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> I am trying to install this product but absolutely nothing happens. My system
> can't read the CD. I placed other cd's in the drive , they read just fine. I
> have installed directx9, I have done everything I know to read and install
> this cd. Any suggestions?

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> http://www.microsoft.com/games/pc/flightsimulatorx.aspx
>
>
> System Requirements
>
> a.. Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 / Vista
> b.. PC with 1 GHz equivalent or higher processor
> c.. 256 MB of system RAM for Windows XP SP2 / 512 MB Vista
> d.. 14 GB available hard disk space
> e.. 32x speed or faster DVD-ROM drive
> f.. 32 MB DirectX 9 compatible video card required
> g.. Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
> h.. Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
> i.. 56.6 Kbps or better modem for online play
>
>
>where can we find a 32x speed or faster DVD-ROM drive ?
>is this used for reading the 2 dvd's for downloading ?
>if so, there are going to be a lot of people who need to upgrade from the
>get-go just to download, and i haven;t found any on the internet.
>
>maybe i'm misunderstanding something ??????????

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> flybynytt wrote:
>
> What CD?
>
> From Flight Simulator X "System Requirements" on Microsoft's web site:
> http://www.microsoft.com/games/pc/f...rx.aspx#sysreqs
>
> "32x speed or faster DVD-ROM drive"
>
> Sounds like the product's distribution is limited to DVDs. You would need
> a DVD reader to load the software. Is that the type of optical drive you
> are using? Is it 32X speed?
>
> So you really haven't proven anything unless you try other DVDs in your
> drive.
>

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>I am trying to install this product but absolutely nothing happens. My
>system
> can't read the CD. I placed other cd's in the drive , they read just fine.
> I
> have installed directx9, I have done everything I know to read and install
> this cd. Any suggestions?

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> from: Katy Pluta <katypluta@hotmail.com>
>
> It's a mistake, any DVD drive speed will do...
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> "RobertVA" <robert_c72AThotmail@invalid.com> wrote in message
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> FSX is on DVD not CD.
> Do you have a DVD drive?
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> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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> "flybynytt" <flybynytt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Look on the front of the drive.
> Whatever type it is should be listed.
> Also check the Device Manager.
>
> Try a DVD movie in the drive.
>
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> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
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