Several days ago, I was watching some Youtube videos claiming that a fresh re-install of MSFS could help improve performance following the latest sim update. However, after I reinstalled, MSFS now fails to load and CTD without any error messages prior to reaching the menu screen. So far, I’ve verified the integrity of the files via Steam and reinstalled the game a total of 3 times.
This is where the game crashes:
This is the error log on WIndows Event Viewer:
Faulting application name: FlightSimulator.exe, version: 1.16.2.0, time stamp: 0x00000000
Faulting module name: FlightSimulator.exe, version: 1.16.2.0, time stamp: 0x00000000
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x0000000000a4684f
Faulting process id: 0x390c
Faulting application start time: 0x01d75ba9de1b70c3
Faulting application path: E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MicrosoftFlightSimulator\FlightSimulator.exe
Faulting module path: E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MicrosoftFlightSimulator\FlightSimulator.exe
Report Id: da657c14-7076-4eb0-a74e-96ccedb6b061
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nothing in Community folder?
Nope, nothing at all. Completely fresh install.
This is frustrating. One would think after decades of programming they could get it load after a fresh install. I hope you find a solution.
Hi @GradedLeader2,
Others have experienced this as well:
Search results for ‘ctd blue bar category:200’ - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums
There are multiple “fixes” where one doesn’t work for another. From looking at some of those topics/posts… gaming services or a profile setting (which syncs from the cloud) are culprit. Lucky for you, the cloud sync is easier managed with Steam.
Steam Cloud Sync:
Search results for ‘steam cloud category:200’ - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums
We are all fortunate to have @Hester40MT watching over
and helping us.
Thanks, @Hester40MT.
Just disabled Steam Cloud globally and removed the userdata folder. The only difference now is that it results in the “Set Your Experience” menu. The sim will crash shortly after passing that menu. Same error codes seen on the Event Viewer.
Hi try deleting your rolling cache - I had a similar CTD on start up out of nowhere - reinstalled - same then deleted cache and whoopy got through to main menu and another reinstall - worth a try! Cheers Si
