This may not all be necessary or needed, but the idea here is to start over with MSFS 2024 to overcome persistent CTD’s for me this was occurring when I reach the screen where you can select Accessibility options or Start…
I have also listed this in the order I would likely follow if I were to do this again…
Windows 10
- Repair and Reset the MSFS app…
Settings > Apps >
Scroll down and find Microsoft Flight simulator 2024
Click on Advance options.
Select Repair - this only take a moment.
Select Reset - takes slightly longer, but not long.
This I believe removes/resets some local data.
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Next, I would suggest actually uninstalling the sim entirely. You can do this on the same screen as the last screen shot. Once you have done this, check folders where MSFS 2024 data was being stored and make sure it’s gone.
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The next step (and for me what stopped the CTD’s) is to delete profile/data stored on the cloud.
To do this open a Command Prompt and run as administrator.
Enter the below command (it is all on one line) and hit return…
start shell:appsFolder\Microsoft.Limitless_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App -DeleteCloudSaves
At this point I would suggest rebooting you PC for good measure if you have not done so already.
Once you dont the above, you are ready to install MSFS 2024 again…
- I created a folder on another drive specifically labelled for MSFS-2024 as my install location.
- Open up the Xbox app got to setting, install locations and select folder you created (if you are following this step).
- Close the settings, find MSFS 2024 in the Xbox App then install it.
All going well once the sim has gone through the package activation and initial set-up again the sim should run and hopefully! without CTD’ing. I would appreciate feedback from anyone who tries this. I hope it helps and gets you running MSFS 2024 without the CTD’s!