Can't Install - October Edition

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I finally caved in and bought MSFS after seeing that a VR beta program is opening up. I was an alpha and beta tester before if that makes any difference. The alpha / beta was fully uninstalled as far as I can tell.

I assumed that all the initial “can’t download”, “stuck downloading content” issues were just a problem in the first few weeks and soon fixed. Seems I was wrong.

I tried an install, left it overnight and woke up this morning to it stuck on 9.6gb. I closed and rebooted, now when I start, I press the “Any key” (why, MS why) and I just get a spinner in the bottom right corner. That’s it no error message.

Of course, someone will say “Google for solutions” but most articles are from near the launch date. I have no idea now much of it is still relevant.

I’ve tried

  • Setting English (US) as my default language
  • Rebooting numerous times
  • Disabling antivirus
  • Running as administrator

My internet speed is only ~60mbs so I don’t think I need to try the ‘Net Limiter’ stuff?
What else should I try before I refund this? I’m pretty shocked that things are still in this state after two months.

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Nick
Search Download won’t begin.
In the search bar there’s a lot of recent activity there.
Regards Dean

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as customers it is not our place to search for solutions, we purchased this product in good faith, the least they can do is deliver a robust hassle free experience, at this rate, I am surprised they are making any revenue, or perhaps they just sit back while the customers rectify their issues for them

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