[1.29.28.0] Clean install on a new PC : You are missing packages that are essential to run Microsoft Flight Simulator. Please update the application and try again

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I’m unclear as to what Code of Conduct requirement states that you can’t link to another post inside the MSFS Forum. That’s allowable in most cases.

This is possibly the post you’re referring to.

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/fixed-on-live-1-19-8-0-you-are-missing-packages-that-are-essential-to-run-microsoft-flight-simulator-please-update-the-application-and-try-again/427269/20?u=casualclick