Well, I seemed to have fixed this myself. After reading through http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960481, I saw the mention of uninstalling FSX SP2 but for a different problem. I went to the control panel and under programs and features I found that it didn't show the FSX program nor SP1 but did show FSX SP2. So I uninstalled SP2. After that and just for the heck of it I thought I would try to fire up FSX and viola! the first thing that appeared was the activation form that I was unable to get earlier. I filled in the key code from my box, was accepted and now I appear to be running OK. I still haven't reinstalled SP2 yet as I am still flying around and resetting my settings that I had originally.
Error Code 1-80004005
Error Code 1-80004005 after reinstalling FSX on Vista. Activation form doesn't load therefore, there's no way to activate it. Observed several discussions on this using Google searches but never found a specific answer. Have tried the FSX installation DVD Repair option but no help there.
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Anonymous
2013-08-18T00:05:33+00:00 Works a treat, copy paste and search it. Thankyou
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Anonymous
2013-05-19T13:41:09+00:00 As I don't like to delete anything I've just put PartMgr on top and it worked! Thanks for great Tip!
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Anonymous
2013-03-23T15:49:07+00:00 I found this when dealing with the same problem from http://www.gameskb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/games-flight-sim/24856/FSX-Activation
1. run regedit (Windowskey +R)
- Expand the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTRO L\CLASS{4D36E967-
E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
- After you find the folder, double-click Upperfilters on the right side.
- Change the value from 0 to PartMgr and/or remove any other settings and then click OK.
5. Close Registry Editor
- Start FSX/Accel and you should get the registration wizard. I did. Thanks to Vic for the tip!
I have a similar 'Trial Period reactivation' problem despite my FXS Gold (SP1, SP2, Acceleration) having been installed several months ago. I applied the above procedure but when I get to the Upperfilters dialogue box I find that the value is already 'PartMgr'. Is there any other way to provoke the Registration Wizard to activate?
Thanks.
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Anonymous
2012-12-09T18:51:37+00:00 it works ! thank you so much, for your help.