Microsoft Flight Simulator down or not working? crashes or problems?

Reported Problems

by Daniel

Aug 06 2022

I am having problems with the game it starts up just fine but when you load a airport it crashes. Ive done about everything power cycle reinstalled the game still not working

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Troubleshooting Microsoft Flight Simulator: How to Fix Common Problems and Isuses

Common fixes:

Clear the Cache of Your PC or Console
Update Microsoft Flight Simulator game Licenses (PS Only).
Power cycling your console (PlayStation 4 & Xbox One): Turn off your console » unplug power-cable for 1min. » Plug power-cable back » restart console » Run Microsoft Flight Simulator again.
Install Missing Multiplayer packages.

How to Fix Microsoft Flight Simulator Game Server Connection Problems:

Reset Winsock:
- Press » Search bar » and type CMD. Now, Right-click Command Prompt when it comes up as a result and select Run as administrator.
  In Command Prompt, type 'netsh winsock reset' and hit Enter (on your keyboard).
  Now, Restart your computer and Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator and check if the issue persists.
Close all other Internet connected apps.
Restart your network (modem or wi-fi).

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