- #Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 install
- #Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 Patch
- #Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 64 bits
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Xbox services and support not available in all regions ( /regions). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Requires download(s) (significant storage, broadband internet connection and ISP fees apply). Save the EXE game file "COMBATFS.EXE" (in hexadecimal editor)ĭelete the config game file "COMBATFS.You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (/msa). Normally you have 3 results (Me at offsets: 1141, C60F, C6BD) (Don't Select And Change The 1st result) Search for hexadecimal values and enter "6802000080" (CTRL+F -> Hexadecimal Values -> 6802000080, F3 To search next) Open the EXE Game file "COMBATFS.EXE" with the hexadecimal editor
#Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 Patch
The ASM instruction is "push 80000002" to request on "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" (hexadecimal values=6802000080)Īnd "push 80000001" to request on "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" (hexadecimal values=6801000080)įollow Simple Steps to patch properly (Change Only 2octets):ĭownload Hexadecimal editor (example freeware: )
Then just patch the EXE file game to read in "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" and not in "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\."
#Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 64 bits
In Windows 95 To XP, the game searches for joystick name in regedit at key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\."īut in Windows XP (or 64 bits systems) (Example: Windows 7 - 64 bits) The key is not in "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" but in "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" I found an explanation and fix that you can do if you have a hex editor: Microsoft changed the hardware addresses for joysticks during one of their OS changes - I think Vista.
#Microsoft combat flight simulator 2 not starting on windows 8 install
KenI have now been told that while it is possible to install a second operating system,it would have to be part of the main drive of the computer, (machine within a machine )it is not a very good way and would probably not work well enough anyway. KenĪnd just for the cost of an external drive, perhaps even just a U S B, it could be a way of playing some of these very excellent games. Obviously if it does work it opens up the possibility of getting back more such as F S 2002 and FS X ( that does not always work well with 10 ) and also re use the Just Flight add ons such as Battle of Britain memorial flight, Dam Busters, and airport updates to name just a few which are probably gathering dust in the loft !Īnd just for the cost of an external drive, perhaps even just a U S B, it could be a way of playing some of these very excellent games.
I may have a possible solution but need some confirmation.ĭoes anyone know if it possible to add an external hard drive to your computer which is installed with Windows 10, install Windows 7, 8, or XP operating systems in the external drive, then install one of the old games in the same drive and see what happens. I wondered if like myself if you have several games that no longer work now you have had to change to Windows 10. Most suggestions on getting a joystick to work have failed, you may be lucky and have one that does work without alteratio but this is quite a rare thing. I have posted many times on many sites about the loss of joystick control on Combat Flight Sim Europe ( 1998 ) but also on the other Microsoft 2002 2004 games and add ons from Just flight that no longer work now 10 is installed.