Crash to desktop without error message

[Hester40MT]

@StainlessBottle
Look at these threads:

Simulator doesn't start anymore at all

I was away for a couple of days. Heard there was a new update coming out and was looking forward to that. Started the sim, got a message that the “mandatory update” was available in the Store (it used to be “checking for updates” in the sim, wasn’t it). I couldn’t find an update in the store. Did a few of the recommended things (troubleshoot etc.), nothing. Now the sim won’t even start at all. Neither from the icon, nor as administrator. And I hadn’t even had a chance to download or install the …

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/crash-just-after-starting-game/316134

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/flight-sim-doesnt-start-anymore/316139

And this post from the Community Manager:

Simulator doesn't start anymore at all

Hello! Sorry for the delay, the team was investigating this issue. They believe it is the latest update with Gaming Services. They are in contact with that team now and have a potential fix soon. Will provide more updates when I get them.