Since yeterday I have not been able to get the update. When I start the game I am not prompted for any updates and the game just starts and runs as usual. I’m currently running version 1.21.13.0. I logged out of my X Box account and logged back in. Same thing. In the game if I sign out of my ac…

I’m trying everything you posted for my awful issues. . . Doing everything I can before pulling the trigger on a Win reload. Thanks for all the pointers!

All is well again. I uninstalled Gaming Services using Windows PowerShell and reinstalled it and that fixed everything. Thanks all for your assistance. Much appreciated. In the Windows search bar, type Windows PowerShell In the menu, select “Run as administrator” In the Administrator: Windows P…

I took the long winded approach and re-installed Windows 11 (It needed doing for other reasons) so now am in the position of not only being unable to download the update (1.21.18) but also being unable to install MSFS2020 for exactly the same error messages. Might need to dust doiwn good old Lochee…

OMG its starting the program is starting to download (2% so far) I wonder if it was because I mentioned the Lockheed Martin program? Rob

Glad it worked out for you. It solved my problems.

always the same problems..when it is not one thing it is the other!

Hi, everyone, I can’t see the update either. All Windows 10 updates are done. No update to be found in the MS store. Simulator currently has version 1.21.13.0

Like other comments, I am sure the issue lies within ‘Gaming Services’ and/or Microsoft Store and would suggest repairing’ reset or reinstalling and then just keep trying through the Xbox App. Rob

This sim has the most awkward installation procedure in the solar system. Why not have the ability to update from within the sim? Press a big ugly Update button and have the sim close and start the update.

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