resolved MSFS now asking for DVD on startup

[paulk]

Hi

 

I originally bought the DVD version of MSFS. 
 

Since last update when I start MSFS it asks for DVD 1 to be installed. It sits in DVD player and all works fine, no idea why it’s started asking for it.

 

Only one else got the same issue or know a fix please?

[Craig Riach]

Probably better posting this on the actual official msfs forums. Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums

[paulk]

Hi Craig

 

I have but they are a friendly bunch of people on this forum and you never know someone may of had the same issue as me and may be able to help. 

 

[Doug Sawatzky]

Hi Paul

 

Have you done the most recent update for the sim?

[paulk]

Hi Doug

 

The sim was last updated a few days ago to what I believe is the latest update (sorry not near PC). I always try to keep Windows/Orbx Central Products/MSFS fully updated and check every few days.

[paulk]

Hi

 

I know what the problem was and I think I’ve fixed it. I notice there have been a lot of views to my post so will provide an answer in the hope it helps others who may have issues.

 

Firstly thanks to Doug and Craig for responding.

 

I originally purchased the DVD Premium Deluxe Version but had to uninstall it a few months ago due an issue with MSFS crashing when loading a second flight from Main Menu.

 

Instead of loading all the DVDs again and then a massive update I just did a clean install via Marketplace which I was allowed to do for free as I had redeemed my DVD version code.

 

1st May my Xbox Ultimate (1 Year Pass  expired and was not renewed). The Xbox Ultimate Pass is for my sons Xbox not me. This appears to have caused me the issue and not as I first thought the last update.

 

I have researched and found out that I needed to have a Digital Authority File installed for MSFS to run without the requirement for DVD 1 installed to Authenticate my MSFS installation- which I didn’t.

 

The only way I could get the Digital Authority File to install was to purchase a 1 month Xbox Ultimate Pass. Out of interest MSFS loaded immediately upon purchasing the Xbox Ultimate Pass again. I have now installed the Digital Authority File for MSFS and am just left wondering once 1 month has passed and the Xbox Ultimate Pass expires again if the Digital Authority File really will worked as advertised.

 

Any comments welcome or anyone got experience of the MSFS Digital Authority File? 

[paulk]

Correction to above I mean:

 

Digital Ownership File not Digital Authority File as I quoted above.

[paulk]

Sadly it’s not fixed, one month on and now I’ve finished my subscription to Xbox Ultimate Pass the problem is back.

 

However, I have found a simply permanent fix that I’ve mentioned in another Orbx posting.

 

Go all the way to my post Paulk Saturday 5th June for the fix.