How to Activate Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) is a flight simulation game that allows you to fly various aircraft and explore the world. The Acceleration Expansion Pack adds new features and missions to the game, such as carrier operations, helicopter missions, and racing scenarios. However, some users may encounter problems with activating the expansion pack after installing it on their Windows 10 computers. This article will show you how to solve this issue and enjoy the full features of FSX and Acceleration.
Why do I need to activate FSX and Acceleration?
When you install FSX and Acceleration, you need to enter the product keys that are provided with the DVDs or the digital download. These product keys are used to verify that you have a legitimate copy of the game and the expansion pack. If you do not activate FSX and Acceleration, you will only be able to play them in demo mode, which limits your gameplay to 30 minutes and does not allow you to save your progress or access online features.
How do I activate FSX and Acceleration?
To activate FSX and Acceleration, you need to follow these steps:
- Close FSX and run Registry Editor. You can do this by pressing Windows key + R and typing regedit in the Run box.
- Expand the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\4D36E967-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318
- After you find the key, double-click Upperfilters on the right side. You should see a value named PartMgr. If you see any other value, delete it and type PartMgr instead. Click OK.
- Restart your computer and run FSX. You should see an activation dialog box for Acceleration. Enter your product key and click Next.
- If the activation is successful, you should see a confirmation message. Click OK and enjoy the game.
How do I check if FSX and Acceleration are activated?
To check if FSX and Acceleration are activated, you can do the following:
- Start Free Flight in FSX. Click Help, and then click About. If there is no menu, press the ALT key.
- You should see the product ID number for both FSX and Acceleration. If the product ID number is missing, the product has not been activated.
- You can also check the version number of FSX. It should be 10.0.61637.0 for Acceleration. If it is lower, it means that you have not installed or activated Acceleration.
What if I still have problems with activating FSX and Acceleration?
If you still have problems with activating FSX and Acceleration, you can try these solutions:
- Make sure that you have entered the correct product keys for both FSX and Acceleration. You can find them on the DVD cases or in your digital download confirmation email.
- Make sure that you have installed both FSX and Acceleration as administrator in a directory outside the Program Files directory. This can prevent potential conflicts with Windows 10 security settings.
- Make sure that your internet connection is working properly and that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the activation process.
- Contact Microsoft support for further assistance. You can find their contact information [here].
We hope that this article has helped you activate FSX and Acceleration on your Windows 10 computer. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.