[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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Have you tried to follow TedStrikerTA209 instructions ?:

[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

The issue is solved for me now. Here are the instructions, that I obtained from the Zendesk, just in case anyone else is still facing this issue… Instructions were: Some missing or corrupted updates can prevent the app from running correctly. CLEAN INSTALLATION: For step-by-step instructions, go to How to repair or remove and do a clean install of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Microsoft Store. NOTE: Make sure to delete all Sim files before re-installing (excluding Community folder content) …