MFS Boxed Gold Edition Activation Error

[WilliamB]

I just built a new computer in part because I wanted a more capable machine for FSX using Orbx scenery.  Installed Windows 7 professional and an original boxed MFS Gold Edition purchased in 2013.  FSX installed and activated with no problem.  Acceleration installed but after entering the product key I received the following error: the number of activations for this product have  been exceeded,  try again or call Microsoft activation.   I tried both and neither worked.  As there was essentially nothing on my hard drive but FSX and the OS, I reinstalled the OS and FSX and Acceleration and the same thing happened.   I have not used the software more than 5 or 6 times so I don't think the product activations should have been exceeded. There are many instances of this problem in various iterations on the net but I have found no answer that has worked for me. 

Any help with this problem would be appreciated.

 

WilliamB

[Doug Sawatzky]

 

[WilliamB]

Doug,

 

Thanks for your 2017 post.  I went to the responses to your post.  My problem is somewhat different. As I understand the registry fix documented in the responses causes the activation panel to appear.  In my situation  after loading Acceleration the activation panel come up.  I am able to enter the activation code but then receive the error that I have exceeded the activation limit.  It also gives me the option of activating by phone with a provided different activation code.  Telephone activation center no longer deals with FSX.  I am also able to chose the activate later option but only have 30 minutes game time.  I will try the registry edit but my problem is not that the activation does not come up.

 

Thanks

WilliamB

 

 

[Matthew Kane]

I think your best bet is FSX Steam Edition from DoveTail Games. You may not like this option but it is still supported and installs just fine. I paid only $5 for mine so if you want to wait for another sale you can pick it up for that price. Otherwise it goes for around $30

 

You may also want to move onto P3D like most people have by now. FSX is going onto 13 years old now so it has pretty much run its course

[Dadtom65]

Plus you would get more support if you posted your problems in the FSX and Steam FSX  support forum William. Derek.