I had the same issue. It just appeared over the last few days. This fixed it for me:
- Settings -> Apps & Features -> Search for "Gaming Services" -> Advanced Options -> Repair
I was then able to open Flight Sim again.
Microsoft flight simulator 2020 won't open, directed to Microsoft store instead.
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I recently installed the new Microsoft flight simulator 2020 update and now when ever i try to run it i am directed to gaming services in the Microsoft store which i already have installed i have tried running the simulator as administrator, and i have also tried reinstalling gaming services, neither of which worked.
Can anyone help?
My pc specs:
Ryzen 5 2600
16GB DDR4 Ram
Radeon RX580 graphics card
Windows 10 pro 64-bit (latest update)
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming
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Hello Grooner,
Would you be able to do a step by step on how to re-link the small download location to the folder where the program was installed? Mine was 1.39GB, and I have the actual program installed on a different drive as well.
- "This re-installed just the small client as the bulk of the download is in a separate folder. I had this on a different drive to the default so I had to browse to relink the folder."
Tthank you.
If you repair and reset flight sim then:
- Flight Sim small client will need to be reinstalled from the xbox app
When you launch flight sim it will:
- Sync your settings
If you downloaded the 100GB data to a different folder it will;:
- Stop at Set Your Experience - Installation Manager
But the Folder shown will be the default and it will ask to download the entire 100GB
You should
- Click Browse... and find the folder into which you previously downloaded the 100GB data, and click Select Folder
It will then show Checking For Updates
- If flight sim has recently updated then click Update to download a few GB update only
- Otherwise it will go to Main Menu
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Anonymous
2020-09-04T08:25:10+00:00 Check the updates and downloads section in microsoft store. There might be a failed/paused download of MFS2020 update. Just resume it and wait for it to download. Launch the game again and it should be solved. Worked for me at least.
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Anonymous
2020-10-31T03:22:40+00:00 This is absurd. This is the second time a Flight Simulator update has caused my install to stop working. It just keeps taking me back to Microsoft Store where I see "This product is installed..." Yah no S**T, so how about you let me start the app. Uninstall and install again appears to be the only solution which is absurd and waste of hours of my time.
I think it's related to installing the game into a secondary drive which is a removable SSD disk. Microsoft please fix this, this is so aggravating.
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Anonymous
2020-09-08T11:14:44+00:00 Same here. Says "Microsoft Flight Simulator is installed" and has an "Install" Button. If I scroll down to offers and select the version I have installed the "Install" button changes to a "Play" button, but it doesn't work, clicking it does nothing. I have checked downloads and nothing is stuck or hung, everything is updated. I originally installed through XBox Game Pass (Beta) but have since purchased the Standard Version. Going into the Xbox Game Pass app and clicking "Play" there does not work either.