Missing game executable after installing 1.7.9.0

Sim Update 5 Beta | MSFS 2024 Install, Performance & Graphics
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ISSUE DESCRIPTION

Description of the issue:

After installing 1.7.9.0 via Steam when I try to launch the sim I get the error “An error occurred while launching the game: Missing game executable - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Limitless\FlightSimulator2024.exe”. The exe does in fact not exist at that location, everything else appears to be there.

Getting out of the beta I was able to start the sim (SU4). Rejoining the beta the error message occurs again when I try to launch the sim.

FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

How often does this occur for you (Example: Just once, every time on sim load, intermittently)?

Every time I try to launch the sim after installing 1.7.9.0.

REPRODUCTION STEPS

Please list clear steps you took in order to help our test team reproduce the same issue:

  1. Install 1.7.9.0 via Steam

  2. Launch sim

YOUR SETTINGS

What peripherals are you using:

[PC Only] Are you using Developer Mode or have you made any changes to it? No

[PC Only] What GPU (Graphics Card) do you use? Nvidia 3070ti

[PC Only] What other relevant PC specs can you share? n/a

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Ocurred right now with me too, updated to 1.7.9.0 on Steam and no .exe on game folder………….

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Hi folks,

We’ve already escalated this internally to the Production Team, and they’re working to get it resolved now. I’ll provide another update when we have more information to share.

Thanks,
MSFS Team

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Same here, Win11 Steam

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Hi folks,

This should be resolved now. You may need to fully exit and restart Steam to re-trigger the update.

Thanks,
MSFS Team

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I can confirm that it works now. Thanks a lot for the quick resolution of this issue, much appreciated :heart:

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