XP won't let me install FSX

Skysoldier · 12-31-2006, 06:15 PM

Dell, Pentium 4 (3gig), 1 gig RAM. As soon as the DVD door closes, the system hangs. I get no messages, no error messages, no nothing. Have to reboot manually at the CPU. I don't have this problem with anything else I attempt to install. I tried "Safe Mode" and at least I got a message: "1607:Unable To Install Installshield Scripting Runtime". I had FS2000 installed and when I got FSX for Christmas I uninstalled 2000. When I couldn't get FSX installed I reinstalled FS2000 with no problems. I tried my son's copy of FSX and had the same exact problem, so it's not the disc. BTW, I know enough about computers to get myself in serious trouble messing around, and although I will appreciate any and all help, please don't get too technical.

dai · 12-31-2006, 06:58 PM

moving you to the games section
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
http://www.pcaviatornetwork.com/FSXFAQ.htm

**pharoah** · 12-31-2006, 07:13 PM

i did a quick search on the net.have a look it is specific to the error you have

http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108340

Skysoldier · 01-04-2007, 07:34 PM

Problem solved. The DVD drivers were not working correctly. I thought I had run a DVD in it, but apparently I had only run CDs. Everything is fine now. Thanks for your help.

**pharoah** · 01-04-2007, 07:59 PM

glad you got it sorted

12-31-2006, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skysoldier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lexington NC Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP (SP2)	XP won't let me install FSX Dell, Pentium 4 (3gig), 1 gig RAM. As soon as the DVD door closes, the system hangs. I get no messages, no error messages, no nothing. Have to reboot manually at the CPU. I don't have this problem with anything else I attempt to install. I tried "Safe Mode" and at least I got a message: "1607:Unable To Install Installshield Scripting Runtime". I had FS2000 installed and when I got FSX for Christmas I uninstalled 2000. When I couldn't get FSX installed I reinstalled FS2000 with no problems. I tried my son's copy of FSX and had the same exact problem, so it's not the disc. BTW, I know enough about computers to get myself in serious trouble messing around, and although I will appreciate any and all help, please don't get too technical.

12-31-2006, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,797 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	moving you to the games section http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 http://www.pcaviatornetwork.com/FSXFAQ.htm __________________ Last edited by dai; 12-31-2006 at 07:01 PM.

12-31-2006, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	i did a quick search on the net.have a look it is specific to the error you have http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108340 __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-04-2007, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	glad you got it sorted __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-04-2007, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skysoldier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lexington NC Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP (SP2)	Problem solved. The DVD drivers were not working correctly. I thought I had run a DVD in it, but apparently I had only run CDs. Everything is fine now. Thanks for your help.