Strange goings on since last MSFS2020 update

Hi All,

Since the latest MSFS2020 update, I’ve been encountering some strange issues.

After the update, I noticed that all items were missing from my community folder. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a backup, so I reinstalled my favorite add-ons. However, I hadn’t had the chance to launch the sim again until this past weekend. When I tried to load up MSFS2020, it crashed to desktop (CTD) during the initial loading screen.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

  • Repairing MSFS2020 via the Xbox app and through “Add or Remove Programs” in Windows Settings.
  • Renaming my community folder to force MSFS2020 to create a new one, which it did, but the sim still crashes.

I’m really trying to avoid a full reinstall, as it’s such a hassle. For what it’s worth, I’ve also started using MSFS2024, which works fine, but my favorite aircraft (FSL A321) is MSFS2020 only.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I have exactly this problem. My community folder mysteriously emptied itself about a month ago and since the latest update I have the crash at start up too. I’ve just done a two day download to re-install and it hasn’t fixed it. Still searching for a solution.

It’s a bit of a rubbish thing to happen, but I’m glad I’m not the only one.

The only thing that’s changed since I last used MSFS is an Nvidia driver update so I rolled back to one I know used to work but no joy. Still bombs at start up. Is there some sort of log file I can look in for clues?

If installed uninstall Nvidia app and restart PC.

Yes, that was the culprit and uninstalling the Nvidia app has solved the issue. Thank you very much

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You’re very welcome.

Thank you @TenPatrol . Looks like that was probably my problem too but I just managed to loose my new 169GB download trying to solve the issue. Maybe I’ll try again… someday.

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Well I found the patience to download again and yes it was the Nvidia app causing the problem. Thanks again for the help.

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