Windows 10 - Flight Simulator X Runs Great Without Mods
Here's FSX running on Windows 10. It's not crippled, and it doesn't crash. And no other third party software 'patches' needed. You don't even need to use the Compatibility function.
NOTE: You HAVE to install SP2 or the Acceleration Pack to get the aircraft preview screen and full-screen mode working. Both enable DirectX10. If you are still getting a black screen, use Alt-Enter to go into windowed mode and then Alt-Enter to go back to full screen. It should display fine.
Here's some other useful information for FSX users.
For install error 1722, use this software reset tool -https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/928080
For error 80004005 - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-gaming/fsx-acceleration-error-code-1-80004005/57d5a44b-e672-49c0-867c-5d8675f981b2
FSX Downloads Page to get Service Packs
http://www.microsoft.com/Products/Games/FSInsider/downloads/Pages/default.aspx
Service Pack 2 Readme -http://www.microsoft.com/Products/Games/FSInsider/downloads/Pages/SP2-EN-ReadMe.aspx
Here's a couple of newer videos on tweaking FSX
http://youtu.be/oKDxQWvdtWc
http://youtu.be/emiGQgkGEt8
Here's a link that might be helpful fixing the 1628 error when installing: https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/en_US/ERRDOC/Error-1628-Failed-To-Complete-Script-Based-Install
Another 1628 fix instruction thread:
http://raywoodcockslatest.blogspot.com/2011/03/windows-7-remove-installshield-update.html
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