with add-ons before I apply it.

Post by **martinhodgson** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:10 pm

I hope this is just an update and not an excuse for avoiding an FS2006 - which I doubt, but you never know. It would kill the myth of every alternative FS being good!

bravedan · Post by **bravedan** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:00 am

Martin, as if...............

Have now loaded it, and it went in OK and works fine.

It's not my usual style to say anything nice about MS (usually as in truth I I can't!!).............but this time they seem to have covered most eventualities....the process has a backup and return to pre-status process built in, and the readme is quite comprehensive.............

My FS2004 was not too loaded with Add-Ons though, it's my FS2002, which I still use, which still has the load of all the UK Scenery, Airports, etc, etc.

Still surprised that regular visiting of several FS sites had not flagged this update's issue into my ageing conciousness............I knew nothing of it till I stumbled over it.................

Dave

Speedbird083 · Post by **Speedbird083** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:13 am

There were rumours of Microsoft either cutting back on the frequency of it's simulation releases, or even getting out of the genre completely.
I vaguely remember someone posting a quote from Microsoft saying that they hadn't come out with anything official position on the matter, and that until they did, not to read into it.

MSTS 2 being culled probably did much to fuel such speculation, but I'd be very surprised if they didn't continue the with the brand.

166Driver · Post by **166Driver** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:19 am

Several of my friends claim that the patch gives an increase in frame rate. Others say the sim now crashes, either on loading, or a few minutes into the flight. There is an issue with the no cd patch, where if you use it you don't feel the benefits of the upgrade, and there is something about updating FSUIPC before installing the patch.

delticbob · Post by **delticbob** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:27 am

For what its worth, I have in the last week installed the MS XP Service Pack 2 (from CD) no problems, and likewise the FS9 update, (from download), again with no problems.

I have run the game

frequently since both installs & have noticed no sudden crashes, (other my aircraft at landing

), so for this one at least its business as usual.

Bob

CaldRail · Post by **CaldRail** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:45 am

No suprise really. Microsoft don't like competition and haven't the stomach for it. They like to dominate a software market. Windows, Office, that kind of thing. More profit.

BR7MT · Post by **BR7MT** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:48 am

I'm still waiting for them to see sense and do what the community want regarding the Combat Flight Simulator series.

i.e. we want FS2004 with guns!!!!

regards

Dan

bigvern · Post by **bigvern** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:48 pm

Actually I want a remake of DI's Tornado and Janes Longbow 2 (plus F15 Strike Eagle!).

Speedbird083 · Post by **Speedbird083** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:54 pm

I want a decent sim based around the Harrier, preferably RN or RAF.
Bored of F-16, FA-18 and F-22 sims.
Was disappointed with Lock On - Modern Air Combat.

aetcMarcus · Post by **aetcMarcus** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:16 pm

Hey guys,

Found this a week or 2 back on the net http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=26632 - pretty big download but well worth watching, Get to look around MSFS headquarters and see them working on MSFS 2006

Just a shame they don't show anything of it

Marcus